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discovery+ Greenlights New Seasons of Fan-Favorite Series

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discovery+ Greenlights New Seasons of Fan-Favorite Series Including “Kendra Sells Hollywood,” “Love in Paradise: The Caribbean,” “90 Day: The Single Life,” “Pig Royalty” and “Ghost Brothers: Lights Out”
They join the previously announced renewals of “Naked and Afraid of Love,” “Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life” and “The Haunted Museum.”
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ GREENLIGHTS NEW SEASONS OF FAN-FAVORITE SERIES INCLUDING “KENDRA SELLS HOLLYWOOD,” “LOVE IN PARADISE: THE CARIBBEAN,” “90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE,” “PIG ROYALTY” AND “GHOST BROTHERS: LIGHTS OUT”

Titles Join Other discovery+ Renewals Including Second Seasons of Naked and Afraid of Love, Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life and The Haunted Museum.

(LOS ANGELES) – Today, discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Discovery, Inc., announced the pick-up of several of the platform’s biggest hits with second season orders for Kendra Sells Hollywood, Love in Paradise: The Caribbean, Pig Royalty, Ghost Brothers: Lights Out, as well as a third season pick-up for 90 Day: The Single Life.

“We’ve seen tremendous growth in our first full year as we’ve rolled out to more than 25 markets. Just last month, we hit record engagement rates and we’re about to launch our next batch of genre-busting programs of reality and dating formats,” said Lisa Holme, Group SVP of Content and Commercial Strategy for Discovery. “This slate renewal is a meaningful milestone showing how consumers are finding their favorite shows, brands and personalities on our platform.”

Kendra Sells Hollywood will be back for an all-new second season, with the former resident of the iconic Playboy mansion taking viewers on a whirlwind emotional rollercoaster as she navigates Hollywood’s crushingly competitive real estate scene. Kendra’s fans will see how she handles every moment of her epic personal journey — from securing leads to dodging paparazzi – all while parenting her two children.

In the second season of sexy docu-soap Love in Paradise: The Caribbean, people are on a quest to find love in various tropical locales. Viewers will meet new couples and reunite with couples from seasons past to see if relationships found in paradise can last once they head back to the real world.

90 Day: The Single Life revolves around 90 Day Fiance favorites who are looking to find love again while attempting to let go of the baggage from their past. The series will follow newly uncoupled singles as they navigate the world of online dating, set-ups, and first date jitters.

The kings and queens of pig shows are back! The fan-favorite series, Pig Royalty, returns as lines are drawn and loyal allies become enemies. The Rhin and the Balero family rivalry continues to boil while Nugget and Tyler question their allegiances, but as always the drama behind the scenes is as Texas-sized as the competition in the ring.

The Ghost Brothers – Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey – are flipping the switch in their discovery+ series Ghost Brothers: Lights Out. These candid thrillseekers are one-upping each other with the skeleton keys to the most legendary haunts in the country. Once inside, the dopest ghost-hunting brothers unleash traditional and unorthodox methods to determine if the location lives up to the hype, and who or what lies behind the scares.

These titles join other recent discovery+ renewals including second seasons of Naked and Afraid of Love, Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life and The Haunted Museum.

Earlier this year, discovery+ launched the “Black Voices” hub with programming spotlighting the African American community. The hub will live on the platform year-round with curated series, documentaries, and specials that will take viewers on an educational, entertaining and exploratory journey through stories of empowerment and entrepreneurship, love and relationships, real estate and design, history and investigation, food and lifestyle, and more.

About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 6 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.



discovery+ Announces Second Season of “Naked and Afraid of Love”

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discovery+ Announces Second Season of “Naked and Afraid of Love”
Each Sunday, a new episode drops culminating in the reunion hosted by “Naked and Afraid” veteran Jake Nodar on November 7.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES SECOND SEASON OF “NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE”

The First Season of one of the Highest Performing Originals on discovery+ Drops New Episodes Every Sunday

Discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service, has announced the second season pick-up of NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE. Hailed by Jezebel as “the one dating show that actually works,” NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE follows 16 naked strangers ready to find love as they strip down and bare it all in the ultimate challenge that blends survival, romance and everything in between.

“We are thrilled to see audiences coming to discovery+ for NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE,” says Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer, Discovery and Factual. “A hit franchise on linear, we were excited to explore and lean into what Naked and Afraid could be specifically on discovery+ and it is gratifying to see the creative and strategy payoff. This is where it gets fun, finding creative ways to fuel both of our streaming and linear businesses, and the team is excited to see what else is possible.”

