Whereas scorching woman summer season is ending, the BBC is insisting on conserving these vibes alive with a brand-new actuality present with a relatively wild idea.
Stranded on Honeymoon Island brings collectively six newly shaped {couples} who’ve simply bought married and are despatched on a non-public secluded journey, surviving on restricted sources… with all of the drama captured on digicam in your viewing pleasure.
For those who’re intrigued about what else this new sequence entails and how one can watch alongside, carry on studying.
When will Stranded on Honeymoon Island be launched?
Stranded on Honeymoon Island will start on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 at 9pm, filling the Wednesday and Thursday primetime night slots beforehand occupied by Vacation spot X, with episodes additionally rolling out on Fridays.
You possibly can watch it dwell on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with the latter additionally offering on-demand entry. For those who’re outdoors the UK and nonetheless want to stream Stranded on Honeymoon Island, try our information for watching BBC iPlayer from overseas.
What’s the premise of Stranded on Honeymoon Island?
The present begins with a five-minute speed-dating occasion, the place every individual chooses who their favourites are. Observe that the photographs from the occasion present some contestants who don’t appear to be a part of the ultimate twelve that had been chosen, so it seems to be as if the inital group might be whittled down.
With their preferences thought-about, a relationship knowledgeable then pairs them off into six {couples}. The following time they meet one another is on the altar to get hitched.
Put up-wedding, the {couples} go to their very own tropical island to embark on a far-from-traditional honeymoon for 3 weeks. They get their very own seashore dwelling (although it’s not precisely luxurious), and so they’ll be confronted with a survival ambiance that may really take a look at their nuptials.
The present isn’t just about how attracted {couples} are to 1 one other. The atmosphere will take a look at their resourcefulness abilities and see whether or not they can deal with tough eventualities. Not like most sequence of Love Island, this present is not going to simply be restricted to heterosexual {couples}.
The official BBC press launch confirms that each one the contestants will collect at ‘{Couples} Cove’ to socialize, so that they gained’t be utterly remoted. This may even be an opportunity to bond with different stars and see how their journeys examine.
Think about throwing Love Island, Married at First Sight and Survivor all into an enormous pot, and also you’d get this. Like different actuality sequence corresponding to The Traitors, this format has already seen success in different nations corresponding to Belgium, Germany and Australia.
You will get a style of what’s to come back with the primary trailer:
Who’s the presenter for Stranded on Honeymoon Island?
TV legend Davina McCall, identified for Large Brother, Lengthy Misplaced Household and The Masked Singer, is taking over presenting duties for this subsequent courting sequence.
McCall gained’t be with the contestants on a regular basis. She is going to welcome all of them on the pace courting occasion and might be a well-recognized face in direction of the tip to be a voice of purpose. As Davina places it:
“I’m there within the final couple of reveals to help the {couples}, they’ve been on fairly a journey so I needed to go in and have a chat with them. I really feel like they wanted to see Mummy, I’m just like the mom of the present and so they wanted a little bit of motherly love. It was a tricky journey for all the solid, so I felt it was necessary for me to be there initially and the tip.”
Who’re the contestants for Stranded on Honeymoon Island?
Twelve honeymooners are collaborating within the sequence, with ages starting from late twenties to mid-thirties. Every contestant has their very own preferences in the case of courting, although whether or not the present will match them up with somebody who matches that invoice stays to be seen.
Abby
32-year-old from Berkshire
With a love for all issues health and nature, sports activities coach and ex-footballer Abby is lastly able to cool down with somebody who shares her health club enthusiasm. She is especially curious about blonde femmes.
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David
30-year-old from Montreal/London
David values companions with excessive ambitions and targets and isn’t afraid of deep conversations and connections. He has a love for neo-soul, and a powerful dedication to his religion.
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Hannah
29-year-old from London
After being single for six years, Hannah is on the lookout for a person to fulfill her excessive expectations. Particularly, a dashing, snappy dresser with a pleasant construct, all with a splash of confidence.
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Helen
35-year-old from Manchester
Bubbly Helen enjoys singing, dancing and enjoying the ukulele. Whereas she has an open thoughts, she usually goes for masc-presenting girls, with bonus factors for tattoos. However she additionally needs somebody who doesn’t take life too critically.
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Ini
28-year-old from Kent
Life and soul of the occasion, Ini, likes to push herself out of her consolation zone and is on the lookout for somebody who additionally has a thirst for journey. Whereas she’d want somebody tall and match, somebody with a strong coronary heart issues extra to her.
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Jordan
30-year-old from West Yorkshire
Typical Yorkshire lad Jordan is glad to speak to anybody however feels left behind now his buddies are settling down. He’s trying to meet a fellow adventurous woman who would tag alongside for a day trip on the soccer.
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Mae
30-year-old from Nottingham
Self-confessed ‘excessive upkeep queen’ Mae loves her skincare routine and dancing, in addition to video games evenings with buddies. She’s on the lookout for a mature and grounded accomplice who will get on along with her buddies – and has nice hair as well.
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Millie
30-year-old from Cheshire
Girly-girl Millie might love make-up and teddy bears, however she’s on the hunt for a pushed and mature man with a superb sense of humour and is keen to problem her earlier mindsets to construct a deeper reference to a possible accomplice.
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Moray
28-year-old from Edinburgh
Moray was as soon as fairly shy round women and has been single after his final critical girlfriend cheated on him. He hopes Honeymoon Island will enable him to open his coronary heart to somebody new, ideally an mental and impressive accomplice.
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Oliver
31-year-old from London
After six years of being on the courting scene in London, Oliver is on the lookout for somebody assured and intelligent that he can type a deep reference to, from partying in festivals to having a quiet evening in at dwelling.
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Sam
30-year-old from London
Sam is trying to construct a long-term and significant relationship, significantly with a lady who’s type, caring, empathetic and exquisite on the inside and outside. He’s significantly drawn to individuals with hanging eyes.
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Taniae
33-year-old from London
Taniae has been single for a decade, having been centered on her independence and profession. She’s trying to step outdoors of consolation zone, and as an Aussie she loves British guys who’re intelligent, humorous, assured and constant.
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