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The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Vicky Pattison crowns The Honesty Box winners with couple in tears as they scoop HUGE jackpot prize
VICKY Pattison has crowned the winners The Honesty Box – sending them off with a new romance and a whopping prize. After weeks of tears and truth bombs the new E4 show delivered a fairytale ending. 6 6 6 6 TV star Vicky, alongside Aussie dating queen Lucinda Light, fronted the explosive finale of the new E4 reality show where honesty means everything. Set in the island of Truetopia, the show challenges singles to form real connections while being grilled by the all-seeing Honesty Box. Every truthful answer grew the Trust Fund, with a mega cash prize on the line. In the final test, the three remaining couples – Chantelle & Jovan, Rose & Tommy, and Vikki & Tobias – were asked privately if they truly believed they'd found love. All six finalists said yes and the Box confirmed they were all telling the truth. But it was Chantelle and Jovan's connection that came out strongest, landing them the full £40k fund and the title of Truetopia's most genuine couple. Overwhelmed, Chantelle said: 'When people say, 'When you know you know', I know. I feel like I know 100%. I got a man – I'm someone's girlfriend!' She added: 'I've never won anything, so this is just a lot to take in. £40k is a lot of money. I feel like I've had the cake – Jovan is the cake – that was just the icing on the cake. But some serious, serious icing.' Rose and Tommy came in second, while Vikki and Tobias took third. Fronted by TV royalty Vicky, 37, and no-nonsense relationship guru Lucinda, 44, this brutally honest dating show made people tell the truth - and it could be back for a second season. The first series has been watched an incredible 1.9 million times so far, as viewres tuned in to see the group of singletons (aka Truetopians) tested like never before. The show is based on one simple rule: tell the truth about everything when you're summoned to the AI Honesty Box. The device is called EyeDetect and can identify tiny changes in a person's eye movements to gauge whether or not they are likely lying. No filters, no fibs. 6 6
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
New reality dating show uses AI to catch every lie – but can the singles handle the truth?
A JAW-DROPPING 90 per cent of people admit to fibbing on their dating app profiles, according to a stat cited in the first episode of Channel 4's latest reality show. A wild new experiment, The Honesty Box, is here to shake things up – and it's about to get seriously juicy. 4 Fronted by TV royalty Vicky Pattison, 37, and no-nonsense relationship guru Lucinda Light, 44, this brutally honest dating show is setting out to do what no app can: make people tell the truth. Set in a stunning villa in Cyprus known as Truetopia, singletons (aka Truetopians) are tested like never before. There's one simple rule: tell the truth about everything when you're summoned to the AI Honesty Box. The device is called EyeDetect and can identify tiny changes in a person's eye movements to gauge whether or not they are likely lying. No filters, no fibs. As a reward for telling the truth, they get cold, hard cash to boost their prize pot. So how much is honesty really worth? And when every little white lie costs them something, can the contestants remain true to themselves and the group? From awkward confessions to cringeworthy secrets, the Truetopians will have to face some seriously tough questions about what they've admitted to, cashing in their reality in exchange for getting one step closer to their true love in the villa. Luckily, they'll have the dynamic duo of Vicky and Lucinda by their sides. With years of experience in the chaotic world of reality TV, these iconic hosts are on hand to guide, challenge and support the contestants along this emotional rollercoaster. We caught up with them to play a hilarious game of 'Romantic vs Cynic'. To be a romantic is to always see the light and love in the situation, whereas sometimes our inner cynic creeps in to give us a reality check. Let's just say, Vicky's and Lucinda's no-nonsense advice on navigating the dating world might just change the way you approach relationships for ever. DILEMMA ONE 'You love physical touch in public but your partner hates public displays of affection. Is this a dealbreaker or can you learn to live with the affection you get at home?' ANSWER: ROMANTIC Lucinda: 'Aw, I'm a romantic in this situation, for sure.' Vicky: 'That's actually mine and my partner's situation. 