Channel Seven’s highly anticipated new dating series Stranded on Honeymoon Island is set to be a costly “mistake” as the show faces multiple setbacks.
Hosted by Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, the highly-hyped dating series was originally scheduled to launch before the end of 2024.
But seven bosses have now announced that the unique format will debut next year after cast members recently expressed concerns about the show’s cancellation.
As the cast, who remain under contract for the yet-to-air series, awaited clarification on the premiere date, confidence in the show’s potential has waned among network executives.
Now they fear this could cost the network “up to a million dollars.”
“The premise sounded great on paper and everyone was excited when it was signed, as the format has worked well overseas, but after seeing the first editions at the beginning of the year, a lot of people (at Seven) started to doubt its potential effectiveness and think they had made a costly mistake,” said a source involved in the production. yahoo.
Channel Seven’s highly anticipated new dating series Stranded on Honeymoon Island is being seen as a costly ‘mistake’ as the show faces multiple setbacks.
Hosted by Jackie ‘O’ Henderson (pictured), the dating series was originally scheduled to be released before the end of 2024. Seven bosses have since announced that it will debut next year after cast members recently expressed his concern about the cancellation of the program.
“They hoped that bringing in Jackie O to narrate each episode would lift him up and bring some star power and they paid a lot to make this happen, but there’s only so much a familiar voice can do,” a second source told the outlet.
Seven has officially announced plans for its racy new dating series, after its cast feared the show would never see the light of day.
The announcement was made during their Upfronts event in Sydney, where they highlighted their 2025 lineup on Wednesday.
After hearing nothing about the future of the show, a disgruntled girlfriend who was set to appear on the show expressed her frustration.
We’ve had enough. “We’ve all put our lives on hold for this and now we’re just sitting here waiting for a decision,” he told Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday.
‘Some of us have moved on and started new relationships; ‘One of the guys even proposed to his girlfriend in real life!’
The bride, who wishes to remain anonymous, added that it is “insulting” to still be under contract after such a long delay.
‘We were told to stay quiet, no relationships, no social media posts. “We basically live like prisoners, while Seven plays with us,” he added.
As the cast, who remain under contract for the yet-to-air series, awaited clarification on the premiere date, confidence in the show’s potential has waned among network executives. Now they fear it could cost the network ‘up to a million dollars’
‘Some cast members were even hoping to become influencers by now, but instead, they’re back on the job hunt. It’s beyond frustrating.”
Filmed over a year ago, the show was originally scheduled to air between October 1 and December 31, 2024.
Based on a Danish format, the series focuses on half a dozen strangers looking for love.
And in a strange twist, matched singles can test their compatibility after getting stranded on a desert island.
Couples discover romantic sparks amid grueling hardships as they struggle to survive harsh living conditions and isolation.
As anticipation builds for its release, it has been claimed that the show could be Aussie TV’s next big thing.
According to a source, the premiere of the new series was delayed because the network “invested” even more money in producing it.
In June, the source suggested the extra money was to compete with Channel Nine’s big TV hits such as MAFS and The Block.
The source also suggested that producers spent cash to secure radio icon Jackie O as the show’s narrator.
They shared, “When you pull out your checkbook from the highest-paid radio host in the country, you know you have faith in your product.”
A steamy trailer for the upcoming show featured the twelve singles hoping to find love while marooned on a remote island in the South Pacific.
The video promises an equal mix of romance and adventure, as the cast works to form romances while battling the elements.
One scene shows the new bride and groom literally jumping off a yacht into the crystal-clear water and then kissing passionately underwater.
Another cliffhanger captured a woman confronting her male partner, asking him why he “is in a relationship outside of this.”
‘Are we on Honeymoon Island… or Nightmare Island?’ another cast member asked.
The format appears to be a mix of Married At First Sight and the cut-throat world of the Survivor franchise.
Seven head of programming Angus Ross said of the show: “We’re taking the reality dating genre to a whole new addictive level.”
‘Combines budding love with the adventure of a lifetime. “We have no doubt that viewers will enjoy every minute of this bold and exciting new format.”
Seven has officially announced plans for its racy new dating series, after its cast feared the show would never see the light of day.