The hit series, NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE, launched Sunday, August 22nd on discovery+. Each Sunday, a new episode drops culminating in the reunion hosted by Naked and Afraid veteran Jake Nodar on November 7th. Viewers can join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #NakedandAfraid and follow NAKED AND AFRAID on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest updates.

With endless miles of white sandy beaches and clear turquoise water, this unforgettable island paradise in the Philippines may seem like the perfect setting to fall in love, but don’t let this Garden of Eden fool you. With no food, water or clothes readily available, these 8 men and 8 women are both physically and emotionally vulnerable and forced to depend on each other.

From a sexually fluid Army veteran who’s known for his ‘take charge’ attitude and a PhD student from Honolulu who’s tired of her fixer-upper relationships, to a high school teacher looking for a ring on ‘that’ finger and a San Diego surf instructor who’s ready to spear fish, fend off wildlife and ride through this journey like the perfect wave, these stripped down singles each bring their own unique backgrounds, and relationship experiences to the table. First kisses, fights, and love triangles are on the horizon as the men and women move through the challenge and are introduced to others on the island. As the paradigm of how people traditionally fall in love is reversed, and awkward first meetings in their birthday suits ensue, the men and women journey through the stages of a courtship. All the while, figuring out if this other person has the potential to be their forever mate in the real world – and what they look like with their clothes on.

NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE is produced for Discovery by Renegade 83, an Entertainment One (eOne) company, with David Garfinkle, Jay Renfroe and Jay Bienstock as executive producers. For Discovery, Joseph Boyle and Michael Gara are executive producers and Paola Espinosa is associate producer.

About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

About Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 88.3 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com.



discovery+ Announces August Programming Slate

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discovery+ Announces August Programming Slate
Highlights include the debut of “Celebrity IOU: Joyride” on Monday, August 23 and the return of “Heartbreak Island” on Saturday, August 7.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES AUGUST PROGRAMMING SLATE

Highlights Include a Naked and Afraid Spinoff, Celebrity IOU: Joyride with Ant Anstead and Cristy Lee, and New Food Titles with Guy Fieri and Sebastian Maniscalo

New York, NY – July 20, 2021 – discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Discovery, Inc., today announced new and original programming that will be available in August. discovery+ will premiere new titles, including Naked and Afraid Of Love, which gives 16 strangers the opportunity to find true love while surviving the elements on a paradise island. On Celebrity IOU: Joyride, Ant Anstead and Cristy Lee team up with celebrities to give deserving loved ones the car of their dreams. New food titles include Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalo, in which the comedian finds answers to hilarious questions about the world of food, and Guy: Hawaiian Style, which follows Guy Fieri and his family on a trip to Hawaii that includes stops at DDD favorites.

discovery+ features a partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ is also available on platforms and devices from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

Titles premiering in August include:

Automotive

· Celebrity IOU: Joyride – Monday, August 23

On Celebrity IOU: Joyride, master mechanic Ant Anstead and car guru Cristy Lee team up with celebrities Renée Zellweger, Mary J. Blige, Tony Hawk, Octavia Spencer, James Marsden and Danny Trejo as they roll up their sleeves to create automotive masterpieces for someone special in their lives. In each episode, viewers will hear the inspiring story behind the star’s relationship with this person and the reasons why they are so deserving of a one-of-a-kind car transformation. In the end, audiences will be just as blown away as the recipient when they receive the ultimate joyride.

Love and Relationships

· Heartbreak Island (Season 2) – Saturday, August 7

Heartbreak Island will set hearts racing and temperatures rising when a group of single guys and girls put everything on the line in a bid to find their perfect match and the chance of winning $100,000.

· Naked and Afraid of Love – Sunday, August 22

Today’s dating world has become filtered – through the clothes we wear, personas we share online and the preferences we can set before we even begin swiping. But what if the filters, pressures and often unrealistic standards of modern dating were completely stripped away, and we were left only with our most primal wants and needs? In an all-new discovery+ series, Naked and Afraid of Love, 16 naked strangers ready to find love will strip down and bare it all – on an unforgettable island in paradise – to answer these questions and more in the ultimate challenge that blends survival, romance and everything in between.

· 90 Day Journeys: Couples Updates – Sunday, August 22

90 Day Journeys is a one-stop place to watch 90 Day couples’ love stories from the beginning to present day. Each curated miniseries is made up of every scene a couple has appeared in across all the shows in the 90 Day universe, giving fans the opportunity to watch each pair’s story from the start. New this month is the original 90 Day: The Other Way couple, Jenny and Sumit, while updated episodes include the latest on Mike and Natalie; Jovi and Yara; Tiffany and Ronald; Kalani and Asuelu; Brandon and Julia; Anglea and Michael; and Elizabeth and Andrei.

