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Cast and Host Announced for New Crave Original Series, TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS

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CraveTemptations Under the Sun: Cyprus
– The English spin-off of the smash hit Québec series OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL is in production now –
– Certified sexpert and intimacy maven Shan Boodram hosts the series –

TORONTO (October 17, 2025) – Crave heads to paradise for sun-soaked drama and the ultimate game of chemistry with its new 10-episode, romantic reality series, TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS. From Productions J, producers of Crave’s red-hot show OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL, the #1 French-language reality series on Crave*, this English adaption is currently in production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, with 17 sizzling and sultry singles ready to mix, mingle, and test their seductive strategies.  Sexologist Shan Boodram, teacher on TOO HOT TO HANDLE, host of the Lovers By Shan podcast, and described by Essence as “one of YouTube’s go-to-girls for all things sex positive,” is set to host the series which premieres on Crave in 2026. 

(Shan Boodram)

Based on Québec’s hit unscripted series OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL, TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS brings together Canada’s most daring singles as they face seductive challenges and unexpected twists under the Mediterranean sun. The stakes are high as contestants earn points to unlock key advantages…but only the boldest and most compatible couple makes it to the end and returns home with an impressive cash prize.  The Canadian singles ready to mingle in Cyprus are:  
  • Emily, 25 (Vancouver, BC)
  • Emma, 27 (Vancouver, BC)
  • Ite, 25 (Priddis Greens, AB)
  • Josh, 24 (Burlington, ON)
  • Matt, 25 (Calgary, AB)
  • Obi, 25 (Winnipeg, MB)
  • Sam, 29 (London, ON)
  • Silas, 26 (Toronto, ON)
TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS is produced by Productions J in collaboration with Crave and is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company.   The series builds on the explosive success of the hit French-language Noovo and Crave Original format, OCCUPATION DOUBLE, which is currently in its 19th season and has generated many popular spinoffs including OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL, OD EXTRA, VENDREDIS OD, OD WEEKEND, L’AGENCE DE RENCONTRE OD and more. *Source: mParticle, Crave, Canada, subs who watched at least 1 minute of the video, December 2, 2024 – October 15, 2025, active subs 

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About Crave 

Crave is the largest Canadian-owned streamer delivering an unparalleled content offering with HBO and Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood-hit movies, and iconic series including FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, and more. It also boasts an ever-growing and globally renowned slate of English and French original series. Crave is available directly to all Canadians with access to the Internet at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video Subscriptions, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense, LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and participating TV service providers. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada’s leading media and entertainment company. Visit our website at Crave.ca. 

 

About Bell Media Original Programming 

Bell Media has commissioned some of Canada’s most-watched and most-acclaimed English and French original programming, working with the best Canadian independent producers and global content powerhouses. Scripted series commissioned by CTV include SULLIVAN’S CROSSING, SIGHT UNSEEN, CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING, and ACTING GOOD; with unscripted series THE TRAITORS CANADA, MASTERCHEF CANADA, and record-breaking Canadian format THE AMAZING RACE CANADA; as well as quiz series BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS. Crave Originals include hit series LETTERKENNY, SHORESY, THE TRADES, LATE BLOOMER, THE OFFICE MOVERS, and CANADA’S DRAG RACE; award-winning drama LITTLE BIRD; docuseries BILLIONNAIRE MURDERS, THUNDER BAY, and THE REBUILD: Inside the Montreal Canadiens; as well as dozens of acclaimed feature documentaries. Bell Media’s factual series and franchises include HIGHWAY THRU HELL, FORENSIC FACTOR, and MY PET ATE WHAT!?. Bell Media also distributes a slate of original scripted and unscripted series, including LATE BLOOMER, THE OFFICE MOVERS, MARK MCKINNEY NEEDS A HOBBY, EVOLVING VEGAN, THE MIGHTIEST, and more. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. Learn more at www.BellMedia.ca. 

 

About Productions J 

Founded in 1997 and run by Julie Snyder, Productions J stands out in the television industry thanks to its high-quality productions. For more than 30 years, Julie Snyder has been shaking up Quebec television with her audacity, energy, and innovative ideas. With the desire to create entertaining programs that answer the challenges posed by a new generation, Productions J produces original and modern content. 

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