Format

Next week, the television industry will gather in the UK for MIP London and The London Screenings, two key events where broadcasters, producers, and distributors will be on the lookout for the latest fresh content. Among the standout companies attending, Lineup Industries is set to introduce two exciting new formats: Happily Divorced from Belgium and Who’s Dating Who from Norway.

Happily Divorced (Belgium, VRT 10x1h), produced by Panenka, the creators of the acclaimed format Taboo, Happily Divorced is a new entertainment-meets-human-interest game show. The format that premiered this week on VRT achieved a very good result with 474.000 viewers and an audience share of 26.6% on the premiere on Thursday, February 20. 
The format explores an unconventional but increasingly relevant theme: life after divorce. In each episode, an ex-couple and their new partners compete in a light-hearted game for a dream holiday, chosen by their children. However, only one couple – either mom and stepdad or dad and stepmom – will get to go. The show blends humour with emotional storytelling, with the underlying message that time heals and co-parenting can work positively when approached with the right mindset.
Structured as a shiny floor game show, Happily Divorced features a mix of quiz challenges, interviews, and real-life testimonies, offering both laughter and touching moments. The format is designed to resonate with families and audiences who have experienced similar situations, delivering an optimistic and inspiring take on post-divorce family life.

Meanwhile, Who’s Dating Who, produced by Tellus Works for Viaplay, is a dating-meets-reality format that launched in Norway at the end of 2024. The show takes a quick-turnaround production approach, filming each episode in just 24 hours, making it highly cost-effective while maintaining an engaging, fast-paced structure.
The concept is simple yet highly effective: a single cast is followed for a full day, with each episode capturing their journey. Following a successful first season, discussions for a Season 2 are already underway,