The first season included participants who later became prominent figures in Italian television:
: The show is produced by Fascino PGT (Maria De Filippi's company) and Banijay Italia .
: They also remained together at the conclusion of their journey. Format and Evolution
In 2005, the Italian reality show we now know as Temptation Island actually debuted under the title . Hosted by Maria De Filippi , the program consisted of 4 episodes aired between May and June on Canale 5.
The original 2005 edition featured five main couples who agreed to separate for three weeks to test their relationships while living in a resort in Castellaneta Marina, Puglia, surrounded by groups of single "temptations".