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Welcome to the application form for Handcuffed Series 2 - the groundbreaking social experiment made by 72 Films for Channel 4.

Could you survive living handcuffed to a total stranger? Channel 4's hit series Handcuffed returns, as another group of brave volunteers undertake TV's toughest social experiment.

Matched with someone with a totally different lifestyle, and opposing views and beliefs, they'll live shackled together around the clock, doing everything just inches apart.

They can uncuff at any time - but if they do, they'll be out of the running for the £100,000 cash prize. As they discover each other for better and worse, will they overcome their differences or call it quits?

Packed with more surprises, shocks, humour and heart, which pair will be crowned winner of Handcuffed Series 2?

The first series can be watched HERE

Produced by 72 Films, an award-winning TV production company. Find out more about us at www.72films.com

The series will be filmed in the UK between August and October 2026 and filming will last up to 3 weeks total. The deadline for applications is Friday 31st July 2026 at midnight.

Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Once you’ve completed your application it will be looked over by a member of the casting team who may get in touch to discuss the next steps in the application process. If you have not heard from the casting team by the beginning of August, this means your application has not been successful at this time.

If you have any issues with the application form or would like to reach out to the team, please email handcuffedcasting@72films.com

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QUESTIONS

How did you hear about the show? *

Gender: *

Sexual Orientation *

Relationship Status *

Occupation *

Instagram

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TikTok

Any other social media platform

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Tell us a bit about yourself and your life – your job, who you live with, where you live and what you like to do for fun etc? *

What’s a typical day like for you? *

What are you passionate about? Do you have any big opinions on anything? *

Do you stand up for your point of view even if others disagree with you? Do you have any examples? *

Who is your idol in life? *

How have your experiences, upbringing, or challenges helped shape your perspective and beliefs? *

Please upload some photos of yourself:

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Please submit a short video (1-2mins) introducing yourself and tell us why you would like to take part in Handcuffed. What are you most passionate about? We want to see your personality and passion so feel free to be as creative as you like - however, please do not upload a video that is not a dedicated application video for Handcuffed (for example, please do not upload any Tiktoks/videos of you on a night out etc – we want you to show off your personality and tell us why you would make a great fit for the show!

Video 1: *

Your Data

Any information (including personal data) you provide to us will be processed for purposes including: contacting you (if necessary), casting, assessing your suitability to participate in the show, producing the show, capturing footage and broadcasting and publicising the show on television, digital media and any other platforms (including social and digital platforms) in accordance with our Privacy Notice, which is available here.

Our Privacy Notice explains how we use your information and your data protection rights. You consent to us processing any special category information you provide during the application process. If you are selected for a programme, we will use your information to manage our relationship with you as a contributor and to allow us to produce and broadcast our programme. We may not need to rely on your consent at this stage.

Are you happy for us to process any special category information that you have provided in your application or as part of the application process in accordance with our Privacy Notice?: *

I have read this form, the Privacy Notice and the programme Terms of Entry and Understand and Agree to the provisions.*

Are you happy for us to keep your details on file so 72 Films can contact you if we are casting another project that we think you might be suitable for? *