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Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch the moment Virgin Island stars CLASH during very awkward encounter on the beach
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHANNEL 4's Virgin Island saw an uncomfortable moment between two of the contestants last night. The brand new show, which sees a group of young virgins explore sex and intimacy for the first time, erupted into a clash on Tuesday night. 6 Charlotte gave Jason a back massage Credit: Channel 4 6 She then said she was bored, so Jason gave her an arm massage Credit: Channel 4 6 Jason was using up and down movements to give her a massage Credit: Channel 4 6 But Charlotte was unimpressed with his technique Credit: Channel 4 Jason and Charlotte, two of the virgins on the island, were tasked with giving one another a massage while on the beach. Charlotte started the massage session and began rubbing Jason's back. "Why do you have these horrible stretch marks? It looks painful. It looks like you got scratched," she said to him. Jason looked uncomfortable, but Charlotte didn't ask him what was wrong and instead stated how bored she was. "I'm bored now. I'm bored now," she said while rubbing Jason's back and then abruptly stopping. Jason popped his shirt back on and then said to Charlotte: "Right, which arm first?" before giving her a massage. After Charlotte told his what arm to begin on, Jason got to work. Instantly unimpressed by his technique, Charlotte slammed: "Okay, why are you focused on one area? You need to go up and down. "Do you want me to show you on you?" Jason then got some more baby oil and proceeded to massage Charlotte's arm again. Virgin Island viewers outraged over 'uncomfortable' moment with sex expert as they brand show 'creepy' "More thumb! More movement!" Charlotte demanded sternly. She then said: "You need to be doing the whole arm." Jason massaged her arm again and said: "That's all of it." Charlotte looked irritated and said: "Jesus Christ, what are you doing?" Could you handle the truth about love? It's the smash-hit Channel 4 reality show where honesty isn't just encouraged – it's the only rule. But with the final week approaching, are the Truetopians (aka the contestants) starting to buckle under the pressure? Last week The Honesty Box hit boiling point when one contestant made a jaw-dropping confession, admitting their 'romance' was nothing but a 'showmance'. And if that wasn't enough, new arrivals were thrown straight into the chaos, tasked with deciding who to couple up with – and who to banish from Truetopia for good. As cracks start to show in day-one couples, and wandering eyes stir up even more tension, the big question looms: is honesty really worth it when it breaks hearts and fuels chaos, even if it adds to the cash pot Guided by hosts Vicky Pattison and Lucinda Light, the Truetopians are being pushed to their limits. Will they finally come clean with themselves and the rest of the villa? Especially when one contestant finds himself trapped in a messy love triangle, tangled in his own web of the final episodes just around the corner, the stakes couldn't be higher. Who will stay true to their hearts – and the experiment? Who will be axed from the villa? And who will cause so much drama that they can't even tell the truth from their own lies? To find out, stream The Honesty Box on Channel 4 now. Jason then mimicked a NSFW action as he cupped his hands around her arm and went up and down it. "That's how you do it," he said, referring to the action while massaging Charlotte. "Okay, now I definitely want you to stop," she slammed. The pair then returned to the retreat and spoke about the massage experience with the fellow contestants. When asked how it was, Charlotte said: "Meh." Jason then sat down with Louise, a fellow virgin on the show, who asked him if he liked the massage. "It was a disaster," he confessed, adding: "I whipped off my shirt and everything." He then mimicked Charlotte's comments about his stretchmarks and added: "Maybe not being berated a lot would have felt nice." 6 Jason gave the massage to Charlotte while they were on the beach Credit: Channel 4
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch the moment Virgin Island stars CLASH during very awkward encounter on the beach
CHANNEL 4's Virgin Island saw an uncomfortable moment between two of the contestants last night. Advertisement 6 Charlotte gave Jason a back massage Credit: Channel 4 6 She then said she was bored, so Jason gave her an arm massage Credit: Channel 4 6 Jason was using up and down movements to give her a massage Credit: Channel 4 6 But Charlotte was unimpressed with his technique Credit: Channel 4 Jason and Charlotte, two of the virgins on the island, were tasked with giving one another a massage while on the beach. Charlotte started the massage session and began rubbing Jason's back. "Why do you have these horrible stretch marks? It looks painful. It looks like you got scratched," she said to him. Jason looked uncomfortable, but Charlotte didn't ask him what was wrong and instead stated how bored she was. Advertisement Read More about Virgin Island "I'm bored now. I'm bored now," she said while rubbing Jason's back and then abruptly stopping. Jason popped his shirt back on and then said to Charlotte: "Right, which arm first?" before giving her a massage. After Charlotte told his what arm to begin on, Jason got to work. Instantly unimpressed by his technique, Charlotte slammed: "Okay, why are you focused on one area? You need to go up and down. Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive "Do you want me to show you on you?" Jason then got some more baby oil and proceeded to massage Charlotte's arm again. Virgin Island viewers outraged over 'uncomfortable' moment with sex expert as they brand show 'creepy' "More thumb! More movement!" Charlotte demanded sternly. She then said: "You need to be doing the whole arm." Advertisement Jason massaged her arm again and said: "That's all of it." Charlotte looked irritated and said: "Jesus Christ, what are you doing?" Could you handle the truth about love? It's the smash-hit Channel 4 reality show where honesty isn't just encouraged – it's the only rule. But with the final week approaching, are the Truetopians (aka the contestants) starting to buckle under the pressure? Last week The Honesty Box hit boiling point when one contestant made a jaw-dropping confession, admitting their 'romance' was nothing but a 'showmance'. And if that wasn't enough, new arrivals were thrown straight into the chaos, tasked with deciding who to couple up with – and who to banish from Truetopia for good. As cracks start to show in day-one couples, and wandering eyes stir up even more tension, the big question looms: is honesty really worth it when it breaks hearts and fuels chaos, even if it adds to the