Overview
- The series launched on March 2 with 18 contestants in nine pairs who can uncuff at any time but are eliminated if they do.
- Sir Benjamin Slade and partner George became the first to leave after 12 hours and 47 minutes following a dispute over his phone and a confrontation with production.
- After filming, George told the Mirror he was shocked by a painting attributed to Adolf Hitler and statues depicting African slaves at Slade’s home, describing the display as offensive.
- Viewers quickly fixated on practicalities such as how contestants dress and use the toilet while cuffed, while naming Tilly and Antony as early favorites.
- Tilly Martin, previously seen on The Island with Bear Grylls in 2016, and millionaire partner Antony discussed sleep struggles and his nighttime urination workaround, saying they agreed early not to quit.