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Cosmopolitan
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Will there be a second season of Virgin Island? Everything we know about the divisive C4 show
After three weeks and six, very interesting episodes, Virgin Island came to an end last night (Tuesday 27th May), with one of the adult virgins losing their virginity. The show launched on Monday 12th May, with 12 adult virgins embarking on an experience of a lifetime in a bid to overcome their sexual fears and insecurities. They were encouraged to take part in workshops led by sex experts and were given the opportunity to explore further with sex surrogates if they wished to. The show received mixed reviews, with some calling it "creepy" or "excruciating", while others argued that we could all benefit from an experience like Virgin Island. While many called the finale "uncomfortable" to watch, as the moment that Dave lost his virginity was revealed, viewers were still curious for more, with many questioning whether there'd be a second season. So, is Virgin Island returning for a second season? Here's what we know so far. It's not yet known whether there will be a second season of Virgin Island, but given the popularity of the first season, it's looking very promising - plus the experts are up for it. Speaking to Cosmopolitan UK about a possible second season, Celeste Hirschmam, MA, said: "Nothing you know planned as of yet, but yeah, I mean, we're totally on board for the project - 100 per cent." Despite saying the show has "flaws", sex expert and Editorial Director at audio erotica platform BLOOM, said she'd be "surprised" if there wasn't a second season. "Given the amount of attention the show has generated, and the conversations about sex and intimacy it has forced into the public domain, I'd be surprised if they didn't get a second season," Bell explained. This will all depend on filming. Channel 4 are yet to confirm a second season, however, the first season was filmed a year ago, so if a similar time frame was followed, we probably wouldn't see the show back on air until Summer 2026. We'll update you right here once we get an official confirmation. We don't know for sure which experts will be guiding the participants, but below is a list of all the intimacy coaches who took part in season one: It's likely we could see all the above back on the show. It's too early to say for sure, but the show's experts only see the show getting bigger and better. "We don't have specifics, but I know if there is another season that it will evolve and we'll sort of take what we learned from this one and see what kind things we can shift around to make it even more effective," Hirschman said. It's likely that Channel 4 will use the same location for the second season if they go ahead with it. Virgin Island was filmed at the Obonjan Island Resort in Croatia. The four-star resort offers a "Mediterranean glamping style escape" with prices starting around €115 (£97) per night. The resort opens for visitors between 8th July and 4th September. Virgin Island is available to stream on
Cosmopolitan
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
As MAFSAU's Jamie reveals she no longer speaks to Dave, here's where the cast stand with their exes
Ok, so it's been a few weeks since the final episode of Married at First Sight Australia aired, however, we're still firmly invested in the couples who made it to final vows. Every couple, but Rhi and Jeff, have since split (or broke up during awks final vow ceremonies) and we need to know who is now actually in contact with each other. While we know there's been no romantic reconciliation for any of the couples, (in fact there's actually been some couple swapping) are things so bad they can no longer get on as friends? Well yes, it appears that for the majority of the couples they can't even be in the same room as each other and have said some very shady things about their former other halves. Intrigued to know more? Here's where all the couples from MAFS Australia final vows stand with each other now. Status: Not in contact Raise your hand if you're still getting over Jamie and Dave's breakup, yep us too. The couple were everyone's favourite to begin with but slowly as the experiment continued their connection ended up breaking down with Dave questioning his feelings for Jamie. Even though they ended the experiment together at final vows and agreed to continue dating in the real world, their relationship ended soon after. Since then Jamie has spoken out about the pair no longer being in communication. As the show was airing she spoke to Nine, where she said the pair don't speak, "Unfortunately Dave and I don't speak anymore." And now since getting her Instagram back, she's been doing Q+As with fans, with one asking how she copes with a breakup. She revealed that even though she likes to be friends, ultimately it's easier to go no contact. "I'm that person that wants to be friends with everyone even after the worst situation. At the same time what I've learned is not having contact with that person is the best case scenario," she told her 310,000 followers. Status: Not in contact Boy did these two have a dramatic journey on MAFS Australia. One week they were super in love, and the next they were arguing and threatening to end their relationship with each other. Despite making it to final vows, and choosing to continue outside the experiment, they are now over for good, and it's safe to say very much not on speaking terms. Following the end of the series airing in Australia, Awhina spoke to the Daily Mail Australia where she revealed she had cut ties with Adrian after their split. She spoke in more depth about the split with Nine, where she said while she had initially wanted to stay friends with Adrian, she thought it was better off there not being any communication between the pair. "That friendship didn't serve me at all. It was all for him. I've got a community behind me – I'm grounded, I'm back at work, I'm back with my family, friends, my son, I have this big, beautiful life and empathy for Adrian, but he