The idea of a dating show set on a remote exotic island isn't a new concept, but what makes Virgin Island stand out is that its contestants don't know the first thing about intimacy.
Latest figures from University College London say that one in eight 26-year-olds are still virgins, compared to one in 20 in previous generations, suggesting social media, pornography and loneliness could be to blame.
So, ahead of the first episode, let's take a look at the full cast of Virgin Island and the experts who will be teaching them.
TomLouisePiaJasonZacTaylorVirajHollyDaveCharlotteEmmaBenTom
Job: Drama student
Speaking of why he agreed to take part in the experiment, Tom said: "My love life was non-existent and playing into my self-hatred, so when one of my friends sent the application to me, with all of this in my mind, I leapt at the opportunity."
Louise
Job: Care advisor
She said: "I was at the point where I was willing to try anything. I had just accepted that there must’ve just been something wrong with me - I think the fact that my friends would see the word ‘virgin’ and think of me says enough, to be honest."
Pia
Job: Digital marketing assistant
She signed up for the series because of her "struggles with vaginismus" and wanted to "overcome the pain and anxiety" she felt when exploring sexual intercourse.
Jason
Job: Admin worker
"I always felt like a failure in terms of intimacy and socialness," Jason said. "I know the island was primarily for intimacy, but it had the amazing bonus of helping me improve my social skills – and for that, I will be forever grateful."
Zac
Job: Delivery driver
At first, Zac was never going to apply for Virgin Island, but after thinking about it he realised that time was just passing him by "with no real positive change".
Taylor
Job: Receptionist
Taylor shunned the idea for years amid the risks that can arise with being intimate.
Viraj
Job: Personal trainer
Viraj struggles with the conversation leading up to an intimate moment, and it was his friends who encouraged him to step out of his comfort zone and take part on the show.
Holly
Job: Dog groomer
She said: "I felt like I was at a point in my life where I was ready to experience being with someone, but I had a lot of anxiety and questions about myself that I felt I had to work through before taking that step."
Dave
Job: Accountant
Dave is hoping to meet the girl of his dreams and settle down, and is using Virgin Island to do just that. What was an initial joke between friends "slowly became the opportunity of a lifetime", according to Dave.
Charlotte
Job: Care worker
"I wanted to be honest with myself so that I would not be hindered when having relationships in the future," she said.
Emma
Job: Food worker
"I believed I was the only human experiencing adult life without intimacy, but I couldn’t relax when there is the possibility of intimacy and I had to battle previous traumas," Emma told Channel 4.
Ben
Job: Civil servant
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Joy Rigel, Emotional Intimacy CoachAndrew Lazarus, Surrogate Partner TherapistDevah Curlechéile, Sensuality CoachAisha Paris Smith, Sexological BodyworkerThomas Rocourt, Sexological BodyworkerDr Danielle Harel, Sex and Relationship CoachCheck out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
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