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While the likes of Love Island and Love Is Blind dominate the airwaves, there is always room for more reality TV dating show. That's where Heartbeat comes in.
The viral Nigerian show – airing on Africa Magic – brings together ten contestants over a 12-week period in the Love Pad, hoping for true love to blossom.
Of course, it doesn't always work out that way, though, with evictions, arguments, and betrayals aplenty.
But can you watch Heartbeat online from outside Nigeria? How to do access all episodes if you're traveling abroad – in the UK, US, Australia or beyond.
Below we'll show you where to watch Heartbeat from wherever you are.
How to watch Heartbeat online and on TV
There are a number of ways to watch Heartbeat in Africa where the show originates, but accessing this dating show from other locations in the world will be more difficult.
The show first aired on Africa Magic on January 11 and ran for 12 weeks, meaning it concluded on March 29. All episodes are now out there to watch in the following places.
Outside Africa? NordVPN will unlock your local streams and watch from anywhere – more on that below.
Use a VPN to watch Heartbeat from anywhere
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, thereby letting you unlock your usual streaming services (terms allowing). The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 75% discount.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the US but want to view African TV channels, you'd select an African server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Showmax or your usual domestic streaming service and watch Heartbeat.
How to watch Heartbeat online in the US
In the US, Heartbeat is not available on any US streaming platform, but there are ways around that problem.
Visiting the US from Africa? You can still watch all episodes of the show from anywhere by using a VPN and tuning in to either DStv or using the Showmax streaming service.
How to watch Heartbeat online in the UK
If you've seen the viral clips of Heartbeat on X/Twitter or Instagram, you can use a VPN to access Africa's Showmax and DStv in the UK.
Showmax has been geo-restricted to Africa only since 2023.
What you need to know about Heartbeat
Heartbeat trailer
Heartbeat contestants
- Alvin - 25-years-old
- Chidera - 30-years-old
- Henri - 27-years-old
- Hilda - 28-years-old
- Igwe - 29-years-old
- Ken - 26-years-old
- Kena - 31-years-old
- Latifah - 26-years-old
- Shekinah - 24-years-old
- Toria - 26-years-old
Heartbeat host/presenter
Journalist, media entrepeneur, and award-winning TV personality Seyitan Atigarin is the host and presenter of Heartbeat.
Atigarin has previously hosted shows such as The Sauce, Red on Red, Kitchen Dash, Games Night, and produced the online series Here & Now: The adventures of TASA.
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