Observed Signal · Aug 28, 2026 · Cancellation · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
CTV Market: RTL+ won't continue 'Princess Charming' for now
RTL+ has no current plans to continue the lesbian dating show 'Princess Charming' after five seasons, the streaming service confirmed to DWDL.de. Producer Yvonne Plume announced the decision in a LinkedIn post and said the show's new nomination for the German Television Award felt like a meaningful recognition but also a source of sadness. RTL's spokesperson told DWDL.de that no new season is planned at present, though a future comeback is not ruled out. 'Princess Charming' premiered in 2021, ran five seasons, and its most recent season (summer 2025) ended amid headlines after a relationship developed and an early termination occurred. The production company Seapoint also faces another setback: it will lose the production mandate for 'Let's Dance' from 2028 when BBC Studios takes over.
A programming decision affecting a single show and its production company; limited impact on the broader AdTech industry.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- RTL+ currently has no new season planned for the dating show 'Princess Charming'.
- Producer Yvonne Plume made the decision public in a LinkedIn post and commented on the show's nomination.
- 'Princess Charming' launched in 2021 and ran five seasons; the latest season aired in summer 2025 and had an early termination.
- The show was nominated for the German Television Award in the category 'Best Reality Show'.
- Production company Seapoint will lose the 'Let's Dance' production contract from 2028 to BBC Studios.
Connected Companies & Entities
4 Entities mappedDWDL.de
German media trade publisher for TV, streaming and industry jobs.
“The story was published on DWDL.de (URL to this article) and the page footer notes © DWDL.de GmbH, 2001-2026....”
RTL+
German streaming service combining RTL video, live TV, sport and audio.
“After five seasons, there will for the time being be no reunion with the lesbian dating show 'Princess Charming' on RTL+....”
RTL.de
German digital media hub combining publisher content, streaming and ad sales.
BBC Studios
Commercial studio and distribution arm for BBC content worldwide.
“Seapoint will also lose the production contract for 'Let's Dance' from 2028 because BBC Studios will produce the dance show themselves going...”
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