People are loving ITV's new dating show The Cabins 💕
It's filling the Love Island-shaped hole!
Last updated 7th Jan 2021
Understandably, reality TV fans were a little spectacle about ITV2's brand new dating show The Cabins, which was dubbed 'the new Love Island' ahead of its release earlier this week, but it seems it's a massive hit!
The show, which was filmed in the British countryside in 2020, involves singletons being matched up to spend 24 hours together inside some luxurious cabins which boast a hot tub, games, romantic outdoor seating and fully equipped kitchens and bedrooms.
Unlike Love Island, the contestants ARE allowed contact with their family and friends by using their mobiles, which many viewers think has been a great addition to the show.
Although we are only three days into the new show, viewers are already invested in the relationships between Sarah and Charlotte, Tom and Olivia, and new couple Robyn and Mamudo.
Many viewers have taken to Twitter to express their love for The Cabins.
One user wrote, 'The cabins on itv is actually so good, obsessed', with another adding, 'This cabins programme is actual s---e but am I going to be watching it every single night? Absolutely #TheCabins'. (sic)
Another wrote, 'Omg I'm totally invested in The Cabins, I need more'.
Check out the cast of The Cabins:
Olivia
Age: 22
Occupation: Customer service
From: Hull
Why she's on the show: "I'm not doing a good job, I've been single for 10 months. And it's just a great experience and opportunity. If I can't find a man, they'll do it for me!"
Abraham
Age: 21
Occupation: Architecture student
From: East London
Why he's on the show: "It's a once in a lifetime experience. What I'm specifically looking for is a partner or a best friend that could lead into that. That department of my life has been extremely unfortunate. It would be nice to just relax and have someone to be my partner, my best friend, my girlfriend at the same time. I've seen it happen to a lot of my friends, I don't know when it's going to happen to me."
Holly
Age: 23
Occupation: Cabin crew/influencer/make up artist
From: Staffordshire
Why she's on the show: "My love life is an absolute shambles basically. I don't have any luck with lads. I'm nice… I just can't explain it. I thought I'd try dating websites. I was so against them until a few months ago. Went on them and lasted a day."
Charlotte
Age: 29
Occupation: Operations manager for a coffee shop
From: Stafford
Why she's on the show: "I've been single for about a year. Having no luck meeting anybody on dating apps. I just thought, I want to meet somebody who doesn't know anything about me. Has no preconceived ideas, doesn't know what to expect."
Mamudo
Age: 23
Occupation: Footballer/Football Coach
From: Liverpool
Why he's on the show: "I've signed up because it'll be a great opportunity to meet my match in a more natural way; build up a better connection, without people being around, without the distractions you face on the outside world."
Sarah
Age: 26
Occupation: Waitress/actress/personal trainer/model
From: Blackpool
Why she's on the show: "I've dated men, but not a lot. Primarily I'm women, but if I fall for a guy I'll give them a chance. I do classify myself as a lesbian."
Will
Age: 28
Occupation: Family run electrical company
From: London
Why he's on the show: "I've been single for three years. I was in a five year relationship before that, she's really the only girlfriend I've had. She wanted to move on, have kids, and I didn't want to settle down. The first two years of me being single I probably was a bit of a bad boy."
Sofia
Age: 21
Occupation: Miss Diamond UK/tattoo apprentice/model
From: Kent
Why she's on the show: "My love life is absolutely tragic. I've been on lots of dates but they all end terribly. I thought, what better way to get to know a person than being stuck with them for 24 hours? I thought it was a really good idea and I really like the ethos of the show."
Robyn
Age: 26
Occupation: Sales executive
From: Doncaster
Why she's on the show: "I've been single for four years. I've enjoyed the single life, but now I'm ready to find someone. It would be so exciting if I found someone on The Cabins."
