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Cologne (NRT) – While checking your cell phone, a sentence is suddenly uttered that leaves you speechless: “This woman has now been killed by her boyfriend.” In the current double episode of the RTL+ reality show Bad Boys, candidate Maki (32) claims that the woman in the intimate photos on his mobile phone has now been murdered by her boyfriend. His girlfriend Michelle (29) found photos of a naked dead woman on his mobile phone.
This scene doesn’t just horrify her. Michelle is visibly shocked and holding back tears. This also sparks debate among many viewers. How exactly did this happen? In the series, Mackie must hand over his cell phone to Michelle. This is part of the concept new show with host Charlotte Engelhardt (47)that she is able to search the device and discovers intimate recordings of another woman.
What is the series “Bad Boys” about?
What is the show about? Eight men are lured to Tenerife. Apparently for “Bro Island”, a wild men’s vacation. But then a shock: her friends appear and solve the issue. “Men have to solve their own problems,” Charlotte Engelhardt told BILD. This is especially true for Maki now.
Michelle (29) and Maki take part in Bad Boys.
He explained to his girlfriend that the photos were sent to him via Instagram without asking and then automatically saved to his iCloud. This is soon followed by his shocking statement: “The woman in the photographs is now murdered by her boyfriend.” So it was femicide. He does not provide any additional details.
RTL explains broadcast
Should this scene be better categorized in the series, such as with a trigger warning? Some viewers voiced this criticism on social media. The user writes: “And by the way, femicide is being hushed up and is not discussed further. I understand that we are talking about current relations, but I hope that RTL will classify this matter and not leave it like that!”
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After the broadcast, express your opinion RTL BILD about the scene of the incident. A station spokesperson says: “The confrontation with the contents of the second cell phone is an important part of the story of Michelle and Mackie’s relationship and therefore central to the story.”Bad guys– told the story. At the same time, we place great importance on handling sensitive topics responsibly and protecting the personal rights of all victims. Content delivery is limited to what is necessary for the story being told. The participants were provided with psychological support during filming and will also be supported during the broadcast. We will not comment on any further details out of respect for the victims and their families.”
The TV presenter makes it clear that this scene was deliberately part of the story of Michelle and Mackie’s relationship, but at the same time care must be taken to protect the victims.