On December 7, Cologne hosted its first Reality Awards, celebrating the reality TV industry with a glamorous red carpet event. Hosted by Sophia Thomalla and Olivia Jones, the night featured dramatic moments, including a confrontation between Iris and Peter Klein, who recently split. Notable winners included Mike Heiter and Leyla Lahouar as the most popular reality couple. Karina Wagner was announced as the new host of ‘Make Love, Fake Love’, while various awards recognized standout performances and moments from the past year.
First Edition of the Reality Awards Held in Cologne
On December 7, Cologne hosted its inaugural ‘Reality Awards’, a spectacular event that brought together the biggest names in the reality TV industry. The MMC studios rolled out the red carpet, welcoming a star-studded lineup eager to compete for top honors in various categories. The evening was brought to life by the dynamic duo of Sophia Thomalla, 35, and Olivia Jones, 55, who served as the hosts. However, in true reality star fashion, the awards were just one highlight of the night.
Drama Unfolds with Yvonne Woelke’s Bold Statement
The red carpet witnessed a dramatic reunion, featuring the once-married couple Iris Klein, 57, and Peter Klein, 57. Iris was accompanied by her partner Stefan Braun, while Peter showcased his new relationship with Yvonne Woelke, 45. Though Peter appeared amicable during his first public outing with Yvonne, the latter didn’t hold back her feelings towards Iris, labeling her as the ‘devil’ in an interview with RTL. Meanwhile, Iris and Stefan seemed to relish the evening as they enjoyed each other’s company.
After nearly two decades of marriage, Iris and Peter’s relationship ended last year, following allegations of an affair between Peter and Yvonne during a trip to Australia. Despite their denials, the couple was frequently spotted together at public events. They eventually confirmed their relationship during their participation in ‘Forsthaus Rampensau Germany’, revealing they had been dating for several months.
Exciting Updates from ‘Make Love, Fake Love’
In addition to the awards, exciting news emerged regarding ‘Make Love, Fake Love’. As revealed by hosts Jones and Janin Ullmann, 42, Karina Wagner, 28, will take over the show from January 2, 2025, following in the footsteps of previous stars Yeliz Koc, 31, and Antonia Hemmer, 24.
Who Took Home the Awards?
The reality TV community had a chance to vote for their favorites across twelve different categories. The evening’s big winners included Mike Heiter, 32, who was named the most popular male reality star, and his fiancée Leyla Lahouar, 28, who took home the title of most popular reality TV lady. The couple also clinched second place for the ‘Love Story of the Year’, outshining competitors like Dennis Gries, 31, with ‘Die Bachelors’ winner Katja Gretschuchin, 29, and Lukas Baltruschat, 30, who was recognized alongside his ex-flirt Jennifer Iglesias, 26. Notably, Baltruschat and his former girlfriend Chiara Fröhlich, 27, secured the ‘Breakup of the Year’ award.
In the ‘Sexy Time of the Year’ category, Marc-Robin Wenz, 31, and Asena Neuhoff, 28, captivated audiences with their performances in ‘Are You The One – Reality Stars in Love’. Meanwhile, Xander Stephinger was named ‘Faker of the Year’ for misleading Antonia Hemmer about his relationship status on ‘Make Love, Fake Love’ while his ex, Lisa Postel, awaited him. The title for ‘Reality Documentary of the Year’ was awarded to rapper Bushido, 46, for his show ‘Bushido & Anna Maria – Everything for Family’, featuring his wife Anna-Maria Ferchichi, 43.
The evening also saw Maurice Dziwak, 26, and Aleksandar Petrović, 33, receive the ‘Beef of the Year’ award, while Claudia Obert, 63, and her partner Max Suhr, 26, were honored with ‘Cringe Moment of the Year’. Luigi ‘Gigi’ Birofio, 25, was voted the ‘Funniest Reality Star of the Year’, and the host, Sophia Thomalla, was recognized as ‘Reality Host of the Year’. Fans of reality TV crowned ‘The Summer House of the Stars’ as ‘Favorite Reality of the Year’, marking a memorable night in the world of reality entertainment.