Tom
Age: 26
Occupation: National business development manager
From: Leeds
Why he's on the show: "Unfortunately, I've not had much luck in the past. I've had 4 or 5 relationships. The first one lasted 4 years, we had a house and everything. She was ready to settle down and have kids, but I was 21/22 and it was a bit too soon for me. After that every year I had a relationship that lasted 10 months to a year, but something would pop up and we'd end up parting ways. So I thought I might as well give something else a try as I'm not doing very well."
Jess
Age: 24
Occupation: Local pub/Bingo Hall worker
From: Newport
Why she's on the show: "I've been single for almost two years. I've had a brilliant time. I'm so used to being in a relationship, it was important for me to have that time to figure out who I am. I'm really comfortable with myself and the way my life's going. I just want someone to share my crazy lifestyle with."
Joel
Age: 22
Occupation: Bin man
From: Swansea
Why he's on the show: "Basically struggling to find someone in Swansea. I always say to my mum, I want to find someone outside of Swansea."
Amani
Age: 27
Occupation: PR
From: London
Why she's on the show: "Because I'm looking for love. I'm out of a long-term relationship, had a bit of a break and now looking for someone new to be a life partner."
Terelle
Age: 25
Occupation: Software Developer
From: London
Why he's on the show: "I was totally not serious about dating. I've been on online dating apps. It's hard to make a connection as you don't really know their true intention. Do they just want friends with benefits, a serious thing… this you get 24-hours to really try and get to know someone.. 24-hours you'll know if that person is a match for you."
Rhys
Age: 28
Occupation: Hairdresser
From: Cheltenham
Why he's on the show: "I took the last two years out to focus on me. I am ready to meet someone now. I'm not expecting to meet someone I'll spend the rest of my life with, but I hope it makes me enjoy dating again.
"Short-term or long-term it would be nice to have someone to make some consistent memories with."
Corben
Age: 27
Occupation: Estate agent/Legal help advisor
From: Essex
Why he's on the show: "It would be nice to find someone that's on the same wavelength, looking to settle down and see where things go. I'm not going to get my hopes up. I'm just going to see how it goes."
Curtis
Age: 22
Occupation: Recruitment consultant
From: Cornwall
Why he's on the show: "It's a unique environment to meet someone. I'm bored of the apps and I'm looking for someone to get on with really well and do cool things with, adventures, cool dates, fun activities. Like a best bud."
Daisy
Age: 22
From: Wolverhampton
Why she's on the show: "I did it on a whim actually. I was watching The Office for the first time – Jim and Pam. They're love, man! That's what The Cabins can find me, a love like Jim & Pam."
Remi
Age: 28
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
From: London
Why he's on the show: "I'm hoping to find someone special to spend the rest of my life with… and I'm certain this is the way to do it."
Charlotte
Age: 26
Occupation: Events/Model
From: West Midlands
Why she's on the show: "To hopefully be better matched and find love, because the choices I've made for myself have not worked out."
Alex
Age: 22
Occupation: Cocktail making business
From: Oxfordshire
Why she's on the show: "I think it's a fun and spontaneous way to meet a new boy, someone completely fresh - out of my usual home town."
Nathan
Age: 22
Occupation: Model/Actor
From: Bournemouth
Why he's on the show: "It's brand new and sounds really fun. To meet someone would be great."
Stuart
Age: 24
Occupation: Land buyer
From: Devon
Why he's on the show: "I just thought it would be a bit of fun and eventually meet a girl. I'm hoping to have lots of fun, lots of laughs and just be myself and enjoy it."
Ashleigh
Age: 23
Occupation: Trainee hairdresser
From: Bristol
Why she's on the show: "I really want to find a nice guy, somebody who knows what they want, a genuine person who's not going to mess me around, someone who is a good laugh. Not much to ask, I don't think!"
Eden
Age: 21
Occupation: Professional dancer and teacher
From: Buckinghamshire
Why she's on the show: "I've signed up for a different dating experience. I've been single now for six months. I've tried the dating apps. Definitely had too many dates with people I work with. I'm looking to meet someone different to my usual type and finding a genuine connection."
