Dating Shows Flood Italian TV: From 'Take Me Out' to 'Kiss Bang Love'
A surge of dating shows has hit Italian television, reflecting a global trend. The article by Alessio Giaquinto on Artribune explores the phenomenon, noting Italy's initial reluctance due to cultural views on love as sacred and private. However, with the rise of digital channels, shows like 'Take Me Out' (Real Time), 'Parla con lei' (Fox Life), 'Matrimonio a prima vista' (Sky Uno), 'Undressed' (Nove), 'L'isola di Adamo ed Eva' (Nove), and the upcoming 'Kiss Bang Love' have gained popularity. 'Take Me Out' features a single performing for 30 women who decide interest via lights. 'Parla con lei' has a woman watching three men's GoPro footage without seeing them. 'Matrimonio a prima vista' marries strangers matched by experts; all first-season couples divorced. 'Undressed' has participants undress and get into bed for 30 minutes of questions. 'L'isola di Adamo ed Eva' strands a woman and two naked men on a Croatian island. 'Kiss Bang Love' involves kissing blindfolded candidates, then a hotel night for winners. The article questions what future TV holds.
Key facts
- Dating shows have become abundant on Italian TV in recent years.
- Italy was initially reluctant due to viewing love as private.
- Digital channels helped overcome resistance.
- 'Take Me Out' on Real Time: a single performs for 30 women.
- 'Parla con lei' on Fox Life: woman watches men via GoPro without seeing them.
- 'Matrimonio a prima vista' on Sky Uno: strangers marry, all first-season couples divorced.
- 'Undressed' on Nove: participants undress and get into bed for 30 minutes.
- 'L'isola di Adamo ed Eva' on Nove: naked woman and two men on Croatian island.
- 'Kiss Bang Love' upcoming in many European countries but not Italy.
- Article published on Artribune Magazine #34 by Alessio Giaquinto.
Entities
Artists
- Alessio Giaquinto
Institutions
- Artribune
- Real Time
- Fox Life
- Sky Uno
- Nove
Locations
- Italy
- Croatia