Waiting for Love: Meet Are You My First?—Hulu’s Bold New Dating Experiment

Meet Are You My First

Hulu’s Are You My First? premieres on Monday, August 18, 2025, with all ten episodes dropping at once in the U.S. (on Hulu) and internationally via Disney+. From the producers who brought us Love Island USA, this show offers a refreshingly open-minded twist: twenty-one singles who have never had sex step into a tropical paradise to explore love, intimacy, and connection in a judgment-free zone.

The series is co-hosted by Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe, both veterans of the Bachelor universe. For Underwood, famously known as the “Virgin Bachelor†who later came out publicly, this marks his first time hosting. Bristowe, a former Bachelorette winner and Dancing with the Stars champion, returns to hosting TV with this heartfelt dating experiment.

Are You My First? places emotional intimacy front and center. The cast includes individuals dedicated to waiting until marriage. Or until they meet “the one,†each with personal reasons, from faith and fear to health challenges and deeply-held values. The stories span religious commitments, self-respect themes, and emotional scars such as trauma or illness.

Season One Cast Highlights

Andrew (25, Salt Lake City) — tech sales; saving himself for his forever person.
Brooklyn (24, Los Angeles) — dance teacher; believes the right one is worth the wait.
Carissa (27, Long Beach) — photographer; holding out for someone truly right
Deya (28, Fort Lauderdale) — small business owner; fears intimacy in shaky relationships
Farha (25, Miami) — content creator; a late bloomer from a religious background
Godwin (27, Edison, NJ) — real estate developer; enjoys the attention his virginity brings

Hakeem (27, Atlanta) — voiceover artist; cautious about physical intimacy
Jade (28, New Orleans) — NFL cheerleader and Miss New Orleans USA
Jake (32, Los Angeles) — caregiver waiting until marriage due to faith
Katya (28, New York) — theatre artist with a philosophical take on sex
Krash (24, Miami) — social media manager from a strict upbringing
Layne (24, Oklahoma) — commercial pilot who’s never had a serious relationship
Madi (28, Austin) — marketing manager with a fear of intimacy
Michael (26, Austin) — tour guide/comedian working through emotional barriers
Mike (34, San Diego) — Bachelorette alum, gym owner, Christian faith guide

Noah (25, San Clemente) — business owner waiting for marriage
Rachael (30, Tampa) — cocktail waitress managing a health condition affecting intimacy
Sara (28, San Diego) — student who prioritized education first
Spencer (25, Boise) — solar salesman waiting for meaningful connections
Ty (25, Utah) — web developer practicing celibacy for religious reasons
Vivek (23, Los Angeles) — financial accountant who wants his first moment to matter.

Head to Hulu

To watch, just head to Hulu if you’re in the U.S., or Disney+ if you’re tuning in internationally. Many viewers may start with a free 30-day trial, or bundle Hulu with Disney+ and ESPN+, depending on their plans.

If you’re into heartfelt reality dating that explores deeper emotional narratives beyond first kisses or dramatic confrontations, Are You My First? offers a fresh perspective. With a thoughtful approach to intimacy and love, coupled with experienced hosts and a diverse cast, this series promises raw conversations, romantic dates, and perhaps a few tears. Mark your calendars, that heartfelt first step in love lands on August 18.

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