Hot Mess Summer on Prime Video challenges eight boozy Brits to mend their ways and run one of Zante’s busiest party spots. Presented by Rylan Clark, the Prime Video series is taking a group of people who are a ‘liability on a night out’ to the Greek island in the height of summer, where they must reform their ways and run a bar to win a prize. There they will do everything from cleaning toilets to mixing cocktails, but it remains to be seen if they can work together and resist temptation in order to share a cash prize.
“Hot Mess Summer is going to be funny, entertaining, chaotic and everything you’d expect from a Zante bar,” says Rylan. “But our eight party lovers are hopefully going to take away real life lessons as they go from being the party animal to having instrumental roles in running a successful bar. All I’ll say is that it’s not as easy as it sounds.”
Here's everything you need to know about the Amazon Prime Video series Hot Mess Summer…
Hot Mess Summer release date
Hot Mess Summer launches on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland on Wednesday February 7 2024. We’ll update you on this page if there's also an international and US air date.
Rylan on what happens in Hot Mess Summer
In Hot Mess Summer eight hedonistic Brits are heading to the Greek party island of Zante expecting a summer of fun. However, the tables turn when they discover their ultimate party haven is, in fact, a bustling pool bar, and they're not the guests, but the staff! Nominated by their best mates tired of their chaotic antics, these party pushers will swap their carefree nights for the responsibility of managing the busiest pool bar in Zante.
They have been secretly nominated by their friends, who are sick of their antics on nights out, to take part in a social experiment. Under the watchful eye of host Rylan Clark, they must work together to run a busy bar throughout the summer. And they will only get their hands on their share of a cash prize if they can work as a team.
Under the watchful eye of the strict bar manager, Lee, the mischievous group will find themselves organising events for hundreds of people, catering to VIPs, and even cleaning toilets. Living and working together 24/7, we're expectign plenty fireworks, laughter and maybe even some romance.
Rylan told us: "I love a twist. When they arrive, I say: ‘Welcome to Party Summer,’ which is the show they think they’re on. I get them a drink, send them all out for a night of fun… then the following morning, when they’ve got the worst hangover, I hit them with the twist.
"I try not to base anything on first impressions because people always surprise me. Jay, for example, threatened to quit a lot. I told him, ‘Fine if you want to quit, we’ve got someone else waiting in the wings,’ which made him reconsider. Plus, having a prize fund at stake makes a massive difference…
"I think we all get joy out of being thrown into something. I didn't want to climb Cairn Gorm in Scotland for Comic Relief last year but I did. The journey these kids go on – starting off being quite selfish to realising they need to take responsibility – was interesting.
"I used to be a barman years ago, so I’d be alright making cocktails. On this show, I wasn’t a horrible boss, but I’d often lay in the pool on an inflatable flamingo, drinking a cocktail, and watch them work just for a laugh!
Is there a trailer for Hot Mess Summer?
Yes a trailer for Hot Mess Summer has been released by Amazon Prime Video. Do have a look at all the fun and the contestants out of their comfort zones below...
Meet the contestants on Hot Mess Summer
- Alfonso (26, Surrey) - A motorsport mechanic with a knack for engines and adrenaline.
- Amin (24, East Sussex) - Multifaceted in e-commerce, personal training, and modelling, set to dazzle with his versatility.
- Chloe (26, Lincolnshire) - A dancer whose energy and moves promise to light up the competition.
- Dan (26, South Wales) - A dedicated physiotherapist bringing both care and competitiveness to the challenges.
- Daniella (25, Suffolk) - A dynamic professional in car sales, ring modelling, and more, bringing a mix of skills and charm.
- Jay (24, London) - Eager to prove himself despite being unemployed, his determination is his strongest asset.
- Liv (25, Bradford) - Embracing the unknown challenges with her spirited attitude and unwavering enthusiasm.
- Rebecca (26, Newcastle) - A graceful eyelash technician and part-time dancer ready to shine in the spotlight.
All about Hot Mess Summer host Rylan Clark
Hot Mess Summer host Rylan shot to fame as a contestant on The X Factor in 2012. The following year he won Celebrity Big Brother and he’s since presented shows such as Big Brother’s Bit on the Side, The Xtra Factor, Supermarket Sweep, Up Late With Rylan, Ready Steady Cook and Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. He also played an air steward in the 2016 Absolutely Fabulous movie and co-commentates on the Eurovision semi finals.
