A DATING expert has claimed that real "long-lasting" relationships can be found on TV dating shows such as Love Island.
Speaking exclusively to The Entertainment Gazette, former Celebs Go Dating expert Nadia Essex has expressed her love for reality TV dating.
The 40-year-old mum-of-one said: "Just like in real life, some people's motives for dating are not to find love first and foremost.
"People on reality tv are just more honest I suppose.
"No one can say they go on tv for love first. It is always for fame and love comes a close second. There is not anything wrong with this.
"Some people want to be doctors, some want to be famous, and I don't think such a negative association with tv dating is warranted."
Speaking of TV love success stories, Nadia added: "As many couples have proven; Olivia and Alec Bowen, Cara and Nathan, love can be found on tv.
"I think it can be a great place to find love. You have someone else doing all the hard work for you and you just turn up and hopefully find romance.
"I love watching people fall in love. And if it is on my telly with twists and turns, all the better.
"No relationships these days last forever, on or off TV we have such a high divorce rate it's extremely rare people will stay together forever.
"We are not a monogamous species by our very nature so staying together is a choice and one that requires a huge amount of work to keep going and keep the spark.
"It is possible to find long lasting true love but, Unfortunately, nothing in life lasts forever."
