''Group Sext'' is a Canadian reality dating show, which premiered on

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in 2020.Lauren Malyk
"OUTtv greenlights lockdown-produced pilot"
''

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'', August 20, 2020. Produced by Go Button Media and hosted by

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, a Canadian drag queen best known for competing on ''

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'', the series uses the social distancing restrictions in place during the

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to present "masterdaters" who must choose from among ten potential love interests based entirely on

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, before having a first date with their final choice through a video call. The pilot was greenlit by OutTV in summer 2020, and aired in the fall as a special. The network subsequently announced in November 2020 that it had approved six additional episodes.Jordan Pinto
"Canada’s OUTtv greenlights, renews 10 projects"
'' RealScreen'', November 25, 2020.

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