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(WAVES CRASH)

JACKIE O (PRESENTS): Somewhere, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean,

12 Aussie singles are leaving the toxic world

of modern dating behind.

I have tried the apps,

I have tried being set up by friends.

And I'm constantly getting ghosted.

I just question is it something I'm doing wrong?

Do I not look the right way?

No matter what I try and do, I always end up single and alone.

Now, thousands of miles from the distractions of home,

this string of tropical islands is about to play host to a wild,

crazy dating experience, unlike any other.

# I'm off the deep end, Watch as I dive in... #

These brave souls don't know each other,

but they're about to spend 21 days together,

stranded on Honeymoon Island.

Look at this place.

Oh, my goodness, look at that! Wow!

It's stunning. This is absolutely paradise.

Beautiful. Like, amazing.

(CORK POPS) Yay!

On these six islands, they'll live in total isolation.

Under these sorts of circumstances,

you're either gonna die or thrive.

So, will love bloom in paradise?

We're actually building something different.

I wouldn't want to be stranded on this island with anyone else!

Or will their dreams of a happy ending

forever be stranded on Honeymoon Island?

It's kind of all hit me, of what I've got myself into.

There is no break, there's no space.

I just wanted it to be Honeymoon Island.

And I think it might be Nightmare Island.

But before all that let's go back to where it all began.

Two weeks ago, at a speed-dating event

observed by our matchmakers.

This is so exciting! I know!

Looking for couples

with enough chemistry and compatibility...

Oh! You want to be swept off your feet?

I want to be swept off! Aww, OK, nice.

..to thrive together, on a dessert island.

Do you have survival skills!

(CHUCKLES)

I can tie my shoes. (LAUGHS) Seriously!

20 dates, two minutes to chat

and no sharing of names or occupations.

I was gonna introduce myself, but I probably shouldn't do that.

And one Aussie guy,

who was causing quite a stir with the ladies...

You have really nice teeth. Oh, thank you!

Are they yours? Yeah!

I didn't borrow them from anyone else!

(LAUGHTER)

You're super cute! I just, I can't even talk!

Oh, thank you! Yeah.

You're distracting me now, I can't even think properly.

My brain's just like... You're flustered.

..left the building.

Number 11 was super charming.

He was funny. (LAUGHS)

Um... But no, it was a really good day.

Two minutes isn't enough.

It's not enough. I wanted more.

I definitely wanted more.

I'm Byron, I'm 33,

and I live on the Gold Coast in Queensland.

Am I a catch? I don't know!

Just a dodgy electrician, really.

Floating around here. Just getting by.

(LAUGHS)

# Lady, runnin' down to the riptide

# Taken away to the dark side

# I wanna be your left-hand man... #

I live five minutes from the beach, so I surf a bunch.

After a surf,

probably head to the local pizzeria, and I'm there.

Cheers to that! Cheers.

I do live a pretty amazing and busy life,

but I feel like, when you're busy, it keeps...

oh, maybe the demons, out of your head?

(PENSIVE MUSIC)

We lost mum in 2005.

I was 15 years of age.

Yeah, it was...

obviously, tough.

I don't think I really could wrap my head around it,

apart from there was just this amazing figure in my life,

that wasn't there anymore.

Um...

So, yeah, like,

that's why I probably keep myself so busy.

And I think the reason

why I haven't had long relationships in my life,

is because I've always been on the go.

(BELL RINGS)

It's quick, isn't it! It's so quick.

(CHUCKLES)

I've just pushed the dating life aside,

but finding love is important to me,

because I saw how much Mum loved Dad,

and how much joy he brought her, and that's what I want!

Hi! How are you?

I'm well! What's happening? Cheers!

Cheers! Uh, I'm gonna...

I'm gonna come in for a hug.

I like the idea of being stranded.

There's no get out of jail free card,

you're there.

You're with your wife.

And you've got to make it work.

What-what do you... I don't know!

I think I'm looking for a connection and a soulmate, a partner.

You are gonna be stranded... Yep.

..on a deserted island, with someone...

I get it. ..for three weeks.

Yep. What number would you choose?

Uh, it'd probably be three.

You look gorgeous, by the way!

Thank you. So do you. Yeah.

Obviously, first of all, she's beautiful.

Very nice smile.

Laughed a lot, there was a lot of laughing.

(LAUGHTER)

I'm like, I'm so gullible, I'm so sorry.

Oh! That's cool!

But I also liked...

19.

I think there was just something about her,

I don't, I couldn't tell you what it was.

There was just a little spark there.

Yeah! Um... Oh, I just...

What are your survival skills like?

I'm handy. Great!

'Cause I'm not.

Alright, tell me what is your favourite food?

I know how to cook damper. So, maybe...

I can cook damper. You could? What's that!

(LAUGHS)

I've never been camping!

I've been glamping, but I have no skills.

I've watched 'Survivor'.

Um, I'm not a big nature person.

And the idea of getting married

to a stranger's pretty wild!

I didn't think I would be doing

this, um, in my life.

But I think it's gonna be great!

I'm, I'm really excited.

I need water.

# My coconuts... #

My name is Brie.

I'm 28 years old, I'm from Melbourne and I'm a performer.

I would describe my personality as very bubbly.

I get a bit crazy sometimes.

People think I'm a handful.

I think it's a good thing.

Aww, he's with his mum!

That's his mum? Obviously.

Dating-wise, I do kind of bounce

from relationship to relationship.

I'm in a relationship, and then a fling, and then a fling,

and then another relationship, and then a fling.

And it doesn't get you where you want to be.

(SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I've never really had a serious boyfriend.

And I've never been in love.

I think I, I've felt infatuation.

And I've felt that, like, excitement,

but I don't think it's ever worked out

because I realise that I might be the problem.

# Heart beats fast

# Colours and promises

# How to be brave

# How can I love When I'm afraid... #

Even though I want to be with someone,

I think secretly, deep down,

I might be a little frightened of commitment.

As soon as things start to get serious,

I get scared and run.

So, being married and forced to spend one-on-one time,

on an island, I won't be able to do that.

Well, Brie, buckle up.

'Cause the adventure starts now.

This self-described commitment-phobe is about to make the ultimate vow.

But she has no idea who she'll be marrying.

This is probably the wildest, craziest thing I've ever done,

and I've done crazy things.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC)

I'm about to get married.

I have no idea what I've gotten myself into!

But not being able to run

will put me in a position to build a relationship.

I want to feel that with someone.

As much as I am scared of commitment,

I am ready to be in love.

I'm gonna vomit, I think, on this beach.

I've got butterflies in my stomach.

And my heart is racing a lot.

I'm going into something completely blind.

I have no idea who he is, what he does,

what's his name, where he lives.

I feel like I'm taking a huge risk!

(SOFT MUSIC)

Hi! How are you!

Wow. That was a long walk!

You look so beautiful.

Thank you.

This is weird!

(LAUGHS) Wow.

Wow. (CHUCKLES) I'm so happy.

Yeah, me too.

I was hoping it was you.

I was hoping it was you, too! Really?

100%, I was like, "I hope it's the dancing girl!"

Oh, really? (LAUGHTER)

I'm very happy! I feel very relaxed now.

Mmm.

