Tessa Bergmeier
Jungle camp was “torment” for her
Tessa Bergmeier enjoys the freedom she has regained.
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Tessa Bergmeier had to leave the jungle camp. No reason to be sad for the former “GNTM” candidate.
After Markus Mörl (63) and Verena Kerth (41), another celebrity had to leave the RTL jungle camp (also on RTL +) on Sunday: Tessa Bergmeier (33). In an interview with the news agency spot on news, the model talks about the biggest challenges in the camp and explains why there were always arguments.
How are you feeling after you left? Are you still happy about it or a little wistful?
Tessa Bergmeier: Not at all. When you’re hungry all day, you’re lucky to be out and able to eat whatever you want. I don’t look back wistfully or feel sad. It was wonderful to be a part of this little family. But it’s also nice that it’s over now because it was agony for me because of the conditions, the rules and the lack of food.
Why did viewers vote you out?
Bergmeier: I don’t think it makes sense to think about it. I’m very glad and grateful they didn’t call for me.
What was the biggest challenge for you?
Bergmeier: Hunger and boredom. But also the arguments with the other candidates. We often didn’t listen to each other, which I thought was a pity because it meant we couldn’t come to any common ground. But I thought it was really nice that grass quickly grew over it and we hugged each other again.
Was a lack of listening also the reason for the arguments with Cecilia Asoro?
Bergmeier: The arguments usually broke out in the evenings, when hunger had gotten the upper hand and everyone was a bit grumpy. And Cecilia always felt like attacking me. As a seasoned woman, I have no problem with that. As far as that is concerned, I have no need for recognition. But if you attack me, I will defend myself. I can say that I have remained myself at all times.
Are you planning to talk things out with someone?
Bergmeier: I haven’t seen the show yet, but I don’t think so. We are all human. We sometimes say things we don’t mean or don’t think about before we say something. That’s why I don’t blame anyone and don’t have to clarify anything with anyone. Instead, I look forward to hugging each individual as he or she comes out. We’ve been through a lot together. It was a blatant time and I think we grew together very well – despite the arguments.
At the camp you spoke very openly about personal issues such as your mental illness. How difficult was it for you and why did you decide to do it?
Bergmeier: In the jungle you will find the greatest audience to draw attention to such topics. I do that primarily because it just gushes out of me. But also because such issues need to be destigmatized. To make people with mental illness visible. The headwind and the insults I felt in the jungle are exactly the problem. That’s why I think it’s important to draw attention to it. It’s nothing to be ashamed of!
Is that how you imagined the camp or were you surprised on site?
Bergmeier: I didn’t quite imagine it that way. Everything looks so small on TV, but it’s huge and beautiful with all the sounds and animals. I loved sleeping in the forest. But when you’re plagued by hunger, you often forget what a beautiful place you’re in.
Who do you think will be king or queen of the jungle?
Bergmeier: I would begrudge it to Jolina because she has a great message, is loyal and tolerant. And dads too, because he does so much and because he is an incredibly great personality. And Cosimo, because he went through such a change.