STRANDED on Honeymoon Island viewers are not completely sold on the concept of the new BBC show.
Presenter Davina McCall fronts this show where a gang of newlyweds spend three weeks trying to survive on a deserted beach.
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But some viewers were convinced it was just a rip off of ITV’s Love Island and E4’s Married At First Sight.
One viewer posted: “So this is Married At First Sight, but they’ve just jumped straight to the honeymoon?”
A second said: “This looks like a cross between Married At First Sight and Love Island.”
A third fumed: “What is this? Married at First S***,” while this person pointed out: “Love is Blind, Love Island and MAFS having a first date… kinda show #StrandedOnHoneymoonIsland.”
Another added: |”Stranded On Honeymoon Island… Why can’t TV Channels come up with something totally different to what has gone before?”
BBC viewers watched the first three couples get matched.
These were marketing manager Hannah, 29, and fashion brand owner Sam, 30, and the second couple were radio presenter Helen, 35 and sports coach Abby, 32.
The final couple was recruitment consultant Mae, 30, and Moray, 28, a property developer.
The couples appeared happy with their pairings as the competition kicked off.
But bosses are said to be so happy with the format that they’ve already working on another series.
A TV insider said: “The Beeb has long wanted some kind of dating show that can begin to challenge the dominance of Love Island.
“It doesn’t want the exact same format, just something that can provide a similar kind of tropical, steamy vibe — and bosses think that’s what they’ve got on their hands here.
“Of course, they’ll wait to see what the audience reaction is, but execs have already cast their eye over early versions of the series and are feeling confident.
The 12 singles meet for the first time during a speed-dating event, after which match-makers assign them each a spouse.
Later that same day, the six couples then get married at a quayside wedding on the island — and we can expect to see strong signs that they “consummate” their marriages on the show.
But next the couples have to survive together after being marooned in the Philippines for 21 days with just water, electricity, a gazebo and, crucially, one bed.
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