Emma and Matt Willis land huge new Channel 4 series after smash success of Love Is Blind UK

HUSBAND and wife duo Emma and Matt Willis have bagged themselves ANOTHER TV show following the success of Love Is Blind UK.

The pair are riding high on the runaway success of their huge Netflix dating hit but have now landed themselves a brand new programme with Channel 4.

Emma and Matt will be the face of a bold new two-part documentary with the broadcaster, titled Swiped: The School that Banned Smartphones following if children’s behaviour is affected by their smartphones.

The project will see the pair interact with pupils in a Year 8 class at The Stanway School in Colchester.

Both the pupils and Emma and Matt will rid themselves of their mobile phones entirely for 21 days.

Over the course of the three week experiment, taking place in conjunction with the University of York, the pupils will be subjected to a variety of tests to determine any changes in their behaviour.

It will also look at factors including sleep to see if there is any connection between mobile usage in teens and their sleep patterns.

These results will then be compared against a test taken before the start of the three-week experiment.

The pupils will also participate in questionnaires covering sleep, anxiety, depression, mood, stress, loneliness, enjoyment and social connectedness.

Working with medical professionals, the results of the experiment could be a major catalyst for the Government to enact a select committee to suggest a ban on mobile phones for teenagers.

Speaking out on deciding to sign up as hosts for the show, married couple Emma and Matt said: “Our lives these days revolve around our smartphones, and the thought of three weeks without them is quite honestly daunting, yet fascinating.

“The statistics on children’s smartphone use are beyond worrying so the time feels absolutely right for the issue to be addressed.

“We’re intrigued by the results of the experiment and hope it can spark change and have a lasting and positive impact on everyone.”

Whilst, Louisa Compton, the Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4, added of the groundbreaking doc: “The decision on when to give a child a smartphone is something every parent agonises over, and this bold and timely exploration will blow that debate wide open and potentially lead to more parents waiting for their kids to reach a greater level of maturity before handing over a smartphone.

“We hope this experiment will spark a broader debate about the role of technology in our children’s lives and potentially inspire new approaches to digital wellbeing in schools across the country.”

SHOW SUCCESS

The news of the brand new Channel 4 programme comes after the pair were handed a second series of the British version of Netflix hit Love Is Blind UK.

The streaming service shared a promo to Instagram for an upcoming instalment, with the power couple back in their hosting roles.

The caption read: “Get ready to fall back in love with love…again. Love is Blind: UK will return for a season 2 next year!”

Having first hit the small screen with U.S. participants in 2020, the British edition has gone down a treat since its August debut.

The hit reality format sees single men and women date in purpose-built “pods” before ultimately getting engaged.

The twist is that the couples can hear, but not see each other while in the pods, only meeting once a proposal has been made.

Daisy Lilley, the Director of Unscripted UK Programming at Netflix, said: “The response to Season 1 has been fantastic, and we are thrilled to go again on Season 2.

“We’re delighted that Matt and Emma Willis will be back as hosts as more hopeful couples navigate the highs and lows of this unique love experiment.”

While there’s been no official start date for series two, it’s set to land in 2025.