Temptations Under the Sun launches August 7 on Crave with 11-minute World Cup halftime show on July 19
The English-language Occupation Double spinoff finally airs after a six-month delay; Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA's first-ever halftime performance.
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Crave will finally premiere Temptations Under the Sun on August 7, more than six months after its original February 13 release date. Two new episodes will drop each Friday, with the finale on September 4.
The reality dating show, filmed in Cyprus last year, is the first English-language adaptation of the Quebec franchise Occupation Double. It features 17 contestants, including two Québécoises: Jenny Chicoine from the original OD: Tentations au soleil and Valentina Arango, a former Love Island participant. The show is hosted by sexologist Shan Boodram.
Bell Média said the summer timing works better for the show's tropical vibe, but did not explain why it was pulled from February or whether the edit changed. According to a source, a contestant's post-production issues may have triggered the delay.
Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup's first-ever halftime show on July 19 in New York will feature Justin Bieber alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The 11-minute performance supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, raising $100 million for children's education and soccer access. Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus (a Staten Island choir) will also perform, joined by Muppets characters from Sesame Street.
