Blind Date introduces bisexual daters for first time

Photo credit: Channel 5
Photo credit: Channel 5

From Digital Spy

Since it returned to our screens in 2017, Blind Date has featured LGBTQ+ episodes and contestants.

And now, the show is getting its first episode with bisexual contestants next month, featuring a man looking for love with either a guy or a gal.

Beauty consultant Jordan will get to choose between support worker Lily, model Jesse and French master's student Zoe. Here are the trio with host Paul O'Grady:

Photo credit: Channel 5
Photo credit: Channel 5

Related: Paul O'Grady reveals regrets about his first Blind Date series

Paul, who has hosted the show since its revival on Channel 5, said: "I’m delighted that Blind Date is continuing to be inclusive by giving a platform to those who identify as bisexual.

"It was a joy to film and I’m sure Cilla would have been proud."

The show introduced LGBTO+ couples in 2017 to mark Pride in London weekend, and at the time, Paul told us how important the decision was for him, saying: "We've moved on in the world so we've got a wide range of people on."

Photo credit: Channel 5
Photo credit: Channel 5

Beyond the LGBTQ+ representation, the revived Blind Date has also featured drag queens and... a hopeful who already had a girlfriend when he was on the show. Naughty!

Blind Date airs Sunday nights at 8pm on Channel 5. If you've never seen the show, none of them are actually blindfolded, bi the way.


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