There was definitely sparks at first.

I felt that at the speed-dating.

And it was there again today.

I'm Brie, by the way!

I'm Byron.

Like the bay.

(LAUGHTER) I'm Brie, like the cheese.

(LAUGHTER)

Aw, cute!

I was kind of breathless for a little hot moment there, hey?

I was blown away how beautiful

she is, and I saw her before at the speed-dating,

and she looks even better now.

I'm such a lucky guy!

Hello, Brie and Byron. Hi!

We are gathered on this day

to witness and celebrate the marriage of Brie and Byron,

who come together to mark the start of a relationship

and a bond that will strengthen throughout your marriage,

during the adventure you're about to embark on.

As a declaration of commitment to each other,

please now read the vows you have written to each other.

Byron?

If you would like to read yours to Brie!

(EXHALES)

Dear Wifey.

(GIGGLES)

I ventured into this once-in-a-lifetime adventure,

just as blind, curious, nervous and hopeful as you.

Not knowing what to expect,

in what only can be described as a love experiment.

I found myself asking questions

I've been avoiding for the past few years.

What kind of a person do I see a future full of life with?

Growing up in such a loving family,

I had a front-row seat

to what true love could really look like.

Looking back to when my mum passed,

I feel so very lucky to have had

such an incredible woman in my life.

I look at this as an opportunity,

to put myself in a position to be vulnerable,

to learn about someone with no distractions.

I promise to make you laugh,

I hope to be the highlight of your day

and the constant in your life.

And hopefully, at the end of the day we find love

That was beautiful!

Now, I have to go second!

(CHUCKLES)

I want to kiss you, but I can't!

Aw!

Thank you, that was beautiful.

Brie?

If you would like to read yours to Byron?

OK.

Ever since I was a little girl, I've always dreamed of my wedding.

What I was never able to picture,

is who would be brave enough to choose me

to spend the rest of their life with,

and love me for all my irks and quirks.

As it turns out, that person is a complete stranger!

Lucky you!

(LAUGHS)

I have never been in love before,

it's something I've always wanted, and feel like I'm missing out on.

And I fear I will continue this pattern for years,

if I don't learn to shake things up and jump out of my comfort zone.

Opening myself up to love is the most exciting

and most terrifying thing I've ever done.

I need someone fun and lively, who can also juggle my crazy,

and ground me when I float away to Brieland.

I hope to be your person, and I hope you can Brie mine.

Thank you. Those were beautiful words you said.

Thank you!

Brie...

Byron...

I give you this ring...

I give you this ring, as a token of my love...

..as a token of my love.

Let it be a symbol...

Let it be a symbol of all that we share.

..of all that we share.

Brie and Byron,

I now pronounce you as husband and wife!

Byron?

You may now kiss your wife.

(UPLIFTING ROMANTIC MUSIC)

I wanted to kiss her as soon

as she walked down the aisle.

Yeah, there was definitely chemistry

and that physical attraction.

I think it's a great start to a relationship!

So, yeah. And it was beautiful.

I'm very happy with the result.

Yeah, he made me feel

very relaxed and calm, and...

He kept on rubbing my hands

and, like, he made me feel like, secure.

It was cute.

How crazy is it to look down at that

and know that you're married?

I'm married? (LAUGHS)

It's pretty crazy!

I-I look down... Uh, it hasn't hit me yet.

It's-it's pretty wild.

I don't, yeah.

I'm married!

I'm-I'm married!

That's wild.

Oh.

You alright?

Yep.

I'm someone's wife! That poor guy.

Oh!

(BLEEP)

Well, Brie and Byron, that was the easy part.

I'm feeling a bit nervy.

What?

But I love the beach, and I go to Bali a lot,

which is quite similar.

Brie and Byron are now on their way to Honeymoon Island,

where they must live together for 21 days.

It looks like a volcano!

(CHUCKLES)

They must say goodbye to their lives as they know them.

On Honeymoon Island, there's no phones, no luxuries,

and they'll be completely cut off from their family and friends.

How will 21 days stranded change them?

I'm terrified right now.

But all I can do is take a big breath,

and take that leap.

The Stranded on Honeymoon Island adventure

has officially begun.

And while Brie and Byron make the journey to shore...

You good? Yeah.

..another bride is waiting her turn to jump in.

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

The only time I really get nervous,

is if I'm doing stand-up comedy.

(LAUGHS)

I take a lot of nervous shits.

(LAUGHS)

Um, but yeah, apart from that,

I don't really get nervous.

What does your mum and dad

think of you getting married this way?

Dad was, like, "That's gonna be so great, Ames!"

And mum's just like, "Don't have sex!"

I'm Amy, I'm 30 years old,

and I'm from Queensland.

I would describe my personality as a bit of a princess at times.

(CHUCKLES)

Um, definitely, like, outrageous.

Fun.

But, I have extremely back luck when it comes to men.

And I have a TikTok, sharing my crazy dating stories.

I just found out that the guy

I've been seeing

is a pathological liar.

He lied to me about his mum dying, while we were together.

He lied to me about owning a business.

He lied to me about living in Switzerland.

He lied to me about having an interior design degree,

he lied about his parents owning a beach house in Italy.

He lied to me about his two ex-girlfriends cheating on him,

one of which he told me a fantastical story

about her cheating on him with her own brother!

He had incest trauma!

But it was all just a load of (BLEEP) shit,

and I have discovered everything.

I think I give people the wrong impression

when they first meet me, like,

they think that I'm this bold, crazy person,

which I am, but I also have this other side of me

that takes a little bit longer to get to know,

and I'm very genuine, I have a lot of love to give.

And I want my forever person, who sees both sides.

But I have no radar

for really toxic people.

Why can't I gauge whether someone's genuine?

On an island, stranded, you see people's true colours.

You'll get to know the very quickly, it'll be fast-tracked.

And that's the beauty of this whole experience.

(BELL RINGS)

Oh, my god! Hello!

When I look for a partner, firstly, I want someone to match my energy.

I've been with introverted people, and didn't work out.

I see some height, which is nice.

Secondly, needs to be hot.

(LAUGHS)

Come on! That's where it all starts!

Like, if I'm not attracted to you, I'm not gonna like you.

Hello, Salmon Jacket! (CHUCKLES) Hello!

Hi! Nice to meet you.

Yeah, you too. Is that a man bun?

It's so far up, I can't see! It is a man bun.

(LAUGHS)

Number 18, there was just like, a connection immediately.

(LAUGHS) OK!

Well, to be honest, you are exactly my type.

Oh, really! Yeah.

OK, you're kind of my type, too.

Oh, that's good to know! I could climb you like a tree!

(LAUGHTER)

I just feel like there was, like, a little sparkle in his eye.

# I don't know what you've been told

# But time is running out, No need to take it slow... #

I'm Hayden, living in Melbourne, 29 years old,

and uh, I think my hair's become more of a selling point than

I thought it was going to be.

I do get a little bit of attention from girls.

Oh, yeah, there's, uh, 6'4'', long hair,

and it's become a-a signature, yeah.

I'm definitely a confident guy.

I can spin a yarn with anyone.

But then, when I'm not...

# I ain't worried 'bout it. #

..I do like to really chill out and recharge.

