Another eight weeks of Love Island have flown by in the blink of an eye, and with the final looming, there are plenty of us who will have a Villa-shaped gap to fill in our lives. Luckily, you’ll find plenty more binge-worthy dating shows available for free on Freeview Play, plus a few extras if you top up to other subscription services. Keep reading to find out our top picks!
Love Island Australia
If 2 non-stop months of the Villa weren’t enough for you, you’ll find all 8 seasons of Love Island on ITV Hub. Soak up all the iconic moments from this must-watch show across the years, or delve into the drama of Love Island USA and Love Island Australia, both of which are also available on demand.
Love In The Flesh
Hosted by ex-Love Islander Zara McDermott, Love In The Flesh welcomes couples who have only ever connected online to meet for the very first time. Find out whether sparks flew or if heads were turned with all eight episodes available now.
Married At First Sight
The bold social experiment where single people, matched by experts, marry total strangers, who they meet for the very first time on their wedding day is set to return later this year. But if the wait seems too long, you can also enjoy all the past series on All 4, including the hit Australian version.
The Bi Life
Praised for promoting bisexual visibility, The Bi Life is a dating show which whisks singletons away to Barcelona to make the most of the city’s LGBTQ+ friendly dating scene. Hosted by Courtney Act, daters receive advice and support from each other and this iconic Drag Queen.
First Dates
The First Dates restaurant threw open its doors for its 19th series earlier this July, with even more single people looking for love. Keep up to date with the latest episodes on All 4, or take a look back through previous series to see all the heart warming moments.
The Bachelor UK
The hit US tv show came to the UK for one season, hosted by Mark Wright from The Only Way Is Essex. Bachelor Alex whittled down the potential women in his search for love, embarking on romantic dates, a trip to South Africa and even meeting the parents.
Celebs Go Dating
Follow single celebrities as they join an exclusive dating agency in a bid to find true love. Matchmakers pair them with non-celebrity partners and the cameras capture every romantic and cringe-filled moment. Find all 10 series of binge-worthy content on All 4 right.
The Cabins
Another must-watch ITV reality series, in this show singletons ditch the dating apps in an attempt to find love. Watch couples date and immediately move in together in their very own cosy log cabins.
Singletown
Emily Atack and Joel Dommett host this dating show where couples press pause on their relationships. Fresh from their break ups, they head to London for a summer of single fun. All episodes available now on ITV Hub.
Are You The One
This hit US reality show sees a group of young singles looking for love mix and mingle in a luxury location as they try to identify their predetermined perfect mate with huge potential prize money on the line. And for fans this side of the Atlantic, a UK version starts this August on Paramount+.
Head to Channel 100 or the Freeview Play App for more recommendations