doesn't even deserve it, so I just I cut myself off from it," she revealed. Status: Friendly Carina and Paul were also another couple who had quite the dramatic journey on the show, that ended with Carina deciding not to carry on their relationship after the series during final vows. In the reunion episode it was clear these two didn't reconcile and weren't in communication. In fact they both had some choice words to say about each other. Paul maintained that Carina was a "snob" and Carina said she felt "there's an ickiness towards Paul in my gut." However, since then Carina has said the pair are friendly and likened their relationship now to co-parenting, despite the pair not having any children. "But at the end of the day, we're civil and we're friends. I wish him all the best, and all I could ask is for him to find the right person that's best for him. You know when you have kids with someone and you're co-parenting and you're just civil? I don't have the kids with him, but we were just essentially co-parenting and fine under the same roof," she said. Status: Not in contact Easily one of the most up and down couples in the experiment it's no surprise to anyone that Jacqui and Ryan are no longer in communication. The couple's relationship ended at final vows with Jacqui riding off into the sunset with other MAFSAU groom Clint, whom she is now engaged to. Since then they are now engaged in a legal battle. Back in March Jacqui claimed she had filed a police complaint against Ryan alleging that he shared "sensitive, private, sexual content" without her consent. A month later The Canberra Times reported Jacqui had been granted an interim restraining order against Ryan. Later that month Ryan then sought an ADVO (Apprehended Domestic Violence Order) against Jacqui. Status: Not in contact Ok so it seems these two are basically the only ones who can be in the same room as each other. The couple got married halfway through the experiment as a later arrival pairing. They initially got on super well, however, as the experiment reached its end Teejay began to doubt the pair's connection. They stopped being intimate and had many tough conversations around where the relationship was going with Beth becoming frustrated at Teejay's reluctance to commit to carrying on their relationship in the outside world. Eventually they split and for awhile the pair didn't talk at all. Teejay attempted to contact Beth many times but she was hurt and ignored his messages. However, she's now revealed the pair are on good terms after they had one final meeting to go over their relationship. "I invited him to my apartment, we had a conversation and I got everything off my chest and that felt really good," she told Nine. "It's quite hard to have a conversation like that, especially when you're so emotional." While the pair don't hang out alone, they both seem happy to be in each other's presence and attend events together, with no bad blood. Married at First Sight Australia is available for catchup
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Virgin Island viewers brand finale ‘most uncomfortable viewing ever' – but beg for second series
One contestant actually completed his mission ALL THE WAY ALL THE WAY Virgin Island viewers brand finale 'most uncomfortable viewing ever' – but beg for second series Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VIEWERS of Virgin Island branded the finale as the 'most uncomfortable viewing ever.' However, many people who watched the hit Channel 4 show still begged for a second series. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Virgin Island saw 12 brave contestants attempt to get over fears of intimacy 5 The Channel 4 show sees sex experts and surrogates help young adults pop the cherry Credit: Channel 4 5 On the finale, 24-year-old Dave went all the way during an intimacy session in the zen den Credit: Channel 4 Virgin Island followed a group of young adults as they attempted to embark on an 'erotic awakening'. 12 brave contestants were housed at a luxurious Mediterranean retreat to try and overcome anxiety over intimacy. The group features young men and women in their twenties as they discuss why they've struggled to reach the important milestone in life - having sex. Viewers tuned into the final instalment of the first series of the show after following the journey. Dr Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman are the sex experts who were on hand to lead the process with a dedicated team. Kat Slade and Andre Lazarus were also available as trained surrogate partners who helped the group tackle issues around intimacy. One 24-year-old contestant named Dave actually lost his virginity to a somatic practitioner, Kat, in the finale. Viewers were gobsmacked as he was heard moaning and groaning as he was given guidance through his first sexual experience. As the first series of the show came to an end, droves of viewers flocked to social media as they slammed the series as "uncomfortable." But despite this, many viewers practically begged the commercial network to give the green light to a second series. Moment virgin has sex on Virgin Island with surrogate partner Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter - one fan wrote: "Possibly the strangest thing I've ever watched, maybe with the exception of Dogging Tales." While a second commented: "Virgin Island has been the most uncomfortable thing I've ever watched. I hope there is a season two." "Are we all signing up for the next series!, exclaimed a third user on the platform. As someone else fumed: "#VirginIsland probably the most uncomfortable viewing. Only lasted 20mins and had to turn it off, felt like I was watching a love cult in action." And a fifth viewer added: "If there isn't an another series of this I will be extremely disappointed. "I thought it would just be a laugh but actually it's been weirdly interesting." 5 Many viewers slammed the show as 'uncomfortable' to watch Credit: Channel 4 5 Despite this, fans also took to social media to demand another series Credit: Channel 4 You can stream every episode of Virgin Island online on Channel 4.
