Temptation Island: The Aftertalk episode 3

You’re not gonna tempt meeeee… Yes, we’re back with Temptationnnn. And I’m still so excited about that new twist. Just kick out the couples who don’t want to open up. Although I find the whole ‘opening up’ a vague term, because what they really mean is that you’re just not misbehaving enough. It could also be that you don’t jump into the pool naked or do lap dances on laps within three days? Some people are just like a diesel, they need a little time to get going. But well, there’s no time for that in Tempa, so off we go, heading home. Will the first two leave during this episode? As long as it’s not Bert. Let’s goooo.

1. I thought about it a bit after last week and decided that I want to go carnival with Bert. I already find him the best of the season.

2. And if I can believe the previews, I guess Delphine won’t be there, because is it just me or are nine out of ten crying shots of her? I sense a not-so-happy ending for those two coming.

3. Huh? Is Bert seriously crying at the thought that he might have to leave? Wow, he really needs a two-week vacation, I must say.

4. Since I read in the comments last week that you all thought Joop might fall more for his fellow seducers than for the girls, I can’t get this out of my head now.

5. By the way, what a ridiculously inventive way to meet singles.

6. HAHAHA. ‘For me, getting up in the morning is hell for me.’ And whining. This is what not being a morning person looks like.

7. Yes, Laure, now you find that emotional beautiful. Just wait until it’s your husband who literally gets up crying every morning.

8. ‘I’m not here for fun’ is such a nonsensical thing to say. What are you here for then? The hard work? The illusion that falling in love with a taken man will give you your happily ever after?

9. One couple is definitely going home. My prediction: it’s definitely going to be the girls’ fault. Does Deborah even talk at all or is this just very cleverly edited? I’m betting on her.

10. I’m betting even more on Nico and Presley. They’re going to rock it.

11. ‘Horses can’t handle human voices very well.’ What kind of logic is this? *types this statement into Google* First result: ‘Horses still recognize humans years later.’ Well, I hope that’s not the case for Deborah and her date for those poor animals.

12. By the way, my point still stands: Deborah just prefers not to talk. She’s going home. No doubt about it.

13. Even I feel dirty after hearing Nico say he wants to be able to say dirty things.

14. Wow, is it just me or is Bert’s date very corona-proof? That table is at least one and a half meters away. The coziness is oozing.

15. Is Delphine seriously asking if her date can stop her if she’s going to do stupid things? Is she a bit familiar with the concept of this show or not?

16. This is the moment Deborah is going home. No hair on my head doubts that. And Joop is enjoying his moment to shine. You can just see that he’s looking forward to this.

17. BAM. Told you so. What do I win? Going to the fridge?

18. Honestly: these two won’t be missed. Let’s not kid ourselves. We want juice. NEXT.

19. I still want to say something. It would actually be much more fun if only half of the couple goes home who doesn’t ‘open up’ and the other one stays? That would be real drama.

20. New couple, welcome. Is no one going to mention that he participated as a seducer last year? No one?

21. Making agreements about how much someone else can drink. Wow, I would feel so bad about that.

22. And out of defiance, I would actually drink even more. My god, I really should never participate in these kinds of shows.

23. It helps that this single ass is writing this from the couch in sweatpants, so I think I’m okay. I won’t be scouted anytime soon.

24. Aiiii, Papi Chulo is going loco right away. Where does this new nickname for Efrain come from?

25. Wait, whut? Can the seducers see the footage this season too? Honestly: I’m looking forward to their reactions more than those of the partners.

26. Aaargh. ‘Can we say dirty little thingsss.’ Neck hairs. Standing up. I’m glad those sentences won’t come back. Oh no, that campfire. Damn.

Image: Tom Cornelissen