With the new BBC dating program Honeymoon Island, the TV presenter has opened up about her own love life and what she seeks in a partner.
Davina McCall is swapping sequins for survival with her brand-new BBC dating series Stranded on Honeymoon Island – and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before.
The premise? Total strangers marry at first sight, then head straight to a remote island with nothing but the clothes they wed in, an outdoor loo, and three weeks to test their connection.
Davina admits, “I like to think I’m not too high-maintenance,” before revealing the one thing that might break her: “The loo. With the poo, I’d have a whopper issue! I still want to be fancied, but I don’t want to hear farting and pooing.
The 56-year-old presenter knows all about taking risks. Just last year, she underwent brain surgery after a tumour scare – and now she says life feels brighter than ever. Speaking ahead of the launch, Davina said “I’m f***ing great!” she beams.
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The all-clear was granted in May, but it is no longer being used. I want to live life to the fullest and grow old indescribably. Don’t be alarmed by what’s ahead; instead, pursue every goal you can.
Stranded was unable to resist due to his fearless mindset. The mother of three responds, “These couples are taking a massive leap of faith – literally off a boat.” It’s “such an extreme way to quickly-track a relationship,” she said. When times are difficult, you can tell who a person really is: how they deal with problems, or how they are resolute. That is alluring! In this experiment, trust is essential.
So what makes this show different from the rest? For Davina, it’s the heart: “There’s deep learning – about yourself, about relationships. Even if they don’t find The One, they come away knowing what they want and need.”
The drama doesn’t stop at the beach hut either. “There’s Couples Cove,” Davina teases. “All the pairs start socialising… and then some eyes start wandering. It’s carnage!”
What are viewers’ expectations, then? “Addiction”! She exclaims a smile. You’ll watch a single episode and you’re in. It’s raw, twisty, and emotional. These individuals are completely committed, brave, and sincere.
Would Davina survive the island herself? “I’d miss a bath, music and probably a good book. But no tech? Mega!” she laughs. As for her advice for lovebirds? Davina keeps it simple: “Friendship. Fancy each other. Trust and respect – that’s the holy trinity.”
And while Davina plays a more hands-off role than in other shows – popping up at the start and then again for the finale – she admits she couldn’t resist mothering the couples a little: “They’d been on such a journey, they needed Mummy!”
This also comes after Davina recently made an admission that she is unlikely to marry again as she wouldn’t change a thing about her relationship with Michael Douglas.
In an exclusive interview with the Mirror recently, when it was pointed out it might be time for Davina to go on her third honeymoon – and her first in 25 years, she laughs and shakes her head.
She describes her and Michael, a famous hairdresser and presenter, as “we go on honeymoons all the time,” but she never gets married. Yes, after all these years, we are exactly in the honeymoon phase. I’m truly, really happy, and I’m not even remotely happy. And there are times when people ask, “Why change anything?”
“This echoes a lot of what I did when I was 30,” Davina says. Everyone asks, “Are you going to get married? ” whenever you go out with someone. Will you wed? ‘.
It is no longer significant. I’m just so happy, and I’m just so happy. Additionally, everything is rose-tinted following the procedure. I’m so grateful to be here. You are aware of my definition? It’s unbelievable.
Davina was married twice and is mum to Holly, 23, Tilly, 21, and 18-year-old Chester. Her last marriage to Matthew ended after 17 years and she went public with her new relationship with Michael in 2019. The one constant has been her continuing to be on TV screens in a wide variety of shows.
On Wednesday, September 3, BBC One and iPlayer airs Stranded on Honeymoon Island, which airs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Source: Mirror
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