Abbie Chatfield leads the charge as FBoy Island cast take on Sydney ahead of premiere of the new BINGE reality show
Former Bachelor star turned radio and TV presenter Abbie Chatfield has revealed the eye-opening experience hosting her new reality show has been. She and the cast attended a luxe event to debut the season in Sydney overnight.
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Abbie Chatfield has delivered the cast of hot new reality TV show, FBoy Island, to Sydney.
Hosting an exclusive cocktail hour at Potts Point restaurant The Butler on Thursday night, Chatfield launched Australia’s newest — and possibly most self-aware — reality dating format.
The popular radio and TV personality took an evening off from her live Trauma Dump tour, which has reached Sydney, to hype the series which premieres on BINGE on Monday night.
The former Bachelor and Bachelor In Paradise star turned radio and TV presenter will be the host and guide for occupational therapist Molly O’Halloran, DJ Sophie Blackley and model Ziara Rae – as they attempt to find love.
All three women were in attendance alongside a list of colourful Sydney characters including Carla From Bankstown and Jack Vidgen.
Chatfield meanwhile said she thought she had a good gauge on a player over someone genuinely looking for love … until she began shooting FBoy Island.
Hosting the BINGE reality dating show has been an eye-opening experience for the former dating show contestant.
“I get confused,” she told The Daily Telegraph. “I haven’t been able to tell. I don't have the best track record. Dating can be s***. I am excited for everyone to see it and see how funny it is, it is ridiculous.”
FBoy Island will premiere on BINGE next Monday, May 29.
The format has been a big success in the US, but is new to Aussies with FBoy Island a 10-part reality series that will follow three women – occupational therapist Molly O’Halloran, DJ Sophie Blackley and model Ziara Rae – as they attempt to find love.
The women must choose a partner from 24 suitors, half of whom are FBoys, or players, and the other half being genuinely in it for love.
Unlike other dating shows, FBoy Island will lean into the humour of the situation.
“We know what we are,” Chatfield said. “It is a satire of a reality show. We are not pretending to be a political documentary about the way of the FBoy, though we do touch on it and we do it in a fun way. Everyone knows that half the guys are FBoys, we reckon that is better chances than real life. This is almost like we are expecting a negative outcome and when there is a positive outcome, we are joyous.”
With all of that in mind, Chatfield is not worried about any backlash.
“The show is funny and light hearted and there are real emotions but it is kind of how the girls and I would speak about if we were watching The Bachelor, like, ‘oh my god, look at those fake flowers everywhere’,” she explained.
“I think people will be surprised. If there is backlash, then maybe people are upset about the realities of reality TV. If you don’t like it, don’t watch but just know it is all just in fun. We all know what we are doing.”
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