Several dating reality shows are premiering or coming out with brand-new seasons during the summer of 2021, and the fans want to find out when these shows will start and where they will air or stream. As the summer heats up, it is always a perfect opportunity for different networks and streaming services to release their own dating shows and get viewers tuning in week after week. Historically, summer is a time to fall in love on TV.
More than any other year, 2021 will featuring a wide slate of dating reality shows throughout the summer season. These series are typically huge money-makers for studios, networks, and streamers, which is incentivizing even more competition in the genre. Particularly due to the fact that COVID-19 restrictions are slowly being lifted in the summer of 2021, there are many dating shows that will be trying to capitalize on that optimistic sentiment.
The Bachelorette Season 17 & Bachelor In Paradise Season 7
Katie Thurston's season of The Bachelorette premiered on June 7 on ABC, and there are still at least 10 episodes left in the season as of this writing. As such, the fans will be able to enjoy this series all summer long. Once The Bachelorette season 17 wraps up, ABC will air Bachelor In Paradise season 7, which is currently scheduled to premiere on August 26.
Too Hot To Handle Season 2
Netflix is bringing Too Hot To Handle season 2 to our screens on June 23. This new show was a huge hit when it premiered in 2020, and it shouldn't be any different for this 2021 cycle. The day-one cast of 10 singletons was announced recently, and the viewers can't wait to get to know these people even better as they break some rules and get yelled at by Lana.
Love Island USA Season 3 & Love Island UK Season 7
This summer, Love Island fans from around the world will get a lot of content. First and foremost, the original British Love Island series will be back for season 7 on June 28 on ITV. Then, on this side of the pond, Love Island USA season 3 will premiere on July 7 on CBS. That is a lot of new islanders for the fans to watch grafting, but that won't be a problem for longtime viewers of the franchise.
FBoy Island Season 1
HBO Max is entering the island-themed dating series universe with its brand-new original show, FBoy Island. This new series comes from a longtime producer of The Bachelor and the creator of Love Is Blind. Unfortunately, HBO Max has yet to announce the official premiere date for FBoy Island, but the series is confirmed to come out during the summer of 2021.