In recent years, relative television shows have gotten more and more bizarre in an attempt to stand out from the pack.
From what started as simple relationship-driven shows like The Dating Game quickly blossomed into scandalous headline-hitting programs like Love Island, Married At First Sight, and Dating In The Dark.
But now it seems that FOX has taken the things to a bizarre new level with their new show, Labor Of Love, which sees 15 men living in the same house as they compete to win the affections of one single woman.
However, rather than win a date or split a huge amount of money with singleton Kristy Katzmann, the winner will instead get to impregnate her. Yep.
Watch - Kristy reveals why she's started on this journey:You see, 40-year-old Katzmann is desperate for a baby, telling FOX: "I've just turned 40 and have just gotten out of a relationship. I've been trying to navigate dating, knowing that I still want to start a family and that time was definitely not on my side.
"I think it's a really incredible story that a lot of women will be able to relate to."
The first episode premiered last night (May 21), and over the next few weeks, viewers will get to see the 15 men compete for Kristy's affections, as they take part in a series of tests and exercises to see if they're worthy enough to become the father to her baby.
The trailer, below, shows the contestants hooked up to labor pain machine, fending off a while bear, and other stress-inducing tasks that all men must go through before becoming a father... oh, wait.
The show is hosted by Sex And The City star Kristin Davis, who does not only have two adopted children of herself, but also played the incredibly broody Charlotte York-Goldenblatt in the hit US sitcom.
Promoting the show, Kristy took to Instagram to say: "This week...a powerful journey that I know SO many of you will relate to begins.
"It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and it will keep you guessing right up until the very end.
"What are you willing to put on the line to make your biggest dreams come true? How vulnerable can you truly be? Can you stay true to yourself in the middle of the storm? Do you know how strong you really are? Are you open to a new and totally different story? Can you be comfortable being uncomfortable... in front of the world? Do you have an open mind? Can you stand in your own power? Can you trust yourself, no matter what? What will it take for you to become your own hero?"
This seriously makes To Hot To Handle look like Antiques Roadshow - and you can bet I'll be tuning in.
