Temptation Island will begin its third series at the end of the month, FOX have announced.

The reality show sends four couples to a tropical island and splits the partners for a fortnight, sending them to live with 14 members of the opposite sex whose aim is to tempt them.

Temptation Island will have an eight-week run on the network, premiering Thursday, August 28 at 9pm ET. Mark Walberg will be back as host.

The four couples are:

  • Anthony, a sales manager, and Stephanie, a hairstylist/model, from Chicago, IL. Dating three years.
  • Eric, a caterer, and Kristin, a student, from Farmville, VA. Dating three and one half years.
  • Michael, a bartender/model, and Melissa, a promoter/model/former Miss New York, from Long Island, NY. Dating two years.
  • Jason, a massage therapist, and Kara, a receptionist, from Las Vegas, NV. Dating one year.