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Bill Kaulitz kisses Jannik Kontalis: brother Tom is unhappy

The new season of 'Kaulitz & Kaulitz' shows kissing scenes between Bill Kaulitz and reality star Jannik Kontalis for the first time. His brother Tom responds critically to the romance.

RainbowNews EditorialJuly 24, 2026 — Duitsland3 min read
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Netflix series 'Kaulitz & Kaulitz' new season is out now. For the first time, we see footage of romance between Bill Kaulitz and Jannik Kontalis. Bill sings in the famous band Tokio Hotel. Jannik is a well-known reality star in Germany.

In the series, Bill and Jannik kiss each other. This is a special moment. Bill has always openly shared his love for men. Now real footage of romance appears for the first time.

But not everyone is happy. Bill's twin brother Tom Kaulitz responds negatively. Tom views the relationship between his brother and Jannik critically. The series clearly shows Tom has doubts.

Tom himself is married to model and presenter Heidi Klum. He knows public attention well. Perhaps he worries about his brother. Or maybe he thinks Jannik isn't right for Bill.

Jannik Kontalis became famous through 'Ex on the Beach'. He is a popular figure in reality television. A relationship with a world-famous pop star is a big step.

'Kaulitz & Kaulitz' follows the two brothers' lives. It shows how they handle fame, love and family. The series is popular with LGBTQ+ viewers. Bill is an important role model for many queer people.

Bill's romance being shown so openly is positive. It normalizes love between two men on television. At the same time, Tom's reaction raises questions. Does the family fully support Bill's choices?

Fans react mixed to the news. Many people support Bill and Jannik. Others understand Tom's concerns. How the romance continues remains unclear. The new season certainly gives plenty to think about.

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