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Singletons speed date for five minutes, pair up and are then dropped on an island together. What could possibly go wrong?
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"Stranded on Honeymoon Island". Yeah, yeah, you think. A dozen more appearance-obsessed Brits looking for instant fame at any cost. And what of it? Won't stop us watching this all-new flirty dozen, will it?
Here's how to watch "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" U.K. online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Stranded on Honeymoon Island" U.K. premieres on Wednesday, September 3 at 9 p.m. BST. on BBC One. The first three episodes are already available on BBC iPlayer.
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In "Stranded on Honeymoon Island", experts use the results of five-minute speed dates to play matchmaker. The (lucky?) couples then have a fake wedding before heading off to a remote tropical island for their "honeymoon".
The show’s the creation of Snowman Productions, the brains behind "Married at First Sight" UK. Host Davina McCall is also no stranger to the TV dating arena (see also "Streetmate", "Your Mum, My Dad") and reckons this show is different.
"Everybody, the viewer and the people taking part, can really learn something from this show about themselves, about each other, about the human condition," McCall says grandly. "And even if they don’t end up with somebody, everybody learns something they can take into their next relationship, and I love that about it."
The bios of those taking part are below. Each honeymooner says what they will miss "on the Island" and what they would take with them if they could. The items listed and the fact that those missing them have all been single for years may or may not be connected.
"Love Island" Lite it may be (and think about that for a second), but bring it on anyway!
Read on to find out how to watch "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' for FREE in the U.K.
"Stranded on Honeymoon Island" UK premieres on Wednesday, September 3 at 9 p.m. BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with new episodes every week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The first three episodes are already available on BBC iPlayer.
You don't have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock your usual stream with a VPN. We'll show you how to do that below...
How to watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' U.K. from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" online and on-demand.
How to watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' U.K. around the world
Can I watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' U.K. in the United States?
Unfortunately, "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" is not available to stream in the U.S. at the time of writing. If that changes we'll let you know.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
Can I watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' U.K. online or on TV in Canada?
As with the U.S., "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" [UK] is not available to stream live in Canada as yet.
However, if you are a Brit in Canada for work or on vacation you can catch the show on your own domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' U.K. online in Australia?
The Australian version of "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" premiered in July 2025 and is still available to stream on 7plus but at the time of writing there has been no announcement about whether the UK version will be broadcast Down Under.
However, if you are a Brit working or on vacation in Australia and you want to catch the show on the BBC you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' U.K. online in New Zealand?
The Aussie version of "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" is still available to stream for FREE on TVNZ in New Zealand but, while there's a good chance the U.K. version is likely to follow suit, there is still no release date confirmed at the time of writing.
However, if you are a Brit currently there for work or vacation you can catch the show on BBC iPlayer much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' contestants, episodes and host Q&A
U.K. contestants
Abby (32, Berkshire)
Abby is an avid fitness enthusiast. She has a rich background in sports and coaching and played football for Bristol City for several years before moving to the US to continue her playing career. Abby's type is blonde femmes with an athletic build. She’s drawn to someone with a bit of spice but not too much, preferring someone who’s also a kind and caring person.
Will miss: Family, friends, dog Zeus and nice clothes.
Would take if she could: Slick hairbrush, spray, and gym equipment.
David (30, Montreal and London)
David has been single for almost a year and values someone who is goal-oriented, has a clear sense of direction in life and is driven to achieve their dreams. Beyond ambition, he seeks a partner who is kind and compassionate and genuinely cares about helping others.
Will miss: Music, TV and protein-rich foods.
Would take if he could: Notebook and pen to journal his thoughts and experiences, Bible and a smart watch.
Hannah (29, London)
Hannah has had a string of bad luck in love and has been single for 6 years. She is a self-confessed perfectionist, and she worries that no man will meet her high expectations. She is looking for someone who’s handsome, well-dressed, nice build, beard, and swishy hair. A guy who is quietly confident, a strong communicator and creative.
Will miss: 7x zoom mirror, pet rabbit, and music.
Would take if she could: Hair products.
Helen (35, Manchester)
Helen would describe herself as bubbly, with a zest for life and is most definitely the life and soul of any party. She loves to sing and dance and also plays the ukulele. Single since the beginning of 2024. She is open to all types but typically likes a masc presenting woman who is tall, dark and handsome, tattoos are an extra tick!
Will miss: Hair extensions, fake tan and cats.
Would take if she could: Ukulele for some music and a sing song, "Sense and Sensibility" for some comfort and an avocado squishy to sleep with.
Ini (28, Kent)
Ini describes herself as funny, joyful, hardworking and goofy. She is fun, quick-witted and can be a tad dramatic. She loves going on holidays with her friends, doing fun activities and pushing herself outside of her comfort zone. Has been single for three years and is looking for love that’s real, intentional, and rooted in God. When it comes to looks; tall, full beard, and gym bod but solid heart matters more.
