Overview

• All 10 episodes launched on August 18 with a U.S. premiere on Hulu and ABC followed by international release on Disney+.
• The Love Island–inspired format gathers 21 self-identified virgins in a tropical setting to explore intimacy and potential first sexual experiences.
• Reality TV veterans Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe co-host the series, with Underwood’s involvement drawing scrutiny over his 2019 harassment and stalking allegations.
• Observers have highlighted the cast’s varied reasons for abstinence—from religious celibacy to fear of intimacy—as a key element of the show’s identity-driven premise.
• Despite renewed ethical debates over platforming Underwood, Hulu has issued no public statement or policy change addressing his past misconduct.