I discovered Temptation Island through an advertisement on YouTube. The trailer was intriguing so I figured I’d test out the first episode and go from there. Well, I watched the first episode and now I am hooked. Temptation Island is a show in which four couples travel to an island to discover if their relationship is something that will last. On the island, the couples are separated: the men live in one house and the women in another house. At the men’s house, there are twelve single women and at the women’s house, there are twelve single men. The point of the island is to see if the couples can withstand temptation and stay together or if they will learn that they desire someone else.
The show advertises that it’s designed to help couples answer difficult questions about their relationships, but I’m convinced that it’s destined to break couples up. First, I don’t understand why couples that have been together for so long consciously decide to go on this show. Javen and Shari, for example, were high school sweethearts and have been together for nine years and somehow believe that the show will bring them closer to each other. Evan and Kaci have been together for five years and on and off for ten and are purposefully trying to test their relationship to see if they are truly meant for each other. I think that if there’s a problem with the relationship, becoming temporarily “single” and allowing yourself to be tempted is not the solution.
I think that if you have serious doubts before going on the show, then maybe you already know that the relationship is wrong, so why go through the drama and prolong the relationship in the first place? Several of the couples on the show have made it known that their significant other has cheated before and I’m not sure why they think it won’t happen again if they are continually tempted. I guess the show is effective in some sense because it saves years of heartache by saving couples from prolonged heartbreak. Is it odd to find comfort in that? The other side of the argument is that maybe it’s good that couples are testing their faith and loyalty and really do want to be sure they are the one before they make any further commitment.
Despite all these qualms, I still can’t help but watch it. And yes, I feel guilty in doing so, but I can’t peel my eyes away. Now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, I feel well equipped to make my predictions about what will happen to the couples in the end.
*The rest of this article contains spoilers*
Rather than simply looking at which couples I think will stay together and which will breakup, I think it’s important to consider both sides of the argument and look at what I think the men will do compared to what the women will do. These predictions are based on the first six episodes. There are still four more episodes in the season.
Evan and Kaci: exclusively dating for five years, on and off for 10 years
Evan:
I’m just going to come right out and say it: I think Evan and Kaci are over. Evan has developed a strong relationship with one of the women, Morgan. He has invited her on almost every date, they’ve kissed, they’ve slept together, and now Evan and Morgan have both expressed they’re falling in love with the other. And I hate to admit it because Kaci’s a sweetheart, but I think Evan and Morgan have undeniable chemistry. It is important to mention though that Morgan doesn’t seem to be 100% sold on being with Evan because he still has a girlfriend. And on his part, Evan is clearly feeling guilty that his actions are hurting Kaci. Evan’s complicated, but I don’t see him leaving the show with Kaci.
Kaci:
Poor Kaci. After spending time on the island, she quickly realized that coming was a mistake. Kaci acknowledged that she still wants to be with Evan but that if he slept with someone else then they would be over. Well, after episode 6, Kaci now knows that Evan is not the one for her. I don’t see Kaci finding love on the island because she has gone through such heartbreak, but Evan and Kaci are clearly done. And honestly, Kaci deserves someone better than Evan!
Javen and Shari: dating for eight years
Javen:
Javen is such a sweetheart! I honestly felt bad for him when he first came on the show because Shari was so controlling of him. Unfortunately, there isn’t much else I can say about Javen. I do hope that he finds love elsewhere because Shari is so controlling, but I honestly see it as a lost cause; Shari and Javen will probably end up together again.
Shari:
If you’ve read what I said about Javen, then you already know what I’m going to say. It’s clear that Shari only has eyes for Javen and is so controlling over him that they’re likely to end up together at the end of the show. Shari and Javen will forever be high school sweethearts.
John and Kady: dating for three years
John:
In all honesty, John deserves to be with someone else. After everything he has been through with Kady, I think he deserves to be with someone who likes him for who he is and someone that isn’t going to constantly question him and his abilities. Now, I’m not saying that Kady is bad, I just don’t think they’re right for each other. I will admit, however, that I do think that John’s mentality of not being willing to open himself up unless Kady “cheats” first is a little messed up. I think John already knew coming to the island that he wanted someone other than Kady and I think he should open himself up more to truly experience the island.
Kady:
I think Kady and John are ancient history, but I don’t know if she’s going to build a successful relationship with anyone else on the island. I want to like Kady & Johnny (one of single men), I really do, but there’s something about Johnny that I don’t think is quite right for Kady. If she and Johnny do end up together, good for them.
Karl and Nicole: dating for two and a half years
Karl:
Not much needs to be said about Karl. I think he’s having a good time, but Nicole seems to always be on his mind. I think Nicole and Karl will stay together after this process.
Nicole:
It’s clear that Nicole really misses Karl and I think she’s starting to put up walls because she misses him so much. Nicole was at a loss for words at the last bonfire and it honestly hurt to watch her hurt like that. I definitely think Nicole and Karl will continue their relationship with this experience only strengthening them as a couple.