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Love Is Blind
6.2

Love Is Blind

2020

Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this social experiment where single men and women look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in person.

First Dates
6.5

First Dates

2013

Interactive dating experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week.

Dating Naked UK
7.6

Dating Naked UK

2024

In the pursuit of love, 10 singles take the brave steps of stripping off before entering a daring, dating experience. Unclothed they must begin to get to know each other, before their connections are put at risk.

Married at First Sight
7.4

Married at First Sight

2015

Working with leading relationship experts, eight Australian singles are carefully match-made into four married couples, who each meet each other - for the very first time - at their wedding. We'll follow them as they marry, honeymoon, meet the in-laws and set up home, all the while getting to know one another more and more deeply, to see if the matchmakers have got it right and they will have a future together.

Perfect Match
6.2

Perfect Match

2023

Couples who prove their compatibility gain the power to make or break other matches in this strategic and seductive dating competition.

The Voice
5.9

The Voice

2011

The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.

Too Hot to Handle
6.6

Too Hot to Handle

2020

On the shores of paradise, gorgeous singles meet and mingle. But there’s a twist. To win a $100,000 grand prize, they’ll have to give up sex.

The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On
5.8

The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On

2022

Get hitched or call it quits? Couples put their love to the test — while shacking up with other potential matches — in a provocative reality series.

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Naked Attraction
6.0

Naked Attraction

2016

The show looks at whether a partner can be found based solely on the naked body and animal magnetism. Two singletons join host Anna Richardson as they seek to choose a date from a selection of six naked people, who will be revealed to them one body part at a time. They then get dressed and head off on a date, to see if there is any chemistry when the clothes come on.

Love Island USA
7.0

Love Island USA

2019

The matchmaking begins as a group of single "Islanders" come together in a stunning villa on a beautiful tropical island, ready to embark on a summer of dating, romance, and ultimately, relationships. Every few days the Islanders pair up and those who are not coupled are at risk of being dumped from the island. Islanders are on the lookout for romance, but the road to love doesn't always run smoothly.

The Voice UK
6.1

The Voice UK

2012

A vocal contest reality series featuring people with real talent and great voices. Only the very best singers make it through the the blind auditions, the decisions from the four celebrity coaches are based solely on the voices they hear - and nothing else.

Temptation Island
6.8

Temptation Island

2019

Couples travel to a tropical paradise where they are forced to decide if they're ready to commit to one another for the rest of their lives. A reboot of the 2001 reality series.

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days
7.5

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

2017

Follow couples who have an existing relationship online, but haven't met in person. We'll experience their journey as they travel to the other's foreign country for the first time in an attempt to establish an in-person relationship and start the K-1 visa process.

Love Island Games
7.3

Love Island Games

2023

Set in Fiji, fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe – USA, UK, Australia and beyond – are brought together for a second shot at love as they compete in a brand-new format to be crowned champions. In this cheeky new iteration, romance will meet reality as fan-favorite Islanders are faced with both team and couples’ challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals and new competition twists and turns like never before.

Beat Bobby Flay
6.1

Beat Bobby Flay

2013

Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro know Bobby's strengths and his weaknesses. Their goal: Pick the chef who has the skills to take down Bobby Flay in his own arena. The winning chef gets to challenge Bobby with his or her surprise signature dish. If Bobby goes down, the winner can tell the world, "I beat Bobby Flay!"

Catfish: The TV Show
6.7

Catfish: The TV Show

2012

Nev and his co-hosts -- from Max to Kamie to celebrity guests -- help people in dubious online relationships track down their baes IRL so they can sort out what's fact and what's fiction.

Love After Lockup
7.9

Love After Lockup

2018

Couples finally meet their fiancé upon prison release. Once the bars are gone, will their love survive after lockup on the rocky road to the altar? Will the inmates ditch their mate as they face shocking "firsts", fights & family drama! Is it true love or just a con?

90 Day Fiancé
7.1

90 Day Fiancé

2014

Getting through customs is just the beginning. With just 90 days to wed on a fiancé visa, follow international couples as they attempt to overcome cultural barriers and family drama while in search of true love that knows no borders.

Love on the Spectrum
7.8

Love on the Spectrum

2022

In this romantic docuseries, people on the autism spectrum look for love and navigate the changing world of dating and relationships.

Top of the Pops
6.6

Top of the Pops

1964

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

Why These Shows Are Similar

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