“Messy, Hot & Emotional”: Host Mark L. Walberg Teases Spicy Temptation Island Season 5

“Messy, Hot & Emotional”: Host Mark L. Walberg Teases Spicy Temptation Island Season 5

Temptation Island season 5 host Mark L. Walberg is looking forward to the latest installment of the spiciest reality TV dating series around. Temptation Island‘s been around since the early 2000’s, but after being revamped and rebooted on USA in 2019, things have been spicier than ever for the controversial reality series. In the last several seasons, groups of couples and singles have come together to try and navigate their relationships, both new and old. For the couples, most are trying to make a decision on whether they can see a future with one another. For singles, many are looking for lasting love after difficulties in the dating world.

Temptation Island season 5 host Mark chatted with Screen Rant about the upcoming season, sharing that he’s ready for viewers to see the “messy, hot, emotional” journey the contestants take this year. Mark, who has been the host of the series throughout its run, has seen it all when it comes to Temptation Island. From wild twists to breakups and engagements, Mark understands just what works when it comes to the long-time series. “This season I think we have a…very interesting mix of people that I really enjoyed getting to know,” Mark explained, discussing the four couples and 15 singles that will take on Temptation Island this year. “They’re big personalities…I think that’s the recipe for a good TV show.”

Temptation Island Host Mark L. Walberg Reveals Just How Spicy Things Get

“Messy, Hot & Emotional”: Host Mark L. Walberg Teases Spicy Temptation Island Season 5

Aside from sharing that Temptation Island season 5 is an incredibly hot one, Mark discussed the spice-level that viewers can expect from the upcoming season. “It’s very spicy,” Mark shared cheekily, going on to explain that it’s not just spicy because of what the couples are getting down to. While some of the spice comes from the contestants giving in to temptation, there are other moments of emotional drama that take the season up a notch. “It is a roller coaster,” he explained. With all-new contestants coming to Temptation Island season 5, adhering to new rules and dealing with some new twists, it’s sure to be a fascinating trip.

Temptation Island Season 5 Is Emotional In “Different Ways”

Temptation Island Season 5 Cast montage of smiling reality stars

While Temptation Island season 5 follows the formula of the show from seasons past, the new installment brings in some fun elements that change things up for the contestants. With new avenues to go down, it’s clear that Temptation Island season 5 will bring about an all-new level of emotion for those participating, whether they came in as part of a couple or on their own. With more possibilities to connect for singles and the people they may be interested in, to knowing when those who joined as part of a couple are giving in to temptation, the emotion will be more palpable in all sorts of ways.

Temptation Island season 5 is looking to make a splash with viewers with the fun additions to its newest installment. Giving the opportunity for more interaction, sharing more as a group, and following the contestants throughout their journey no matter what they’re up to, Temptation Island clearly has a lot of drama in store. Mark’s time with the contestants may be limited, but his promise of a messy, dramatic, spicy season of emotional moments makes it clear that Temptation Island season 5 will be worth the watch.

Temptation Island airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EDT on USA.