I'm a massive rom-com fan.

I do love my chick flicks.

I'm a bit of a romantic. Big believer in love at first sight.

And I'm so ready to settle down.

And what I've been doing hasn't worked for me,

so I'm just trying a real out of the box experience,

and just hoping that this is my turn.

Because I'm looking for my own sort of rom-com.

Yeah, yeah.

Can you guess what sport I play?

Um, basketball.

AFL.

Close! (LAUGHS)

Quite similar, yeah! Like, completely...

It's usually one or the other. Involves a ball!

Yeah. I like things that involve balls!

(LAUGHTER)

In terms of looks, definitely my type.

I liked his outfit, I liked everything.

(BELL RINGS) So, nice to meet you!

You, too.

But, number three, the banter was on point.

Nice to meet you!

Nice to meet you, I'm number three.

You're number three. I'm number two.

Do you know what the ironic thing is?

This is actually my real name in life, real life, Three.

It's Three? Really? Yeah.

Mine's Ten! Is it!

(LAUGHS)

My name's Mike.

I'm 37, and I'm a Kiwi living in New South Wales.

And, I guess, I've got a big personality.

(ENGINE REVS)

# You made me a, you made me a believer, believer... #

Whoo-hoo!

I host, uh, my own sports show.

So, I'd say I'm pretty masculine. (BLEEP)!

I'm definitely a head-strong, Alpha male,

want to go in and get shit done.

As well as trying to be ambitious, and hit all my goals.

The dream would be

to be bigger than

'Top Gear' one day.

But every single goal I hit,

I feel like I'm missing the biggest goal of them all.

I don't like being single at 37.

Like, come on.

You know, this is the time now, where I'm like,

I want to have a family!

This whole process is very different to,

I think, anyone's done before.

You have no technology, you have no phone.

You have only the person that you're with.

It's gonna really separate the-the men from the boys, for sure.

I'm actually single. Um...

Are you? That's why I'm here.

I actually left my wife at home today.

I didn't... (LAUGHS)

We had a really good laugh.

I felt like we had a lot in common.

You do stand-up comedy? Just for fun!

So do I!

Stop it! Yeah!

Yeah, I do stand-up.

There was a lot of vibing going on, and I really liked him.

(BELL RINGS)

So, I'm picturing my experience with two different men.

(LAUGHS) Number 18, and number 3.

They're very different.

But I have one person in mind, who I really hope it is.

And now I'm just ready to go.

So, put me on an island!

Lock me up, throw away the key!

(LAUGHS)

Amy's big moment is here.

Our matchmakers have paired her with the man they believe

she is most compatible with.

But Amy won't find out who it is,

until she meets him at the end of the aisle.

I feel like there's been such a build-up to this moment,

and now I just want to get it done.

But I've had literally countless relationships,

that haven't made it to this point.

So, the fact I don't know

who my husband is-is very daunting.

The person I'm hoping for,

he was very tall, he was very handsome.

Brown hair, cute smile.

I just want to find him really hot,

and I want to have a great connection.

I want to laugh a lot with him, and just have a really great time.

And just embrace this experience together.

(SUSPENSE MUSIC BUILDS UP)

It means everything to me, to find love.

I genuinely believe

it's the most important thing in life.

Oh, my god, OK.

Ah.

So, I'm really hoping that this is finally my turn.

And if it's not who I'm expecting, I'll...

Oh, yeah. That will suck.

You will be able to tell, if I'm not happy.

I don't have a good poker face.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Oh, god, OK. Ahh.

If it's not who I'm expecting...

(SIGHS) Yeah, that will suck.

I'm sweating in places I didn't know I could sweat!

(LAUGHS)

You will be able to tell, if I'm not happy.

I don't have a good poker face.

Oh!

What up, boss!

(BLEEP).

Whoop whoop! (CHUCKLES)

You look stunning. Oh, thank you!

I'm Mike. Nice to see you.

Yeah, you too! Oh!

Where do I stand?

I honestly don't know. OK.

I'm...I've just been over here sort of nervous and sweating.

OK. Oh!

We good! I'm good.

Are you good? Yeah? Yeah, I'm great.

Yeah. You look fantastic.

Thank you! So do you.

Thank you.

(CHUCKLES)

I immediately saw that he didn't have a man bun.

(EXHALES)

I was hoping for the guy with the salmon jacket on.

So, I was, um, disappointed immediately.

(CHUCKLES)

Oh.

How's our nerves feeling, for coming into this?

Oh, I was about a six, now I'm about a ten.

So, yeah.

Oh, you're making me feel so much better!

The whole time I was like, what happens if I turn around

and she goes, "No!"

OK. Do we like, start now?

What happens?

Nah, we're just having a little chat.

Oh, OK.

Alright, well, how'd your morning go?

She's a babe. Little blondie.

And it was exactly the girl that

I knew it was gonna be,

and I was...I was stoked.

When we met at the speed-dating thing,

I was like, "That's my number one."

Oh, OK! Thank you.

That's very nice. Yeah.

I was all pumped up about it.

OK, great. I'm good.

Ooh.

Chemistry, I felt it straightaway.

And I think she felt the same, so let the fun times roll!

(LAUGHS)

(SIGHS)

Hi! Hi.

Hi. Welcome to your wedding.

Yay!

We're here today, to witness the vows of Amy and Mike,

as you commit to each other in marriage.

And now it's your turn,

to offer your promises to each other.

Amy?

You ready?

Yes.

Hello, handsome.

I mean, husband.

(LAUGHS)

Let's start with the obvious.

Marrying a complete stranger is quite literally insane.

But I can assure you,

it's not the craziest thing I've done.

Oh, that's exactly what I was thinking, too!

Don't worry.

I won't scare you away with those stories just yet.

I'll wait until when we're stranded on an island

with no escape.

(LAUGHS) Oh, you're funny.

Since I know nothing about you,

I'll gladly take this opportunity to talk about me.

(LAUGHS)

Those who know me will tell you that I have a split personality,

but don't worry, I'm not crazy or anything.

(CHUCKLES)

I have a lot of love to give,

which in the past has gone to pathological liars,

narcissists, and mediocre men.

So, I'm here today in the hopes that trying

something drastically new will finally break this pattern.

You'll be sweet, I've got you.

I know what I want, and I definitely know

what I don't want.

That goes both ways.

I can't promise to always be perfect,

but as I always say, "under-promise, over-deliver."

That was great! Well done.

Alright, Mike. You ready?

Yep.

Kia ora, and hello to you, my new wife.

My squeeze.

(FLY BUZZES)

So, my mum sent me something the other day

that I thought would kick us off with a laugh.

Apparently I've actually written my vows before,

when I was eight years old.

Oh, my god. (FLY BUZZES)

Marriage will be super cool!

We could buy really sick BMX bikes

and go to the park and play together.

(LAUGHS)

Hopefully my wife will make better sandwiches than mummy.

But if not, that's OK, I'll just find a new wife,

or mum can come live with us.

Already planning the divorce, how good.

(LAUGHTER)

I hope she likes fire trucks.

I like firemen, does that count!

(LAUGHS)

(LAUGHS)

Oh, here we go.

Let's see what older Dawes thinks about marriage...

