Those of you who’ve spent the last six months or so crying that Love Island is no longer on every night (same) will be pleased to know that a brand new show dubbed the ‘winter version’ of the programme Survival Of The Fittest has officially started.
Like Love Island, it’s on ITV2, it’s set abroad, and full of sexy singletons. Also like Love Island, we’re pretty much guaranteed they’ll be shagging all over the telly. So fun all round, then!
Let’s find out more about it.
First things first here are the UNREAL pictures of the Survival Of The Fittest lodge
And it looks AMAZING. Get us to South Africa, stat.
See all the pictures of where the contestants will be staying in the gallery below:
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Where is Survival Of The Fittest set?
The show is set in the South African Savannah – fancy!
What is Survival Of The Fittest? Why is it the winter Love Island?
Survival Of The Fittest has been dubbed the ‘Winter Love Island’ – and with good reason!
Its premise is pretty much the same – get a load of singles in a foreign country and hope that they start sleeping together – but there’s a vital difference.
Rather than being a straight forward dating (shagging) show, the singles will take part in ‘mental and physical challenges’ in a ‘battle of the sexes’.
In additions, contestants will have the opportunity to get with a member of the opposite sex at the expense of their team. So we’re predicting lots of fighting.
Viewers will be able to vote off contestants, much the same as in Love Island.
ITV said: "ITV2’s younger audience will no doubt relish the escapism this immersive physical game show from sunny South Africa will provide next winter.
"Like Love Island before it, this series’ nightly mixture of fun challenges and burgeoning relationships ought to be must-see.”
Cool! When does Survival Of The Fittest start?
It's already started! The first show kicked off on Sunday February 11 – this Sunday!
How can I watch Survival Of The fittest?
It’s on every day at 9pm on ITV2 – or you can catch up on ITV Player.
Who’s presenting Survival Of The Fittest?
Laura Whitmore is presenting the show – who incidentally is dating the Love Island voiceover guy,Iain Stirling.
A source told The Sun of her casting: “Laura is young, sexy and fun – she is the ideal star to front ITV2’s new dating show.
“She is really excited to be involved and hopes that it will be a roaring success, just like Love Island.
“Her experience presenting spin-off show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! NOW! will come in handy as she interviews the programme’s stars once they’re booted off the Savannah.
“She’ll be there for the launch episode and the final, as well as any other pivotal moments in the series.”
Do viewers get to vote throughout the show?
Yes! Viewers will have the power to decide who stays, who goes and which sex comes out on top.
What channel will Survival Of The Fittest be on?
The show is on ITV2.
How do I apply to be on Survival Of The Fittest?
Don't quit you day job hun, as applications have ended for the show. You will be thrilled to know can still apply for Love Island, though.
Who are the contestants in Survival Of The Fittest? Did Dani Dyer leave?
Unfortunately, Dani Dyer left the show after suffering an injury in the first task. She's been replaced by Lottie James, a waitress and farmer from Wales. See the gallery below for the full line-up.
Survival of the Fittest - line-up (official pics)
1 of 13Georgie Clarke - 25
Georgie is a Research and Development Tax Credit Consultant from South London.She says her unique selling point is that she thinks she has brains and beauty.
2 of 13Georgia Cole - 25
Georgia is a Business Development Manager from Bristol.She says the appeal of the TV show is that it is in South Africa so I can get a nice tan and they have challenges.
3 of 13Tia Latham - 28
Tia is a Model from Bristol.She says girls are the stronger sex because girls are able to multi task and deal with a lot of things. Men just focus on one thing at a time.
4 of 13Dani Mas Dyer - 21 - LEFT
Dani has now left the show following a shoulder injury
5 of 13Mariam Musa - 23
Mariam is a Department Manager and Vlogger from Surrey.She says she never gets upset, unless there isn't any food! She admits her weakness is that she is so nice and trusts too easily.
6 of 13Jenny West - 31
Jenny is a Fitness model from Wigan.She has a twin sister and together they are The West Twins, they work in social media promoting healthy and positive fitness.
7 of 13Ryan Clearly - 27
Ryan is a Jeweller from Manchester who lives in London.He says his unique selling point is his nice smile and admits that he can be a bit of a charmer.
8 of 13Tristan Jones - 20
Model from Manchester.Confident Tristan says he doesn't believe in weaknesses and his unique selling point is his looks or personality.
9 of 13David Lundy - 26
David is a Fitness Model and Personal Trainer from Surrey.He says his claim to fame is his abs which have gone viral on Instagram!
10 of 13James Middleton - 24
James is a Sports Media Manager from Fulham.He's Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo's ex-boyfriend and although he has the same name, he is not to be confused with the Duchess of Cambridge's brother!
11 of 13Callum Pardoe - 21
Student and Life Guard from South Wales.Callum describes himself as quirky and different and thinks he will be the best swimmer on the show because he used to swim competitively.
12 of 13Warren Phillips - 29
Driller from Gloucester.Warren says he's unique because of his size and his tattoos. He thinks that men are stronger physically, but when it comes to mentally the women win.
13 of 13Lottie James - 22
Lottie is Dani Dyer's replacement, and is a 22-year-old farmer and waitress from Wales. Speaking before heading into the show, she said: "I am so honest so my honesty will be good. I think my flirtatious side will come out so that might make the boys' games a little weaker."
Thank you, Survival Of The Fittest, for filling the Love Island-shaped holes in our hearts.
Survival Of The Fittest is on weekdays at 9PM on ITV2.