Series synopsis
Virgin Island is a British reality television series that premiered on Channel 4 on May 12, 2025. It stars Andrew Lazarus, Joy Rigel, Devah Curlechéile and Aisha Paris-Smith.
More people are remaining virgins for longer, but now 12 courageous adult virgins embark on a unique intimacy course, at a luxury Mediterranean retreat, to overcome their intimacy anxiety.
Premise
More people are remaining virgins for longer, but now 12 courageous adult virgins embark on a unique intimacy course, at a luxury Mediterranean retreat, to overcome their intimacy anxiety.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Andrew Lazarus as Self - Surrogate Partner Therapist
- Joy Rigel as Self - Emotional Intimacy Coach
- Devah Curlechéile as Self - Sensuality Coach
- Aisha Paris-Smith as Self - Sexological Bodyworker
- Thomas Rocourt as Self - Sexological Bodyworker
- Danielle Harel as Self - Sex and Relationship Coach
- Kat Slade as Self - Surrogate Partner Therapist
- Abby Sheneman as Self - Clinical Therapist
Supporting cast
- Celeste Hirschman as Self - Sex and Relationship Coach
- Tom as Self - Contributors
- Pia VI as Self - Contributor
- Jason as Self - Contributor
- Louise VI as Self - Contributor
- Zac VI as Self - Contributor
- Taylor VI as Self - Contributor
- Viraj VI as Self - Contributor
- Holly VI as Self - Contributor
- Dave VI as Self - Contributor
- Charlotte VI as Self - Contributor
- Emma VI as Self - Contributor
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | April 20, 2026 | April 20, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 6 | May 12, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 8 | April 27, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Reunion To coincide with the launch of series 2, Dave, Taylor and Jason make an emotional return to Virgin Island, where they reflect on their journeys so far and the breakthroughs and setbacks they've faced. |
April 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Phase 1 - Desire In this first episode, the group arrive at the island retreat and learn more about the hands-on therapy, while the experts begin to get to grips with their issues. The group learn to cope with rejection and tune in to their innermost sexual desires. |
May 12, 2025 |
| 2 |
Phase 2 - Touch The group members are introduced to touch therapy, including massage and an 'animal game' that aims to ignite their sexual impulses. Ben faces rejection when he develops feelings for a coursemate, Taylor struggles with her feelings towards men and women and Jason tries to overcome his fear of hugging. |
May 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
Phase 3 - Confidence After suffering more rejection in a group workshop, Ben feels lower than ever. Intimacy expert Joy helps him get out of his head and back in the dating game. In a revelatory moment, Taylor discovers her true self, while Tom goes on his own voyage of self-discovery. Emma reveals a buried secret, and unburdened, enjoys a date with fellow virgin Viraj. |
May 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A new group arrive on Virgin Island. To confront the issues that are preventing them from achieving intimacy, the brave young virgins unpack their deepest fears and anxieties. |
April 27, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The course content escalates. The group explore turn-ons and surrogate partner therapy. Alex gets to grips with his erection issues. And Marianne works on her trust issues. |
April 28, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 It's the Dating Phase of the course. As some of the virgins work to overcome their anxieties, Tegan struggles for self-acceptance. But for two members sparks really start to fly. |
May 4, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 12, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 18, 2026 |
| Runtime | 46 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday |