Get ready to jot down January 19, 2024, as a must-remember date! That's right, folks – the 17th season of the wildly popular reality TV show "Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus!" is set to launch on this auspicious day. RTL has officially confirmed the news, including a shift in broadcasting time to prime-time at 8:15 PM.
Following the initial three-hour live spectacle on the debut night, Sonja Zietlow and Jan Köppen will also bring you live updates from the notorious Australian jungle in prime-time for the next two hours. The exciting lineup includes four prime-time episodes in total for the new season.
RTL will broadcast the jungle camp in prime-time every Sunday, albeit for a brief duration, as the broadcast switches to the United States for the National Football League (NFL) playoff games starting January 13, 2024. Your daily dose of "Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus!" will still be available at 10:15 PM.
The final episode will take place on Sunday, February 4, followed by "The big reunion" the day after, bringing the cast members back together. This will be followed by another session on February 18. As a welcome addition to the series, Dr. Bob will provide medical advice, support, and first aid to the celebrities. And of course, the much-loved "The Hour After" will be returning in 2024, confiding in us delightful insights into the daily happenings at the jungle camp.
Two celebrities have already been confirmed to join the jungle camp: Heinz Hoenig, renowned for starring in "Der Schattenmann" and "Der König von St. Pauli," and Cora Schumacher, the racing driver and ex-wife of former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Cora is eager to embark on a journey of self-discovery, hoping that the audience will grow fond of her throughout the process.
Additional candidates, such as Nico Legat, Felix von Jascheroff, and Anya Elsner, have garnered rumors of joining the jungle camp. However, the official confirmation remains undisclosed by RTL. Keep your fingers crossed and stay tuned for further developments!
Across the Channel, the 18th season of "Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus!" took the stage from January 24 to February 9, 2025, featuring an eclectic mix of celebrities – including Lilly Becker, Alessia Herren, Timur Ülker, and Sam Dylan. Keep an eye out for updates on perhaps even more exciting lineups!
