Your ultimate guide to Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion❤️
This year's celebs moved into a luxury mansion
Last updated 26th Jan 2021
As a nation we've come to love reality TV dating shows like Love Island, Too Hot To Handle and The Cabins over the years, and E4 show Celebs Go Dating was just another cherry on the top when it arrived on our TV screens in 2016.
Despite a change of dating experts, the show has increased in popularity in recent years and bosses have just announced a ninth series, which will have some MAJOR changes due to the current pandemic.
After trialling out a virtual Celebs Go Dating back in 2020, bosses confirmed a new set of celebs are looking for love, and they all moved into a fancy mansion together at the end of 2020 in order to film the series safely.
Now that Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion is in full swing, here's everything you need to know about the new series...
When does Celebs Go Dating start?
The brand new series started on Monday 25th January 2021 at 9pm on E4.
Writing on Instagram, bosses told fans, 'The countdown has begun: We can FINALLY reveal that Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion will be airing from 9pm on the 25th of January on E4 🤩❤️ The Celebs will be living in an incredible mansion for 4 weeks... along with their dates 😘👀 Who's ready!? #CelebsGoDating @e4grams'. (sic)
Who is taking part in Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion?
Curtis Pritchard
After splitting from his Love Island girlfriend Maura Higgins in March this year, and seeing his brother AJ Pritchard take part in I'm A Celeb, Curtis has signed up for the show hoping to find love again!
He said, "I'm so excited to join the celebs go dating agency. I'm really looking forward to learning more about myself. I can't wait to see who the agents set me up with. I have not been on many dates in my life, so I'm super exited to explore the dating scene, hopefully I'll find my version of the perfect woman"
Chloe Ferry
Following the abrupt end to her on/off romance with fellow Geordie Shore star Sam Gowland, Geordie girl Chloe Ferry has asked Anna and Paul to help her find 'the one' again, after she appeared on the virtual series earlier this year.
Chloe said, "I am absolutely buzzing to join the agency for the second time this year! I did the virtual series and loved the whole process but am now really ready for the agents to find me a proper match. Hopefully meeting face to face will help with feeling a real connection."
Wayne Lineker
Gary Lineker's older brother Wayne shocked the Internet earlier this year when he posted a list of 'demands' he looks for in a girlfriend, so the Celebs Go Dating agency might have a job on their hands with the 58-year-old club manager.
The Ocean Beach manager said ,"After being single for over 2 years, I am so ready to meet somebody I can hopefully spark a romance with. I've heard great things about the agency, and that Anna, Paul and Tom give sound advice. I'm excited to see the potential dates that the agents bring to the table, and hopefully learn a few things about myself along the way."
Sophie Hermann
German-born Sophie Hermann hasn't had the best of luck dating during her time on Made In Chelsea, so the fashion designer will be hoping Anna and Paul find some men to live up to her high standards.
Sophie said, "2020 has definitely been a bleak year for dating, how many socially distanced park walks can one go on?! I've joined the agency to hopefully find love and not have to spend another lockdown alone. I think the agency will have their work cut out for them, mainly due to my lack of filter and pickiness, but I am putting all of my trust into their hands."
Tom Zanetti
DJ and music producer Tom Zanetti has dated the likes of Katie Price and Love Island's Hayley Hughes in the past, but now the 31-year-old finds himself single, he's asked the Celebs Go Dating agency for help!
Tom said, "I don't have a girlfriend; all my businesses have shut down and I've been asked to live in a mansion full of gorgeous women and crazy characters for a month. ERMMM, SIGN ME UP!"
Kimberly Hart-Simpson
Coronation Street actress Kimberly Hart-Simpson , who plays the role of Nicky Wheatley has also signed up for the new series.
Kimberley announced on Lorraine earlier this year she is bisexual, saying "It was during Pride Month, so it was really important, we were representing the LGBTQ community and I'm part of that as well."
Kimberly then revealed her sexuality, saying, "I represent the B. So for me to do that was really, really important."
Karim Zeroual
After appearing on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2019, it looks like TV presenter Karim Zeroual has got the bug for reality TV, signing up to the new series of Celebs Go Dating after splitting from his long-term girlfriend.
He said, "Sadly, this year I came out of a long-term relationship, but I feel ready now to start dating again and throw myself in the deep end. Hopefully the agents are going to help me find the girl of my dreams!"
Joey Essex
A late addition to the group! Former TOWIE star Joey Essex will appear on the show for the THIRD TIME in an attempt to find love.
Where is Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion filmed?
The luxury mansion on Celebs Go Dating is located on the Sydenhurst estate in Chiddingfold, Surrey.
The 26,134sq ft mansion is estimated at a cool £30 million, and has nine bedrooms, as well as a pool, a games room, a spa, a gym, a home cinema, and even a bowling alley!
What channel is Celebs Go Dating on?
Just like past series, Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion airs on E4.
Do the celebs live together on Celebs Go Dating?
Not usually, but due to the Coronavirus pandemic, bosses previously confirmed this year's celebrities had moved into a posh Surrey mansion together.
E4 bosses said, "Celebs Go Dating is back and supercharged for 2021, it's bigger, bolder and sexier than ever.
"For the very first time, the celebs and their potential matches will all bed down together in one very plush mansion. There'll be dates, drinks and drama, and most importantly, there'll be nowhere to hide!"
Who are the experts on Celebs Go Dating?
Returning as the dating experts for series 9 are Anna Williamson and Paul Carrick Brunson, much to the delight of viewers.
Tom Read Wilson is also expected to return to the show, but now that they are in a mansion and not an office, we wonder if Tom will take up a different role. 👀
Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion airs every night at 9pm on E4.
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