Observed Signal · Aug 28, 2026 · Cancellation · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
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.
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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 mapped“After five seasons, there will for the time being be no reunion with the lesbian dating show 'Princess Charming' on RTL+.”
“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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