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German media and television updates

Overview

German media and television programs continue to see shifts in programming and personal updates. In the television sector, the long-running music show ‘Immer wieder sonntags’ is scheduled to end in 2026 due to financial and strategic reasons, while the podcast ‘On Mai Way’ hosted by Vanessa Mai has concluded after 65 episodes.

Recent updates to the reality TV landscape include the upcoming ninth season of the RTL dating show ‘Bauer sucht Frau International’. Scheduled to premiere on August 30, 2026, the season will feature Alexander (40) and Martin (35), two best friends from Namibia who operate a self-sufficient farm in the Otjozondjupa region. The duo, who originally met in Germany, are looking for romantic partners to expand their household from two people to four. Other participants include Manuel, a 29-year-old dairy farmer from Belgium, and Linnea, a 28-year-old horse expert from Sweden.

On a personal level, influencer Patrice Aminati has provided updates on her battle with metastatic cancer, stating, ‘Aufgeben ist keine Option’ (Giving up is not an option). Other updates include actor Sebastian Bezzel reflecting on his early career rejections, reality TV star Ingo Peters announcing a separation, and podcast host Lola Weippert discussing an incident of being stalked at a festival.

Entities

RTL · ARD · Daniela Katzenberger · Namibia · Ingo Peters

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] SWR confirmed that Vanessa Mai's podcast 'On Mai Way' has been discontinued.
[● 4 SOURCES] The podcast produced a total of 65 episodes.
[● 4 SOURCES] No new episodes of 'On Mai Way' were released since December 2023.
[● 4 SOURCES] The podcast format featured guests conducting interviews while walking on treadmills.
[● 4 SOURCES] Vanessa Mai currently hosts the podcast 'Schön laut' with Lola Weippert.
[● 3 SOURCES] RTL will broadcast the introduction of the new season of ‘Bauer sucht Frau International’ on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 19:05. wochentlich.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.gala.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The ninth season of ‘Bauer sucht Frau International’ will feature a farmer duo for the first time. wochentlich.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.gala.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Alexander, 40, and Martin, 35, operate a self-sufficient farm in Otjozondjupa, Namibia. wochentlich.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.gala.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Linnea, a 28-year-old horse stable owner from Sjöbo, Sweden, is a participant in the new season. wochentlich.de · www.gala.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Manuel, a 29-year-old dairy farmer from Belgium, manages 300 cows on a 150-hectare family farm. wochentlich.de · www.gala.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Inka Bause will host the introduction of the new participants. www.bbv-net.de · www.gala.de

Timeline

22 days ago

[CULTURE] 17 sources
RTL introduces farming duo in new season of Bauer sucht Frau International
Various German entertainment updates: RTL introduces a farming duo in ‘Bauer sucht Frau International,’ ZDF’s ‘Der Quiz-Champion’ returns to weekdays, and Boris Becker shares family moments.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 14 sources
German media personalities and television updates
German media updates: Patrice Aminati shares her ongoing cancer battle; the music show “Immer wieder sonntags” faces cancellation; and Netflix's “Walter Boys” hits number one.

Sources

apach57.fr · bbv-net.de · bunte.de · fehmarn24.de · gala.de · kreiszeitung.de · kurierverlag.de · leinetal24.de · mannheim24.de · merkur-online.de · merkur.de · op-online.de · promiflash.de · sport.onet.pl · tz-online.de · tz.de · wochentlich.de

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history