Observed Signal · Aug 11, 2026 · Program Launch · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
New 'Sommerhaus' Season to Premiere on RTL+
Season 11 of the German reality show Das Sommerhaus der Stars will premiere on streaming service RTL+ on 25 August 2026, with ten episodes released weekly on Tuesdays. Linear broadcast on RTL will begin on 8 September 2026, airing Tuesdays at 20:15 with two exceptions (10 September and 1 October airings on Thursdays). The series is produced by Seapoint and features eight celebrity couples competing for €50,000. A reunion show, again hosted by Frauke Ludowig, will be available exclusively on RTL+ from 3 November 2026.
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- Season 11 of Das Sommerhaus der Stars will premiere on RTL+ on 2026-08-25.
- RTL will air the season linearly starting 2026-09-08, normally Tuesdays at 20:15 (exceptions: 2026-09-10 and 2026-10-01 on Thursdays).
- The season comprises ten episodes plus a reunion show; the reunion will stream exclusively on RTL+ from 2026-11-03 and is hosted by Frauke Ludowig.
- The series is produced by Seapoint and features eight celebrity couples competing for a €50,000 prize.
- Named participants include Vanessa Neigert & Giovanni Weisheit; Nico Legat & Laura Parrinello; Michael Naseband & Shelly; Anita Latifi & Fabrice; Hati Suárez & Alexander Molz; Anna & Tano; Ferry & Kathy; Michelle Daniaux & Sandro; with Julian F. M. Stoeckel & Marcell Damaschke listed as a replacement pair.
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