Celebrity Big Brother: Two Mallorcan Locals in the Container – Love, Conflict and Image Maintenance

Familiar Faces from Mallorca Move into the TV House

On Monday evening in Palma on the Passeig there was more chatter than usual. Not because of the weather or a boat purchase, but because two people you know on the island moved into the new season of Celebrity Big Brother. For some a surprise, for others welcome material for kitchen table conversations.

Andrej Mangold: A calmer tone, but the past remains

The former basketball pro has been closely tied to Mallorca for years. He owns a small finca in the south, often passes by for walks on Es Trenc beach and, according to his own statements, enjoys a strong coffee in Portixol in the mornings. In the show he apparently wants to show another side: no big drama, but the type who ends up remembered as a collegial housemate. That sounds down-to-earth — and feels honest when you hear him speak on the promenade.

Nevertheless headlines from previous reality formats linger like a shadow. Those who know Mangold know that he speaks openly about mistakes. Whether the other contestants will bring up the topic remains exciting. He says he does not want to flee but to explain — and that is a different strategy from simply staying silent publicly.

Marc Terenzi: Ice cream shop, past and a loud appearance

The other participant is no stranger to Mallorca: in the summer months he has often been seen at Ballermann or in Magaluf, now runs a small ice cream franchise in Portixol and calls the island his second home. In recent months he made headlines with private crises, sought help and is trying to regain his footing — also financially.

In the container, statements about personal relationships drew attention and heated reactions on social networks. His ex-partner reacted immediately, published counter-statements and stressed that the legal situation is more complex than it appears on the show. Here, different perceptions clash — exactly what reality TV loves to depict.

What this means for the island

On Mallorca people react differently: many find it entertaining, some are annoyed by the constant presence of the celebrities, others hope for a more real, less staged tone in the show. In cafés, at the bus stop or at the market, locals and newcomers discuss alike — often with a cup of coffee in hand and a sharp tongue.

Whether in the coming days it will be declarations of love, heated discussions or quiet moments at the kitchen table remains to be seen. One thing is certain: those who know Mallorca know that such stories rarely pass quietly here.

Airing: The new season airs on Sat.1. If you want a peek into the container, you should not miss the first days — the most striking lines usually come then.