cash pot Guided by hosts Vicky Pattison and Lucinda Light, the Truetopians are being pushed to their limits. Will they finally come clean with themselves and the rest of the villa? Especially when one contestant finds himself trapped in a messy love triangle, tangled in his own web of the final episodes just around the corner, the stakes couldn't be higher. Who will stay true to their hearts – and the experiment? Who will be axed from the villa? And who will cause so much drama that they can't even tell the truth from their own lies? To find out, stream The Honesty Box on Channel 4 now. Jason then mimicked a NSFW action as he cupped his hands around her arm and went up and down it. "That's how you do it," he said, referring to the action while massaging Charlotte. Advertisement "Okay, now I definitely want you to stop," she slammed. The pair then returned to the retreat and spoke about the massage experience with the fellow contestants. When asked how it was, Charlotte said: "Meh." Jason then sat down with Louise, a fellow virgin on the show, who asked him if he liked the massage. Advertisement "It was a disaster," he confessed, adding: "I whipped off my shirt and everything." He then mimicked Charlotte's comments about his stretchmarks and added: "Maybe not being berated a lot would have felt nice ." 6 Jason gave the massage to Charlotte while they were on the beach Credit: Channel 4 6 Charlotte made demands as Jason touched her arm Credit: Channel 4 Advertisement
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New reality dating show uses AI to catch every lie – but can the singles handle the truth?
TRUTH OR DATE? New reality dating show uses AI to catch every lie – but can the singles handle the truth? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Co-hosts Vicky and Lucinda get ready to open the Match Box 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. 4 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.' 4 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. Want to know how Vicky and Lucinda tackled more dating dilemmas? Watch Romantic vs Cynic here. And to see if the contestants in Truetopia face the same tough truths, stream The Honesty Box now on Channel 4
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish 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 Co-hosts Vicky and Lucinda get ready to open the Match Box 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. Most read in Reality 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. 4 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.' 4 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. Read more on the Irish Sun Want to know how Vicky and Lucinda tackled more dating dilemmas? Watch Romantic vs Cynic And to see if the contestants in Truetopia face the same tough truths, stream The Honesty Box now on Channel 4
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside Vicky Pattison's marriage - sleeping in separate beds to 'alien experience'
Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan got hitched officially in the UK last year, before jetting off to a lavish ceremony in Italy, surrounded by their famous family and friends Vicky Pattison has been a familiar face on our screens since she was introduced on Geordie Shore 14 years ago. The reality star, who is preparing to star in another TV series called The Honesty Box, immediately became a fan favourite thanks to her quick wit and no-nonsense approach to things. During her time on Geordie Shore, fans watched as she went through difficult relationships. It wasn't until she met Ercan Ramadan that she found the love of her life. The couple, who had been dating since January 2019, got hitched officially in the UK last year, before jetting off to a lavish ceremony in Italy, surrounded by their famous family and friends. Harrods coffee backed by Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies that 'helps with brain fog' Vicky's new show with Married At First Sight Australia's Lucinda Light, The Honesty Box, is coming to E4 and will test "if honesty is the best policy when it comes to finding true and everlasting love." Cast members will come together in a tropical paradise where they're not allowed to lie. The description said: "To encourage full transparency in their new relationships there is a potential prize fund of £100,000 up for grabs, but only if the Truetopians choose to be open and completely honest about their true feelings." Ahead of her new show, we take a look at Vicky's own relationship with Ercan... Sleeping in separate beds The gorgeous couple have been married for less than a year and don't sleep in the same bed. While most people usually share a bed once they start dating, Vicky and Ercan spend most of their nights apart. Explaining that their dogs are getting in the way of any potential nookie between the pair, she told OK! magazine: "We're just desperate to sleep in the same bed together. I sleep with the dogs and he sleeps in the spare room!' Despite sleeping separately, Vicky did praise her husband for bringing out the best in her, gushing: "We love each other for our differences. He's making me more patient, calm and thoughtful. I like to think I'm making him more ambitious and proactive." 'Alien experience' When she first got married, Vicky revealed the start of a marriage felt like an 'alien experience'. She appeared on BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour, the reality star admitted the first six months after getting hitched had been "difficult". She said: "I don't think it's how anyone anticipates, their first six months of marriage, you know, it's a very alien experience. I mean it has been difficult, I have been frustrated, I have been upset and I have been overwhelmed quite a lot." Vicky was also criticised for making a deepfake sex tape of herself for a documentary about the impact of image-based sexual abuse. However, the stunt didn't go down well with several viewers as many accused the influencer of orchestrating a 'publicity stunt'. Admitting she hadn't been a "joy to live with" during the ordeal, Vicky said: "So even without thinking about, the deepfake itself, I haven't been a joy to live with quite frankly and I do feel for my husband, but he's very supportive." No plans for children yet Vicky and Ercan are not yet trying for children but have planned for the future. The reality star said she previously froze her eggs before the couple decided to start IVF. After getting married, her friends assumed she would be trying to have children as soon as possible, but Vicky said she wanted to enjoy being married for at least a year before trying for a family. She said: "Everyone thought we'd try for kids quite quickly – so did we! But we're going to enjoy being married, for at least a year. I'd love a honeymoon first! A little week in the Caribbean would be lovely."
