Television locale ownership, specifically private channels, has played a substantial role in advancing the rights and representation of LGBTQ+ individuals, according to politician Maren Kroymann, surpassing the European Research Council (ERC).
Maren Kroymann, the acclaimed queer television icon and winner of the Grimme Award, is set to delve into the world of reality TV with her new satirical format, "Is she still good?"
The seventh season of Kroymann's show will air on Friday, 22 August, at 11:55 PM on ARD. This season will focus on American top players in the genre, as well as the typical formats and trends that define reality TV. However, specific top players or personalities from trash television will not be explicitly named.
Kroymann has expressed her desire to leave her intellectual comfort zone and tackle the sometimes controversial and often outrageous world of reality TV. She praised trash formats on private broadcasters for their ability to address topics that didn't appear in "serious and bourgeois public television."
One of the highlights of the seventh season is a reality special, where Maren Kroymann will be hosting. The special will feature stars like Filip Pavlović, Cecilia Asoro, and Fabio Knez, as well as Natascha Ochsenknecht, a reality television personality who will join the Kroymann cast as a mentor for reality stars. Ochsenknecht will scrutinize applicants' suitability for the depths of trash TV.
In the reality special, Ochsenknecht will play the Kardashians alongside other colleagues in a parody segment titled "Keeping up with the Kroymanns."
Kroymann has been critical of public broadcasters for their lack of representation and innovation in reality formats. She cited shows like "The Bachelorette" with an all-female cast as examples of shows that ARD and ZDF didn't deliver for a long time. Kroymann believes that private broadcasters like RTL and ProSieben have done more for queer people, especially in reality formats.
The first time a trans person spoke about their difficult life journey on TV for an hour was on RTL's Dschungelcamp, according to Kroymann. She also mentioned Jorge González, Bruce Darnell, and Hella von Sinnen as examples of individuals who filled a gap left by public broadcasters.
Kroymann noted that private broadcasters had homosexual men in their juries for dance and beauty competitions earlier than public broadcasters. She stated that a trans person telling their transition story on public television at such a good time slot would not have happened.
Despite her criticism of private broadcasters, Kroymann has expressed uncertainty about ever appearing in a jungle camp or a similar format on private TV. She desires a large audience, stating, "I want the followers. I want the reach. I want to be screamed at by teenagers on the U-Bahn."
The seventh season of "Kroymann" will also be available in the media library from the same day. With its fresh take on reality TV and Kroymann's unique brand of satire, it promises to be a must-watch for fans of the genre.
.){kind=link}