Jordan
Age: 21
Occupation: Social media and marketing
From: Epson
Why he's on the show: "I'm doing my first date on TV. It's the first real chance I've had of dating someone. I didn't really do clubbing. A lot of the people I know from social media are either work related or friends. So it's the first opportunity I've had to date really."
Yani
Age: 26
Occupation: Card machine merchant
From: Suffolk
Why he's on the show: "It's something different. I'd like to meet someone down to earth, a bit like myself and just try in a new way rather than online. I'm looking for someone funny, confident, here for a good time."
Lovissa
Age: 24
Occupation: Barrista/Studying to be a Chiropractor
From: Finland - currently living in Cardiff
Why she's on the show: "I thought it would be a good way to meet someone. I've been single for quite a while, I haven't really met anyone that I like, so thought I'd try something new."
Clinton
Age: 24
Occupation: Personal Trainer
From: Manchester
Why he's on the show: "I signed up to The Cabins because it's a new experience for me and hopefully I'll meet the girl of my dreams."
Katrina
Age: 26
Occupation: Model Consultant
From: Burnley
Why she's on the show: "I'm hoping that this new way of dating will help me to find real love that will last longer than a year. I do have a curse of relationships that last a year."
Ryan
Age: 30
Occupation: Model
From: Winchester
Why he's on the show: "I love the concept of spending 24 hours with someone, not knowing who that person is and then getting surprised with someone that you either love or hate. I've done online dating before. With the apps, you've
already got to know someone, you've got to know them through the pictures, this eliminates all of that. This is diving into the mystery of the unknown."
April
Age: 31
Occupation: Bridal wear designer/First Ms GB in 2020
From: London
Why she's on the show: "I do such a terrible job of dating. I can't find anyone suitable for myself, so I thought I'd leave it to some professionals to see if they can have a go."
Nina
Age: 27
Occupation: Singer/Massage therapist
From: London
Why she's on the show: "I've been single for two and a half years and I think it's about time I put myself out there a bit. See if there's hope of love."
Adebayo
Age: 26
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
From: Basildon
Why he's on the show: "Ultimately I'm looking to find love and find someone amazing and give me amazing memories for the rest of my life."
Andras
Age: 22
Occupation: Costume supervisor
From: London
Why he's on the show: "I came to have fun, to maybe meet someone, hopefully meet someone and just seize this ridiculous opportunity that someone has given me."
Liam E
Age: 20
Occupation: Build A Bear/Student
From: Somerset
Why he's on the show: "I signed up to The Cabins for an experience as well as getting a better understanding of dating – I don't date a lot. The intent is to find someone that I'm really interested in. I want a connection. I'm looking for someone who is fun, outgoing, someone that's like me, but hotter.
Craig
Age: 27
Occupation: Delivery driver for a supermarket
From: Bromley
Why he's on the show: "I've got to a point in my life, now is the time to meet
that perfect someone. If you're not dating to get married, you're dating to split up, so let's hope this person is serious."
Mae
Age: 25
Occupation: Recruitment consultant
From: Nottingham
Why she's on the show: "I think it'll be a fun experience and something I'll be
quite suited to. I don't get on with the whole online dating thing. You get that miscommunication. In The Cabins, where everything's face to face, you can really get to know someone. I'd prefer to go back to basics and have no technology involved. I'm looking for love. The One."
Loryn
Age: 26
Occupation: Make-up artist
From: Blackpool
Why she's on the show: "Where I live in Blackpool there's literally like no young people. All my hobbies are girl orientated, my job, I do netball.. there's no way to meet new guys. Especiallu the guy I want to settle down with. I'm looking to do this to find my partner in crime."
After Abraham and Sofia decided to leave the cabin after just one night, following a VERY awkward conversation, Tom and Olivia decided to end their stay as an 'exclusive cabin couple' on last night's show.
Meanwhile, fans have high hopes for Sarah and Charlotte after the pair decided to spend their final night together to get to know each other more.
On Thursday night's show, viewers will be introduced to another brand new couple, in the form of Jess and Welsh boy Joel.
The Cabins continues on ITV2 every night at 9pm.
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