Lilly Becker candidly shared her tragic past on ‘I’m a Star – Get Me Out of Here!’, revealing the loss of her parents at a young age. Amidst kitchen drama and challenges faced by contestants, Jörg Dahlmann opened up about his cancer battles, emphasizing the need for early detection. Light-hearted moments included Maurice’s quest to recover his plush bunny, Schnuffel. No eliminations occurred this episode, despite tensions and disputes among the participants.
Lilly Becker Opens Up About Her Tragic Past
Lilly Becker, 48, made headlines during the eleventh episode of ‘I’m a Star – Get Me Out of Here!’ on RTL (also available via RTL+) when she humorously showed the viewers the middle finger, a gesture prompted by accidentally burning it while cooking. The former spouse of tennis legend Boris Becker, 57, went on to share her heartfelt family story around the campfire with fellow contestant Alessia Herren, 23. Lilly revealed that she lost her parents in a tragic accident when she was merely three years old. Her recollections of her mother, a vibrant woman from Suriname, come solely from the tales shared by others: ‘She was wild, she was pretty, easy-going, had many friends. Everyone liked her. When my mother was around, everyone was happy.’
Lilly believes she inherited her mother’s spirited personality while resembling her father in appearance. Unfortunately, she possesses only one photograph of him and is unaware of his name, referring to him as Jan, a common German name. She was raised alongside her sister by their grandparents and feels a strong connection to her grandmother’s spirit in the jungle, often reminiscing about personal conversations they might have had.
Drama and Challenges in the Jungle
In another twist during the episode, tensions flared in the kitchen. While Sam Dylan, 33, and Anna-Carina Woitschack, 32, aimed to take charge of their meals, Edith Stehfest, 29, continually intervened. To restore harmony, they reluctantly included the helicopter chef, resulting in a successful meal. However, a dispute soon arose regarding whether Anna-Carina should still be responsible for dishwashing duties as the cook.
The following morning, Nina Bott, 47, was eliminated, marking her exit as the third star to leave the competition. She expressed pride in her journey but was relieved to return to her ‘intact world,’ having encountered some ‘evil’ personalities in the jungle. Meanwhile, Anna-Carina had the chance to participate in the jungle test alongside Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss, 62. Although their interaction nearly led to a spat, with Pierre using the term ‘stupid’ in a light-hearted context, the duo faced a challenging task.
They navigated tunnel systems, with Pierre on land and Anna-Carina underwater. The singer hesitated to dive, leading to a moment of vulnerability that softened the usually stern host, Sonja Zietlow, who suggested they swap roles. Pierre bravely submerged, while Anna-Carina confronted various creatures above ground, searching for code words to aid Pierre in unlocking stars. Unfortunately, their efforts yielded only two out of nine stars due to Pierre’s difficulty seeing without his glasses.
In a poignant moment, Jörg Dahlmann, 66, shared his battle with colon cancer, a disease that had claimed the lives of his father, grandfather, and uncle. After a failed operation, Jörg admitted to feeling an overwhelming desire to die, a sentiment that shifted dramatically just before an emergency procedure. He later faced prostate cancer, which resulted in the removal of his gland. Jörg candidly encouraged viewers to prioritize cancer screenings, emphasizing the importance of early detection.
In a lighter moment, Maurice Dziwak, 26, almost forgot about his beloved plush bunny ‘Schnuffel,’ which he had to relinquish due to rule violations. The current team leader, Pierre, was perceived as lenient with the rules, casting doubt on Schnuffel’s return. However, the hosts allowed Maurice and Edith to engage in a treasure hunt to reclaim Schnuffel and other luxury items. Their teamwork in maneuvering three balls through a maze was successful, despite a comical mix-up regarding directions.
With Schnuffel back in their possession, the camp was filled with joy, allowing everyone to enjoy their luxury items once more. Surprisingly, no one was eliminated this time, despite Edith receiving the fewest viewer votes.