Observed Signal · Oct 16, 2026 · Technical Release · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Paramount+ relaunches 'Eating with my Ex' as VIP version
Paramount+ announced a new German VIP season of the dating reality show "Eating with my Ex" featuring celebrity ex-couples. Three episodes will premiere weekly starting November 3, 2026, available in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The format previously ran two seasons on Discovery+ in 2022 and 2023. UFA Show & Factual produces the German adaptation. The show features celebrity participants like Tommy Haas and Alessandra Meyer-Wölden, among others.
Content release from a major streaming platform for German-speaking market; relevant for media distribution but not a significant industry shift for AdTech.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Paramount+ announces 'Eating with my Ex VIP' with three episodes starting November 3, 2026.
- The show airs weekly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Celebrity participants include Tommy Haas, Mario Basler, and Natascha Ochsenknecht.
- The original format ran two seasons on Discovery+ in 2022 and 2023.
- UFA Show & Factual produces the German adaptation.
Connected Companies & Entities
2 Entities mapped“Paramount+ announced the new season and will broadcast it.”
“UFA Show & Factual is responsible for the production of the German adaptation.”
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