‘Temptation Island’ Reboot: Meet the 24 Singles Searching for Love (Exclusive)

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‘Temptation Island’ Reboot: Meet the 24 Singles Searching for Love

Love is in the air! Temptation Island, the famous dating series that originally aired from 2001 to 2003, is returning in 2019 and Us Weekly has an exclusive look at the singles looking for love. In the series, four couples will have to decide to commit or give in to temptation when they head to Maui, Hawaii, and join 24 sexy men and women looking for The One. [ami-related id="1167890" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/tv-reboots-and-revivals/" title="TV Reboots and Revivals" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Paul-Reiser-and-Helen-Hunt-mad-about-you-reboot-revival.jpg"] “I think the show stays very true to the original version except it’s more focused on finding lasting love. Not just for the couples but the singles too,” Mark L. Walberg, who was the original host and will return for the reboot, exclusively tells Us. “Originally, the singles were simply there to tempt. This version, we make sure to iterate that the singles are also looking for love. They’ve had their ups and downs, too.” Click through the gallery below to meet the 24 singles! Temptation Island premieres on USA Tuesday, January 15, at 10 p.m. ET.

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‘Temptation Island’ Reboot: Meet the 24 Singles Searching for Love

Love is in the air! Temptation Island, the famous dating series that originally aired from 2001 to 2003, is returning in 2019 and Us Weekly has an exclusive look at the singles looking for love. In the series, four couples will have to decide to commit or give in to temptation when they head to Maui, Hawaii, and join 24 sexy men and women looking for The One. [ami-related id="1167890" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/tv-reboots-and-revivals/" title="TV Reboots and Revivals" target="_blank" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Paul-Reiser-and-Helen-Hunt-mad-about-you-reboot-revival.jpg"] “I think the show stays very true to the original version except it’s more focused on finding lasting love. Not just for the couples but the singles too,” Mark L. Walberg, who was the original host and will return for the reboot, exclusively tells Us. “Originally, the singles were simply there to tempt. This version, we make sure to iterate that the singles are also looking for love. They’ve had their ups and downs, too.” Click through the gallery below to meet the 24 singles! Temptation Island premieres on USA Tuesday, January 15, at 10 p.m. ET.

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Allie DiMeco

Allie, 26, traded in her life in the spotlight as a TV and Broadway actress to pursue her career in higher education. The Florida native is an adventure-seeker who wants to find a man who’s ready to jump on the roller coaster of life.

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Brittney Rose

Yoga retreat owner Brittney loves to travel, cook and stay fit and appears to have everything all together. However, at 27, she’s yet to find a man she can really connect to.

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Carlos Tomas Chavez

Architect Carlos knows what it takes to build the perfect relationship, he just needs to find someone to do that with. The 29-year-old loves to travel and meet new people but may need to reign in his over-the-top confidence.

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Cathlene Cheung

A model and former flight attendant from Las Vegas, Cathlene has had repeatedly bad luck with men. However, the 28-year-old knows what she wants and will do anything to find it.

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Dr. Johnny Alexander

With his doctorate in chiropractic, 31-year-old Johnny is very successful running his own sports chiropractor office in New York City. However, because he focused so much on his career, he didn’t focus on finding the right woman. With a large Italian family he’s looking for a woman who can hold her own, is driven and is still a lot of fun.

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Erica Nichole Steinhauer

Erica, 25, is extremely passionate about her career as a medical assistant and phlebotomist but recently fell out of an eight-year relationship with a consistent cheater. She’s finally ready to put herself back out there and this time, she knows exactly what she wants and doesn’t want.

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Hannah Rightmire

The Vancouver native, 22, left her job, launched her own e-commerce company and became a model in order to pursue a more flexible lifestyle. Ultimately, family is the most important thing to her but she refuses to settle down with a man who isn’t the strong, level-headed match she’s looking for.

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Jack Allen

Jack, 26, is open to trying everything – he loves to travel, play video games and snowboard – but knows his biggest challenge is turning up the charm. The freelance writer is planning to show his sensitive side and show women that they can depend on him.

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James L.A. Thompson

James, 29, is extremely successful in his career, working as the VP at a construction firm and the creative director of a local non-profit. He also loves to go out, work out and ride his motorcycle. However, always helping others means he’s never focused on himself – and he’s ready to be selfish and find love.

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Jeffri Lauren

At 31, Jeffri is used to traveling the world and meeting new people. However, every time she puts herself out there, it falls apart. She’s also the life of the party.

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Jon Luna

Hairstylist, dancer and painter, Jon isn’t afraid to show off his several sides. However, the 28-year-old is constantly friend-zoned when putting himself out there, so he’s hoping he can push himself out of that to find love.

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Justin Strum

After growing up in a family of overachievers, Justin is looking for a woman with her own dreams and the drive to chase them. He isn’t afraid to wait for The One but is hoping he can find her soon – the architect, 27, would like to be married within the next five years.

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Katheryn Golden

Working as a Medical Aesthetician for Plastic Surgery by day and makeup artist by night, 30-year-old Katheryn is searching for a man who can both make her laugh and be in a serious relationship. She admittedly can get a bit aggressive when searching. 

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Kayla Essex

Searching for a real emotional connection, Kayla, 28, is determined to leave behind online dating for good. She has an open mind but is ready to take control of her love life.

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Morgan Lolar

Morgan, 27, is the perfect combination of brains and beauty, working as a realtor in Washington, D.C. However, while she can charm her clients into buying, she hasn’t been able to use her sassy attitude to find The One.

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Matthew Van

After growing up in Boston, Matthew decided to travel the world; he lived on both coasts, in Hawaii and Ireland for a year. A bartender and personal trainer, the 28-year-old has had the opportunity to meet many different women, which means he knows what he’s looking for.

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Rachel Boerner

At 25, Rachel is successful in her career – she’s an officer in the Army Reserves and cofounded her own social media management business. However, a hopeless romantic with girl-next-door charm, the Texas native is still looking for love. 

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Roman Ratliff

A small town southern gentleman, Roman works as a sales representative and loves to cook, farm and race motocross. He is an adrenaline junkie but is happy to spoil the right woman and treat her with the utmost respect. The 28-year-old can’t wait to show women what a good time really looks like.

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Scott Shapiro

Scott’s “nice guy” attitude hasn’t found him love yet – but it has gotten him hurt multiple times. The film editor and model, 30, takes both physical and mental health very seriously and is extremely driven and passionate. 

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Sheldyn Stack

At 25, Shleldyn is a broadcast journalism student with strong southern roots. Currently living in Texas and hoping to become a TV host, she’s also a huge Harry Potter fan who wants to find love outside the fantasy world she keeps reading about. 

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Tara Oslick

A conservative Christian who was recently blindsided with a breakup after five years, 32-year-old Tara is ready to find the man she can marry and start a family with. However, loyalty is a key quality she’s looking for and she’s worried about taking a huge risk.

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Tyler Sabino

Tyler is a former college basketball player who loves competition and will do anything he can to find the right woman. Currently living in Los Angeles, the 25-year-old has yet to find a woman who can hold his attention.

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Valentin Osipov

Of Ukrainian decent, Val lives in Brooklyn as a barber. He can be competitive and humorous but ultimately is looking for the perfect woman to bring home to his mother.

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Wynn Sarden

Reformed ladies’ man Wynn is a former pro basketball player who has an enticing personality and strong morals. He loves his family and going on adventures, plus feels that at 32, he knows what women really want.