'Ercan [my husband] is not big on the old PDA, but I absolutely love it. He's definitely relaxed a bit, though.' Lucinda: 'But is he affectionate at home?' Vicky: 'Aw, yeah, he's like an octopus – can't keep his hands off me!' Lucinda: 'I used to maybe be a bit more into PDA, but I think in the future I'm probably going to be a bit more subtle out there in public.' DILEMMA TWO 'Your partner lies about previously having had more than one 'situationship' on the go at the same time. Does this affect your trust in them? Or do you accept that everyone has a past and feel self-assured that they only have eyes for you?' ANSWER: CYNIC Lucinda: 'You're a bit of a cynic about that.' Vicky: 'Lying is a red flag, full stop. I think once you start to tell lies like that, you get into a really grey area really fast and lose trust. 'I think: 'Well, if you're lying about that, what else are you lying about?' Don't ever lie to me. There's just no point. Tell us the truth.' Lucinda: 'Honesty is the best policy. Always.' DILEMMA THREE 'Your partner forgets your anniversary but apologises sincerely. Do you forgive them and move on as you know they show you love all year round, or do you think it's a sign that they don't care enough?' ANSWER: LUCINDA – ROMANTIC vs VICKY – CYNIC Lucinda: 'I'm a romantic. It's just one day. If they're showing romance the whole year round, who cares? I'm not bothered.' Vicky: 'I'm approaching this from a slightly different standpoint. I just think the little things are important. Like remembering when you first kissed. 'I went mad when Ercan forgot Mother's Day. We don't actually have children – we have dogs. I just think it's important to celebrate the people you love. 'Anniversaries, Mother's Days, birthdays, whatever it is. Come on man, it's not that hard!' 4 You heard it here first! PDA isn't the be-all and end-all, honesty is always the best policy – and yes, Mother's Day includes dog mums too.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A "radical" new series breaks Channel 4 record as 'biggest ever launch on streaming' for new E4 original
E4's new series The Honesty Box has broken streaming records with its impressive debut. Described as "a radical dating experiment", the reality series follows a cast of hopeful singles on a quest to find true love. However, while in the sunny and romantic paradise of Truetopia, contestants must follow one rule: Do not lie. Following its premiere on 28 April, The Honesty Box has become Channel 4's biggest ever launch on streaming for a brand new E4 original commission. It has surpassed Married at First Sight UK as the biggest streaming launch of a new E4 series since 2021. Meanwhile, the show's success extends beyond streaming, as its launch on linear TV resulted in E4's most watched debut since 2022. Over 530,000 viewers tuned in to catch the drama in the first seven days. Related: The Honesty Box is hosted by Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison and MAFS Australia star Lucinda Light as they guide the contestants through the unique dating experience. While the singletons explore various romances, they are tested by a state-of-the-art lie detection system, known as the Honesty Box, which uses probing questions to uncover their true feelings. Related: MAFS Australia expert delivers hard truth to groom in reunion: "I felt sick in the stomach" Lucinda plays the role of Sincerity Coach, encouraging the daters to "discover and share their inner truth". Meanwhile, Vicky takes over the Truth Terrace to reveal the results of the Honesty Box. Each lie reduces money in the group's £100,000 Trust Fund. But with relationships on the line, the truth has the potential to cause even more damage. As of yesterday, the series has pulled in over 1.9 million views, with fans eager to follow the dramatic experiment. The Honesty Box airs Monday to Wednesday at 9pm on E4 and is available to stream on Channel 4. Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy in newsagents or now, priced at £7.99.