The Ultimatum: South Africa

Season: 1

A six-way partner-swap sparks wild attractions and tearful betrayals. Participants choose whom to love and leave in this heart-pounding experiment.

Reality

1Fri, May 10, 2024

The Split

Emotions run high as couples prepare for a transformative journey exploring new romantic partners — and potentials.

2Fri, May 10, 2024

The Choice

At a cocktail party, the couples make critical choices, setting the stage for deeper connections and more emotional revelations.

3Fri, May 10, 2024

New Bed, New Partner

A trial marriage forces the couples to consider whether to stay loyal to their original partner or test the waters with a new love interest.

4Fri, May 10, 2024

Jealousy and Suspicion

Some of the couples find difficulty letting go of their past, which strains their new arrangements.

5Fri, May 10, 2024

Revelations and Reveals

When family members weigh in, couples face tough truths. A surprise twist at a group gathering sends shockwaves, testing every union.

6Fri, May 10, 2024

Broken Bonds and Boundaries

As the experiment draws to a close, heartfelt moments contrast with tense confrontations, leaving several couples with tough choices to make.

7Fri, May 10, 2024

Back to Reality

Reunited with their original partners, couples sift through their experiences and consider their futures together.

8Fri, May 10, 2024

The Last Dance

Time is almost up for the couples, whose reflections on the nature of love and commitment raise questions about their relationships' viability.

9Fri, May 10, 2024

Ultimatum Day - To Propose or Not to Propose

The moment of truth is here. Participants make profound choices about love, commitment and their futures.

10Fri, May 24, 2024

The Reunion

After the experiment, the participants reflect on their lives, relationships, heartbreak and healing in an emotional reunion.