VICKY Pattison is set to take the reins as host of a groundbreaking new dating series on E4.
The show, tentatively titled The Honesty Box, promises to push the boundaries of love and trust by using cutting-edge artificial intelligence to detect deception.
Vicky will be co-hosting the series alongside Lucinda Light, best known for her appearance on Married At First Sight Australia.
Single contestants will have the chance to win a staggering £100,000 depending on how truthful they are with their partner during challenges.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, as any hint of dishonesty could put both the prize and budding relationships at risk.
The nine-episode series, commissioned by Channel 4, will transport its cast to a sunny location aptly named Truetopia.
There they will be introduced to The Honesty Box – a groundbreaking AI tool that plays a crucial role in the show’s format.
Described as “a new AI-enhanced software”, it will be the ultimate test of each contestant’s sincerity.
Vicky Pattison, whose TV career spans from Geordie Shore to I’m A Celebrity, is thrilled to be part of this unique venture.
She said: “It really will put the ‘true’ in ‘true love’.
“I can’t wait for the daters to settle into Truetopia and to share every twist and turn with them along the way. I hope beautiful, honest love stories will blossom.”
Lucinda, who has been touring the UK since her time on Married At First Sight Australia, expressed her affinity with the contestants.
“Having undergone my own radical journey to find love, I deeply empathise with our brave cast of singles,” she shared.
“I’m passionate about the importance of truth and authenticity in building strong relationships. My goal is to guide our divine daters in making meaningful connections by encouraging them to share openly and honestly with one another, especially as they face the Honesty Box in Truetopia.”
The series is a collaboration between Mettlemouse Entertainment and GroupM Motion Entertainment, and it was officially unveiled during the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Sarah Tyekiff, CEO of Mettlemouse, who has a track record of producing popular reality shows like The Only Way Is Essex and Celebs Go Dating, shared her excitement about the new show.
She said: “Everyone has experienced a relationship damaged by lies and deception in the past, and our cast are no different.
“They’re boldly taking part in our new social experiment, The Honesty Box—the most honest dating show in the world—where we’ll discover if being truthful from the start is the best foundation for love.”
Martin Oxley, Head of UK Formats and Entertainment at GroupM Motion Entertainment, echoed her enthusiasm, stating: “The sincerity of love on TV is under constant interrogation from all quarters, so we couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of The Honesty Box with Channel 4 and the extremely talented and experienced team at Mettlemouse.”
Geordie Shore (2011-2014): Vicky Pattison first gained public attention as a cast member of the MTV reality series. The show, which premiered in 2011, chronicles the lives of a group of young adults living together in Newcastle upon Tyne. Vicky quickly became one of the standout personalities on the show due to her outspoken nature. She remained a key cast member until her departure in 2014.
Ex on the Beach (2014): In 2014, Vicky Pattison joined the first ever season of Ex on the Beach, an MTV reality series that brings together singles and their ex-partners for a dramatic beachside experience. She navigated complicated relationships and explosive confrontations, particularly with her ex-boyfriend, Ricci Guarnaccio, who also appeared on the series. Vicky’s time on the show was marked by her outspoken nature and candid approach to resolving past romantic issues.
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! (2015): In 2015, Vicky participated in the fifteenth series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, where she emerged as the winner. Her down-to-earth personality and resilience throughout the series won over both viewers and critics, significantly boosting her popularity.
Celebrity MasterChef (2019): Vicky showcased a different side of her personality as she competed in the celebrity cooking competition. She made it to the final after demonstrating her culinary skills, and later joked that her family fell out with her because they “think I’ve been able to cook for years and have just hidden it”.
Loose Women (2015 – 2019): The celeb made appearances as a guest panelist on the show, but later criticised the production team for encouraging her to ‘push’ guests to open up on emotional topics when they were on the verge of tears. Vicky ended up in tears on the chat show herself in 2016, when she participated in an experiment about self image. The star could be seen breaking down as she listened back to a video where she listed all the negative comments she makes to herself in her mind.
This Morning: Made several guest appearances. In one she spoke about being traumatised by her break up with fiancé John Noble, and in another Vicky delved into a personal documentary she made about alcoholism.
Second-Hand Showdown: Vicky currently hosts the fashion show on Channel 4.
