Overview

• The series premiered 3 September on BBC One, with episodes scheduled Wednesday to Friday at 9pm and the first three instalments released on iPlayer the same morning.
• Twelve singles speed-date for five minutes, are matched by relationship experts for surprise ‘fake’ weddings, then attempt a three-week honeymoon stranded on remote Philippine beaches.
• Contestants described the environment as harsh, citing mosquitoes, flies, extreme heat and basic amenities, with one participant saying it “was hell” and left them feeling “dirty.”
• Viewers quickly likened the format to Married At First Sight and Love Island, and early reviews from national outlets including the i and the Evening Standard were notably critical.
• A tabloid report from The Sun claims the BBC is preparing a second series, a suggestion not corroborated by other sources.