Jungle Camp has kicked off its 18th season, featuring a diverse group of celebrities navigating challenges in the Australian wilderness. Contestants include model Lilly Becker, actor Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss, and decathlon champion Jürgen Hingsen. They faced a thrilling star-collecting challenge, tackled a daunting food trial, and navigated camp dynamics with emerging tensions. As viewers anticipate the first individual jungle test, excitement grows for the unfolding adventures on RTL and RTL+.
The 18th Season of Jungle Camp Kicks Off
The iconic reality show, Jungle Camp, has officially returned for its 18th season, premiering on Friday night on RTL and available for streaming on RTL+. As customary, the inaugural episode revisited the contestants’ journeys into the camp, but before the celebrities could settle in, they faced high-stakes challenges that were both wet and dizzyingly elevated. After their initiation, the newcomers braced themselves for the infamous food trial that awaited them.
Meet the Celebrities of Jungle Camp 2025
The first group of celebrities was swiftly ushered from their luxurious hotel to the wild Australian jungle. Among them was model Lilly Becker, 48, who introduced herself as the former wife of tennis legend Boris Becker, 57. Lilly expressed her desire to showcase her true self away from the media frenzy. Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss, 62, known for his role in ‘The Old Man,’ boldly declared, “I am old, I am gay, I am from the East, I will win this thing.” Reality star Yeliz Koç, 31, arrived with a quirky pink ‘Urinella’ to embrace the jungle experience, stating she was done with dating shows.
Decathlon champion Jürgen Hingsen, 67, who celebrates his birthday in camp on January 25, aims to nab the jungle crown with his cheerful demeanor. Meanwhile, moderator and former ‘GZSZ’ actress Nina Bott, 47, hopes to rally votes from her fans, and current ‘GZSZ’ actor Timur Ülker, 35, also aims for the audience’s favor, highlighting his commitment to family life.
The initial group immediately participated in a thrilling trial, where they successfully transported stars strung on a rope across a lake filled with obstacles. All six contestants accomplished the task, bringing six stars back to camp.
The remaining six competitors were introduced, including sports commentator Jörg Dahlmann, 66, known for his humor and frankness. Reality star Maurice Dziwak, 26, who aims to earn the title of ‘King of the Wilderness,’ and singer Edith Stehfest, 29, who feels pressured to perform following her husband’s previous participation in the camp, joined the fray. Also in the mix were schlager star Anna-Carina Woitschack, 32, who hinted at her own depth beyond her past relationship with Stefan Mross, and reality regular Sam Dylan, 33, who had some unfinished business with fellow camper Alessia Herren, 23.
The second group faced a tougher time during the star collection challenge, with some contestants hesitating to jump from a towering 50-meter bungee. Anna-Carina succumbed to her fears, while others showed signs of nerves, resulting in only three stars being secured by Edith, Maurice, and Jörg.
The first group, having entered the camp successfully, saw Lilly Becker take charge of bed selection, immediately stirring competition among campers. Sam Dylan expressed his frustration at the lack of consideration for those left with the last available sleeping spots. Despite this, Jürgen Hingsen was quickly appointed as the first camp leader, but he appeared indifferent to the organizational disputes that arose.
In contrast, Nina Bott, the next team leader, displayed her organizational skills, bringing a sense of order amidst rising tensions, particularly between Edith and Jörg. Their disagreements hinted at deeper issues, leaving viewers questioning how much more drama lay ahead.
As the contestants faced unexpected weather changes and nighttime encounters with wildlife, they also tackled the daunting jungle food test, ‘Bährufs-Bähratung.’ Each celebrity was assigned a peculiar dish to consume, ranging from bull’s lip to sheep brain. While some struggled with the bizarre menu, laughter ensued as contestants attempted to stomach the outlandish offerings. Ultimately, only Edith, Timur, and Jörg succeeded in their culinary challenges, while others were met with varying degrees of resistance.
With excitement building, viewers were left wondering who would take part in the first individual jungle test, as they voted to select Sam Dylan for the task. The thrilling adventures of Jungle Camp continue to unfold on RTL during prime time in the days to come.