Drama unfolded during Episode 6 of "Promis unter Palmen", the popular reality show aired on Sat.1 and Joyn, where tensions boiled over between contestants Lotto-Chico and Lisha Savage. The episode aired on March 24, 2025, but had already been previewed on streaming service Joyn, showcasing the eventful day.
The episode began with competitors split between two camps as they prepared for the first challenge, called "Das große Krabbeln." Contestants were buried up to their waists in sand, dressed as crabs, and tasked with escaping and balancing balls on trays. This light-hearted setup turned serious for Lotto-Chico (44) and Lisha Savage (38), who have had a tumultuous relationship since the show's inception.
During the challenge, verbal hostilities escalated. Chico remarked, "Ich möchte dich rauskicken" (I want to kick you out), igniting Lisha's fierce response, "Ich weiß, dass du lieber gegen Frauen kämpfst, weil du so einen kleinen P***** hast!" (I know you prefer to fight against women because you have such a little penis!). This exchange, laden with harsh insults and aggression, quickly spiraled out of control.
When tensions peaked, the production team intervened to halt the game, clarifying, "Die Androhung sexueller Gewalt hat bei uns keinen Platz" (The threat of sexual violence has no place here). Tragically, this dramatic escalation led to Chico's disqualification from the competition. He had previously received warnings for inappropriate behavior, one of which involved roughly touching another contestant, Kim Virginia Hartung.
After the disqualification, Lisha expressed her emotional distress, stating, "Wo sind wir hier gelandet? Was ist aus dem Reality-TV geworden?" (Where have we ended up? What has happened to reality TV?). The mood shifted dramatically as the remaining contestants recognized the severity of the situation. Iris Klein (57) voiced the production's stance to other contestants, stating, "Chico hat Grenzen überschritten, die wir nicht dulden. Er war bereits verwarnt, deswegen haben wir Konsequenzen gezogen" (Chico crossed boundaries we cannot tolerate. He had already been warned, so we have taken consequences).
Despite the fallout, Episode 6 featured another twist—the return of Nikola Glumac (29), who was eliminated after Episode 5. Contestants and viewers alike were surprised by his comeback, adding complexity to the already developing drama within the villa.
The physical emulation of crabs during the challenge, meant to be amusing, reinforced the absurdity of the confrontation between Chico and Lisha. While three contestants worked to score points for their teams, the altercation shifted focus momentarily for viewers. Melody Haase, one of the show’s more cunning players, is observed attempting to sabotage her teammates during the challenge, which could undermine the team dynamic.
The stakes intensified throughout the team game "Promi Splash," where each team needed to accumulate points for direct safety from elimination. Melody’s intentions added another layer of intrigue as she seemed to be working against her own team to see Iris or the strong player Christo Manazidis nominated.
While Team Yellow, led by Cosimo Citiolo and including Nikola and Lisha, worked to conform strategies, Melody’s unexpected actions ramped up the competition. What positioned itself initially as mere playful rivalry quickly morphed under the weight of personal attacks, resulting in deep emotional injuries and visible shock from others within the game.
The aftermath of the episode left viewers wondering about the future of all the contestants, especially post-Chico’s abrupt exit and Lisha's new warning placing her on thin ice. The producers’ insistence on setting stricter ground rules after such incidents drew attention to the show’s framing of acceptable behavior within reality formats and the limits of dramatic expression.
Reflecting on the episode, supporting contestants spoke on the burgeoning challenges difficulty. Another player, Christo, expressed discomfort at the gravity of the situation which had unfolded, vocalizing just how changes like these impact contestants not just individually but the overall atmosphere of the entire competition itself.
With the airing of Episode 7 just around the corner on March 31, 2025, viewers are left with the suspense of how future challenges will impact alliances and individual success, particularly following heavy tensions felt during Episode 6. For fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter of the villa saga, they can relive Episode 6 previously available on Joyn.
Whether contestants can recover from the stormy events of Episode 6 remains uncertain, but this reality show continues to entrench itself deeply within the unpredictable, sometimes chaotic, fabric of entertainment television.
