In very exciting reality TV news, it was recently revealed that Noughties Channel 4 favourite Shipwrecked is making a comeback.
For those of you who’ve forgotten what on earth Shipwrecked is all about, or who were totally unaware its genius in the first place (shame on you), it was basically the original Love Island (kind of) sans the impossibly toned physiques of today’s islanders and minus all the egg-based innuendos.
We’ve been in mourning since it was last ripped from our screens seven years ago – but now it’s BACK and auditions are open to appear on the show.
E4 are currently on the lookout for 18 to 30-year-olds to take part in the new series, said to be ‘the experience of a lifetime’.
“These incredible islands are waiting to welcome the next generation of Tigers and Sharks,” Executive Producer Neale Simpson revealed, according to The Sun.
“Shipwrecked has always been known for its richly diverse and remarkable characters and we can’t wait to meet the new islanders bringing hedonism, heroism, heart, and hilarity to our paradise island adventure.”
Shipwrecked first aired in 2000, running originally for three series on Channel 4. In 2006, the show returned with a new ‘Battle of The Islands’ angle which saw two tribes – Tigers and Sharks – battle it out to bag the £100,000 prize money. A final ‘back to basics’ series aired in 2012.
The new series is set to return in 2019.
GALLERY: The most DRAMATIC forgotten moments from Love Island 2017
The most DRAMATIC forgotten moments from Love Island 2017 (slider)
1 of 15Nobody choosing Marcel
Will we ever recover from that heartbreaking moment in episode one when none of the girls chose to couple up with Marcel? Probably not.Mustn't have realised he used to be in Blazin' Squad.
2 of 15Craig (remember him?) and Camilla
Oh, there was so much potential. Until Craig said he wasn't 'ready for Pro Green/Millie Mackintosh part two' in potentially the most misjudged flirty joke ever. Things went downhill. Rapidly.
3 of 15The original couples
It's kinda hard to believe in hindsight, but the original Love Island couples were Kem Cetinay and Chloe Crowhurst, Amber Davies and Harley Judge, Marcel Somerville, Montana Brown and Dom Lever, Olivia Attwood and Sam Gowland and Camilla Thurlow. MADNESS.
4 of 15Olivia and Sam were a thing
Until Olivia famously got 'the ick,' that is.
5 of 15Oh, and so were Chris and Chloe
They didn't make it much further than a hot tub fumble, but for a very brief moment it looked like #Chroe could've happened.
6 of 15This iconic Jonny facial expression
Jonny was not impressed with Theo and then-bae Tyla's recreation of the infamous Dirty Dancing lift; and this image is ingrained in our brains forever.
7 of 15Marcel's Lion King mix-up
Marcel's musical background is Blazin' Squad, you see. They're a RAP COLLECTIVE. So it's no wonder he thought the lyrics to The Lion King's Circle of Life were, um, 'the future of life.' Amazing.
8 of 15That Montana/Jess/Dom love triangle
It was complicated af, but basically Montana liked Dom (who was kind of into her), but since Montana had had a thing with Jess's ex-boyfriend (still with us?) Jess then legit STOLE Dom from Montana. Christ.
9 of 15Also, Jason Staythumb Gate
Another Chris classic; this time with him sending the internet into a shit-fit after his misspelling of Jason Statham. Never forget, folks.
10 of 15The OG bromance
Way before Chris and Kem came Marcel and Harley, and it'd completely slipped our minds. Oh Harley, hun.
11 of 15Camilla and Jonny's fight over feminism
12 of 15Marcel drops the 'L' word to Gabby
Oh GAHD. It's always a tough one to predict, but it's safe to say Marcel gave Gabby the 'I love you' spiel slightly prematurely as she refused to say it back. So bloody awkward.
13 of 15...Then totally backtracks
Naturally. At least they're still very much together to this day, eh?
14 of 15'Garlicio' Gate
Remember when Chris Hughes, being abroad and all that, asked a Spanish local for 'garlico'? Said local's face says it all, tbh.
15 of 15Amber's fib ud83dudc40
During the whole 'truth or lie' debacle Amber claimed Chris had hit on her; causing a right ol' rift between Chris and BFF Kem.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to spend weeks on a “tropical paradise island making friends, memories and tan lines…”, head over to www.shortaudition.com/SHIPWRECKED for more details on how to apply.
Oh, and if the possibility of bagging a “bucket load of cash” isn’t enough of an incentive, remember this is the show that first brought us Stephen Bear. Make of that what you will, tbh.