The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Virgin Island viewers brand finale ‘most uncomfortable viewing ever' – but beg for second series
VIEWERS of Virgin Island branded the finale as the 'most uncomfortable viewing ever.' However, many people who watched the hit Channel 4 show still begged for a second series. 5 Virgin Island saw 12 brave contestants attempt to get over fears of intimacy 5 The Channel 4 show sees sex experts and surrogates help young adults pop the cherry Credit: Channel 4 5 On the finale, 24-year-old Dave went all the way during an intimacy session in the zen den Credit: Channel 4 Virgin Island followed a group of young adults as they attempted to embark on an 'erotic awakening'. 12 brave contestants were housed at a luxurious Mediterranean retreat to try and overcome anxiety over intimacy. The group features young men and women in their twenties as they discuss why they've struggled to reach the important milestone in life - having sex. Viewers tuned into the final instalment of the first series of the show after following the journey. READ MORE ON VIRGIN ISLAND are the sex experts who were on hand to lead the process with a dedicated team. One 24-year-old contestant named Viewers were gobsmacked as Most read in News TV As the first series of the show came to an end, droves of viewers flocked to social media as they slammed the series as "uncomfortable." But despite this, many viewers practically begged the commercial network to give the green light to a second series. Moment virgin has sex on Virgin Island with surrogate partner Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter - one fan wrote: "Possibly the strangest thing I've ever watched, maybe with the exception of Dogging Tales." While a second commented: "Virgin Island has been the most uncomfortable thing I've ever watched. I hope there is a season two." "Are we all signing up for the next series!, exclaimed a third user on the platform. As someone else fumed: " #VirginIsland probably the most uncomfortable viewing. Only lasted 20mins and had to turn it off, felt like I was watching a love cult in action ." And a fifth viewer added: "If there isn't an another series of this I will be extremely disappointed. "I thought it would just be a laugh but actually it's been weirdly interesting." 5 Many viewers slammed the show as 'uncomfortable' to watch Credit: Channel 4 5 Despite this, fans also took to social media to demand another series Credit: Channel 4 You can stream every episode of Virgin Island online on Channel 4.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Bearú restaurant owners ‘genuinely shocked' to be crowned Best Newcomer in the country
The eatery in New Ross, Wexford has been making a great impression since it opened in 2024 New Ross Standard It's a long way from sachets of dried 'mashed potato and Angel Delight mix' that the newcomer and award-winning chef in New Ross, Dave Rowley, was reared on, of which he proves daily in his continuous delivery of fresh and local cuisine throughout each service in the Bearú kitchen on South Street, New Ross. On July 18, 2024, Dolphin's Barn native, Dave and his wife Siobhán Ward, were proud – and relieved – to finally see the restaurant doors open to the public, welcoming people in for a fine-dining experiencing, with a focus on locally sourced and fresh ingredients, at a reasonable cost to customers. The opening of Bearú came mutually much to the delight of food enthusiasts of the small town, as the choice of indulging in such experiences was limited to but a few establishments in the area.
