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Vox Pauses ‘First Dates’ Production at Year’s End With 2026 Episodes Already Banked

The network cites programmatic reasons despite the show's solid ratings.

Overview

  • Vox confirmed it will pause production of fresh daily episodes at the end of 2025, describing the move as programmatic.
  • Industry outlet DWDL reports cost pressure behind the decision despite the show averaging more than 8% in the 14–49 demographic, with recent audience declines noted.
  • A large slate of episodes has already been taped and will air in 2026, keeping the early‑evening strip on the schedule.
  • The halt represents a major loss of volume for Warner Bros. International Television Production Deutschland, while the primetime spin‑off First Dates Hotel continues unaffected.
  • Host Roland Trettl told fans he expects filming to resume by summer or autumn 2026, though Vox has not announced a restart.