Originally "Uomini e donne" was a talk show about real relationships inspired from the previous "Amici". A few men and women are introduced at the beginning of the seasons as "Tronisti" (they sit on a throne) together with a set of suitors who, over the course of the show, will have to court their "Tronista" of choice both in the studio and during dates filmed in various locations. The objective is to form stable couples by the end of the season, as the "Tronisti" choose which suitors to keep or dismiss and finally pick the one person they intend to start a relationship with. It is then this chosen person who has the final say and must decide to either accept or refuse the offer. The show revolves around discussions held between the participants, the host, members of the live audience and other guests who have the role of advisers.