Sky admits new show is simply 'tacky TV'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Reality TV is about to plunge to new and more depraved depths. Viewers have only to wait until 10pm on Thursday for their first fix of so-called Infidelity TV after Rupert Mudoch's Sky One secured the rights to the American show Temptation Island last night.
Reality TV is about to plunge to new and more depraved depths. Viewers have only to wait until 10pm on Thursday for their first fix of so-called Infidelity TV after Rupert Mudoch's Sky One secured the rights to the American show Temptation Island last night.
In what looks to be a deliberate attempt by Sky One to highjack the launch of Channel Four's new digital entertainment channel E4, the show's UK premiere will clash directly with E4's launch night, sparking a fierce ratings battle.
Viewers will see four couples being flown to a Caribbean island where they will face 26 of the most attractive people they are ever likely to meet, including Miss Georgia 2000, a former Playboy model and a masseuse.
The four men go to one side of the island with the single women and the women stay with the single men in what will be the ultimate test of their commitment to their partners.
"We beat off stiff competition from the BBC and Channel 5 to get this show, which gives you a good measure of the kind of money we were prepared to pay for it," said a Sky One spokesman. "It's easy to say this is cheap, titillating and tacky TV, and I'd be the last to deny any of those allegations, but it appeals to lots of viewers."
Temptation Island's opening night in America, broadcast by Fox TV, attracted 16 million viewers. But church and family groups have made a barrage of complaints.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments