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VOX to Pause ‘First Dates’ Production at Year’s End

Existing episodes will air in 2026, with the Hotel spin-off unaffected.

Overview

  • The broadcaster confirmed it will halt filming new installments after 2025 for programming‑strategic reasons.
  • Already produced episodes are slated to run next year, with taping continuing through the end of this year.
  • The prime‑time format First Dates Hotel is not included in the pause, according to the coverage.
  • Host Roland Trettl said he expects filming to resume by summer or autumn to supply episodes for 2027, though no restart has been set by the network.
  • The move affects a steady performer averaging about an 8% market share and removes a large annual order from Warner Bros. International Television Production Deutschland.