Will miss: Phone, comfort TV shows, family and friends, and wardrobe.
Would take if she could: Tongue scraper, noodles and Bible.
Jordan (30, West Yorkshire)
Jordan believes that he is your ‘typical Yorkshire lad’, he always has a smile on his face and will talk to absolutely anyone. He describes himself as extremely loyal. He has been single for five years and finds it frustrating all his mates are getting married. Sundays are lonely, and dating is expensive! Jordan has only been in one serious relationship and isn’t sure if he’s ever truly been in love. Hoping to meet a pretty, adventurous girl into fitness who would happily join him for a day at the football.
Will miss: Parents, dogs and playing and watching football. Clients from his barber's shop.
Would take if he could: Bottle of rum, pen knife and hair clippers.
Mae (30, Nottingham)
In her spare time, Mae enjoys game evenings with friends, nights in maintaining her skincare routine, keeping fit at the gym, and dance. It's been six years since Mae’s last serious relationship, which lasted a year. Since then, she’s dated off and on, but never found the deep, lasting connection she’s seeking. Says every guy she dates for a few months soon after ends up in a serious relationship finding their "forever home". Looking for someone who is mature with a grounded mindset with ambition and an adventurous spirit. Wants a man who is funny and finds her funny too. Must have great hair.
Will miss: Mum, dog and TikTok.
Would take if she could: Anti-wrinkle straw, red-light therapy mask and leave-in conditioner.
Millie (30, Cheshire)
Millie describes herself as a girly-girl - her bedroom is filled with teddy bears and makeup! Single for almost four years. Millie believes her standards have become incredibly high and gets the "ick" pretty quickly. She feels that being isolated on an island might help her shift focus away from material things and allow her to build a deeper connection. Looking for a mature, independent man who’s driven and doesn’t need to be looked after. Open to tattoos and wants someone into fitness.
Will miss: Mum and Pomeranian, Gizmo, bed, friends and daily routines.
Would take if she could: Own pillow, makeup bag and haircare products so she could keep her extensions fresh.
Moray (28, Edinburgh)
Moray didn’t know how to speak to girls until he was 18, feeling quite shy and unsure of how to approach romantic relationships as a teenager. Has been single for three years and only had one serious relationship, which ended when his girlfriend cheated on him. Now struggles with trusting others. Hopes that time on the island will offer him a fresh perspective and help him overcome his fear of commitment. Looking for a partner he can find an intellectual spark with who can be his “best friend in the female form”.
Will miss: Daily routine, especially going to the gym and TV and Wi-Fi.
Would take if he could: As a caffeine addict, an espresso machine.
Olivier (31, London)
Oliver has been single for the past six years. He says he has lost faith in dating and is frustrated with the London dating scene — he finds it expensive, repetitive, and often encounters girls who catfish him. Looking for someone stunning, confident, and with their life together; someone with whom he can have an intellectual conversation and a meaningful, emotional connection — who he can party at a festival with, but also enjoy a night in.
Will miss: Protein and good food, going to the gym, laptop and air fryer!
Would take if he could: Protein powder, creatine and hair products.
Sam (30, London)
Sam is eager to build a lasting and meaningful bond with someone and ready to settle down with the love of his life. Looking for a kind, caring, empathetic girl who is just as beautiful inside as out. Physically he would like someone who is in good shape and dresses well and has eyes "so striking, you can see her soul through them".
Will miss: Long, steamy hot showers, textured bed linen and coffee machine.
Would take if he could: Coffee machine.
Taniae (33, London)
Taniae is from Australia but moved to London in 2023 for a fresh start. Last decade single, embracing her independence and focusing on career. History of ‘bad boys’ but now more selective. Thinks high standards and career-driven mindset can intimidate potential partners. Hopes show will help her become more open to love and build deeper connections. Loves British guys! Wants someone clever, funny and confident, honest, loyal, emotionally available and committed to their growth. Must be ambitious, and spiritual or have faith. Would like a fit, tall man with dark hair who is into astrology.
Will miss: Hot water, Pilates and her Instagram.
Would take if she could: No answer given.
Episode guide
Episode 1: Davina McCall rings the bell on a one-of-a-kind speed-dating event where single hopefuls get to date a stranger they could end up marrying. The only catch? They won't know whom they've been matched with until they meet them again on their wedding day... on the other side of the world. The first three couples start their stranded lives together, but for one pair, it’s not long before a blast from the past threatens to sink their ship.
Episode 2: Three more couples get hitched on Honeymoon Island and leap into their stranded life together. But while it’s paradise for some of the honeymooners, one couple fail to ignite, and unwanted visitors threaten to derail another’s early spark.
Episode 3: A mysterious crate sweeps ashore to help the honeymooners get better acquainted. Tensions spill over at the first Couples' Cove, before Davina delivers a dilemma that could change one pair’s fate forever.
