Insects, horrible loos and no makeup - all in the hope of finding love

Critics of existing dating shows often say their "fakeness" is what's most jarring.

Contestants say part of the appeal of Stranded on Honeymoon Island was precisely the fact that all of that was stripped away.

“It’s less superficial,” Hannah tells me. “The authenticity really stood out.

"You don't have to dress up pretty every day. You're not told what conversations to have."

People on dating shows often say they genuinely want to find a partner. But Hannah insists it’s true.

"The people I was sharing the experience with weren't trying to be influencers, they weren't trying to get brand deals, it really felt like every single person was there for love, and it was a challenge."

Facing adversity can also be a good test of whether a relationship will last in the real world.

“Because of the way they’re having to trust each other, it could lead to a stronger result outside the show,” says showbiz reporter Catrina Rose.

That’s something David agrees with.

"It's not something that's just going to be fun," he says. "You're going to have to actually work hard and build a solid foundation with your partner."

Another contestant, 31-year-old Ollie, says the idea that you could "really get deep with this person in paradise" was a huge draw for him.

"That in itself sets up the perfect dating challenge. Because it is a challenge. It's not easy."