Love language: New TLC dating show gets creative with communication

Worlds collide when this brand-new, relationship-centered reality series takes flight. Save the date, as “Love & Translation” premieres Sunday, Jan. 21, on TLC.

The latest relationship-focused reality series for the network — which is home to many beloved and binged series, such as the 90 Day franchise, “Sister Wives” and “Match Me Abroad” — follows three young American bachelors as they travel to a tropical locale, where they will expand their dating pool by meeting women from countries around the globe — women who come from different backgrounds and cultures, drastically different from what these globetrotting singles are used to.

Warner Bros., TLC’s parent company, describes the series as follows: “American bachelors travel to paradise where they will be joined by 12 women from nine different countries who don’t speak any English. Without a shared language or the use of a translator, this series explores how singles looking for love come together in the attempt to find a connection. In spending time together and focusing on getting to know one another, ‘Love & Translation’ will showcase raw, genuine moments in a unique dating environment.

“With challenges that include utilizing the five senses,” Warner Bros. continues, “such as uninterrupted eye-gazing and pheromone attraction tests, as well as adrenaline-pumping group date activities, these singles will try to learn about each other without the gift of language. And if the singles aren’t feeling that loving feeling with anyone, they can pack up their bags and look for love elsewhere.”

During this first season, the American singles taking on this international dating challenge are Kahlil, 24, from Texas; Tripp, 30, from California; and Dylan, 21, from Florida. The trio of daters will meet singles from countries ranging from Brazil to South Korea, with potential partners ranging over a decade in age, from 20 to 32 years old: Jhenyfer, 24 (Brazil); Tulay, 25 (Germany); Sara, 20 (Italy); Imane, 21 (Morocco); Airi, 20 (Japan); Leidi, 28 (Colombia); Yam, 29 (Mexico); Gisele, 29 (Brazil); Joceline, 28 (France); Assia, 21 (France); Jin, 32 (South Korea); and Jhuliana, 23 (Bolivia).

Produced by Sharp Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television’s Nonfiction division, “Love & Translation” premieres Sunday, Jan. 21, on TLC.