At 7 vs. Wild, it was unclear what role the founder Fritz Meinecke would play in the new season. In a new video, he talks about his role?
Who is it about? Fritz Meinecke is the founder of the survival show 7 vs. Wild, which every year sends a diverse group of participants into the wilderness to survive.
The German survival expert is also the face of the series and has participated in all seasons so far. While he excelled in seasons 1 and 2, he had to give up early in season 3 together with his team partner Survival Mattin.
In the new season, the 35-year-old no longer competes as a candidate, but takes on a special role.
One of the participants in this year’s season of 7 vs. Wild is LetsHugo, you can learn more about his success here:
Part of the organization, but still on a mission
What role does Fritz Meinecke take on in the new season? This time, Fritz Meinecke is involved in the organization, as he reveals in the new video on the series’ YouTube channel. His exact role is multifaceted.
In the preparation, he drew on many experiences he gathered as a participant over the last few years. He was also involved in the location scouting and has been considering with the team since October 2023 how the new season should look.
On site, according to his own statements, Meinecke has his own mission, which he does not want to disclose in detail yet. He will be in the area during the suspension period, and his skills as an experienced geocacher will likely come into play.
On the “playing field,” as Meinecke calls it in the video, he has likely prepared things. This could also involve the crashed airplane that Meinecke’s team has placed there according to the scenario. However, the survival expert continues to refrain from going into detail.
Will the candidates meet Meinecke? Yes, Fritz Meinecke will meet the candidates at the beginning and end. Additionally, he wants to conduct interviews with the viewers after the participants are eliminated, which will delve deeper into the reasons for the eliminations.
As an organizing member with a special mission, Meinecke wants to ensure that this season runs smoothly. Especially in season 3 of 7 vs. Wild, there were some difficulties with the new production company. You can learn more about this here: 7 vs. Wild Season 3: Fritz Meinecke calls out the new production “It’s a complete lie and misinformation”
