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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9. Millie, 30 - Cheshire
Millie describes herself as a self-confessed girly-girl - her bedroom is filled with teddy bears and makeup! She has had a rocky few years of dating and has been single for almost four years. Millie believes she’s built-up walls when it comes to guys, and her standards have become incredibly high— she admits perhaps even a bit too high. Millie is tired of dating the wrong guys and tends to get the "ick" pretty quickly. She feels that being isolated on an island might help her shift focus away from material things and allow her to build a deeper, more meaningful connection with someone. | BBC Photo: BBC
10. Moray - 28, Edinburgh
Moray didn’t know how to speak to girls until he was 18, feeling quite shy and unsure of how to approach romantic relationships during his teenage years. His confidence grew whilst he was at university. He has been single for three years and has only had one serious relationship, which ended when his girlfriend cheated on him. The experience left Moray guarded towards relationships, and he now struggles with trusting others. Although he has continued dating since then, he is yet to find someone who truly feels like "the one." | BBC Photo: BBC
11. Oliver, 31 - London
Oliver has been single for the past six years. He says he has lost faith in dating and is frustrated with the London dating scene – he finds it expensive, repetitive, and often encounters girls who catfish him. He is looking for someone stunning, confident, and with their life together; someone with whom he can have an intellectual conversation and a meaningful, emotional connection — and who he can party at a festival with, but also enjoy a night in. | BBC Photo: BBC
12. Sam, 30 - London
Sam is eager to build a lasting and meaningful bond with someone and ready to settle down with the love of his life. Sam is looking for a kind, caring, empathetic girl who is just as beautiful inside as out. Physically he would like someone who is in good shape and dresses well and has eyes ‘so striking, you can see her soul through them’. | BBC Photo: BBC