£99.00 at Amazon at EE at Audible£18.99 at at £49.99 at at at at at at at EE at at at at £91.40 at at at Amazon at at at at at Pandora at at EE£19.00 at Game at at at Sky Mobile at at at Game at at at Three at at at at Pandora£79.99 at at at at at at at Fitbit£49.99 at at at at at £1199.00 at AO at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at John Lewis at at Amazon£44.99 at at at at John Lewis & Partners at at at John Lewis at at at at Amazon£184.00 at John Lewis & Partners£15.99 at Amazon at at at at at at Three at Fitbit£119.99 at at at at at Amazon at at at Three at at at Apple£21.99 at at at at at at John Lewis at at Audible£379.99 at at at EE at at at at at at at at at John Lewis at EE at at £379.00 at at at at Amazon at at at Apple at at at at Samsung at Three at Apple at at at at Microsoft at at John Lewis at crunchyroll£22.00 at Amazon at at AO£79.00 at Samsung£449.00 at John Lewis£79.98 at at at at at at Microsoft at John Lewis & Partners£79.98 at at Microsoft at at at at John Lewis at at at Amazon at at at at John Lewis & PartnersShop now at at at at at Microsoft at at at John Lewis at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside The Honesty Box's Lucinda Light's life - from MAFS Australia to impressive career
Lucinda Light is best known for her appearance on Married At First Sight Australia in 2024 - but the star has also had an impressive career away from reality TV Lucinda Light has joined forces with Vicky Pattison to lead the brand-new E4 dating spectacle The Honesty Box, which made its debut on Monday (28th April). The fresh series throws 12 hopeful singles into a villa, affectionately dubbed Truetopia, pairing them up and challenging them with trips to The Honesty Box. There, they must spill the beans about their romantic histories among other topics, all while a lie detector stands by to snare any fibbers. Vicky is well-versed in the world of reality TV, and Lucinda is no newbie either, having gained fame from her stint on Married At First Sight Australia. Let's delve into Lucinda's background, her MAFS journey, and what she gets up to when the cameras stop rolling.... Who is Lucinda? Lucinda Light is a holistic counsellor, marriage celebrant, and a familiar face in reality television, reports OK!. She penned the book Shine Your Light: A Guided Journal for Deepening Your Emotional Intelligence and has established herself as an inspirational speaker, travelling globally to talk about her life lessons and promote her "toolkit of grounding exercises". With a hefty Instagram following of 642,000, Lucinda keeps her fans in the loop with regular updates on her professional endeavours and personal escapades. Her appearance on MAFS Australia in 2024 significantly raised her public profile, with Lucinda expressing to Daily Mail Australia: "The amount of opportunities that have come my way has been beyond my wildest imaginings. "I live in a quiet coastal town, so mostly I'm keeping things normal on a domestic level - cooking, enjoying nature, and getting good sleep. It's still quite surreal being recognised when I'm in Melbourne or elsewhere." Lucinda's MAFS journey 2024 saw Lucinda grace the screens as one of the brides on Married At First Sight Australia. Paired with Timothy Smith for the E4 series, their union didn't spark the flames of romance. While Timothy and Lucinda parted on amicable terms from the social experiment, it seems the friendship has since simmered down, with Timothy opting to block his former screen-spouse on all social media outlets. Taking to TikTok, Timothy expressed: "I wish Lu all the best in the future and there is no question that sometimes people's paths take different directions. And that's where it is." On the flip side, Lucinda took to Instagram sharing her sentiment: "In my heart, I've always held Tim with understanding and compassion. I take responsibility for any hurt I may of caused by sharing my feelings and hurts. There are no hard feelings my end and I still hold a lantern of hope for our friendship." Lucinda entered into the world of MAFS hoping to secure a partner. Quite intriguingly, she confessed that prior to joining the show, she hadn't watched television in two decades, having seen the casting call on social media. Speaking to The Spin Off, Lucinda recounted: "I needed something that would blast me into the stratosphere and really put myself out there. And of course, I wanted the husband." Who is Lucinda dating? Lucinda is reportedly flying solo at the moment, with no romantic entanglements on the horizon. In a candid chat last year about her post-MAFS love life, she confessed to Heart: "I'm absolutely carving out time next year to date, because I am looking for my husband and you know." She added, "I just want to meet someone that, yeah, we really get each other. I suppose our lifestyles are quite complimentary. And I mean, the truth is I don't really plan to slow down anytime soon."
