It's China's version of the Bachelor, and it's brutal and efficient. Prepare for 'If You Are The One'!
If You Are The One takes reality TV dating to a whole new level. Source: SBS
IT'S a show which has 50 million viewers and reveals the brutal side of love in China.
If you thought Channel Ten's The Bachelor was harsh, then you'll think SBS show If You Are The One is simply terrifying.
The reality TV show, which has a massive cult following here as well as in China, puts women in the box seat in their quest for love.
No wonder they say love hurts, boys.
These ladies don't hold back as eligible men come on stage to be judged by not one, but by 24 women.
Not only do the girls have all the power, unlike The Bachelor, but they all have a blue light which switches to red the second they're not interested.
This is how men in China compete for the attention of the ladies. Source: SBS
In the Channel Ten reality show, women all compete for the attention of one man, for a whole season.
The Chinese on the other hand are more efficient. A lot more.
The girls know what they want and churn through at least three hopeful male candidates each episode. Within minutes the contestants have nutted out common interests, if they want children and where they would like to live.
The lucky ones who find a match win a cruise to the Aegean and fashion shoes before the next ad break.
We told you it's brutal and quick.
In this show it's the ladies who have all the power. Source: SBS
And while there's no doubt The Bachelor is a hit, it clearly has nothing in terms of strength in numbers to its Chinese counterpart, which is broadcast here on SBS.
The broadcaster has commissioned 19 Reasons To Love If You Are The One, which sees local celebrities and comedians counting down their favourite parts of the show as part of a special show which airs tonight.
The show is hosted by Jeannette Francis from The Feed, and starring a mix of local comedians, musicians, TV and radio personalities.
Yumi Stynes, Benjamin Law, Ronny Chieng, Toby Truslove, Claire Hooper, Jake Stone, news.com.au reporter Charlotte Willis and Marc Fennell will reveal everything from priceless relationship tips to what it takes to be a contestant.
There's honest and then there's brutal. Source: SBS
And according to The Feed host and film critic Fennell, it gives The Bachelor a run for its money in the brutal stakes.
"I think The Bachelor is inherently dishonest, and I think the primary appeal of If You Are The One is that it's a lot more honest" the SBS presenter told news.com.au
"In fact, for me this is brutal honesty at its very best and I have to hand it to the Chinese for efficiency."
You think The Bachelor is brutal, this Chinese dating show takes the cake. Source: SBS
Fennell said he also thought the Chinese show turned the tables in favour of the women whereas The Bachelor brought out his "inner angry feminist."
Fennell, who is judging the short films the male contestants produce as part of the Chinese show said the clips were hilarious and heartwarming at the same time.
"These guys certainly wear their hearts on their sleeves," he said. "Some of the things they do to get attention are just ridiculous."
If You Are The One airs on 7.30pm tonight on sbs 2.
New episodes follow the special at 8:30pm and then new episodes will continue on both Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30pm.
Channel Ten's The Bachelor holds all the roses, and the power. Source: Supplied
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