Flextech station Challenge has bought the pay TV rights to Paradise Hotel, Digital Spy can report today.

The US reality series, which finished its first UK airing on Five last night, follows eleven singles as they aim to remain in a luxury resort.

It is unclear whether Challenge will show the 30 episodes as they originally aired in the US, or will opt for the slimmed-down versions favoured by Five.

The acquisition is the latest reality series to be picked up by Challenge; previous shows have included US versions of The Mole, I'm A Celebrity and Survivor.

It is expected that the station will strip the show in a 9pm slot over six weeks this summer.