: Introduced in episode 8, this gave a cast member the choice to add a new person to the house at the cost of eliminating an existing housemate.
: In the season finale, the original singles choose whether to pursue a relationship with someone from the house after the show. Major Season Twists Ex on the Beach - Season 1
: A weekly feature where cast members are summoned to face the truth of their past relationships or hidden secrets through "Messages in a Bottle". : Introduced in episode 8, this gave a
: Starting in the second episode, this weekly elimination involves a blind vote. A "Crush" vote cancels out a "Cut" vote, and the person with the most remaining "Cut" votes is sent home. : Starting in the second episode, this weekly
In the first season of , several recurring features and twists were introduced to disrupt the singles' search for love in Hawaii. Key Season Features