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New Jackie 'O' Henderson reality TV show Stranded on Honeymoon Island cast is finally revealed - after release date was pushed back by six months
Channel Seven has announced the cast of romantic hopefuls who are set to star in their new dating show Stranded On Honeymoon Island.
Dropping on June 23, the long-awaited show follows 12 unlucky-in-love singles who are stranded on a remote island with no hope of escape for 21 days.
Narrated by high-profile radio host Jackie 'O' Henderson, the format is based on a hit Danish concept and adapted locally by Endemol Shine Australia.
Each of the couples are matched after a speed dating meet-up and then dumped in a tropical location, still in their wedding attire, with no access to phones or the outside.
And once on Honeymoon Island, the couples have to grapple with everyday dating dramas as they strive to survive primitive conditions.
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Featured in the cast are 30-year-old Queensland TikToker and comedian Amy who is paired with TV host Mike, 38, from NSW.
An early trailer revealed sparks fly between Amy and her match - for the wrong reasons.
The pair's strong personalities clash from the outset, with Amy unwilling to follow and Mike used to leading.
Also starring in the series is Brie from Victoria.
Trained as a singer and dancer, the 29-year-old has been matched with Byron, 34, an electrician from Queensland who has been single for two years.
Emily, 29, an executive from Victoria, who has been single for seven years has been paired with business analyst Tom, 30, from the ACT.
Meanwhile, career coach Dani, 35, is hoping romance will blossom with fellow Queenslander, performer and music producer Emanuel, 35.
Flight attendant Georgia, 35, has found herself on Honeymoon Island with match Chad, 47, an anthroplasty expert, who shares her home state of Victoria.
Rounding out the cast are two contestants from NSW - Jess, 38, a relationship coach and her match, personal trainer Sam, 31.
It comes after the series was plagued by controversy behind the scenes, with the series' rollout delayed for more than six months.
Originally slated to air in late 2024, the show was quietly shelved by Seven, leaving cast members in the dark about its future.
As previously reported by Daily Mail Australia, contestants were furious over the prolonged silence from the network, with one anonymous bride revealing: 'We've had enough. We've all put our lives on hold for this, and now we're just sitting here waiting for a decision.
'Some of us have moved on and started new relationships – one of the guys even proposed to his girlfriend in real life!' she continued, adding it felt 'insulting' to still be under contract without clarity.
'We were told to keep quiet, no relationships, no social media posts. We're basically living like prisoners, while Seven plays games with us.'
Others echoed similar frustrations, claiming they were led to believe the show would fast-track their careers as influencers, only to return to regular jobs after months of limbo.
'It's just been a rollercoaster of uncertainty,' one insider shared.
'They told us one thing, then pushed the show back again and again. Nobody even knows when the series will air, and the cast hasn't been told a thing,' they added.
'All we've been given is silence and broken promises.'
Insiders say the network was hopeful the show could rival Married At First Sight and The Block in ratings, even splashing out big money to secure Jackie O in hopes of pulling viewers.