They say that marriage is a journey,

well, on this journey, you've already walked ten steps,

and I'm looking forward to taking my first steps with you.

A little bit about me,

uh, a hobby of mine is stand-up comedy.

Um, I will always have a smile on my dial,

and my love language is 100% gentle believing.

Gen...OK, cool, same.

I'm an adrenaline junkie.

I spend my time hosting a motor sports TV show,

which leads me to why I'm standing here today.

I've been so fortunate to live an amazing life,

and literally my dream.

However, now more than ever,

I am questioning what does it all mean,

unless I have someone to share it all with?

I'm gonna wrap me up with something my dad taught me

when I was young, and I live my life by it,

"It's a man's job to make a woman feel loved,

"and in turn she will respect you."

I got you, girl.

Great. You killed it, it was great.

Yeah? Was that OK? Yeah, I loved it.

OK. Ooh! Nervous.

Amy, do you take Mike to be your partner,

your friend and your husband?

I do.

Mike, do you take Amy to be your partner,

your friend and your wife?

I do.

Now that you have both exchanged

your heartfelt vows and rings,

it is my honour to launch you on your way,

to declare you to be husband and wife.

It's time, let's seal it with a kiss!

Oh, my god.

Booyah! I did it!

(LAUGHS)

Fiji, baby! Ah!

(LAUGHS)

Three weeks with Amy will be fun. Survival stuff!

That's where I'll thrive,

'cause I'm a Kiwi

and I'm just used to this stuff.

Let's go, this is just like glamping, you know?

I'm keen for this, hard out.

Look at where we are.

Yeah, this is amazing.

If you can't have a smile on your dial with this,

there is something...

No. ..hella wrong.

Yeah I know, this is beautiful.

I know, right!

You can tell at about five seconds meeting that chick,

she's got a big personality.

She's gonna be the funny one.

And I'm like, what am I gonna do?

(LAUGHS)

We're stuck together, and we don't know each other.

So... Oh, my god.

Yeah. Um, yeah. Yeah. (CHUCKLES)

I can tell that there's gonna be some challenges.

It's gonna be how we're gonna navigate two big personalities.

But, it's boiling hot!

Let's go to the island and then start doing some fun stuff.

I'm getting so much sea spray.

Bye bye, makeup!

(CHUCKLES)

He's not who I wanted.

But he seems really fun.

We've been matched for a reason.

I want to give him a chance, and maybe I do need

someone with a bigger personality, to challenge me.

So, you know, god, maybe it'll work out!

We'll see.

Whoo! We're on the island!

OK, I think that's where we're sleeping.

Bed. Ah!

(LAUGHS)

Oh, my god! OK, I'm excited. OK.

Whoa! No, no walls.

I-I honestly didn't expect that.

I'm super committed to this whole experience.

And I want to make the absolute most of it.

And the reason I've done this is because...

My choice in men cannot be trusted.

So, maybe being stranded on an island

for three weeks together, maybe something will grow.

What could possibly go wrong!

(INTENSE MUSIC)

(GASPS)

Help.

(BLEEP)!

(GASPS)

(BLEEP).

Sorry, sorry. Oh!

(BLEEP)!

You good! Yeah, I'm fine.

Look, you're floating. Ah!

Yeah, I'm floating, but I didn't know how to get out of it.

You're good. Ah. Shall we go to shore?

Yep.

We're on the island!

(COUGHS)

Just, like, just swallowed a whole bunch of sea salt.

(COUGHS)

Just-married Brie and Byron have made it to shore.

Look at this place.

Wow.

Basically strangers a few hours ago,

they've taken a huge leap of faith together in the name of love.

Is this the Four Seasons?

(LAUGHS)

And now, for the next three weeks,

this uninhabited paradise will be their home.

This is absolutely paradise, look at it.

It's stunning, this is unreal.

It's, yeah.

There's a bed?

There's a full bed.

And a hammock.

Holy shit, here we are.

This place is magical, hey? Like...

Oh, we've got a nice view!

Looking around,

there's not a single landmark in sight.

I feel like

I'm on the set of 'Castaway'

or something like that.

Oh, my god. There's a wedding cake.

What?

With our names on it! How good!

I'm starving!

I could totally just eat that right now.

It's not a wedding without a wedding cake.

OK, first things first. Let's cut it off.

I saw an axe. There's an axe. Go.

Machete? Yep.

Now, that I'm here, cutting the dress is probably,

like, the top of the priority list.

It's so heavy!

I'll get a machete, honey.

Like, and how free I will feel once my legs are out.

I'll be like Ariel when she gets legs,

that's how it feels right now!

You just tell me what you want me to do...

I think I'm gonna end up getting murdered!

(LAUGHS)

Well, I feel like you're safe.

I feel like we're good, here.

You want me to just, like, cut it down!

I reckon I want it, like, there.

Uh-huh!

So maybe, like, do a layer at a time?

OK. That could take...

Brie, uh, what have I learnt so far?

It seems like I'll be doing a lot of the heavy lifting, because...

She's got very minimal survival skills.

Don't stab me!

Oh! Nearly got me.

But I always said I'm pretty handy,

so I'm sure she's really eager to learn.

I'm like a seamstress!

Yeah. (LAUGHS) You are a seamstress!

Like a pirate one. Yes!

Brie is gorgeous.

We definitely have an attraction, and we're getting along,

at the moment, like a house on fire!

Ah!

I'm free! I have legs!

She's definitely quirky.

I don't think there's gonna be a dull moment with her.

Maybe that's gonna set the tone of

what this Stranded's gonna be like,

with Brie!

(LAUGHS)

Shall we have some cake? 100%!

Shall we do the whole thing together?

You want to cut it together?

I'm down if you want to cut it...

You cut your way, and then I'll cut my way.

See! Perfect.

Byron is such a nice guy.

He's very handy.

And I'm having fun.

He ticks pretty much all my boxes.

And I wouldn't want to be here with anyone else.

(LAUGHS)

OK!

It's not nice when it happens to you!

(CHUCKLES)

I actually can't open my eye.

You right!

I'm starting to feel quite overwhelmed.

Um, yeah, I've never really been in a serious relationship

before, so it's been a huge step

and, as fun as, like, the whole wedding and stuff is,

it's like, as soon as things start to get serious,

I get scared and run.

Wow, look where we are.

I know!

But we're married,

so that's like, the ultimate commitment.

Like, you have, like,

I don't think it's him.

It's not him, it's me.

My fear of commitment is definitely, like, kicking in.

Now, we're on an island, stranded.

And it's just us two.

We're stranded here.

That's true.

I really do like him, and I am attracted to him,

so I'm really hoping I don't self-sabotage.

Yeah.

Look and the little sail boat.

I know. Come, help!

(CHUCKLES)

While Brie fights the urge to self-sabotage,

for new bride Amy, arriving on Honeymoon Island

has triggered a very different response.

I need to actually pee.

(LAUGHS) (LAUGHS)

No, I've just got to pretend.

This is island life!

Can you go away for a sec?

Don't not too far, though, just in case a wave comes.

What a rollercoaster.

Started the day very upset.

Ahh!

Like, who marries a stranger?

And then gets deserted on an island.

(LAUGHS)

I was a bit shocked, when I saw Mike at the altar.

