The first season of Promis unter Palmen flickered across the screens four years ago. In 2020, the then new show and its celebrity candidates caused quite a stir. A explosive cast, a dream villa on the beach and a variety of challenges were a guarantee for ratings and brought the desired success. It was clear to those responsible that the show would definitely continue.
“For reasons of respect”: Celebrities under Palm Trees is cancelled! As entertaining as the first season may have been, fans accused the participants of bullying Claudia Obert. In their opinion, the broadcaster did not act properly against the accusations. Those responsible consider despite the negative response continued to stick to the concept, but the new episodes were different than expected. In 2021, Sat.1 decided to cancel the reality show while the second season was still being broadcast. The broadcaster was again criticized harshly after candidate Prince Marcus von Anhalt made homophobic comments to his fellow contestant Katy Bähm. After two episodes had already been broadcast, Willi Herren, who was taking part at the time, died a few days later. Events escalated, forcing the Munich-based private broadcaster to act. Sat.1 made a decision that met with mixed feelings among viewers. On X (formerly Twitter), Sat.1 announced at the time:
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The reactions to these announcements could not have been more varied. Many users agree that there should not have been another season.
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Other fans would have liked a different handling of the remaining episodes, especially with regard to Willi Herren.
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Celebrities under Palm Trees is back: Fans react differently than expected
Now came the big surprise that had been around three years in coming. Sat.1 announced on Instagram that for 2025 another season of Celebrities under Palm Trees is being produced. The article said that they are currently looking for a suitable prominent cast.
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But there is no trace of the previous criticism of the format in the comments. Quite the opposite: “Finally! My prayers have been answered”is just one of the countless comments that seem to be virtually dancing for joy at this news.
Where can I watch Celebrities Under Palm Trees?
Not much is known about the new season yet. Neither the cast nor the start date have been set. However, the reality show is set to air next year. If you don’t want to wait that long and want to watch again the scandalous old episodes want to watch, you can stream the first season on Joyn.