(In China, divorced women are often considered damaged goods.) Some critics called the show a revival of outdated arranged marriages (link in Chinese).

Many say it reflects the “Giant Infant” culture described by psychologist Wu Zhihong in her acclaimed book to be somewhat progressive.

Jedward and Marnie Simpson are just some of the stars lined up for MTV’s new dating series, Single AF (for those of you who don’t know, AF is internet slang for ‘as f**k’) Great name.

The show, which is due to launch in November, is being preceded by a mini-series, if you can call it that, to be rolled out on social media from June 26 until July 11.

Casey is newly single after splitting from his singer girlfriend, Betsy-Blue English, in April.

At the time, a source told The Sun that: ‘Casey is keen to pursue more television work while Betsy has been spending a lot of time in the recording studio in LA.

Follow @MTVSingle AF around the world to see if we’ll find Love #MTVSingle AF pic.twitter.com/KLHe Z82fj O — JEDWARD (@planetjedward) June 19, 2017 Single AF will hit MTV’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat giving viewers the chance to give their feedback on the dates in real time and influence which lucky few make it through to the TV series in November. Hmm, who’s gonna find love first though, that’s the question. They were terrible, terrible tragedies yet your eyes refused to look away. People loved it and because of that it went on for five seasons. The contestant met four people at the start and then went on three dates, eliminating one in each round.We love this boy and can’t wait for the future.’ In a statement given to uk, the band said: ‘We are sad to announce that Casey is leaving Union J, in order to pursue other opportunities.It’s been a great year, having him onboard, but being in a band is like any other relationship and sometimes it just doesn’t work out.The show-which is yet to be named- will also feature Geordie Shore beauty Marnie Simpson and her former co-star, Scotty T.Big Brother contestant Farrah Abraham has also been confirmed to star in the show.