But it's not an issue with him whatsoever.

He's a good person,

and he's not unattractive whatsoever.

It's just that it's, like,

not who I wanted.

Can we cut it?

Maybe a smaller...

You want to cut your dress on its best day!

I mean, I don't want to.

'Cause this is logistically impossible.

Oh, my gosh, do you see what I see!

Champagne! We have champagne!

"Mike and Amy"! Oh, my god, so cute.

I will sort you out a drink.

We've got 21 days to see if it can work,

just the two of us.

And I feel like now that I'm here,

like the beach is absolutely stunning.

I'm looking forward to morning swims,

afternoon beach walks.

I'm so excited!

OK! Welcome to Honeymoon Island!

(CORK POPS)

Yeah, we're good. Good. OK.

We got any glasses? No, no.

Literally, just pour it into my mouth.

OK. Just a little bit!

Mmm. Oh!

Damn.

You're the perfect height to pour.

(LAUGHS)

Mine's useless, but yours is great.

OK.

You can climb me like a tree!

OK, so... I'm hungry.

Shall we...shall we like, make a spot where we can sit?

Because that doesn't look particularly comfortable.

I think first... Oh, you have machetes! OK.

I think first and foremost, let me just have a look around.

I'm here! It's cool, it's beautiful!

This is sick!

Oh, that's our shower! Yeah.

No, no, so-so you fill it up,

and it just comes out the bottom through a hole.

No, I realise that.

I realise that, I'm just having a look.

It's definitely not rough-rough.

But it, it's-it's

definitely not luxury.

Oh, OK. So, that's our water. Water.

I grew up in New Zealand, though.

Us Kiwi boys, we know what we're doing with this.

We'll be sweet. We've got this.

I'm Kiwi bro, yeah!

(LAUGHS)

OK.

Alright, should we actually try and light the fire!

You just chill, and let me sort it out.

Yeah.

Maybe, maybe, no, no, no, maybe I'll get out of my wedding dress.

There's nothing to get changed into right now,

so just, just stay there and I'll sort it out.

OK. Alright, alright.

So, what we'll do is... What are you gonna sort?

Well, look!

One thing I dreaded the most,

was just being on an island with someone

who didn't listen to me.

That's probably my worst fear.

So, I hope she does.

Let's lay this out on the sun to dry.

Because that will be useful for us, later.

I'm nervous about a couple of things!

Like, just... the only thing is she's a very leading type of girl.

Hey, hey, hey. It's not gonna dry like that.

'Cause the, the shadow's gonna come straight over this.

Look, she's a woman.

You know, I'm the man. Just chill out, I've got this.

I reckon we, um, cut the netting out of it.

'Cause we're gonna need some sort of protection from bugs.

I've got a funny feeling it's gonna be too small as a net.

I've got a funny feeling we can make it work.

OK. Go and cut it up.

OK! Alright?

I'm going to get this fire sorted. Yep.

And once we've done that, then we can go from there.

Alright, well, I'll sit and watch you do the fire.

While I hack away at my dress.

How about that? OK.

I just don't want to be like,

"Let's go do this, and she's like, let's go do that."

So, we need to find a way to be able to

just nip that in the bud.

We should be able to literally get, like...

'Cause we can attach

other bits of the net to it.

I think if we drape it over the top...

It's not enough. It won't work.

No, this will be useful.

Can you, can you just trust me on some things?

OK.

Um, OK.

I feel like there's a bit of a power struggle going on.

Um, it's two very dominant people trying to be the boss.

And only one of us can be the boss!

It's not enough, it won't work.

You can't have two main characters.

Yeah.

It's-it's gonna be...it's gonna be a battle for control.

I don't know why she's trying to lead,

she doesn't know shit!

That I'm gonna win.

(CHUCKLES)

Well, Amy, you've got 21 days to find out!

For our next groom,

today will bring 46 years of bachelor life

to an end with a splash.

At 46 years of age,

I could be seen as an eligible bachelor.

But if I remain single and I get much older,

then everyone's gonna look at me like a giant red flag.

Why is this guy still single at 46?

(LAUGHS)

I'm Chad, I'm 46, and I work in the field of orthopaedics.

I supply all the medical devices that go into people's bodies,

when they need to have a joint replacement,

but really focusing on

the most complex of

joint replacement cases.

So, we really save people's limbs.

We're the last line of defence, before amputation.

I've always been passionate about helping people.

Um, that's been ingrained in me since childhood.

Maddy! Ready for your coffee?

I wanted to do the spoons!

(CHUCKLES)

I'll give you your coffee.

Yeah, you ready for your coffee this morning?

Mm-hm. Yeah, here we go.

Drink the coffee. Ooh!

Yummy?

Nice coffee, isn't it? That's nice coffee!

Nice coffee!

When I was 11,

my sister was born with special needs.

Um, I really had to step up

and get involved with a lot of her care.

To help mum, 'cause mum was,

you know, a single parent and working as well.

Do you want the doughnut,

or does Chad get to have the doughnut!

Hey?

My family situation complicates my dating life,

because I think I invest a lot of emotional

bandwidth in my mum and sister.

I've always protected my time,

so I can be there for my mum and Madison.

Typically, what I've navigated to is relationships with women

who don't require any emotional energy.

So, they're always short-lived.

I'm doing this experience, because for the three weeks

that I'm with this person, they get 100% of me.

There are no distractions.

There's no family distractions, no work distractions.

It's literally, I'm stripping it right back to two people,

getting to know one another and seeing whether there's a click,

whether there's a vibe, and we can expand on that...

(BELL RINGS)

..and grow love in that experience, or at least the foundations of love.

Hi, there, how are you!

Hi! Good, thank you. (CHUCKLES)

17! I almost...

That was the first time, like, this evening,

where I've almost said my name!

Yes, there was definitely a lot of women in the group,

in the selection, that made me laugh out loud.

OK, how's it goin'? How's the... Oh!

I know! Jinx!

(LAUGHTER)

There was a lot of, um, fun moments,

which was really cool.

Oh, thank you so much!

I don't think she needs any more champagne!

She's roasting me!

(LAUGHS)

But the ones that had that,

like, with the combination of attraction,

I've managed to nail it down to one.

Hello. Well, hello there!

Hello, lucky number seven!

Thank you!

That's actually my favourite number. Really!

Yeah. Well, hello, number nine.

I was gonna say, you're about a nine out of ten.

Oh!

Because I wanted to be your final one.

Oh! (LAUGHS)

Look at your little one liners! (LAUGHS)

No, that was more of a dad joke.

Cheesy pick up line.

My name is Georgia.

I'm an international flight attendant,

and I'm 35 years old.

# I have to praise you

# Ooh-ooh-ooh, hey... #

What is exciting about

my career is that no day is the same.

I'm getting to travel, exploring new places,

new destinations, meeting new people.

I love the lifestyle.

But it can be a little bit lonely.

(SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I have been engaged before.

I was with my ex-partner for 2.5 years.

And we had planned a destination wedding.

And, um, three days out...

He said, I'm not coming

to the wedding.

Just like that.

There was no sorry, there was no...

Like, there was just no real empathy,

in what he was saying, either.

It was just cold-hearted, delivered.

