Yes, that's exactly how I've read it. Even though it began a couple of days earlier it is clearly part of their New Year line up for this season.Hmmm. Or have they just shoved it in because the fifth season has spilled over to 2023?
I'm now further along the episodes than the thread so will say this season has convinced me it's time to bring it to an end. Unlike when the UK version finished and it left you feeling like it had a bit more to offer this season is just leaving me feeling like I've seen everything before. There are no new ideas really coming to the table and considering they're already recycling cast members of other shows I don't think they're going to get much more out of future casts too - though the casting is pretty decent TBF.
There is nobody I hate, even if Marvin is a complete douchebag. I couldn't wait to be rid of Xanthi too so was gutted she got a second chance, but as she's calmed down she's actually much more watchable and Brett is actually one of the only ones who has a grip on the game.
Promoting it as a "singles" series was a mistake as that wasn't a factor at all - indeed possibly been less flirting than in the previous series. What also doesn't work anymore is the catfishing - it's boring when people are playing friends or family or just basically being themselves with a different picture. Catfishing works far better when the contestant has to create a whole narrative for the person that they're not familar with. Even Shoobi as Sasha was clearly just himself with different pictures - they should have sent him in as Joey!
I've two of this weeks episodes to go. Seems to be a two horse win over who will win, and I'm OK with either of them.
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