Dannii Minogue responds after I Kissed A Girl/Boy is cancelled by BBC
The show won't return after the upcoming series
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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, which aired in May 2024. Following the conclusion of the second instalment of I Kissed A Boy last year, BBC bosses confirmed I Kissed A Girl would be making a return in 2026.
Has it been cancelled?
However, in news which has left fans gutted ahead of the upcoming new series, the I Kissed A franchise has been cancelled by the BBC.
Revealing the show won't be returning for fifth series, a TV source told a national newspaper: “We are exceptionally proud of I Kissed A Boy/Girl, the UK’s first dating show for the LGBTQ+ community.
“We would like to thank our fabulous cupid Dannii Minogue and the entire team at Twofour for bringing the series to screen. Unfortunately, we have to make difficult choices in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return.”
Host Dannii Minogue has also now responded to the news, but she has hinted it may not be the total end for the show.
In a video posted to her Instagram page, Dannii said: “Lots of love, and I’m all right. TwoFour productions have put together this TV show and this series, and to the BBC, who put this groundbreaking television on air – I’m so happy to be part of it.
"This show makes me super proud because it’s a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. We’ve had so many incredible cast members share their love, their lives and their stories as part of our show. Season four, featuring the girls, is not far off – you’ll get to see it shortly.”
Dannii then ended the video on a high, saying: “And who knows where the IK series will go from there? Ciao, bella.”
Before we say goodbye to the show, the good news is fans still have another series to look forward to, with I Kissed A Girl set to return in the coming months.
Here's everything you need to know...
Will there be another series?
Yes! I Kissed A Girl is officially returning! Host Dannii Minogue confirmed the exciting news in a video on Monday 9th June 2025, saying: 'LET’S GO GIRLS 👩❤️💋👩👏
'Off the back of that #IKissedABoy sizzling finale, it only feels right to shout… #IKissedAGirl is coming back to BBC Three and iPlayer!
'See you in the Masseria 🌈'.
In celebration of Valentine's Day in 2026, BBC Three shared the first teaser trailer for series two, writing: 'Happy Galentine's to the gals who like gals 💘 Meet us in the Masseria soon? 💋 #IKissedAGirl #WLW
'It’s loud, proud and starts with a kiss as Dannii Minogue plays cupid to ten single ladies. It's a heart-breaking, heart-racing hot girl queer summer'. (sic)
When is it on TV?
There's no word on a start date for series two just yet, but bosses have now teased it's 'coming soon'.
Series one of I Kissed A Girl started on Sunday 5th May 2024.
You can watch the show in full on BBC iPlayer now.
Who are the contestants?
The singletons taking part in the second series of I Kissed A Girl haven't yet been announced.
How do I apply?
Applications for series two closed on 15th August 2025.
Who hosts the show?
The lovely Dannii Minogue will return to host the show.
What channel is it on?
Just like the first series, I Kissed A Girl series two will air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.
What happens on I Kissed A Girl?
The 10-part series sees 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 in 2024, 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.”
Who is the voice-over?
Comedian, presenter and TikTok star Charley Marlowe provided the voiceover for I Kissed A Girl series one, and she's expected to return for the second series.
Following the announcement of series one, 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)
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