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Former Take Me Out Contestant Details Reality Behind ‘Isle of Fernando’s’ Dates

His account shows producers shaped on-screen romance through controlled logistics.

Overview

  • John Harris, who appeared on the ITV series about 15 years ago, shares new behind-the-scenes details of his trip.
  • He says the show’s ‘Isle of Fernando’s’ was actually Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife.
  • He outlines a rapid schedule: studio filming Monday, flight Tuesday, date filmed early Wednesday, and return Thursday.
  • He reports no appearance fee, with flights covered and small food expenses, and describes staged dates with required activities like tennis and display-only dinners.
  • He recalls cast nights out from separate hotels and a later Manchester reunion not linked to ITV, with coverage noting the show aired from 2010 to 2019 and that a reboot would be difficult according to host Paddy McGuinness.