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ALL praise to the TV scheduling gods – no sooner has Love Island skipped off into the sunset, leaving us bereft of addictive reality trash, than another show arrives to fill the void.
We’re not entirely sure why we were all obsessed with Love Island, which saw glossy couples obsess over their relationships and abs for a few weeks. But it was a guilty pleasure.
Now, here is Channel 5’s version, which sees eight couples arrive in a Mexican tropical paradise to see if their relationship works.
“Be prepared at all times for highly offensive language, real heartbreak, vicious meltdowns, tears, bikinis, sex talk and six packs,” warns a voiceover.
This really is exactly what we need in our lives.
Through partner swaps and trials, experts help the couples decide if their relationship is make or break. Although, who needs an expert? If you’re on a dating-swap show, you probably shouldn’t be planning a wedding.
“We’ll come out stronger,” says Butler in the Buff Karl, although he’s already rolling his eyes.
“I’ve never once got bored of her,” he adds, talking of girlfriend Holly. What a ringing endorsement.
There’s also Che and Nikita – Che is perfectly OK with the fact that Nikita is a stripper. No, really, he’s fine with it.
Andy and Elle broke up three times last week because he’s a prolific cheater, while Abbi has previously broken up with Stephen after finding a photo of him in bed with two women in Vegas.
They tell us of these dating war wounds with such pride, it’s rather worrying.
Once in Mexico, the couples are all split up and must choose someone else to share a hut with for the night. “It’s like a nightmare!” screams one.
While Rich smirks: “We’ve just walked into a human game of Twister!”
Bring on the drama.