May 14th 2025.
Ben Harris, one of the stars of Channel 4's new sex therapy show, Virgin Island, has taken a stand against the backlash the show has received. Despite viewers slamming the show as "exploitative", Ben has come forward to defend it.
The show follows a group of 12 adult virgins, aged between 22 and 30, as they embark on a journey to explore their sexuality and intimacy through a hands-on experience. However, after the second episode aired on Tuesday, some viewers felt uncomfortable and creeped out by the segment where the contestants were asked to tap into their primal animalistic self.
But Ben, who features on the show, has shared his thoughts on his personal blog. He opened up about his past experiences of being bullied in school and how it affected his self-esteem, believing that he was physically repulsive to women. Despite going on more than 40 dates and having two girlfriends, Ben was still a virgin. It was this realization that led him to take part in the show.
According to Ben, the selection process for the show was incredibly thorough, and Channel 4 handled the matter sensitively. He also pointed out that in today's world, where dating apps and social media have made us more connected yet isolated, adult virgins in their 20s and early 30s are becoming increasingly common. For Ben, if the show can help reduce the stigma associated with being an adult virgin, it will all be worth it. And even if it doesn't, he has no regrets about taking part.
However, not everyone shares Ben's viewpoint. After the first episode aired, many viewers took to social media to express their discomfort and label the show as creepy and exploitative. Some felt that the show delved too deep into the physical and emotional aspects of the participants' lives, and it made them feel uneasy.
One of the viewers, kellyhayward6, wrote on X, "I'm finding this very creepy, and I wouldn't like that, and I'm not a virgin." Another user, vikki_hughes, added, "This is so exploitative. I'm panicking myself, and I'm watching it at home!! I can't even imagine being one of them right now."
Even dan_thatdan shared their discomfort, saying, "Anyone else a bit creeped out by this show?" And druhorton echoed similar sentiments, saying, "This Virgin Island is breaking my heart and making me so sad, but it also feels a little exploitative. I know they all have signed consent, but still."
The next episode of Virgin Island will air on May 19 at 9 pm on Channel 4. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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