Now that we’re consistently fed on a diet of Love Is Blind, Too Hot to Handle, and The Bachelor, it’s easy to forget all the reality dating shows that were not so successful… or even enjoyable to watch. But those flops? They gave us some of the most chaotic, cringe-worthy, and downright bizarre moments in reality TV history. Forget candlelit dinners and romantic strolls—these shows have everything from trapdoors to forced proximity handcuffs and more twists than a season finale cliffhanger. Some are so weird they should’ve never made it past a pitch meeting, and yet, here we are.
Buckle up for a journey through the wildest, weirdest, and most cringe-inducing dating shows ever made. What is the weirdest dating show you’ve ever watched? Let us know in the comments!