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Sun-Kissed and Hard to Resist, the New Crave Original TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS Debuts August 7

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– Intimacy expert Shan Boodram hosts 17 sexy singles in a strategic game of desire that crowns one duo, “Canada’s Most Seductive Couple” –
– The English spin-off of the wildly popular Québec format, OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL, the 10-episode series debuts with two episodes –

TORONTO (July 7, 2026) – The forecast is calling for more heat as Crave turns up the temperature when new romantic reality series TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS debuts with two episodes on Friday, August 7. With English audiences already tuning into OD: TENTATIONS AU SOLEIL, the #1 French-language reality series on Crave*, the one hour, 10-episode spin-off series follows 17 of Canada’s most daring singles as they face temptation, strategy, and unexpected twists under the Mediterranean sun. Click HERE for the series trailer.  The series follows a weekly release schedule, with two new episodes streaming on subsequent Fridays until the finale on September 4  Guided by renowned sexologist, intimacy expert, and host of the Lovers By Shan podcast, Shan Boodram, contestants are paired up to take on steamy challenges, wild parties, surprise arrivals, and heart-wrenching eliminations, all while earning valuable points that can unlock major advantages. Only the boldest and most magnetic duo is crowned “Canada’s Most Seductive Couple” and returns home with an impressive $50,000 cash prize.   As previously announced, the cast of hot Canadian singles soaking up the Cypriot sun, include: Alexus (Winnipeg, MB), Emily (Vancouver, BC), Emma (Vancouver, BC), Helena (Toronto, ON), Ite (Calgary, AB), Jenny (Laval, QC), Josh (Burlington, ON), Kaelen (Kelowna, BC), Mackenzie (Toronto, ON), Matt (Calgary, AB)Naomi (Toronto, ON)Obi (Winnipeg, MB)Quinton (Oakville, ON), Sam (London, ON)Shemar (Toronto, ON)Silas (Toronto, ON)Valentina (Montreal, QC).  TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS is produced by Productions J in collaboration with Crave. Francis Laforest is Executive Producer; Julie Snyder is Executive Producer, Carine Sansregret is Head of Development; Rose Gauthier-Robitaille is Line Producer; Sabrina Roy is Creative ProducerJean-Philippe Perron is ConsultantFor Bell Media, Alexis McLaren is Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; and Justin Stockman is Vice President, Global Content.  The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus.

About Crave 

Crave is the largest Canadian-owned streamer delivering an unparalleled content offering with a globally renowned slate of premium original series, HBO and Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood hit movies, and iconic series including FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, and more. Crave is available directly to Canadians 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 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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