Former Germany’s Next Topmodel contestant Anya Elsner has revealed she is struggling with an eating disorder, claiming that her time on the reality series Dschungelcamp served as the primary trigger for the condition.
The Link to Reality Television
Elsner has been open about the psychological toll of her career and public appearances, specifically pointing to the environment of the reality show as a catalyst for her health struggles. According to local media reports, the model asserted that the experience of participating in Dschungelcamp "drove" her into the eating disorder.
The Jungle Camp drove me into the eating disorder. Anya Elsner
Controversial Admissions and Expert Warnings
While the admission of a health struggle often draws support, Elsner’s specific framing of her illness has caused significant alarm. The model stated that she "enjoys" her anorexia, further admitting that she may enjoy the condition "too much."
These comments have sparked immediate backlash and concern from health professionals. Experts have issued warnings regarding the danger of such statements, noting the risk of normalizing or romanticizing a life-threatening illness.
Industry and Public Reaction
The rhetoric has also stunned other media figures. Doreen Steinert expressed disbelief and shock following Elsner’s statements about her relationship with the disorder.
The situation highlights the ongoing conversation regarding the pressures faced by models and reality TV personalities, though the focus has shifted toward the dangerous nature of Elsner’s specific descriptions of her condition.
