Dating Naked UK line-up in full
Do you really need clothes to find true love? Paramount+ aims to answer that question once and for all with its new reality romance series Dating Naked UK.
Doing pretty much exactly what its title suggests, Dating Naked UK plonks a group of love-lacking singletons on a sunkissed paradise island and invites them to try to find a deep emotional connection… without the help of clothes.
The show marks the UK debut of a format that has already proven popular in places like the US and Germany. With shows like Naked Attraction already proving a hit with viewers by ditching threads in its search for true love, it looks like Dating Naked UK could be ready to find similar success.
Read on for everything we know about this fabric-phobic dating series…
How can I watch Dating Naked UK?
Dating Naked UK will land on Paramount+ on Friday, 23 August, with two new episodes dropping every Friday. There will be 10 episodes in the show’s first season, with each featuring an hour of pantsless flirting.
Who is hosting Dating Naked UK?
Rylan will host the UK edition of Dating Naked UK, adding the show to his growing resume of presenting gigs which already spans the likes of This Morning, Supermarket Sweep and various BBC Radio 2 shows.
Speaking of his excitement about fronting Dating Naked UK, Rylan said: “It is no secret that I love a reality TV show, but this one is going to blow your minds. Not only does it feature dating and drama, on top of that everyone will be totally starkers!
“You will not want to miss this — I can’t wait for you all to see.”
What happens on Dating Naked UK?
In Dating Naked UK, a group of single people are whisked away to a luxury tropical island where they’ll get the chance to meet some new faces in the hope that romance will blossom.
They won’t have much packing to do though, as each Dating Naked UK contestant will spend the entire dating process completely naked. Hopefully, they’ve stocked up on sun tan lotion.
“Fed up of the dating game and ditching the complications and constraints of the modern world, these singles will be stripping right back to basics and baring all, in the name of finding love,” says Paramount+ of their new dating show.
“With an abundance of drama, desire and dates, this brand-new series brings together a host of larger-than-life personalities all with one thing in common — they are living in a tropical paradise, stark naked 24/7.”
Presented bare and unblurred, players will have their sparks ruffled when “naked newbies” arrive to shift the dynamics of the show’s burgeoning relationships. They’ll also have to endure a few “sexy, hilarious and dramatic” dates and survive the dreaded Dumping Ground where Rylan says goodbye to unlucky daters at the end of each episode.
Those who make it to the end of the show with their hearts and dignity intact will walk away with a big cash prize and with any luck a new person to share their lives with — or at the very least, their Insta grid for a brief few weeks.
Who is taking part in Dating Naked UK?
Below, you’ll find details of everyone brave enough to bare all in an attempt to find love on Dating Naked UK...
Billy Field
Self-confessed ladies’ man, Billy Field is a 24-year-old builder from Essex. He is excited about the prospect of finding love again and feels confident about being naked on the show. Though he may not look it, Billy is a massive sci-fi and fantasy geek, and would describe himself as bubbly, cheeky and “well outgoing.”
Chrislove Brandt
Las Vegas hairdresser and dancer Chrislove Brandt loves her body and is proud to show it off. She describes herself as bubbly, kind and hyper and is hoping to find a man with the same qualities. Finding it hard to find someone, Chrislove is ready to commit to the chance of meeting Mr Right.
Dan Ash
A 32-year-old personal trainer from Woking, Dan Ash describes himself as a real softie at heart. Currently living with his landlady, Dan’s on the lookout for a partner to share life’s journey. Meaningless flings are a thing of the past, and Dan is eager to find “the One”.
Dominik Herbert
27-year-old Dominik Herbert is a small-town Canadian girl. She loves a good party, and describes herself as bubbly, outgoing and spontaneous. With a new-found body confidence Dominik wants to show the world that you should be comfortable in your own skin and hopefully find the man of her dreams in the process.
Emily Read
Emily Read is a 26-year-old from Stockport, Greater Manchester, who prides herself on being career-focused and ambitious. Traditionally drawn to bad boys, Emily is seeking an outgoing and confident man who is intelligent, as she is tired of dating individuals lacking common sense.
Lauren Beschi
Described by friends as “stubborn and funny”, Lauren Beschi is a 26-year-old nail technician from Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Excited for the ‘try before you buy’ method to dating, Lauren confesses that she does get the ick very easily with more or less anything in the right circumstances turning her off.
Mike Durrant
Self proclaimed “charismatic, daring chatterbox” Mike Durrant is a 29-year-old international event planner from Newcastle. Keen to meet his match on the show, Mike is well-known for being a party playboy and a serial dater, having even dated our very own Chloe Ferry. An ex-Dream Boy, Mike is good with his hands and good with his hips. He is excited for the show as he believes traditional dating doesn’t work.
Rico Hammett
Welsh charmer Rico Hammett is a 30-year-old from Swansea, south Wales, who works as a welder both on land and underwater. Travelling for the past 6 years, Rico loves meeting new people and can get along with anyone. Excited to be his most authentic self, Rico is hoping to find someone who matches his energetic, fun and carefree personality.
Romeo
Romeo is a 32-year-old model from Croydon, south London. Describing himself as an interesting character, Romeo is searching for a love of the ages just like his parents had. With hobbies such as ice skating and singing (he even met Rylan on X Factor back in 2012), Romeo is ready to bring things back to the biblical settings and if it worked for Adam and Eve, maybe it will work for him.
Tiegan Rudge
Newly single Tiegan Rudge is a 26-year-old beautician from Birmingham who struggles to keep a long-term relationship. She loves dating but gets bored when it becomes too serious. Ready to explore the adventure that is Dating Naked UK, Tiegan needs a man who can keep up with her, both in terms of lifestyle but also her gym routine.
Dating Naked UK starts on Friday 23 August on Paramount+.
This article originally appeared on Yahoo TV UK at https://uk.news.yahoo.com/dating-naked-uk-line-up-start-date-2024-110527762.html