RTL Television Programme for Friday 23 January 2026: Dschungelcamp Finale Highlights Evening Schedule
Cologne, 23 January 2026 – Germany’s leading private broadcaster, RTL, presents a full evening of entertainment on Friday 23 January, headlined by the live finale of its flagship reality show “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!” (I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!). The schedule is a classic mix of news, long-running daily soaps, and prime-time spectacle, reflecting the channel’s enduring formula for success.
Evening Highlights on RTL
The evening of Friday 23 January 2026 on RTL follows a well-established pattern, building towards the main event. The schedule begins with the channel’s popular news and magazine programmes. “Explosiv – Das Magazin” and “Exclusiv – Das Starmagazin” deliver the latest celebrity and entertainment news at 18:00 and 18:30 respectively. This is followed by the main evening news, “RTL Aktuell,” at 18:45, with a brief weather forecast at 19:03.
The early prime-time slot is dominated by RTL’s enduring daily soaps. “Alles was zählt” airs at 19:05, followed by the nation’s longest-running soap, “Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten,” at 19:40. The afternoon also features the Cologne-based soap “Unter uns” at 17:30.
The centrepiece of the evening is the live broadcast of “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!” starting at 20:15. The 2026 season of the popular jungle-based reality show, hosted by Sonja Zietlow and Jan Köppen, concludes with a live finale where a new “Dschungelkönig” or “Dschungelkönigin” will be crowned by public vote. The main show is followed by “Die Stunde danach” at 23:50, a discussion programme analysing the night’s events.
Key Facts: RTL and Its Programme
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Channel | RTL (Radio Télévision Luxembourg), flagship channel of RTL Deutschland. |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany (since 1988). |
| Evening Schedule (23 Jan) | 17:30 Unter uns | 18:00 Explosiv | 18:30 Exclusiv | 18:45 RTL Aktuell | 19:05 Alles was zählt | 19:40 Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten | 20:15 Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! |
| Flagship Reality Show | “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!” (I’m a Celebrity…). The 2026 season concludes live on this date. |
| Streaming Service | RTL+, the broadcaster’s subscription video-on-demand and live-streaming platform. Offers live TV, catch-up, and exclusive content. |
| Historical Note | Launched on 2 January 1984 as RTL Plus. Germany’s largest private television network. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RTL+ and can I watch the Dschungelcamp there?
Yes. RTL+ is the integrated streaming service of RTL Deutschland. Viewers can stream RTL’s linear channel live, including the “Ich bin ein Star” finale on 23 January. The service also offers episodes on-demand after broadcast, exclusive content, and additional programming not shown on linear TV.
What are RTL’s most famous programmes?
RTL is known for a mix of long-running soap operas, reality shows, and quiz formats. Its most iconic programmes include the daily soaps “Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten” (since 1992) and “Unter uns” (since 1994), the reality show “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!” (since 2004), the quiz “Wer wird Millionär?” with Günther Jauch, and the crime series “Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei”.
Does RTL show sports?
Yes, RTL holds rights to various sports events. Historically, it has broadcast Bundesliga football and Formula 1. Currently, its sports portfolio includes live coverage of the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Nations League matches involving Germany, and National Football League (NFL) games in the United States, all available on RTL and via live stream on RTL+.