The Fortune Hotel viewers have been left baffled after they realised that one of the show's contestants has already been on a reality TV show that aired just two months ago.

Reality TV fans were quick to spot that Louie, who appeared on the show alongside his best friend and business partner Chloe, has already been on E4's The Underdog: Josh Must Win, which aired throughout March and April.

Confused viewers are questioning how the same contestant can end up on two reality shows within the space of just a few months, joking that he must be 'desperate for his moment of fame'.

Others are suggesting that his former TV stint could be linked to why his duo was the first to leave the show, as he and Chloe were booted off the reality programme at the end of the first episode.

After a suitcase swap, they were left with an empty case and a checkout card, leaving them branded 'The Unfortunates'. 

The Fortune Hotel viewers have been left baffled after they realised that one of the show's contestants has already been on a reality TV show that aired just two months ago

Reality TV fans were quick to spot that Louie (LEFT), who appeared on the show alongside his best friend and business partner Chloe (RIGHT), has already been on E4's The Underdog: Josh Must Win, which aired throughout March and April

Josh Must Win saw a group of contestants compete in a popularity contest in a new and unique environment (Louie is pictured fourth in from the left)

 The Fortune Hotel, which began on Monday night is dubbed as the newer, glossier and more charming version of The Traitors.

The show sees its participants having to lie to each other, take part in challenges and figure out who the betrayers are as they stay in a luxury Caribbean resort.

Hosted by Stephen Mangan, the new ITV game show whisks ten couples away to the fancy hotel to give them the chance to win £250,000. 

Meanwhile, Josh Must Win saw a group of contestants compete in a popularity contest in a new and unique environment.

But what they didn't know is that their fake popularity show - The Favourite - was just a front for a much bigger game at play.

As the contestants were kept occupied trying to be the most popular, they were none the wiser that secretly living next door was a group of celebrities.

The celebs - Amber Rose Gill, Pete Wicks and Vicky Pattison - played their own game alongside the contestants selected from the general public, doing everything they can to make sure that Josh must win.

Louie made it far and did well on the E4 show, bagging a huge £10,000 prize. But, his luck ran out on The Fortune Hotel, which saw him leave after just one day with nothing.

Louie appeared on The Underdog: Josh Must Win on E4 throughout March and April (pictured above)

Viewers questioned: 'How does the same person end up on two reality shows airing within a month of each other, unless they have an agent?' (Louie pictured above on Josh Must Win)

In Josh Must Win, the celebs - Amber Rose Gill, Pete Wicks and Vicky Pattison - played their own game alongside the contestants selected from the general public, doing everything they can to make sure that Josh must win

Chloe and Louie were the first pairing to be booted off the reality show at the end of the first episode

Louie (second right) made it far on Josh Must Win, bagging a huge £10,000 prize (pictured on the show)

When he first appeared on the ITV show on Monday, viewers flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to share thtat they immediately recognsied him

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When he first appeared on the ITV show on Monday, viewers flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to share that they immediately recognsied him, writing:

'Is Louie working the rounds of reality game shows? Only just been on 'Josh Must Win' - and now on 'The Fortune Hotel'. Must be desperate for his moment of fame! #TheFortuneHotel'

'The producers controlled that first case swap ensuring Louie & Chloe had the early check out maybe they found out Louie had done another show & wanted him gone. #TheFortuneHotel'

'What's Louie putting on these reality TV applications? (Or better still who is his agent?!) #The FortuneHotel' 

'How does the same person end up on two reality shows airing within a month of each other, unless they have an agent?'

'#TheFortuneHotel How many shows has this Louie character signed on for? Only last month he picked up money on Josh must win. On E4 now this show..most people can't get on one show let alone two in two months.'

'No doubt he'll be in Celebrity Big Brother next!'

'Wasn't Louie just on Josh must win? Like, can't we have new people #TheFortuneHotel'

The Fortune Hotel whisks ten couples away to the fancy hotel to give them the chance to win £250,000

ITV viewers slammed the show and fumed it was an 'absolute carbon copy' of the BBC show The Traitors as they watched the first episode on Monday night (host Stephen Mangan seen)

The couple with the cash must lie and bluff their way out of suspicion – with one case holding an early checkout card too

Those watching The Fortune Hotel have said it will 'never compare' to The Traitors which has had two seasons and is a murder mystery show set in a Scottish castle (pictured above)

'I swear Louie only just won £10k on #joshmustwin & now is on #TheFortuneHotel. Wonder what the filming dates were? Next stop #BBUK??'

'Louie just loves being on shows where people lie to him #joshmustwin #TheFortuneHotel'

'Do you think the events of the first show were engineered by the producers to get Louie out cause he made it to air on Josh Must Win #TheFortuneHotel'

'Oh it's Louie from Josh Must Win - thought he was familiar.' 

'I'm screaming, not Louie from Josh Must Win #TheFortuneHotel'

Talking about his experience on the ITV show, Louie said: 'Getting to explore the Caribbean and meeting all the locals was incredible. I also loved the challenges as they were unlike anything you do in day-to-day life.'

It comes after viewers have already slammed The Fortune Hotel and fumed it was an 'absolute carbon copy' of the BBC show The Traitors as they watched the first episode on Monday night.

Those watching the show have said it will 'never compare' to The Traitors which has had two seasons and is a murder mystery show set in a Scottish castle. 

The Fortune Hotel airs Monday to Thursday at 9pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player from May 13th. 

MEET THE CONTESTANTS OF THE FORTUNE HOTEL 2024

Names: Jae and Cherish

Relationship: Best Friends 

Ages: Both 30

From: South London

Occupations: Singer-Songwriter and Artist

 

Names: Gary and Lesley

Relationship: Partners

Ages: 60 and 55

From: Suffolk

Occupations: Unknown  

 

 Names: Scott and Tommy

Relationship: Best Friends 

Ages: Both 19

From: North London

Occupations: Bartender and Hairstylist Apprentice

 

Names: Chloe and Louie

Relationship: Business Partners and Best Friends 

Ages: 39 and 22

From: Bolton

Occupations: Aesthetics Practitioner /  Educator and Skincare Specialist

 

Names: Jo-Anne and Will

Relationship: Mother and Son 

Ages: 20 and 55

From: Sheffield

Occupations: Digital Marketing Executive / Events Organiser and Tehcnical Instructor / Mental Health Worker

Names: Claire and Daniel

Relationship: Married Couple 

Ages: Both 43

From: Gloucestershire

Occupations: Commercial Director and Barrister

 

Names: Jen and Susan

Relationship: Best Friends

Ages: 44 and 39

From: Lanarkshire

Occupations: Executive Assistant and Investigator

 

 Names: Abbie and Tracey

Relationship: Mother and Daughter 

Ages: 18 and 51

From: Cardiff

Occupations: Skincare Consultant and Skincare Consultant / Student

 

Names: Samm and Aysha

Relationship: Married Couple 

Ages: Both 30

From: London

Occupations: Content Creator and Content Creator / Construction Worker

 

Names: Adam and Michael

Relationship: Best Friends 

Age: 37 and 35

From: Bognor Regis

Occupations: Bricklayer and Landscaper