New spin-off – RTLZwei expands its reality portfolio

RTLZwei is consistently investing in its reality brands and announces a spin-off to "CoupleChallenge", a new season of "Der Promihof" and the third VIP season of "Love Island" for 2026.

The castings are reportedly already underway.

CoupleChallenge: spin-off after record

The latest season of “CoupleChallenge – The strongest team wins” has become the most successful of the format.

RTL+ achieved 25,9 million views – a growth of more than 100 percent compared to the previous season. An additional 81 million views were generated via social media. In the AGF overall ranking of all measured streaming providers, the format came in fourth place.

Based on these figures, RTLZwei is not only continuing the format with a new season, but is also expanding it with a spin-off.

Casting has already begun. Details about the spin-off are expected soon. Entertainment Program Director Malte Kruber promises a "new twist"—true to the motto: "The strongest team wins."

Battle of the Reality Stars as an All-Stars Version

“Battle of the Reality Stars”, hosted by Arabella Kiesbauer, is currently running for the first time in an Allstars version and is achieving above-average ratings both linearly and on RTL+.

In calendar week 18, a new record was set for the format with a net streaming reach of 1,132 million views.

Love Island VIP: Third season in production

The reality show "Love Island," hosted by Sylvie Meis, will enter its third VIP season in 2026. Filming has begun.

According to the broadcaster, the format remains one of the strongest reality productions in the streaming sector and among young target groups.

Also new is the linear broadcast of "Love Island USA". on RTLZwei – the current season has been available on RTL+ since March 2026.

The celebrity court returns in 2026

With "Der Promihof," RTLZwei has established a new reality brand that has achieved high reach, especially digitally and on social media. The format will therefore be continued.

Farmer Nino Sifkovits, known from the documentaries "Diese Ochsenknechts" and "Unser Hof", once again welcomes stars and newcomers to what he describes as "the craziest farm in the world".

Strategic direction confirmed

The expansion plans underscore RTLZwei's strategic positioning as the "Home of Reality." The broadcaster is focusing on cross-channel marketing of its formats – linear, streaming, and social media.

Malte Kruber also emphasizes the importance of the participants: they are a central part of the success, and their well-being is a high priority for the broadcaster.

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