Love in the Wild

ITV 2 · Reality Shows · 27 Jan 2012 · by: ITV

ITV2 acquires new reality series Love in the Wild

ITV2 announced the acquisition of Love in the Wild, an 8 x 60 exciting adventure dating series, from Endemol USA.

The series, hosted by Darren McMullen, consists of 10 single men and 10 single women taking part in a romantic adventure in Costa Rica. In each episode, the couples pair up in quests that push their bodies and emotions to the limit. Some of these include paddling down crocodile-ridden waters, navigating through bat-infested caves and hanging 200 feet above the rain forest floor as they descend down one of the most majestic waterfalls in Costa Rica. After each adventure, the winning couple share a night together at a lavish five-star bungalow. The remaining couples stay with their partners in the less-luxurious cabins for a night of socialising.

One male and one female are eliminated at the end of each episode. During the elimination process, the couples come together to reveal whether a connection has been formed with their current partner, or if they would like to switch and get to know someone else. The series culminates with one couple left standing who win the immense prize of a trip together around the world.

Angela Jain, Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions, said: “Love in the Wild is a very watchable show with great characters that feels like a perfect fit for the ITV2 audience.”

Love in the Wild debuted on NBC in 2011 with a second series due to air this year. The series is produced by Endemol USA.

The deal was negotiated by ITV’s Head of Acquired Series, Sasha Breslau and Gisela Asimus-Minnbergh, Sales Director UK & Ireland at Endemol.

The reality dating series will launch on ITV2 in February 2012.