"I'm not coming", like you'd say to your friend,

"Oh, I'm not coming to that event tonight."

Yeah, it was like a dagger to the heart.

How scary is the idea of getting married again?

Very scary.

But I want love.

Last time I was in paradise, I got my heart broken.

It was soul-destroying.

But if I let that experience define me,

I will never have that beautiful relationship

that I've always dreamt of.

I still do believe that there are good men out there,

and after everything I've been through,

I know what I deserve.

And I'm really hoping

for the Disney fairy-tale ending

that I didn't have last time.

(INTRIGUING MUSIC)

Last time I was in paradise, I got my heart broken.

Coming back to do this again, that does scare me.

But I know what I deserve, and I'm really hoping

for the Disney fairy-tale ending

that I didn't have last time.

(CHUCKLES) Hello!

How are you!

Good, how are you! Good, good!

You look beautiful! Thank you!

Amazing.

Wow!

As soon as I turned around and saw her,

I knew everything was gonna be alright.

She's just got a beautiful smile.

Um, she is absolutely stunning.

Mmm. You look lovely. Mwah! Mwah.

Thank you, come and join me on this carpet!

Thank you.

How... Can I... We'll hold them together.

Yes, OK! How are you feeling?

Yeah, good. Can't back out now!

No! (CHUCKLES)

No running away now.

(LAUGHS)

Wow.

So, handsome!

Like, beautifully tanned,

dark features.

I'm very happy.

(LAUGHS)

Yeah.

You guys can leave me stranded with him,

it's totally fine!

(LAUGHS)

You have very sparkly eyes.

Oh, thank you!

(LAUGHS)

I don't know whether it's me, or they're

just sparkly all the time.

Aw. I-I definitely noticed them.

Aww. Thank you.

Bula! Bula!

Bula!

We're gathered on this day,

to witness and celebrate the start of a relationship.

The marriage of Chad and Georgia.

The way that I express my emotions, is through poetry.

So, that's how I've written my vows.

Love it! (CHUCKLES)

So, this is gonna be our story

of the day we properly met

to be wedded, then whisked away,

to create memories that haven't happened yet.

I hope to earn your trust, and learn of your tales.

To get to know the real you,

right down to the nitty-gritty details.

(CHUCKLES)

I promise to look after you on the island,

take comfort that I've got your back.

If you're liking what you're hearing so far, then give this hand a smack!

(LAUGHS)

Yes!

I cannot wait to start each day laughing,

and end each night with a dance.

What do you say?

Shall we get started,

and star in our very own Disney romance?

(LAUGHS) Yes! Yeah?

That was awesome! (CHUCKLES)

(CHUCKLES) I'm glad you liked them.

And, Georgia, if you would like to read yours.

To my husband...

(BOTH CHUCKLE) Yes!

Thank you for showing up.

A little bit about who you are marrying today.

I have been left at the altar before.

It's taken all of my strength to be here,

after what I experienced.

However, that experience doesn't define me.

Nor has it changed my perspective on finding my forever person.

It actually has made me a stronger person,

and is bringing me closer to finding the love that I deserve.

Just being here today, I do feel a sense of pride.

It's very scary, re-opening my heart to someone.

Please repeat after me.

But I do really trust this process.

I give you this ring.

"I give you this ring."

I'm willing to make myself vulnerable.

Let it be a symbol.

"Let it be a symbol."

Of all that we share.

"Of all that we share." "Of all that we share."

This could be the start of a happily ever after.

I now pronounce you as husband and wife!

Oh! Ahh! Please kiss.

(LAUGHTER)

Happy? Yes!

Good, good. Yes.

Shall we get out of here? We did it! Shall we!

Let's go. Let's do it.

# Oh, my, damn this hurts so good

# Always knew it would, stop... #

Look, I don't think anyone can be ready to spend

three weeks on a deserted island.

But I'm really glad that I'm spending it with Georgia.

# Never hurt so much

# Haunted... #

I think what we're doing is completely scary.

# Going on for 24/5. #

Oh, here we go. Ready for this next adventure?

Are we ready! (CHUCKLES) Take my hand.

(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

And I don't know anything, at a deeper level, about Georgia.

But I know her warmth.

Georgia and I have come here with our own stories to tell.

Things that have shaped us from the past.

So, I'm really excited to discover everything about who she is.

Let's get this thing started!

That looks like our little hut.

(LAUGHTER) Honeymoon hut.

It's hard not to confuse it against all

the other huts around here, isn't it?

I know!

(LAUGHTER)

You wouldn't want to be drunk and go...

I know! Which hut do I get to?

Which hut is it?

(LAUGHTER)

Oh, thank god, my goodness look at that!

Oh! Oh!

So nice! Beautiful!

Oh, there's...oh, there's a fish!

(LAUGHS)

I think I'm still in shock

that I just got married, so...

(LAUGHS) Yeah!

There's that initial shock.

But I also think yeah

it-it hasn't fully hit me yet, that I'm stranded.

What have we got over here?

A raft. I see that!

Yeah, there's a little raft. Oh, wow!

We'll be doing that as the sun goes down.

Yeah.

I think tonight it will hit me,

and I'll be like, "Where's my hot shower?

"Where's the... Where's my robe? Where's my skincare?"

And then I'll be like, "Oh, yep.

"There's-there's nothing, I'm stranded on an island."

Oh, we've even got our initials on the bed!

Aw, that's cute.

We haven't discussed the sleeping arrangements yet!

(LAUGHS)

Yeah, like, it's always awkward,

I think, when you first start to like, sleep next to someone.

And, um, I don't want to rush into anything physical.

It's really important for me to take things slow,

considering what happened last time.

Shall we go and have an explore, and have a look around!

Yep. Sounds good.

Our first three couples are officially stranded

on Honeymoon Island.

And, as their first day as newlyweds winds down...

What's our sleeping arrangements for tonight?

I was planning on staying in the bed,

and pretty much I thought you'd be sleeping beside me, so...

I mean, there,

there's not a whole lot of options here, so yeah.

I guess we'll be sharing the bed.

Hard out, remember this, girl? Wifed up!

(LAUGHS)

Yeah.

All our couples are contemplating

their first night as husband and wife...

Any last thoughts about today?

I had a good day, did you?

Yes, I did.

(CHUCKLES)

..and their first night sleeping in the elements.

What? It's not me. What was that?

Just 24 hours ago, they were strangers.

Now, they're castaways,

with only each other to rely on for the next 21 days.

Oh, god. What have I signed up for?

It's OK.

(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

(SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

As the sun rises over Honeymoon Island...

Morning.

..it's day two of an extreme dating adventure,

unlike any other.

How did you sleep like that?

It's how I always sleep!

How can you breathe...

(LAUGHS) ..sleeping like that?

And already, the island is working its magic.

At least you know I'm not gonna steal a kiss!

(LAUGHTER)

Georgia and Chad have found their groove.

What are we making?

So, I reckon we cook rice. And then do, like, a veggie stir-fry.

While Amy and Mike

are struggling to get on the same page with island life.

So, do you want to cut all that up!

Yep.

It's not gonna be an easy job, I won't lie.

OK, I think I'm up for it.

Just do your best.

(CHUCKLES) That's all I can do!

