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Time of India
42 minutes ago
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- Time of India
First Virgin Dating Show ‘Are You My First?' Release date: When and where to watch, episode count & more
Hulu's gamble on a virgin dating show like Are You My First? is both timely and daring. Whether it becomes a surprise hit or stirs controversy, Are You My First? signals a broader evolution in how love, sex, and relationships are portrayed on screen. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Inside the Format: Romance Without Judgment Streaming Details and Release Plans Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Meet the Hosts: Familiar Faces from the Bachelor Franchise Virgin Dating Show Trend on the Rise Cultural Impact: A Shift in Dating Narratives Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Expect Fireworks, and Honest Conversations FAQs What is Are You My First? When does Are You My First? premiere? In an unconventional twist on the dating show genre, Hulu has announced the launch of a new reality series titled Are You My First?, aimed specifically at individuals who identify as virgins. Scheduled to release on August 18, the show will be hosted by The Bachelor alumni Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe. Branded as a 'dating experiment,' this series promises a blend of romantic exploration and emotional vulnerability, wrapped in the sun-kissed backdrop of a tropical paradise, as mentioned in a report by USA You My First? positions itself as more than just entertainment. The show gathers a group of single, attractive virgins and encourages them to explore romantic and emotional intimacy in a judgment-free contestants will engage in traditional dating show tropes, like romantic dates and revealing challenges, but within the framework of sexual inexperience, which producers claim adds a deeper emotional to Hulu, the format allows for "heated yet heartfelt" experiences, pushing contestants to navigate intimacy without societal pressure. Unlike shows where sexuality is either taboo or hypersexualized, Are You My First? aims to normalize virginity and challenge stigmas around subscribers will have access to all ten episodes of the series starting August 18. The platform offers the series under both its ad-supported ($9.99/month or $99.99/year) and ad-free ($18.99/month) subscription full-season drop mirrors strategies used by Netflix and other streamers, allowing viewers to binge-watch or pace themselves based on preference. As of now, the show will stream exclusively in the United Underwood, widely known for his time on The Bachelorette in 2018 and later as The Bachelor in 2019, gained notoriety not only for his athletic background but also for publicly sharing his virgin status on national television. Since then, his journey has included high-profile relationships, a public coming out in 2021, and his marriage to Jordan Brown in Bristowe, who starred on The Bachelorette in 2015 and later co-hosted the show in 2021, brings her own experience navigating love in the public eye. Her previous engagements and candidness about relationship challenges offer her credibility and relatability with the show's audience and contestants Underwood and Bristowe promise a balance of empathy and entertainment as they guide participants through this unique romantic You My First? isn't the first show to explore virginity within a dating context. TLC recently introduced Virgins, a docuseries spotlighting individuals in their 30s and 40s trying to navigate intimacy and relationships. However, unlike Hulu's competitive, challenge-driven format, Virgins takes a more observational and narrative-based emerging trend in reality TV seems to reflect a cultural shift: virginity is no longer treated as a punchline or curiosity, but as a valid—and increasingly visible—aspect of dating and dating shows have often leaned heavily on tropes of physical attraction, fast-paced intimacy, and drama. By focusing exclusively on individuals who haven't had sexual experiences, Are You My First? opens the floor to nuanced conversations about vulnerability, identity, and suggest the show could play a pivotal role in destigmatizing virginity and challenging the hypersexualized nature of most dating shows. For younger viewers, especially those feeling societal pressure around sex, this could offer both representation and Are You My First? promises typical reality show elements, confessions, flirtations, heartbreaks—it also raises the stakes by centering on participants for whom intimacy may involve both emotional and cultural barriers. The show's tropical setting may provide the backdrop for scenic dates, but it is the emotional arcs that are expected to drive its core to Hulu's promotional materials, the program will feature "romantic dates, revealing challenges, and new love interests." It teases a summer of steamy moments mixed with first-time revelations, positioning itself as a heart-centered take on a genre often associated with You My First? is a new dating reality show on Hulu that focuses exclusively on contestants who identify as virgins. Marketed as a 'dating experiment,' the series aims to explore love, emotional intimacy, and vulnerability in a judgment-free show is scheduled to release on August 18, 2025, with all ten episodes dropping on Hulu on the same day.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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‘The Hottest Group of Virgins Ever' Get Their Own Hulu Dating Show, Hosted by Two Bachelor Alums
There's a first time for everything — and Hulu is putting that to the test this summer. The streamer has announced a new dating show, Are You My First?, that gathers a group of virgins in a tropical setting to meet and mingle… and possibly hook up for the first time. Are You My First? premieres Monday, Aug. 18, TVLine has learned, with all 10 episodes dropping at once. Bachelor Nation alums Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe serve as hosts. (Colton starred in Season 23 of The Bachelor before later coming out as gay, while Kaitlyn starred in Season 11 of The Bachelorette.) More from TVLine What to Watch This Week: 50+ Premieres, Finales and More Save the Dates: Love Is Blind and Selling Sunset Return, Gilmore Girls on Hallmark and More ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for 9-1-1: Nashville, High Potential, Grey's and More - Most Scripted Shows Held for October Get a first look here: 'In this groundbreaking new dating experiment, the largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled search for intimacy, love — and maybe their first — in a tropical paradise designed just for them,' according to the official description. 'For the first time, they're free to explore their connections without judgment, allowing these sexy young singles to embark on a heated yet heartfelt journey packed with romantic dates, revealing challenges, and new love interests eager to find 'the one.' Who will find that special someone? And who will go home hot, bothered and heartbroken?' Are you up for a dating show comprised entirely of virgins? Hit the comments and let us know if you'll be tuning in. Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