· Prisoner of Love – Monday, August 30

Prisoner of Love follows Chelsea Holmes, the self-proclaimed “prison matchmaker,” as she dedicates her time to helping men and women living free lives find love with prisoners behind bars. And Chelsea isn’t simply a matchmaker, she is also looking for love with someone on the inside. Prisoner of Love documents couples as they navigate the unique struggle of dating someone in prison. Chelsea does all she can to give these singles the tools to make their relationships successful beyond prison walls, but are these matches built to last?

Food

· Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalo – Thursday, August 12

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has two passions, making people laugh and eating. He loves food and the craft behind it, but has questions about where it comes from, how it’s made, and why we eat the way we do. He will take a comedic deep dive into the culinary world he loves but sometimes doesn’t understand by talking and cooking with the world’s top chefs, restaurant owners, other comedians and his own family. Go on a journey with this comedian, social observer, and exasperated food lover, as he explores, digests, and answers his own hot button questions in the world of food.

· Guy: Hawaiian Style – Saturday, August 28

Hawaii is one of Guy Fieri’s favorite places on the planet and this year he’s taking his wife Lori, sons Hunter and Ryder, and his nephew Jules on a 20 day adventure of a lifetime as they take on Maui, The Big Island of Hawaii, and Oahu by land, sea and air. Guy and his family will dive with whales, sharks and turtles, deep sea fish, find locals only swimming holes, catch waves with local surfing legends…and of course they’ll dive into the dishes Hawaii has to offer from simple shave ice to pole caught Ahi Tuna Poke straight off the boat to a traditional Hawaiian luau complete with a Kalua style pig roast. It’s Guy off the charts and out of bounds in one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

Lifestyle

· The Program: Prison Detox – Wednesday, August 25

The Program: Prison Detox goes behind bars and behind the scenes for a first-hand look at how one small town is handling the worst drug epidemic in American history and turning the tables on the justice system. The staff of the Sevier County, Arkansas jail piloted a revolutionary program to save its community, which has been devastated by drug addiction. “The Program” offers qualified inmates, called trustees once they are accepted, the chance to walk free if they graduate from an unprecedented three-month drug rehabilitation program. It’s the last chance at redemption for the trustees, but they’ll have to put in the work, reckon with their own inner demons and repair damaged relationships with family and friends, all while enduring long days and navigating the challenges of life behind bars.

True Crime

· Unraveled: The Stalkers Web – Tuesday, August 10

Following the success of The Long Island Serial Killer, the next installment of the Unraveled anthology podcast and series tracks the multi-decade wrath of Jason Christopher Hughes, who is alleged to have stalked and terrorized upwards of 50 victims across more than a dozen states. Co-hosts Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen reveal dangerous and disturbing accounts from his accusers, exposing how this online predator unleashed vicious attacks that cost people their livelihoods, destroyed their marriages, and drove some to contemplate ending their lives to make it stop. The companion podcast is out now.

· Children of the Cult – Saturday, August 21

Children of the Cult tells the astonishing tale of one of the world’s most notorious and prolific cults, The Children of God, through the stories of three British women who escaped its clutches. The series tracks the dramatic rise and fall of the cult alongside the unfolding criminal investigation to bring its members to justice.

· Cold Blooded Alaska – Tuesday, August 24

Within Alaska’s wild and harsh landscape lurk some of the most dangerous criminals in America. The 10-episode true crime series Cold Blooded Alaska uncovers Alaska’s most disturbing crimes and unpacks the extraordinary lengths law enforcement working in the Last Frontier must take to bring killers to justice.

Home

· Renovation, Inc: The Beginning – Sunday, August 29

In Renovation, Inc.: The Beginning, discovery+ hits rewind to spotlight how Bryan and Sarah Baeumler began their booming home reno business off the island. Cameras follow renovator Bryan in his home base of Ontario, Canada, as he builds his forever home from scratch in just six months. The series showcases the Baeumlers’ construction journey to build a new state-of-the-art home, as well as the rollercoaster ride of drama, surprise setbacks and unforeseen challenges that arise during the process. Conflicts develop as Bryan and Sarah try to communicate their different visions and priorities for their dream house, all while their family must adapt to new construction demands and pressures.

