Maura Higgins to Host Blind Date Reboot on Disney+
Maura Higgins, known for her stint on Love Island in 2019, has been named the host of the upcoming Disney+ reboot of Blind Date. The announcement was made on Instagram, lightheartedly invoking Cilla Black’s famous phrase, "What's your name and where d'ya come from?" The newly revamped show is expected to premiere next year, adhering to its classic format where contestants choose from three anonymous daters. Higgins, originally from County Longford, has also participated in the US version of The Traitors, and is set to appear on Dancing With the Stars. Angela Jain from Disney+ praised her dynamic presence.
Key facts
- Maura Higgins will host the Blind Date reboot on Disney+.
- The announcement was made on Instagram, referencing Cilla Black's catchphrase.
- The show will launch next year and follow the original format.
- Higgins rose to fame on Love Island in 2019.
- She recently appeared on The Traitors US and Dancing With the Stars.
- The original Blind Date aired on ITV from 1985 for nearly 20 years.
- Cilla Black hosted the original show until her death in 2015.
- Paul O'Grady hosted a brief revival on Channel 5.
- Angela Jain of Disney+ EMEA praised Higgins as 'cheeky, fun, witty, and warm'.
- Higgins has appeared on other reality shows and presented her own documentary.
Entities
Artists
- Maura Higgins
- Cilla Black
- Paul O'Grady
- Melanie Sykes
- Tommy Fury
- Graham Skidmore
Institutions
- Disney+
- ITV
- Channel 5
- Love Island
- The Traitors
- Dancing With the Stars
- I'm a Celebrity
- Dancing on Ice
- Cooking with the Stars
- Glow Up Ireland
- Love Island USA
- This Morning
- Edinburgh TV Festival
Locations
- Northern Ireland
- County Longford
- Liverpool
- UK
- US