Episode 4: The time comes for one couple to flare out of Honeymoon Island, signalling the end of their relationship. Elsewhere, the couples swap partners for the day to gain some valuable insights into their marriages, resulting in a few fiery exchanges on their return.
Episode 5: An intimacy crate washes up to help the honeymooners get personal. And when the couples spend the day apart at beach picnics, some are left reeling from shocking revelations, before a brand new couple jump into stranded life together.
Episode 6: A crate containing the couples’ mobile phones washes ashore, revealing more than anyone bargained for. David drops a bombshell on Ini, causing shockwaves at Couple's Cove. And when night falls, Film Fest serves up some even bigger surprises for the honeymooners.
Episode 7: TBA
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Host Davina McCall talks 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island'
What can you tell us about "Stranded on Honeymoon Island"?
The thing I love about this show, is that they arrive on Honeymoon Island with no idea who they are going to marry. Our couples start with a speed dating session, they then pick their favourites, but they don’t know who our relationship experts have chosen for them. So, it’s the surprise of turning up to the wedding not knowing who they’re going to marry.
It’s actually quite sweet when you see the joy on someone’s face when the person at the altar is the person they were hoping for. Then they go to their new beach home for three weeks and it’s interesting watching them and seeing how they handle that situation and what they expect from their partner.
And then on top of all of that, it gets really complicated when we start doing Couples Cove. Everybody starts socialising together and then suddenly maybe you’re looking at other options you met at speed dating, it's carnage. Lots of drama to come!
Tell us about your role on the show.
I’m there at the speed dating to welcome them to the experience and to get them all geared up and tell them all what’s going to happen. As it’s called "Stranded on Honeymoon Island", they do need to be and feel stranded so I can’t keep popping up every week.
I’m there in the last couple of shows to support the couples, they’ve been on quite a journey so I wanted to go in and have a chat with them. I feel like they needed to see Mummy, I’m like the mother of the show and they needed a bit of motherly love. It was a tough journey for all of the cast, so I felt it was important for me to be there at the beginning and the end.
The show really fast-tracks the early stages of a relationship in such an extreme way, what effect do you think that had on the couples?
What’s so good about putting a couple in a problematic situation early on, is that it shows you who somebody really is. An important part of finding somebody attractive is learning how they handle difficult times. Are they resourceful? Can they do the things needed to keep them safe and comfortable for the next few weeks? How attractive is that to the other person?
The other thing I’ve realised with this show is how important confidence is. It’s so interesting how some couples come together, and you can see how they build each other’s confidence from the get-go. Some couples come together and find each other very attractive at the speed dating, but one of them might lose confidence very quickly, and confidence is key in attractiveness, I think.
What made you want to be involved in the show?
I was quite busy generally in life and I was at a stage where I thought I don’t think I can do any more TV shows. I had a couple of nice shows, I’ve got ITV’s "Long Lost Family" and "The Masked Singer", I didn’t need anything else, but this one came to me and I read the ideas of every show that someone sends to me. I wouldn’t say no to something without reading it myself and I read this, and I thought, oh no this is actually really good and I thought how is this going to be different from other shows and the thing I love about "Stranded" is the learning.
Everybody, the viewer and the people taking part, can really learn something from this show about themselves, about each other, about the human condition and even if they don’t end up with somebody, everybody learns something they can take into their next relationship, and I love that about it.
Would you say that’s what sets this show apart from other dating shows?
Yes, I feel it’s the deep learning that people do about themselves, about other people and what they want. I think it really cements what they want and what’s important in life.
What can we expect from the cast?
The cast are amazing. It’s interesting to see how much they changed from the speed dating in the first week and what they go through. They are resilient, strong and emotional. They show their true colors, they are honest and it’s brilliant!
How would you fare stranded on a remote island?
I like to think I’m quite low maintenance and I’d like to think I’d muck in and get down and dirty. I’m not frightened of bugs or animals or things like that, but I’d really struggle without technology which is quite interesting, and I’d quite enjoy it for that reason, having no technology is mega. I would also struggle being with somebody I didn’t know and what if we didn’t get on? I think that’s why the flare outs are so important on this show as they have got the opportunity to leave, because if it’s not working then it’s hell!
If you could take three items with you to a remote island, what would you take?
I would really miss a bath, so a bath with running water and bubble bath would be amazing. I would love to take something to read, something I could learn from. Lastly the biggest luxury of all would be music in some way, I’d really miss music.
What are your top tips for a successful relationship?
Friendship. To fancy someone, to find them attractive, for there to be some kind of carnal attraction between the two of you. Plus, trust and respect.
What can viewers expect when they tune in?
To get totally addicted. You watch one episode and you’re like Oh My God, I want to see who else is going to come and get married and once you’ve seen the first two, you’re in. Just brace yourself to get totally hooked, you’re going to love it!
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