Iconic dating show Blind Date is getting a reboot
It will be reimagined for a contemporary audience
Long before shows like Love Island, Married at First Sight, and Take Me Out dominated our screens, it was Cilla Black’s Blind Date that captured our hearts on Saturday nights, as members of the public took a chance on love through a 'blind date'.
Now, after months of rumours that the show was going to be rebooted, bosses at Disney+ have confirmed the news, revealing Britain’s original and much-loved dating series Blind Date will return, reimagined for a contemporary audience.
What is the new format?
Although the new series will keep the show's core identity, the rebooted series will see the new contestants begin in a secret location, where they will choose between three potential suitors hidden behind the iconic Blind Date wall.
Disney+ say of the reboot: 'The ultimate dating series Blind Date is back - bigger, better, and bolder than ever. The new series will begin in a secret Blind Date location, where contestants must choose between three potential suitors, hidden from view behind the legendary Blind Date wall, the only thing standing between them and their potential true love just metres away.
'With a host of unique, innovative and head-turning format twists, our daters will see if forever love can truly grow as they spend the summer living together but potential new partners are always lurking behind the wall...'
Who will host the reboot?
The new host hasn't yet been announced, but rumours are rife that three popular presenters are all in the running.
According to Mail Online, Holly Willoughby, Davina McCall, and Claudia Winkleman are being eyed up to host the show by bosses.
How many episodes?
The new series will be made up of 10 episodes, all with a 45 minute running time.
What channel is it on?
The new reboot will air exclusively on streaming platform Disney+.
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When was Blind Date originally on TV?
The original version of Blind Date first hit our screens way back in November 1985, with Cilla Black as the host. The series aired for a huge 18 series on ITV/STV until May 2003, after a change in the show's format led Cilla to leave the series.
Following Cilla's sad passing in 2015, Channel 5 decided to commission a reboot of the show in 2017, with Cilla's good friend Paul O'Grady announced to present the show. The series aired between June 2017-2019, before being axed in 2020.
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Bad Girls
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Benidorm
Airing for a huge 10 series between 2007 and 2018, ITV/STV sitcom Benidorm was a huge hit with fans. Ever since the show ended, fans have been begging creator Derren Litten to create more, with rumours rife in April 2025 that bosses are considering maybe bringing the show back.
The Bill
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Sabrina the Teenage Witch
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Ugly Betty
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Where The Heart Is
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It's a Knockout
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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Stars In Their Eyes
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The Queen's Nose
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Gossip Girl
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Fun House
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Grange Hill
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London's Burning
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The Big Bang Theory
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Game of Thrones
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