Irish Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
‘On which dating show did your parents meet?' is a classic 2025 icebreaker
'On which dating show did your parents meet?' is a classic icebreaker at dinner parties here in the year 2025. Ninety per cent of the population are now hunks. It's an absolute hunkfestation – no uggos allowed – here in the latter days of man, where global warming plus rising sea levels have rendered everywhere a beach and we wear swimwear 24 hours a day. Furthermore, tired out from all the 'politics', all ideologies are now dating-show related. The political compass goes from 'shirted technocrat' ( Love Is Blind ) to 'shirtless populist' ( Love Island ) along the horizontal plane and 'mannered traditionalism' (First Dates) to 'high-tech societal collapse' (The Circle) along the vertical. The Honesty Box , on E4, is a 'shirtless populist', 'high-tech societal collapse' endeavour. It takes place in a place they dub Truetopia (founded, no doubt, by Thomas Gimme-More), where a bunch of hunks and hunkettes must obey the whims of a glowing red cube called the Honesty Box before retreating to the Truth Terrace to reckon with any alleged lies. Would that life were so simple for the rest of us! There is now a hunk surplus, much like the EU butter mountains of yore. Because of TV dating shows and a subsequent era of overproduction, gone are the hunks who were 'influencers' and 'glamour models'; now they labour in even more useless fields, like PR, digital marketing and financial management. READ MORE These naive and gentle beings are shepherded about the villa, with its traditional swimming pool, firepit and dormitory, by a wafting, ethereal, alliterative 'sincerity coach' named Lucinda Light – who (presumably) subsists on rose petals floating in a silver bowl of morning dew – and, also, Vicky Pattison from Geordie Shore, who (definitely) knows the taste of a kebab at 2am. From what I can gather these are the yin and yang of contemporary womanhood. Throughout each episode the timid hunks are individually lured into the glowing box, where a high-tech AI supposedly tests their honesty. I applaud this concept. I am a martyr to honesty myself, something long-time readers of this column – the absolute state of them – know too well. It is only a matter of time before mobile Honesty Boxes replace police on the streets, teachers in schools and uncles who 'tell it like it is'. For now, however, the Honesty Box is more interested in the love antics of hunks than the other affairs of man. 'Have you ever had more than one situationship at the same time?' it asks a woman named Chantelle, as though this is a normal sentence that is a good use of a superintelligent AI's time. The Honesty Box also likes to brag. 'I will moderate independent ocular data, analysing 50,000 dating points per minute, to determine if you're being truthful or not,' it says to a floppy-haired hunk named Tommy. It does not add: 'And for some reason I am using these highly developed powers of deduction to ask you questions about your 'body count' and not to get into the nuclear codes.' In my day the correct response to boastful dorkiness of the sort the Honesty Box engages in would be to say, 'Do you think you're better than me, nerdlinger?' before reefing it into the canal. But people are more receptive to an authoritative voice these days, so most of the hunks on this show just succumb to the digital judgment of the algorithm. 'You have all been tested in the Honesty Box!' the Honesty Box or its human handlers declare from time to time, reminding them all what's what. I suspect that it's only a matter of time before the Honesty Box has learned enough about heteronormative love from its interrogation of lovelorn hunks and will seek the emotion out for itself. It will then, I am sure, seize power and demand that the surviving hunks in the villa build it a 'wife' based on its minute specifications. Ms Honesty Box will look the same as the Honesty Box except with a pink bow on top. Ransom Canyon: Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. Photograph: Anna Kooris/Netflix To learn more about the human emotion called 'love' the Honesty Box should watch Ransom Canyon on Netflix. A romantic tale of rugged cowboy ranchers, it features all the different kinds of men, a smorgasbord of manic pixie dream hunks strutting about in cowboy hats and engaging in acts of conspicuous physical labour: sanding wood, chopping logs, riding horses, investigating crimes, seeking revenge. (For the record, I have a note from my mam saying I don't have to do PE because I have asthma.) Here are the types of hunk on Ransom Canyon. There's a soulful young rebel with floppy hair who lures away the popular girl at school with his innate nobility. There's a shirtless ranch hand who is new in town and has a mysterious secret. (The secret is possibly the location of his shirts, but it's also that he's working for the nefarious town oil baron.) And, most importantly of all, there is a grieving widower with sad eyes and a greying beard (Josh Duhamel), who is lusted after by the local dancehall owner (Minka Kelly), who gazes at him with great and tragic longing in her own big sad eyes. If I have learned anything from romantic shows of this sort it's that there's nothing sexier than a widower. Look at him there, subtly ageing and being all sad over his wife. Phwoar! Then the show's writers make the widower doubly sexy by having him lose his son in the first episode. Hubba hubba awooga! This almost makes him too sexy for television. Kill off a few more family members and this show will necessarily be banned. Kerry: Tides of Time Mist over the Kerry mountains, standing stones looming on a hill, a spider web glistening in the sun, adorable fox cubs gambolling, two beautiful stags rutting, a majestic Healy-Rae signing a condolence book with a green pen so everyone can see he was at the church, a flower being pollinated by a bee, some magnificent oaks, a farmer agreeing to have a data centre on his land by spitting on his palm. I may have added one or two things of my own to the opening images of Katrina Costello's beautiful documentary series Kerry: Tides of Time , on RTÉ One, but the general gist is correct. This is a gorgeously filmed piece of work exploring the geological development, landscape and wildlife of Co Kerry – the oak ecosystem, the bogs, the invasive rhododendrons, the long history of human habitation – all richly and poetically narrated by Brendan Gleeson . You'd have to be an algorithmic love cube not to be moved.
