The BBC is wading back into the world of dating TV with a brand new reality show. Davina McCall will be on hosting duty for Stranded on Honeymoon Island.
Twelve singles looking for lifelong love take a giant leap into the unknown, by embarking on honeymoons like no other, with someone they’ve met at a speed date for just five minutes. Stranded on six remote, tropical beaches, these six newly formed couples must communicate and collaborate to get by, with nowhere to run when the going gets tough.
Hosted by Davina McCall, this bold and original dating format seeks to discover if, away from the distractions of modern-day life, love can thrive in isolation. Could it capture that old Love Island magic?
Stranded on Honeymoon Island will air on BBC One three nights a week from Wednesdays to Fridays. The first episode is on TV tonight (September 3) at 9pm - it will also be available on iPlayer.
The 12 singletons have been revealed, but what are they looking for? Here’s all you need to know.
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5. Helen, 35 - Manchester
Helen would describe herself as bubbly, with a zest for life and is most definitely the life and soul of any party. She loves to sing and dance and also plays the ukulele. She has been single since the beginning of 2024. She is open to all types but typically likes a masc presenting woman who is tall, dark and handsome, tattoos are an extra tick! | BBC Photo: BBC
6. Ini, 28 - Kent
Ini describes herself as funny, joyful, hardworking and goofy. She is the life and soul of the party - fun, quick-witted and can be a tad dramatic. She has been single for three years and is looking for love that’s real, intentional, and rooted in God. She wants someone who shares her values, her vision, and her appetite for adventure. | BBC Photo: BBC
7. Jordan, 30 - West Yorkshire
Jordan believes that he is your ‘typical Yorkshire lad’, he always has a smile on his face and will talk to absolutely anyone. He describes himself as extremely loyal, a great friend and a laugh to be around. He has been single for five years and finds it frustrating all his mates are getting married and he is the only one single - Sundays are lonely, and dating is expensive! | BBC Photo: BBC
8. Mae, 30 - Nottingham
In her spare time, Mae enjoys game evenings with friends, nights in maintaining her skincare routine, keeping fit at the gym, and dance, a hobby she has loved since childhood. It's been six years since Mae’s last serious relationship, which lasted a year. Since then, she’s dated off and on, but never found the deep, lasting connection she’s seeking. She humorously refers to herself as a "foster girlfriend," as it seems that every guy she dates for a few months soon after ends up in a serious relationship finding their "forever home". | BBC Photo: BBC