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Bertie, a 24-year-old from Taunton, is featured in a new Virgin Island clip with sexologist Celeste Hirschman.
The expert kisses Bertie on the cheek, marking a confidence boost as he reacts with relief.
Channel 4's Virgin Island returns tonight at 9pm, opening new episodes focused on contributors settling in.
Bertie explains on This Morning that dating is more than sex, highlighting his comfort with pre-dating nerves.
Bertie states he has never been on a date and lacks confidence around approaching women.
The article positions the kiss as a moment of growth amid Bertie's broader insecurities about his appearance.
The piece notes Bertie's appearance on This Morning with Joy to discuss his virginity and dating.
The second series is described as kicking off with the cast settling in and receiving guidance from coaches.
The article frames Bertie’s kiss as a public moment with a lighthearted reaction from castmates.
Daily Star positions the story as exclusive content for the Channel 4 series.

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Virgin Island returns for a second season on Channel 4 with a new set of participants seeking to overcome intimacy barriers.
The show guides participants through somatic exercises and body-positivity workshops to boost confidence.
One participant from last year’s series caused controversy with comments during a session with a surrogate therapist.
Channel 4’s format includes surrogate partner therapy as a component of the intimacy journey.
The second season features new participants and ongoing themes of confidence, social anxiety, and health-related barriers to intimacy.
A previous episode drew attention after a participant’s comment during a therapy session led to a confrontation.
The show has previously drawn about 1.4 million viewers per episode, according to reports cited by The Mirror.
Episode air dates for the second season span late April to mid-May, with episodes scheduled on consecutive days.
The program aims to help participants move past barriers to intimacy through therapy and structured activities.
The series includes discussions around consent and the ethics of surrogate therapy within its narrative.
Television coverage notes the show’s provocative premise has sparked controversy since its first season.

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