It's not a very... It's not an easy job.

And as Amy takes on the extremely

difficult task of chopping carrots...

Morning, wifey.

..commitment-phobe, Brie,

is waking up to a scary new marital status.

How'd you sleep?

Hard to tell.

Yeah, it was pretty hectic.

Yeah.

I didn't have the best sleep.

It was a pretty long night.

Yesterday was such a big day.

Yeah. We got married.

(CHUCKLES)

I'm married, and even saying that word.

It's just, it's insane.

I reckon I'll need an afternoon nap.

Yep.

Or maybe a morning nap.

Marriage is serious commitment.

Like, serious!

The ultimate commitment, and I did it!

Happy wife? Happy life!

Yeah!

(LAUGHS)

I am glad that I did get matched with Byron.

He ticks all my boxes.

But...

Like, when he says "wife" and stuff,

I'm just like, I-I want to swim away!

This is where I run.

And I can't.

I am a bit, like, overwhelmed about it.

And like just, like,

that fear of commitment is definitely, like, kicking in.

And, like, when I get scared, I get, I completely shut down.

It's happened with a lot of guys.

That's why I've made it 28 years without

ever having a serious relationship.

What do you feel like doing today?

Breakfast?

I'm not that hungry at the moment,

but you should... go for gold.

(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Yeah, this morning,

I feel like the vibe's, really,

it was unusual.

It was kind of, I don't know.

She's very stand-offish.

Wifey?

Mmm! I might need a hand.

It's really windy there.

Yeah, yeah, yep.

I don't know what's happened to Brie.

I wonder if it's me, or...

This is really outside her-her comfort zone, you know?

And it's tough to know. (FIRE CRACKLES)

See how it's just burning a bit too quick?

No? It looks like a fire.

This is dating I've never thought of doing.

Um, and now I'm in this situation.

I'm thrown in the deep end.

Maybe if we get this a bit higher.

(FIRE CRACKLES)

I got it.

This is a team!

Yeah.

To survive this island,

we need to work together and be able to communicate.

It's hard to know what she's thinking.

I kind of want to give this whole experience a chance,

and I do want to get to know her for who she is.

I'm gonna sort out this.

Alright, let me know when you're...

If you need me.

It's tough to navigate,

but I'm here to build something pretty special,

and I'm not sure if we are on the same page.

Want me to do that for you?

No, I'm good. OK.

Yesterday was a big day for both of us.

Uh, Amy was trying, to be very assertive, very early.

And it's making it very challenging.

If you do it on that wood block there,

then won't be sand when you crack it open.

Yeah, OK. I can rinse it off.

I'm fine.

A lot of women I've dated in the past,

they were more like, yeah, I love a man to take charge!

So, it would be nice

if she just appreciated that a little bit.

But I can appreciate that women are emotional.

So, uh, that actually could

just be because of nerves or whatever.

And I've said from the get-go, that girl's got a sparkle.

I could see it then and I'm like, "OK, cool."

So, I'm just trying to bring that out.

You know, flirt, joke around,

and see if there's a connection there.

Amy might be a lot of things, but that girl's still good-looking.

You know? She's a babe.

Can I just ask what you're intending on making?

Or is this gonna be a surprise?

I was thinking, like, a mini skirt.

So, we'll just see how I go.

Just remember... Yeah!

Less is more.

(CHUCKLES) OK.

Give me the run-down.

Style it, work it, you're a tiger!

I'll cut, like, a long strip of this.

And it will become like, a boob-tube top.

You had me sold at that, but...

(LAUGHS) Yeah? OK!

I thought you'd like that.

Sold!

This is like my own little fashion show, I'm liking it.

Yeah?

Do I get a dance, too?

No.

Sorting my dress out was super awkward.

(CHUCKLES) Um...

Argh! Tits out.

Will I get in trouble if I sneak peek?

I'm not giving any of the flirty banter back.

Because I just don't feel it.

Um, yeah.

This actually is so much better than the towel.

I'm so happy. Hang on, let me see it.

You're leaving me hanging!

Whoa.

(LAUGHTER)

This is our first dance! No.

Come on, first dance! No, we're not doing that.

Absolutely not. Ah, you're a crack-up.

I just want to be me!

I want to laugh, I want to take the piss,

I want to have fun!

Like, ah!

It's the second day on Honeymoon Island.

And after a fairy-tale start at the wedding,

Brie and Byron are facing their first challenge

as a married couple.

We got there. I thought we were gonna get wet!

Do you reckon... We're gonna have a massive storm!

The island has triggered Brie's commitment issues,

and she's withdrawn from Byron, who's got no idea why.

This morning, I feel like

there's a little bit of tension between Brie and I.

That looks... (CHUCKLES)

Not bad! I would never eat this.

Probably not.

She's been stand-offish, and I don't know why.

You know, I'm still getting to know Brie,

so, you know, I'm trying to create

a-a relationship there as well.

Anything that bugs you, or is on your mind,

I think, you know, you've got to communicate those things.

I could, I could sleep forever.

That's how tired I am.

Really! Yeah!

Although, I did have two small naps.

You did have a couple of naps. Mmm.

You had a nap at the most opportune moment.

Mmm. Right next to the fire.

(FIRE CRACKLES)

Let you do all the hard work.

I needed, I needed a hand, I was like, um, but you were tired.

Was that an issue for you?

I-I don't know.

I just felt like, I felt a bit solo.

I-I needed your help.

And I was frustrated.

OK.

Yeah, I don't know.

It's just, you just tap out, like, at random times.

Yeah.

And, like, maybe at a time when I, like, needed you the most.

Oh, no, I'm sorry. I know, yep.

Like, I don't, like, I don't want to be useless around here.

Around the camp. No, no, no.

At all.

I think I'm just overwhelmed, still.

Because this is wild and crazy, and...

Yeah. I met you yesterday.

And that's kind of a lot for me.

What about just me?

What do you mean?

Like, how are you feeling?

And where you're at?

Oh! Vulnerability! Right.

I want to talk about it, but I like, don't know, like,

I don't, it's not something I'm comfortable with.

It's hard to ask you about feelings.

It's hard, just talking about feelings.

Yeah. Yep.

(SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

I knew that I had relationship issues.

I think I didn't realise how much I had relationship issues.

I feel like, putting me on this island,

a lot of things are coming up.

Especially about commitment, and vulnerability.

And... I really didn't think

it'd be this hard.

Something I need to work on.

It's kind of overwhelming me.

Yeah.

Yep.

(SIGHS TEARFULLY) Yeah.

I feel like, this experience and experiment is very much about,

like, feelings and talking about feelings,

and being vulnerable, and that's definitely

not something-something that I am.

Alright, so I'm gonna grab this stuff around the fire.

Yep. Bring it in.

I really just don't want to mess it all up,

by being an idiot.

Because that's how I feel like I'm being.

I'm like, why am I so upset? I'm with like, the perfect guy!

I think Brie's working really hard on trying to open up,

trying to be vulnerable.

But I think she's still

a bit bamboozled

with the whole set-up.

But I feel like opening up and being vulnerable,

that's where the most genuine connections are formed.

So, I'm-I'm hoping it can develop.

But yeah, we'll see.

