Ten shows to watch now that are sexier than Love Island – after steamiest ever Casa Amor
The ITV2 show is in the midst of its steamiest ever Casa Amor - with stunning new bombshells hoping to tempt the existing Islanders.
If you're looking for more fiery, sexy dating shows with a twist, here are ten top picks.
Married At First Sight
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Originally based on a Danish format, Married At First Sight has become a smash-hit format worldwide.
The premise sees singletons paired into couples by relationship experts - and then agreeing to marry upon meeting for the first time at the altar.
Now married to effectively a stranger, will the couples be able to co-exist in their new lives together?
Too Hot To Handle
Airing on Netflix, Too Hot To Handle brings together a group of 10 adults who are placed together in a house for four weeks.
The contestants go through workshops- all while being banned from physical romantic contact.
The line-up begins with a potential $100,000 prize fund, which reduces if any rules are broken.
Temptation Island US
Temptation Island sees four unmarried couples have their fidelity put to the test.
Having travelled to a tropical island, they are separated and left to each meet attractive singletons.
It is the singletons' job to convince the couples to have an affair - but will anyone be tempted?
Perfect Match
Hosted by singer Nick Lachey, Perfect Match features stars from other Netflix reality shows.
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Having been paired up, they take part in challenges, forming connections along the way.
As relationships form, the most compatible couples become matchmakers - while also breaking up other couples and setting them up on dates with brand new singles.
Dating Naked
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Rylan Clark hosts this distinctive Paramount+ reality dating show.
It follows a group of singles looking for love as they eat, sleep and date entirely in the nude.
Series one launched last summer - although a second run has been confirmed.
Unlike some international versions, the show features no blurring or pixelation whatsoever.
Sex Box
Having aired on Channel 4 between 2013 and 2016, Sex Box features couples who agreed to appear on the show - and have sex in the titular box.
The premise was that couples would be more open to conversations of that nature as a result.
It aired for two series and 11 episodes altogether, with different hosts during the run.
Open House: Great Sex Experiment
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This show sees monogamous couples move into a house alongside 'sexperts' and explore having an open relationship.
While some partners may be eager to explore possibilities, others might be more reluctant to do so.
Will this strengthen their own bond or make their existing partnership fall apart?
Ex On The Beach
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Ex On The Beach first launched on MTV over a decade ago, back in April 2014.
The premise of the show sees ten single stars sent to live in a vacation house together, in the hopes of finding a relationship during the duration of their stay.
But these new bonds are usually interrupted by the arrival of ex-partners throughout the series.
I Kissed A Boy
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Hosted by Dannii Minogue and narrated by Layton Williams, I Kissed A Boy is the first British dating show to exclusively feature gay men.
After being matched up, the newly formed pairings meet for the first time with a kiss.
Following this, the men must get to know their partner and see whether the relationship works.
Celebs Go Dating
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This smash-hit reality series sees celebrities go on dates with members of the public.
Series one's line-up included Joey Essex, Tyger Drew-Honey and Charlotte Crosby, among others.
Meanwhile, comedian Rob Beckett is on hand to narrate all the ensuing drama.
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