Paranormal and Unexplained

· Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley – Sunday, August 15

Just outside of New York City, residents of the Hudson Valley believe they are being tracked, terrorized and even experimented on. They are struggling to pinpoint the assailants because the attackers are not from this world. Ben Hansen and a team of extraterrestrial experts embed themselves in the Hudson Valley to hear directly from eyewitnesses, and their reports are terrifying.

Documentaries

· Smartest Kids in the World – Thursday, August 19

Chronicling the journey of four American teenagers who study abroad in countries that dramatically outperform the United States in education, Smartest Kids in The World gives voice to students, hearing first-hand their discoveries and insight about how to reform U.S. high school education.

Magnolia Network

· For The Love of Kitchens – Friday, August 6

Paul O’Leary, Helen Parker and Robin Mclellan – together with their team of exceptionally skilled artisans – design and craft beautiful kitchens for deVOL, a design company based in a 16th century water mill in the heart of the English countryside.

· Ranch to Table – Friday, August 6

Seventh-generation cattle rancher and entrepreneur Elizabeth Poett tackles the work of running her family’s 14,000-acre ranch while crafting regional dishes using her own fresh ingredients.

· Point of View: A Designer Profile – Friday, August 13

Giving a behind-the-curtain look into the mind of interior designers, this anthology series lets viewers in on their creative processes and introduces the inspirations and influences that shape their designs.

· Self Employed – Friday, August 27

Entrepreneur Jonathan Morris travels the country to share the inspirational and new challenges of small business owners and their journeys to building their dream jobs.

Immersions

· The World of Wow – Monday, August 23

Need a break? Immerse in discovery+ Immersions: World of Wow new episodes showcasing mesmerizing footage of the world’s coolest phenomena. From unbelievable physical feats to spellbinding journeys to outer space, you won’t be able to look away from these jaw-dropping moments.

For more information on discovery+, visit discoveryplus.com. You can follow discovery+ on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

About Discovery

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and nearly 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as discovery+, Food Network Kitchen and MotorTrend OnDemand; digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media; a landmark natural history and factual content partnership with the BBC; and a strategic alliance with PGA TOUR to create the international home of golf. Discovery’s portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and the forthcoming multi-platform JV with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryIncTV across social platforms.

BARING IT ALL FOR LOVE: ALL-NEW DISCOVERY+ DATING SERIES

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BARING IT ALL FOR LOVE: ALL-NEW DISCOVERY+ DATING SERIES
NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE
LAUNCHES AUGUST 22

From The Team Behind the NAKED AND AFRAID Franchise, This Series Puts Stripped Down Singles To The Ultimate Test To Find Love
Today’s dating world has become filtered — through the clothes we wear, personas we share online, and the preferences we set before we even begin swiping. But what if the filters, pressures, and often unrealistic standards of modern dating were completely stripped away and we were left only with our most primal wants and needs? What would that expose about who we really are? What kind of partner would we attract? Would we be distracted by all the beautiful naked bodies or go deeper and forge stronger connections? In an all-new discovery+ series, NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE, 16 naked strangers ready to find love will strip down and bare it all to answer these questions and more in the ultimate challenge that blends survival, romance and everything in between.

The all-new series, NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE, launches Sunday, August 22 on discovery+. Viewers can join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #NakedandAfraid and follow NAKED AND AFRAID on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest updates.

On an unforgettable island paradise in the Philippines, things get wild when 8 single men and 8 single women come together to embark on the most extreme dating experience of all time as they attempt to find true love while working together to survive the elements and each other. While endless miles of white sandy beaches and clear turquoise water may seem like the perfect setting to fall in love, don’t let this Garden of Eden fool you. With no food, water or clothes readily available, these singles will be both physically and emotionally vulnerable and forced to depend on each other.

What will happen when the comforts of modern dating are stripped away – starting with the clothes – and they’re forced to resort to their most primal instincts to see if their love can survive?

From a sexually fluid Army veteran who’s known for his ‘take charge’ attitude and a PhD student from Honolulu who’s tired of her fixer-upper relationships, to a high school teacher looking for a ring on ‘that’ finger and a San Diego surf instructor who’s ready to spear fish, fend off wildlife and ride through this journey like the perfect wave, these stripped down singles each bring their own unique backgrounds, and relationship experiences to the table.

First kisses, fights, and love triangles are on the horizon as the men and women move through the challenge and are introduced to others on the island. As the paradigm of how people traditionally fall in love is reversed, and awkward first meetings in their birthday suits ensue, the men and women journey through the stages of a courtship. All the while, figuring out if this other person has the potential to be their forever mate in the real world – and what they look like with their clothes on.

NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE is produced for Discovery by Renegade 83, an Entertainment One (eOne) company, with David Garfinkle, Jay Renfroe and Jay Bienstock as executive producers. For Discovery, Joseph Boyle and Michael Gara are executive producers and Paola Espinosa is associate producer.

About discovery+
discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.



DISCOVERY SET TO PLAY MATCHMAKER AS THE NETWORK,GREENLIGHTS THREE NEW DATING-FOCUSED SERIES

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DISCOVERY SET TO PLAY MATCHMAKER AS THE NETWORK,GREENLIGHTS THREE NEW DATING-FOCUSED SERIES

NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE, MATING SEASON (wt) and MOUNTAIN LOVE are set to air across Discovery platforms later this year
(NEW YORK – May 17, 2021) Discovery is no stranger to documenting the human experience. Whether its life in the Alaskan bush, deep out in the Bering Sea, or surviving on the plains of South Africa, Discovery has documented the journeys of people from around the world through many unique lenses. Today, the network announced its latest venture in its mission to capture and document the human spirit with a lineup of programming that puts the spotlight on the very thing that defines us – love.

With three new series, NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE, MATING SEASON (wt)and MOUNTAIN LOVE, Discovery enters the world of dating and relationships with a unique spin that blends nature, entertainment and adventure. All three series will be available across Discovery platforms later this year.

“We’ve documented people all over the world doing the most extreme things – whether it’s risking their lives out at sea, street racing or traveling to space – but nothing better illustrates what it truly means to be human than our quest for love,” said Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer, Discovery & Factual. “We are combining core elements of the Discovery brand with the complexities of finding love and companionship, and the results will both thrill and tug at the heartstrings.”

Today, dating has become filtered – through the clothes we wear, jobs we have, and lives we share on social media. But what if it was all stripped away – the filters, dating apps and curated personas – leaving room for only our most primal wants and needs, and exposing who we really are in the process? Would we forge stronger connections? Discovery seeks to answer these questions and more in NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE, a groundbreaking take on modern dating that is the ultimate blend of survival and romance unlike anything viewers have seen. By stripping it all away – beginning with the clothes – NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE sets out to uncover what happens when 16 complete strangers – 8 single women and 8 single men – attempt to find true love while working together to survive the elements and each other on an unforgettable island paradise.

Bringing together the fun of relationship competition shows with the mating rituals of the Animal Kingdom, MATING SEASON (wt) spotlights what happens when humans look to the natural world for help in the love department. Animals have courtship down to a science with tried and true techniques for finding a mate that are far removed from any of the distractions or complications of modern human dating. MATING SEASON (wt) asks the question: Can mating like animals help find love as humans? In the all-new series, eligible women and men will leave behind their human habits and attempt to find true love, animal style. With truly animalistic challenges, such as limited speaking opportunities and choreographing the perfect mating ritual to win over their potential mates, MATING SEASON brings out the animal within to unleash our natural instincts in the pursuit of true love.

Finally, what happens when long-distance couples have found their soulmates at long last, but come to find they live completely different lives? In an all-new series from the producers of 90 Day Fiancé, MOUNTAIN LOVE, five people from cities and suburbs decide to move-in with their long-distance partners who live way, way off-grid in some of the most remote corners of the country. Will their relationships survive this real-world experiment as they take the ultimate plunge to leave civilization – and indoor plumbing – behind? With a wide range of unique stories, from an off-the-grid couple looking to become a “throuple” with the addition of a sister-wife, to a mountain mama who’s convinced her younger, city-loving man to join her in the remote ranch in Arizona, these complex relationships will need to endure more than just the elements – they’ll need to survive each other in the process.

NAKED AND AFRAID OF LOVE is produced for Discovery by Renegade 83, an Entertainment One (eOne) company, with David Garfinkle, Jay Renfroe and Jay Bienstock as executive producers. For Discovery, Michael Gara is executive producer and Paola Espinosa is associate producer.

MATING SEASON (wt) is produced for Discovery by Boat Rocker Studios through Matador Content. For Matador, Todd Lubin, Jay Peterson, and Sam Brown are executive producers. For Discovery, Gretchen Morning is executive producer and Greg Wolf is producer.

MOUNTAIN LOVE is produced for Discovery by Sharp Entertainment. For Sharp Entertainment, Matt Sharp, Dan Adler, and Doug Fitch are executive producers. For Discovery, Erin Wanner and Keith Hoffman are executive producers, and Sarah Russell is supervising producer.

About discovery+
discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ features a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans up to 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.

About Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 88.3 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com.