W9 returns Banijay’s ‘Temptation Island’ to French screens

Temptation Island France (Source: Banijay)

French broadcaster W9 has commissioned a new season of relationship format Temptation Island from Banijay Productions France, bringing the show back to the country after a five-year hiatus.

The show, which will return to screens later this month, follows couples at a crossroads in their relationship who embark on a journey to test their commitment.

Separated in two different beach resorts, the couples interact with a group of singles to determine if their love is strong enough to withstand the challenges they will encounter on the island. It will be hosted by model and TV personality Delphine Wespiser.

The reality format previously ran for nine seasons in France, initially on Virgin 17 and then on W9, last airing in 2019. Distributed globally by Banijay, Temptation Island has been adapted in 26 countries including Italy, Germany, Finland, and most recently, India.

Banijay Productions France is also behind reality series Party Workers for W9, as well as Good Luck Guys and The Fifty, and the French adaptation of Save The Date for M6.

Florence Fayard, CEO of Banijay Productions France, said: “Temptation Island is a tried and tested global hit, enticing viewers around the world with its drama, emotional declarations, and conversation-inciting topics. At Banijay Productions France, we love to produce bold reality formats and we are very much looking forward to using our expertise in the genre to bring this exceptional IP back to France.”