This experience is gonna demand a lot from our couples.

And if they can't move on from the bad habits of the past,

and face their own red flags

it could spell the end before it even begins.

They've been alone on the island for 24 hours.

And they don't know it yet,

but the next stage of this experience is here.

(GASPS) Hold on, babe.

What's that? In the water?

Ooh, we've got a tub out there!

Oh, my god!

(BRIGHT MELLOW MUSIC)

(GASPS) Hold on, babe. What's that?

In the water?

Ooh, we've got a tub out there!

Oh, my god!

How are we gonna get it?

Honeymoon Island isn't just paradise,

it's an experience built to bring couples together,

and create long-lasting relationships.

Oh, my god! Let's go, let's go grab it!

By drowning out the white noise of modern life...

I'll grab the paddles.

..and forcing them to work together.

Good work, good work.

Heavy? Little bit!

And these mysterious orange crates are here to help.

Alrighty, here we go. Ooh!

I'm excited.

They will arrive throughout our couples' time on the island,

each one containing surprises,

tests and relationship challenges to help them accelerate their bond,

and navigate their way to love.

Ready? Ready? Set...

Go! Go.

Ooh! Oh, my god!

(EXCLAIMS)

(LAUGHS)

The very first crate brings word from home.

Have you got something to say to Chad?

Hi. I miss you Chad!

(CHUCKLES) Aww.

All the best, and... All the best!

Um, love you lots, George. We love you, Georgia.

While some contain messages of support...

I measure success by how many people love me.

And the best way to be loved, is to be loveable.

Byron, you've been loved from the day you entered this world.

He's a wordsmith, isn't he?

(LAUGHS) What a cutie! Yeah.

Others contain words of wisdom, sent with love,

to help our newlyweds avoid the mistakes

they've made in the past.

Hi!

Who's that? It's my brother!

I'll give you one piece of brotherly advice, it's this,

I think the most rewarding experience

you can have in life is conquering your fears.

I think one of the things that's holding you back,

is that fear of failure, a fear of commitment,

a fear of loneliness.

And I can't think of a more radical way

to conquer these fears,

than marrying a stranger on an island

you've never been to away from everyone

and everything you know, so...

What a good guy! Uh... Wow.

Like, just take the experience head-on.

Be vulnerable, and just don't be annoying!

(LAUGHTER)

Um, we love and miss you heaps!

Uh, I look forward to seeing you soon.

I love you!

(BLOWS KISS) Goodbye.

(SOBS)

I want to watch it over again. Feel better?

Yeah, like just, um, like it was just so comforting.

And everything he said was like, what I've been feeling, and...

Yep. He's, he knows me so well!

And that's...

You feel like it's a bit of a weight off?

Yeah.

I realised how much I needed that.

Everything he said in that video,

was everything that I've been struggling with.

How good is that? Yeah.

(CHUCKLES)

It just shows how much I do need to be here.

And I do need to open up and give this a chance.

(CHUCKLES)

Aw, hopefully I can be there for you.

Yeah. I'm sure you will.

I will.

I-I think it might take me time.

But it's day two.

And I've got a lot more days to go, so if that's how slow it is,

that's how slow it is.

And but it's-it's not, it's-it's like, literally, like,

I think it's gonna be like this.

(CHUCKLES) All the way up there.

Ladies first!

Sure.

Oh, wow! OK.

I'm Phil, father of Amy.

The bride, she's marrying some unknown.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Whoever he is, let's call him What's His Name.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Um, he's getting a pretty good catch!

Ames, you've been a lovely daughter.

We've had 30 years of great times with you.

We love your humour, we love your honesty,

your sense of adventure, your loyalty.

Finding love so far has been challenging for you, Ames.

Maybe this is just a great way to, uh, find a partner.

Here's to hoping you and, uh, What's His Name, um...

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

..work it out.

And to the groom -

we trust that, uh, you'll treat Amy well,

you'll be gentle and kind.

And we hope that you grow to love her

as much as what we do.

(CHUCKLES TEARFULLY) Cheers!

Aww, cheers, dad!

That was awesome! Oh, my god.

I love him so much!

That was good. Yeah.

Oh, my god, seeing my dad was so good.

I love my dad so much, and it made me emotional,

because my parents just want the best for me.

And they want to see me happy.

I just feel like I really wanted this to work out,

and they wanted it to work out.

Amy's message was a reminder of why she came to Honeymoon Island.

And Mike is about to be confronted with some home truths from someone

who knows his relationship history very well.

Your turn!

I know, I'm excited.

I'm ready, I'm ready to go.

I can't wait to see it.

It's like a little surprise,

when you have had nothing for days!

Here we go.

Hello.

Oh, my god.

I wanted to send you a message,

before you embark on this experience.

That's my ex. (CHUCKLES)

Um, and just try and give you,

I guess, a bit of feedback about how our relationship went.

Uh, this ain't gonna work out well for me.

(LAUGHS)

You know, you were, you're definitely capable of

being a really great partner for-for someone.

But the biggest message from me is to be really respectful.

Things happened in our relationship,

where you made me feel small.

Don't nit-pick. Don't over-analyse things.

And, a message to your new partner, she has to stick up for herself,

and be firm and be an equal.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Good luck, I hope it goes really well!

I love this chat!

Show it, Rach! Oh, my god!

She's fabulous!

I find it interesting that she said you made her feel small.

Um, because, yeah, I think that's,

you know, how I felt on day one.

So, I can totally relate to that.

Yeah.

Hearing your ex, it kind of empowered me.

Because I honestly feel like she has just said exactly

how I've been feeling.

I think that I'm bang-on about who I thought he was on day one.

And this is a pattern of behaviour.

So, yeah.

Ex, if you're listening, love you, you're a legend!

(CHUCKLES)

I don't see where the big problem was at.

Like, how-how exactly did that make you feel, like, I'm...

So, so, to be honest, there's been a lot of things

that you've done, that have made me uncomfortable.

Belittled.

The Alpha male, the dominance, the-the controlling,

your tone wasn't good.

Spoken down to, like, I'm incapable of doing these things.

I've felt like an underlying misogyny from you.

In what way? Um...

When we're cutting the wedding dress,

um, "Less is more."

Like, I'm not a piece of meat.

I've never heard that from anyone before, like...

Well, you're hearing it from me now. Yeah.

And I'm gonna tell you to your face!

Because I don't think you're getting it.

I think there's a clear vibe that, like, I'm not feeling it.

I, I'm-I'm not romantically feeling it.

I don't even think we're there as friends, yet.

OK.

(SIGHS) OK.

Yeah, that was harsh.

No-one's ever said

that to me before.

The whole time, I was just trying to be nice.

And just do, like,

what men should do in this situation.

But it is what it is, so moving on.

Um, yeah.

Like, just understand,

I'm just joking around, having banter.

I-I think if you watched them back,

like, it's not gonna look good.

# I know who you are... #

Alright.

Um, I'll pop this on the nightstand.

# I see you right there... #

I have seen red flags from the very start.

And I think that he's going to be angry,

that I've seen through it, and that I've called him on it.

Yeah.

I just wanted it to be Honeymoon Island.

And I think it might be Nightmare Island.

(CHUCKLES)

Wow.