Move over “Love Is Blind,” Netflix has a new, messy dating reality show: “Temptation Island.”
The series, which premieres on March 12, takes four couples to a tropical island, where the men and women are split into two villas and tempted by singles to cheat on their partners.
During the process, the contestants see out-of-context clips of what their partners are doing and saying at the other villa, exposing any unfaithfulness.
It’s like a cross between the Casa Amor segment of “Love Island” and Netflix’s “The Ultimatum,” but “Temptation Island” actually predates both shows, premiering on Fox in 2001.
The show ended after two seasons, until it was revived by USA Network in 2019 for five seasons. Now, Netflix has added it to its portfolio of dating shows that have become a hit for the platform since “Love Is Blind” premiered in 2020.
The new season of “Temptation Island” is premiering at the perfect time, as the franchise is causing a buzz on social media. Last month, clips of contestants on “La Isla de las Tentaciones,”the Spanish version, cheating on their partners went viral.
Here’s what to know about the season one cast of Netflix’s “Temptation Island” and where you can follow them on social media.
Mark L. Walberg
Mark L. Walberg has hosted “Temptation Island” since the first season, guiding and therapizing the contestants through the emotionally difficult show.
Walberg is an actor and TV presenter who briefly hosted his own talk show and several other reality and game shows, including “Antiques Roadshow.”
You can follow him on Instagram here and on TikTok here.
Shanté and Brion
Brion Whitley, a 26-year-old financial advisor, and Shanté Glover, a 29-year-old account executive, dated for a year before joining the cast of “Temptation Island.”
The couple, who live in Atlanta, decided to go on the show so Brion could prove himself after becoming involved with someone else early in his relationship with Shanté.
You can follow Brion on Instagram here and on TikTok here.
You can follow Shanté on Instagram here and on TikTok here.
Tayler and Tyler
Tayler Byrd, a 30-year-old health education specialist and personal trainer, and Tyler Breshears, a 27-year-old model, dated for two and a half years before going on “Temptation Island.”
The couple from Nashville began their relationship immediately after Tyler ended a six-year marriage. While Tyler sees the series as a chance to casually date after jumping from one serious relationship to another, Tayler hopes the show will allow him to demonstrate his loyalty to her.
The pair have also disagreed about Tyler’s future after he quit his corporate job to become a model.
You can follow Tyler on Instagram here and on TikTok here.
You can follow Tayler on Instagram here and on TikTok here.
Lino and Alexa
Lino Triosi, a 28-year-old personal trainer, and Alexa Santamaria, a 28-year-old travel nurse and model, dated for three and a half years before featuring on “Temptation Island.” They want to make sure their connection is solid before settling down.
The couple currently live in Los Angeles after moving multiple times for Alexa’s work.
Lino had never been in a serious relationship, so he wants to make sure there are no other women for him. He also feels he is Alexa’s second choice after she was dishonest about dating others early in their relationship.
You can follow Lino on Instagram here.
You can follow Alexa on Instagram here.
Ashley and Grant
Ashley Moore, a 28-year-old tax analyst, and Grant Larsen, a 28-year-old business owner, dated on and off for a year and a half before going on “Temptation Island.”
The couple, who live in Florida, are struggling to progress in their relationship after Grant cheated early on.
Grant told Netflix’s Tudum that he hopes to prove on the show that he can resist temptation but also wants Ashley to let go of the past so she can be a better partner for him and a parent for his daughter from a previous relationship.
You can follow Grant on Instagram here and on TikTok here.
You can follow Ashley on Instagram here and on TikTok here.
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