The preparations for Season 5 of 7 vs. Wild are already underway behind the scenes. Now the official account has given a hint about the first candidate, who is considering dropping out again immediately.
Who could the candidate be? The first candidate for Season 5 of 7 vs. Wild could be the German influencer Jonas Ems. The content creator is currently known for his comedy sketches and short films, which he shares on YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and TikTok.
Ems is one of the pioneers of the German YouTube scene and has nearly 3 million subscribers there. This is only surpassed on TikTok, where 3.4 million people follow him. On Instagram, the creator has about 1.5 million followers.
In addition to comedy videos and his short films, his videos on his second account on TikTok often focus on vegan nutrition or current social issues. In one video, Ems also spoke about 7 vs. Wild, which the creators behind the show noticed.
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The first candidate could drop out again immediately
Why should Ems become a candidate? Under the video in which Ems talks about 7 vs. Wild, the official account of 7 vs. Wild commented: “Jonas Ems for Season 5…📃✍ noted.”
Even though this news likely does not represent a final commitment from the content creator, Ems could appeal to a new audience outside of survival fans due to his large reach. In past seasons, influencers from various fields have been invited repeatedly.
If he participates, he would also be the first vegan candidate, which brings several challenges, as Ems himself explains.
What does he say about participation? In a response video (via YouTube) to the comment from the official account, Jonas Ems is still unsure if he would actually participate in 7 vs. Wild. He asks himself: “Would I, as a […] vegan person […] make an exception for such a show to survive there?”
The influencer admits that he does not have much body fat that could keep him energized over a potential suspension period of two weeks. In a real survival situation, the content creator would also resort to animal food sources, which he claims is compatible with veganism to secure his survival.
However, the situation in 7 vs. Wild is simulated, giving Ems the ability to decide for himself whether he participates or abstains for ethical reasons.
From a vegan perspective, the answer is very simple […] don’t participate in such a show if you live vegan, or if you participate, don’t harm any animals.
Jonas Ems in the video on YouTube
He further explains his dilemma: “I’ve been wondering whether this might be a disqualifying criterion for me or whether I would just say ‘Hey, I’m going to try to get through this without biting into a rabbit.'”
The influencer’s participation is therefore hindered by an ethical conflict that must first be resolved. Many fans encourage him in the comments on YouTube to prepare with botany to maintain a vegan diet.
The topic of hunting and animals in 7 vs. Wild repeatedly causes controversies among viewers. Recently, a trap set by survival expert Joe Vogel came under criticism. We confronted the expert with the criticism: “Have we sunk so low?” – Hunter criticizes handling with animals in 7 vs. Wild
