Lana is the virtual assistant who enforces the rules in Netflix’s reality show 'Too Hot to Handle'.
Lana appears as a small cone-shaped device placed around the retreat where the contestants live. She announces the rules, informs contestants when money has been deducted and delivers updates about challenges, dates and changes to the prize fund. Her calm, automated voice contrasts with the contestants’ emotional reactions to rule violations.
The series premiered in 2020 and places single adults together in a tropical setting. To win the shared prize, contestants must avoid kissing, sexual contact and other prohibited behaviour. The show’s premise is intended to encourage participants to form emotional relationships instead of relying on physical attraction alone.
Lana’s name is sometimes mistaken for the name of a contestant or host, but she is a fictional in-show artificial intelligence assistant. The programme does not present her as a human presenter. 'Too Hot to Handle' has produced several seasons and international versions, while retaining Lana as one of its signature elements.