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Germany’s ProSieben Greenlights Celebrity Edition of Reality Show “The Hunt”
German broadcaster ProSieben is set to bring a new wave of excitement to its reality TV lineup by ordering a celebrity edition of the popular competitive format, The Hunt. This reality adventure series, originally devised by Redseven Entertainment, ups the stakes by placing well-known personalities at the heart of a dramatic real-world hide and seek challenge.
Slated to premiere in 2026 on both ProSieben and the streaming platform Joyn, the celebrity version of The Hunt pushes contestants outside their comfort zones. In this high-stakes competition, celebrities are dropped in a vast forest and must outwit not just each other, but also professional trackers in an intense game of cat and mouse. The ultimate reward? Up to £100,000 (approx. $137,000) for the winner—while those caught walk away empty-handed.
The series will be a joint production between Redseven Entertainment (part of ProSiebenSat.1 Media) and GroupM Motion Entertainment, ensuring the format’s signature production quality. The excitement has already started to build online, as fans and reality TV watchers eagerly anticipate the twists this celebrity version will bring.
The original non-celebrity version of The Hunt first debuted on Britain’s Channel 4. Developed from an original idea by Redseven, the English version saw ordinary contestants navigate similar high-stakes pursuits and survival scenarios. The UK edition was produced by CPL Productions (known for “Married at First Sight UK”) and GroupM Motion Entertainment, and it quickly garnered attention for its suspenseful gameplay and real-world tactics. You can find more about the original show or similar reality adventures at Channel 4’s official site.
Germany already has a tradition of thrilling fugitive reality shows. For instance, Celebrity Hunted: Germany challenged famous faces like Dr. Wladimir Klitschko and Stefanie Giesinger to disappear for 10 days while being trailed by expert investigators, blending reality with gripping, on-the-run excitement. The show received strong reactions online, with viewers praising its realism and the innovative use of surveillance technology. Fans have shared their enthusiasm and favorite moments on platforms like Prime Video’s show page and IMDb, fueling anticipation for ProSieben’s newest adaptation.
Tim Gerhartz, Managing Director of Seven.One Studios International, described the new show as an “ambitious, high-concept reality show” that’s sparking considerable industry interest ahead of its international screenings at events like MIPCOM, the global market for entertainment content.
Reality shows centered on pursuit, strategy, and real-world survival have struck a chord across Europe. From Celebrity Hunted on Channel 4, where popular British celebrities go on the run for charity while being chased by elite trackers, to the German adaptations that incorporate local stars and landscapes, viewers find themselves rooting either for the prey or the professional hunters. These concepts often blend suspense, humor, and occasional celebrity hijinks, leading to memorable moments that trend on social media.
With production led by established experts and an engaging, suspense-driven concept, the celebrity version of The Hunt is poised to be one of ProSieben’s most anticipated unscripted offerings. For more information on upcoming reality formats in Germany, check out ProSieben’s official channels or Redseven Entertainment’s portfolio of innovative entertainment.
Stay tuned for further updates and exclusive previews as the high-profile cast is revealed and reality TV’s ultimate game of hide and seek comes to German screens.
Featured image: Tim Gerhartz, Seven.One Studios International