Paradise Hotel Explained

Genre:Reality
Creator:Howard Davidson & Phil Roberts
Narrated:Mark Thompson
Theme Music Composer:Eddie Money
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:54
Runtime:45 minutes
Company:Mentorn

Paradise Hotel is an American reality television program. In the show, a group of singles live in a luxurious hotel resort, competing to see who can stay in the hotel the longest. Each week, the contestants pair off into couples, and must share a hotel room together. One person is left over, and he or she must either pair up in the following episode, or leave the hotel to be replaced by a new contestant. The format was created by Mentorn, a British production company, which has produced various versions of the show around the world.[1]

The show premiered on Fox in 2003, and was hosted by Amanda Byram. A second season, also hosted by Byram, was broadcast on MyNetworkTV and Fox Reality Channel in 2008. Fox revived Paradise Hotel in 2019, with new host Kristin Cavallari,[2] [3] but Fox cancelled the series again in August 2019.

Episodes

Season 1 (2003)

Season Number:1
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Num Housemates:20
Winner:Charla, Keith
Runner Up:Dave, Tara
Num Episodes:30
Network:Fox

The first season of Paradise Hotel, hosted by Amanda Byram, aired on Fox from June 18 to October 1, 2003, and consists of thirty episodes.[4] [5] The winners of the first season were Charla Pihlstrom and Keith Cuda, with Dave Kerpen and Tara Gerard finishing as runners-up. Charla and Keith had to decide whether to split their $250,000 prize with their respective partners – Keith decided to share his winnings with Tara, while Charla chose to keep the money for herself and give Dave nothing.[6]

Season 2 (2008)

Season Number:2
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Num Housemates:17
Winner:Zack, Stephanie
Runner Up:Tidisha, Ryan
Num Episodes:16 + 1 special

A second season, titled Paradise Hotel 2, began airing on February 4, 2008, on the Fox-owned networks MyNetworkTV and Fox Reality Channel. It consists of sixteen episodes[7] and a reunion special.[8] Amanda Byram returned as host, and Mark Thompson returned as announcer.

New episodes aired on MyNetworkTV Monday nights at 9 p.m., and repeated Saturday nights at 9 p.m. Fox Reality Channel aired more explicit, TV-MA versions of the episodes, at 1 a.m. on the same night that they premiered on MyNetworkTV, and repeated these episodes throughout the following week.[9]

Stephanie and Zack were the winners, but the runners-up, Tidisha and Ryan, were given the responsibility of choosing only one member of the winning couple to claim the "ultimate prize". They chose Zack, who was awarded $200,000. He chose to share $20,000 with Tidisha and $90,000 with Stephanie, keeping the remaining $90,000 for himself.[10]

Season 3 (2019)

Season Number:3
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Num Housemates:17
Winner:Bobby Ray, Tatum
Runner Up:Carlos, Kaitlin
Num Episodes:7
Network:Fox

In 2019, Fox ordered a revival of the series. Casting began in January, and Kristin Cavallari was chosen as the new host.[11] The third season premiered on May 9, 2019. The revival's season was truncated,[12] with its season finale airing on June 6, 2019.[13] The winners as chosen by a jury of the other former contestants were Bobby Ray and Tatum, beating Carlos and Kaitlin, but in the final twist, Bobby Ray chose to keep $200,000 of the prize for himself, leaving Tatum with nothing.[14] [15] The revival was officially canceled by Fox in August 2019.[16]

International versions

See main article: Paradise Hotel (franchise).

Despite being only a modest success in the United States, the Paradise Hotel franchise has been described as "an international hit",[17] spawning versions in eighteen countries.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joe. Otterson . Fox Orders New Installment of Unscripted Series 'Paradise Hotel' . . January 8, 2019 . June 1, 2019.
  2. Web site: Kristin Cavallari Will 'Stir the Pot' as Paradise Hotel Host. E! News. March 22, 2019.
  3. Web site: Kristin Cavallari To Host 'Paradise Hotel' Revival Series On Fox; Premiere Date Set. Petski. Denise. March 22, 2019. Deadline Hollywood. April 15, 2019.
  4. News: Grove . Rashad . Deiondra Sanders Stars as Contestant in FOX's New Reality Show Paradise Hotel . . The NorthStar Group . April 29, 2019 . May 10, 2019.
  5. News: Mosthof . Mariella . How Many Episodes Is Paradise Hotel? Fox Is Rebooting A Classic . Romper . . May 9, 2019 . May 10, 2019.
  6. Web site: Medalis. Kara A. . Real World Cast Lets the Sparks, and Fists, Fly . South Florida Sun-Sentinel . October 10, 2003 . June 1, 2019.
  7. Web site: Paradise Hotel – Listings . . May 10, 2019.
  8. Web site: Paradise Hotel 2 Season 2 Episode Guide . . . May 10, 2019.
  9. 'Paradise Hotel 2' Sizzles this Winter on MyNetWorkTV and Fox Reality Channel . Fox Reality Channel . The Futon Critic . December 4, 2007 . June 1, 2019.
  10. Web site: Andy. Dehnart . Rejects Zach and Thing 2 win Flavor of Love 3 and Paradise Hotel 2 . Reality Blurred . May 20, 2008 . June 1, 2019.
  11. Web site: Fox Orders New Installment of Unscripted Series 'Paradise Hotel'. Variety. Joe. Otterson. January 8, 2019.
  12. Web site: 'Paradise Hotel': Fox Reduces Number of Episodes in Season. Heavy.com. May 23, 2019. May 31, 2019.
  13. Web site: Paradise Hotel Finale 2019 Schedule & Predictions. Heavy.com. May 30, 2019. May 31, 2019.
  14. Web site: Tamara. Grant. Paradise Hotel: Who Won the $250,000 Grand Prize in Shocking Twist. Showbiz Cheat Sheet. June 7, 2019. June 11, 2019.
  15. Web site: Julia. Odom. Paradise Hotel Season 1 Finale Sends One Winner Home Empty-Handed. Screen Rant. June 8, 2019. June 11, 2019.
  16. Web site: Paradise Hotel Revival Canceled By Fox After One Season. Deadline Hollywood. Andreeva. Nellie. August 7, 2019. September 19, 2021.
  17. Web site: . Fox Reviving 'Paradise Hotel' With SallyAnn Salsano . The Hollywood Reporter . January 8, 2019 . June 1, 2019.