Channel Seven has bumped its new reality show Stranded on Honeymoon Island from their current line-up.
The heavily-hyped dating series was originally scheduled for release before the end of 2024.
But the bosses at Seven have now confirmed that the quirky format won’t make its debut until next year.
Industry blog TV Tonight reported that the show, made by the producers of Married At First Sight, was intended to go to air in a slot between October 1 and December 31.
Hosted by shock jock Jackie ‘O’ Henderson and based on a Danish format the series, the show centres on half a dozen strangers all looking for love.
And in a bizarre twist, the matched-up singles then get to test their compatibility after being stranded on a desert island.
The couples discover romantic sparks amidst gruelling hardship as struggle to survive the harsh living conditions and isolation.
As anticipation builds for its release, it’s been claimed the show could be Aussie TV’s next big thing.
Channel Seven has bumped its new reality show Stranded on Honeymoon Island from their current line-up. Pictured: Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, who is set to host the series
According to one insider, the premiere of the new series has been delayed due to the network ‘throwing’ even more money at producing it.
Speaking to Yahoo Australia, the source suggested the extra money was to compete with Channel Nine’s big reality TV hits such as MAFS and The Block.
The insider also suggested the producers splashed out the cash to secure radio icon Jackie O as the narrator for the show.
The heavily-hyped dating series was originally scheduled to drop before the end of 2024. But the bosses at Seven have now confirmed that the quirky format will make its debut next year
They shared: ‘When you get your cheque book out for the highest-paid female radio host in the country you know you have faith in your product.’
A steamy trailer for the upcoming show introduced the twelve singles who hope to find love while deserted on a remote island in the South Pacific.
The video promises an equal mixture of romance and adventure, as the cast work to form romances while fighting the elements.
One scene shows a new bride and groom literally taking the plunge off a yacht into the crystal clear water and then passionately kissing underwater.
Another suspenseful moment captured a woman confronting her male companion, asking why he ‘has a relationship on the outside of this’.
Industry blog TV Tonight reported that the show, made by the producers of Married at First Sight, was originally intended to go to air in a slot between October 1 and December 31
‘Are we on Honeymoon Island… or Nightmare Island?’ another cast member asked.
The format appears to be a blend of Married At First Sight and the cut throat world the Survivor franchise.
Seven’s Head of Programming Angus Ross said of the show: ‘We’re taking the reality dating genre to a whole new addictive level.
‘It blends fledging love with the adventure of a lifetime. We have no doubt viewers will lap up every minute of this bold and exciting new format.’
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