Your ultimate guide to BBC dating show I Kissed A Girl
The all-female dating show beings on 5th May
Last updated 15 hours ago
If like us you were hooked on BBC Three dating show I Kissed A Boy in 2023, you were no doubt thrilled when bosses confirmed they were planning an all-female version, and now more details have been unveiled, including the cast and the start date!
Host Dannii Minogue will fly back out to the stunning Italian Masseria for the new series which is called I Kissed A Girl, and now the new series is finally upon us.
When does I Kissed A Girl start?
Bosses have now confirmed the show will begin on Sunday 5th May, with episodes airing Sundays and Mondays.
Who are the contestants?
11 single girls were unveiled on Tuesday 23rd April, including queer, bisexual and lesbian women.
Check out the cast below:
Cara
Age: 25
From: Ballycastle, Northern Ireland
Fiorenza
Age: 22
From: Glasgow
Amy
Age: 24
From: Surrey
Abbie
Age: 24
From: Brighton
Georgia
Age: 28
From: Hunmanby, Yorkshire
Meg
Age: 22
From: Goole, Yorkshire
Lisha
Age: 22
From: Caernarfon, North Wales
Naee
Age: 26
From: London
Priya
Age: 23
From: Newport
Demi
Age: 23
From: Hemel Hempstead
Eva
Age: 22
From: Belfast
Eva will join the show in episode two.
Who hosts the show?
The lovely Dannii Minogue is hosting the series.
Speaking about why the show is so special, she said: "The girls and their genuine search for love, with inhibitions left at home, we watch it all unfold in the sun-soaked romantic Italian landscape. In my role as ‘cupid' I always hope that an attraction sparks with such intensity that it leads to a lasting relationship - but my lips are sealed as to whether that happens this series.
"One thing I can tell you is that it was the ultimate lesbian summer holiday that the girls loved so much - I got the feeling they didn’t want it to end. I am so so proud of these girls and can't wait for viewers to discover this groundbreaking and hugely entertaining series."
When was I Kissed A Girl announced?
After teasing the spin-off series for a number of weeks, bosses confirmed the news on Monday 5th June in 2023, writing on Instagram: 'Here come the girls! 🏳️🌈 #IKissedAGirl is coming to @bbcthree. 💋'. (sic)
What will happen on I Kissed A Girl?
The 10-part series will see 10 single girls matched up and meet for the first time to share a kiss, following the same format as I Kissed A Boy.
Speaking about the new series, Dannii said: “After showing love truly is for everyone with I Kissed A Boy, I am thrilled to have the chance to be Cupid again for girls in this second series.
“I’m so excited to see if we can find more connections, chemistry and hopefully love sealed with a kiss - here come the girls.”
Although the show follows the same format, host Danni has confessed it feels brand new, saying: "Although this is the same format, it feels brand new. The girls bring such a different energy and I feel stories of girls-who-like-girls have been sadly missing from so much of what we see on TV. While the girls open up to possible love, I think so many viewers will be both educated and entertained.
"As each day developed, it sparked a lot of heartfelt conversation on and off the set. With lots of queer females on the crew, it created an incredible environment that supported the cast and was a joy to be a part of."
What channel is it on?
Once it begins, I Kissed A Girl will air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.
When is it on TV?
New episodes will air on Sundays and Mondays.
Who is the voice-over?
It's now been confirmed that comedian, presenter and TikTok star Charley Marlowe will provide the voiceover for I Kissed A Girl.
Following the announcement, Charley wrote on social: 'i still can’t believe that i’m the voice of i kissed a GIRL!!!!! i am one lucky lezza and so so so so so grateful to have had a little part in what is such an incredible show. i know you’re all gonna luv it !!! @bbcthree thank you bbc big cheeses for picking my big ar$e xxx'. (sic)
How do I apply for I Kissed A Girl?
Unfortunately, applications for series one of I Kissed A Girl are now closed.
What was I Kissed A Boy?
I Kissed A Boy, which first aired in May, was the UK's first ever gay dating show, attempting to 'smash stereotypes and serve drama with more twists than ever before'. Bosses have promised the female version will follow the same format.
A special one-off reunion show of I Kissed A Boy aired on Sunday 11th June.
I Kissed a Girl begins on Sunday 5th May.
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