After nearly four years away from screens, the popular German reality show "Promis unter Palmen" has returned, and fans of the drama-infused series couldn’t be more thrilled. Debuting its third season on February 17, 2025, on SAT.1, the show has once again gathered twelve personalities ready to push their limits and vie for top prizes.
The premise remains unchanged: celebrities reside together under constant surveillance at a luxury villa on the picturesque beaches of Thailand. With the stakes high and interactions riveting, participants face the stressors of confined living and daily challenges—testing their cooperation, solidarity, and, most significantly, their endurance. Each week, viewers can tune in to see which contestants will rise to the occasion and who might crumble under the pressure.
“Promis unter Palmen,” which translates to “Celebrities Under Palms,” first aired back in 2020. The second season was cut short due to the unexpected passing of contestant Willi Herren after only two episodes, halting the show's momentum and leaving fans with unanswered questions. Fortunately for avid followers, 2025’s installment has reignited interest, promising both spectacle and storytelling.
This season’s episodes are accessible through multiple platforms. They air on SAT.1 every Monday at 8:15 PM (UTC+1) with episodes also streaming on Joyn, where viewers can binge-watch the latest episodes following their television release. For those eager to keep pace, the first episode, already available to stream since February 10, 2025, set the tone for another season filled with drama, alliances, and perhaps rivalries.
Scheduled episode air dates include:
- Episode 1: February 17, 2025
- Episode 2: February 24, 2025
- Episode 3: March 3, 2025
- Episode 4: March 10, 2025
- Episode 5: March 17, 2025
- Episode 6: March 24, 2025
- Episode 7: March 31, 2025
- Episode 8: April 7, 2025
Each episode features intense team competitions leading to one contestant claiming the coveted title and the grand prize of €50,000, represented by the gold coconut trophy. These contests not only hinge on the individual performance of participants but also on how well they can work together as groups—often leading to both camaraderie and conflict.
This year, SAT.1 executive Marc Rasmus shared insights on the selection process for contestants, emphasizing the search for “extraordinary, prominent characters” to participate, offering viewers the chance to experience another layer of reality television drama as various personal charms and personalities collide.
The contestants this season include:
- Chico, the lotto millionaire
- Claudia Obert, the high-society lady and former edition star
- Menowin Fröhlich, the “DSDS” icon
- Janina Youssefian, the model
- Eike Immel, former national team goalkeeper
- Iris Klein, reality TV figure
- Chris Manazidis, YouTube celebrity
- Kim Virginia, reality performer
- Cosimo Citiolo, singer
- Lisha Savage, YouTuber
- Nikola Glumac, reality figure
- Melody Haase, reality star
This delightful mix of characters is set to offer just the right ingredients for engaging entertainment, as they tackle the emotional highs and lows of competition. With relationships forming and breaking and strategies shifting constantly, the audience is assured plenty of twists and turns to keep them coming back for more.
For fans yearning for more than the standard gameplay, the show also includes "Promis unter Palmen – die Late-Night-Show," hosted by Jochen Bendel, airing soon after each episode. This format invites lively discussions and analysis alongside special guests, guaranteeing viewers additional layers of content as they dissect the latest happenings inside the villa.
With its vibrant blend of personalities and pulse-quickening competitions, "Promis unter Palmen" is shaping up to be another must-watch reality series. For now, audiences will want to keep tuning in and streaming to catch all the drama, alliances, and unpredictable outcomes inherent to this thrilling reality show.