The reality show Promis unter Palmen has captivated audiences once again since its return to Sat.1 on February 17, 2025, after a two-year hiatus. With twelve star contestants competing for the considerable prize of up to 50,000 Euros, the drama, alliances, and rivalries are heating up.
Following the unexpected elimination of Kim Virginia Hartung last week, the tension within the villa reached new heights as the latest episode aired on March 3, 2025. The first challenge of this episode had contestants facing one of the most thrilling hurdles yet: a three-minute puzzle-solving competition inside icy bath water. With nerves high and competition fierce, the stakes were considerable as they worked to secure leadership positions within their teams.
Only three contestants completed the puzzle fully—Yvonne Woelke (46), Christo Manazidis (38), and Nikola Glumac (29)—but the leaders were decided by speed. Notably, Christo and Nikola emerged as the team leaders, leaving the other contestants to contest against each other for the following tasks. Yvonne, though she performed admirably, was left to gather her thoughts and prepare for the next series of games.
The following day introduced the eagerly anticipated team game titled “Bällebad,” where contestants needed to retrieve treasure from water. Contestants swam to buoy markers to collect balls, then dove back to deposit their finds. Despite some initial setbacks, Team Gelb, headed by Nikola, triumphed, leading to another layer of decision-making—nominators had to choose members for elimination.
When it came time for nominations, Nikola made the tough decision to nominate Yvonne alongside Claudia Obert (63). Yvonne's nomination led to heated discussions among the remaining contestants, especially as she realized she was not favored by the majority. Menowin Fröhlich expressed loyalty to Claudia and also voted against Yvonne, as did Lisha Savage.
The unexpected turn of events came when Iris Klein, who had previously clashed with Yvonne, surprisingly apologized before casting her vote against her. The only contestant to stand by Yvonne's side was Lotto Chico, who supported her through the ordeal.
After the final tally of votes, it was determined Yvonne would have to leave the villa. With courage, she addressed her fellow contestants. "Ich hab gezeigt, was ich kann. Mal gucken, was die noch schaffen ohne mich" ("I've shown what I can do. Let's see how they manage without me"). With these words, Yvonne exited the villa, marked by her resolve and the tumultuous atmosphere of reality TV drama.
Yvonne became the fourth contestant to leave, following Janina Youssefian and Eike Immel’s prior exits from the competition. Both previous eliminations set the tone for the show, as characters are continually tested not just by the challenges but through interpersonal conflicts and relationships.
Viewers are now left wondering who will be next to face elimination from the show. The surprising alliances are sure to shift as the competition progresses and contestants evolve within their respective dynamics.
The next thrilling episode of Promis unter Palmen will air on March 17, 2025, at 20:15 on Sat.1, allowing fans to tune in for more drama and excitement. For those who can’t wait, streaming of Episode 5 is available starting March 10, 2025, on Joyn+.