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13th May 2025

Virgin Island slammed as ‘creepy’ and ‘gross’ by shocked Channel 4 viewers

Ava Keady

Viewers were left shocked by the first episode.

Virgin Island has been slammed as ‘creepy’ and ‘gross’ by shocked Channel 4 viewers.

The first episode of the show has left viewers stunned.

The reality show sees 12 virgins between the ages of 22 and 30 who are sent to a luxury Mediterranean island for two weeks.

While there, they work with sex experts who help them overcome their fears around intimacy.

The first episode jumps straight into action as the cast take part in breathing exercises, explore consent and even watch the sex therapists push each other against the wall as they moan.

You know, all totally normal stuff!

The episode heated up from there when cast members Zac and Emma take part in a one-on-one session to explore their relationship.

Additionally, the group was encouraged to write their hottest sexual fantasies and share them with the group.

The cast were again offered the chance to get intimate with the experts in even more one-on-one sessions.

Various members shared their insecurities, from body image problems to fears of touching.

Bare in mind, this was all just in the first episode.

Viewers said the show’s experts were ‘creepy’ in how them empathised with the contestants.

One viewers wrote on X: “There’s something creepy about the teachers/instructors.”

“Don’t know if I should watch episode 2 or ring the police…” said another.

A third viewer asked: “Anyone else a bit creeped out by this show?”

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