Stranded on Honeymoon Island, BBC One’s new Davina McCall dating show, made its debut on Wednesday (September 3) evening. However, going by the reaction on social media, viewers were far from convinced the show was bringing anything new to screens.
The reality series sees a bunch of newlyweds spending time in a tropical island in the Philippines. But far from an idyllic honeymoon where they can celebrate their nuptials, the participants are striving to survive on a deserted beach!
However, some fans reckoned they’d seen it all before. What’s more, some sounded like they were left wondering why they were bothering to watch as one aspect of the show may have undermined the whole concept for them.
Complaints as Stranded on Honeymoon Island kicks off
A group of singletons met during a speed-dating event – and were then paired up with their spouse-to-be, marrying the very same day.
But instead of getting to know one another in normal circumstances, the new couples found themselves marooned in the Philippines for three weeks… with only water, electricity, a tiny bit of shelter and one bed!
Viewers immediately likened the programme to other TV dating shows. And not everyone watching along was enthused that Stranded on Honeymoon Island should be added to the list.
“#StrandedOnHoneymoonIsland another trash dating show,” remarked one person on X, adding a vomiting emoji to their words.
And someone else sighed: “Not another dating/marriage show, it’s like MAFS/Love is Blind/Love Island combined #StrandedOnHoneymoonIsland.”
‘Desperate to be MAFS’
Another person put forward: “Not remotely convinced by this programme. It’s desperation to be MAFS is a bit embarrassing. #StrandedOnHoneymoonIsland.”
While someone else claimed: “Basically BBC One MAFS #StrandedOnHoneymoonIsland.”
And yet another concurred: “This is BBC [blank] version of MAFS #StrandedOnHoneymoonIsland.”
Meanwhile, others responding sarcastically as they learned the vows the spouses said to each other weren’t actually legally binding.
And of course not legally binding vows. Again just like #MAFSUK
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