A country music star with writer’s block, Shay, fantasizes about being anonymous so she can focus on finishing her next album.

Freaky Friday, the Fantasy Island edition…. well it’s not really a body-swap story for episode 8, but it’s a life-swap for sure.

It seems as if the series is back on more of an even keel this time, as a famous country music singer-songwriter swaps lives with her assistant – with ‘hilarious’ results. OK, with the kind of results you’d expect in terms of the freedoms they can indulge in and the key experiences they learn.

Their fantasies are more intertwined with the ongoing heart-break / drama between Elena and Javier, which I sincerely hope is going to be resolved soon. I need them together, they make a good team. I don’t lose them all, though – Helene made a dignified exit. I like what they were trying to do with this, but she isn’t a character I warmed to over her extended arc.

Meanwhile, Ruby and Isla. Ahh, Ruby and Isla. When is Isla going to disclose the fact that she is a mermaid, and why is Ruby’s tattoo tingling? Upping the sinister tone further – what on earth has Segundo got padlocked behind that door? Answers on a postcard to…

Verdict: Fame can be a fickle friend. 8/10

Claire Smith