# German media and television updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-media-and-television-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-21T07:12:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: 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.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vanessa-mais-podcast-on-mai-way-discontinued-by-swr

### 2026-08-10: 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.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konny-reimanns-calm-reaction-to-texas-flood-featured-in-tv-anniversary

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