Award-winning BBC dating show returning to screens next year with fresh batch of singletons
THE BBC has confirmed the return of hit series I Kissed A Boy, hosted by Danni Minogue.
Launched on BBC Three last year, it is the UK’s first exclusively gay dating show.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Layton Williams provides voiceover for the show.
Following the format’s successful first outing, Danni will be back at the Masseria for a second series on BBC Three and iPlayer.
The premise sees ten singles who are matched up and meet for the first time with a kiss, but will it lead to lasting love?
Dannii said: “I am so excited that I’ll be back in Italy to play cupid. I can’t wait to meet the next cast when the Masseria doors open…
“There are so many diverse and important stories yet to tell. And be sure that I’ll have the party started for a wonderful summer of love”.
Nasfim Haque, Head of Content for BBC Three, added: “I am thrilled to have this innovative, ground-breaking format return to BBC Three.
“I Kissed A Boy’s success is testament to the channel’s unwavering dedication to producing content that both entertains and educates”.
The first series won Screen Moment Of The Year at the Pink News Awards and Best Multichannel Programme at the Broadcast Awards.
The format has extended further with I Kissed A Girl, which is currently airing on BBC Three and iPlayer.
Danni returned in her role as host although Charley Marlowe replaced Layton as narrator.
Much like its counterpart, I Kissed A Girl is the first British dating show and features exclusively lesbian and bisexual women.
Casting for the new series of I Kissed A Boy is now underway while transmission details will be announced in due course.
Series One of I Kissed A Boy is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.