Sun-Kissed and Hard to Resist, the New Crave Original TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS Debuts February 13

TORONTO (January 23, 2026) – Crave delivers a mid-winter heat wave when the new romantic reality series TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS debuts with two episodes on Friday, February 13. 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. The series follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes dropping Fridays. 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 Age: 23 Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Occupation: children’s party entertainer, bartender   Emily Age: 26 Hometown: Vancouver, BC Occupation: bartender, makeup artist   Emma Age: 27 Hometown: Vancouver, BC Occupation: self-proclaimed stay-at-home daughter   Helena Age: 28 Hometown: Toronto, ON Occupation: salon owner   Ite Age: 25 Hometown: Calgary, AB Occupation: personal trainer   Jenny Age: 26 Hometown: Laval, QC Occupation: private jet flight attendant   Josh Age: 24 Hometown: Burlington, ON Occupation: engineer, clothing brand owner   Kaelen Age: 22 Hometown: Kelowna, BC Occupation: bartender, student     Mackenzie Age: 27 Hometown: Toronto, ON Occupation: model   Matt Age: 25 Hometown: Calgary, AB Occupation: personal trainer, ex male dancer, house flipper   Naomi Age: 23 Hometown: Toronto, ON Occupation: bartender, supervisor   Obi Age: 25 Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Occupation: content creator   Quinton Age: 32 Hometown: Oakville, ON Occupation: personal trainer, streamer   Sam Age: 29 Hometown: London, ON Occupation: sales – home renovations   Shemar Age: 29 Hometown: Toronto, ON Occupation: personal trainer   Silas Age: 26 Hometown: Toronto, ON Occupation: business owner – logistics   Valentina Age: 23 Hometown: Montreal, QC Occupation: model, content creator   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 Producer; Jean-Philippe Perron is Consultant. For 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, Content Development & Programming. The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus. *Source: mparticle, Crave, avg streams, French-language reality shows min 1 min views.