COUPLES CAMP: NEW REALITY SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT EYED FOR CHANNEL 4

A new reality series is in development, Couples Camp (w/t), which will see couples putting their relationship 'under the microscope' with marriage counselling and 'bond-boosting- tasks,

A source told The Sun: "Channel 4’s number one will always be ratings-winner Married At First Sight. But that doesn’t stop them testing the waters with new ideas – and break-ups always produce drama...

"Production has started on the show and talks are under way with a number of channels, but Channel 4 is thought likely to pick it up for E4."

It comes after it was revealed Channel 4 are developing another new dating series Virgin Island (w/t). A new series which will explore sexual attraction. The twist - all the contestants are virgins and have not had sex before.

The series, if commissioned, will follow the contestants 'take tentative steps towards losing their virginity' and delve into the science behind sexual attraction.

A source told The Sun: "This is very much a Love Island scenario, but a dating show with a real difference... Of course it has echoes of Love Island but it’s a bit more sophisticated and complicated than just lazing round a pool eyeing each other up before all pairing up for bedtime antics when the lights go out."

More details about both shows will be announced in due course.