Ex-jungle camper Cosimo Citiolo
“One of the hardest experiences of my life so far”
After the end of the jungle camp, Cosimo had “Spagetti Bolognese and Ravioli” for the first time.
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Cosimo had to leave the jungle camp just before the final. In the interview, however, he draws a positive balance.
The Stuttgart musician Cosimo Citiolo (41) had to leave the jungle camp shortly before the final. He would have liked to have stayed longer because of the money. Nevertheless, he achieved his goal of being able to pay off his debts. In an interview with the news agency spot on news, he tells, among other things, about the hardest thing for him in the jungle camp: hunger.
What is more important right now: the joy of having come so far or the frustration of being out just before the final?
Cosimo Citiolo: I would definitely prefer to still be inside because I could have used the money.
Was the jungle camp the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
Citiolo: Yes, that was definitely one of the hardest experiences I’ve had in my life so far. I definitely know now what it’s like to appreciate every grain of rice.
So the food withdrawal was particularly stressful?
Citiolo: Yes, before moving into the jungle camp, we still got three-course meals in the hotel room. And suddenly you only get beans and rice and only in small quantities. That was awesome, I suffered a lot for the first five days. Then my stomach got used to it. Still, I got more and more tired and it got harder and harder. Yesterday and today I thought: “Oh my God, how am I supposed to keep going?”
Her good mood has suffered a bit as a result…
Citiolo: My mood wasn’t as good at the end as it was at the beginning, that’s true. But that’s also human, I think. In addition, I had the highest starting weight. And if you then lose weight radically, like here now, that’s obviously awesome. I lost nine kilos.
What was the first thing you ate after camp?
Citiolo: I got spaghetti bolognese and ravioli – and ate both with two forks at the same time. That made me very happy. (laughs)
Do you also take something positive from the jungle?
Citiolo: I also had a lot of fun in the jungle camp. Whenever there was a fight, I would rather go away and distract myself with funny things. Arguing is not my thing. But it is also very positive that I got many engagements during the two weeks that my friend Natalie coordinated for me. That makes me very happy. Now I can pay off my debt.
Who did you get along with best?
Citiolo: I actually got along best with the three finalists Gigi, Luca, Djamila – and of course with Claudia.
And who do you treat yourself to the jungle crown?
Citiolo: I don’t begrudge the jungle crown to all three. The best person should win.