Celebs Go Dating 2018 just dropped its first trailer

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Celebs Go Dating has become one of E4's most successful shows – basically, a bunch of people in the public eye that are looking for love are guided through their dating life and sent out on dates with regular Joes like us.

With the news that it's returning for a fifth series, here's everything we know so far to get you excited.

Celebs Go Dating 2018: where can I watch the trailer?

E4 has just released its very first look at series five, dropping the trailer across its social channels. You can watch it here:

Celebs Go Dating 2018 start date: when does it return?

Filming on series five is well under way, and it's due to air in early October 2018.

Celebs Go Dating 2018 cast: who's on it?

Two new celebrity singles have just been announced.

"Our new client to the agency is @tapperofficial - Amy Tapper," the official Celebs Go Dating account tweeted on August 8. "Welcome Amy, we can't wait for you to do some GOOGLING at the next mixer!!!"

The Gogglebox favourite has been spotted filming for the E4 dating show, and she's had quite a transformation.

Ibiza Weekender's very own Callum Weekender has also joined the famous dating agency. "Well... HERE GOES NOTHING," he said.

The initial Celebs Go Dating line-up was revealed back in July, and it included two Love Island stars, a Made in Chelsea lad and one of the Sugababes.

Olivia Attwood was the first name to get confirmed and, as one of the favourites from last year's Love Island, it's fair to say that fans are excited at the prospect of having her back on their TV screens.

"To say I'm excited and scared to the join the Celebs Go Dating agency is an understatement," Olivia Attwood beamed. "I'm known as a wild child, party girl so I'm sure I'll keep Nadia and Paul on their toes."

Love Island's resident philosopher Eyal Booker has also signed up, and he's hoping the agency will help him find a "little partner in crime" now he's back in the real world. Let's hope he meets someone that he's compatible with, as he didn't have much luck in the villa.

Next up is Mutya Buena, who you might recognise from the Sugababes. According to her VT, she's on the lookout for a "sexy" man...

Sam Craske won Britain's Got Talent in 2009 as part of dance troupe Diversity. He also famously dated Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall for two years, before splitting up in 2013.

Fellow dancer Perri Kiely has previously appeared on the E4 dating show, so we're sure that they'll be swapping tips.

Alik Alfus first arrived on our screens when he started dating Made in Chelsea's Louise Thompson. Sadly things didn't work out between them, but he's now looking for someone that will "love him back", apparently.

Chloe Sims is on the lookout for her dream man, and she thinks that the agency experts will be able to help. As one of The Only Way Is Essex's most outspoken cast members, she's sure to be a standout star of this Celebs Go Dating series.

And the dating show has also bagged another TOWIE resident – Vas J Morgan.

"I'm very desperate for a man, and this is my last hope," he joked, before adding: "I want to find love."

Celebs Go Dating 2018: is Andrew Brady on it?

You might have heard A LOT of rumours surrounding Caroline Flack's on/off man Andrew Brady.

In an Instagram story, the former Celebrity Big Brother star revealed that he had been to a meeting with Celebs Go Dating producers – but it looks like he's not going to be taking part on the show after all.

"I never comment on media speculation or stories. But in this instance I feel it necessary to," he wrote at the time.

"Yes I had a meeting [with] Celebs Go Dating after Caroline and I had separated. However, this was wrong. When someone has no money and nothing to lose they tend to do crazy irrational things.

"I am ashamed and trying to move on with my life. Please would you respect mine and Caroline's privacy and not try and speculate on who said or did what."

Celebs Go Dating hosts: who's presenting?

Nadia Essex has been "suspended" by Channel 4 for improper use of social media. It's believed that the show will go on without her, but we don't currently know who will take her place.

The upcoming series will also introduce new dating expert Paul Carrick Brunson and, as founder of award-winning matchmaking firm PCB Agency, it sounds like he's the perfect match for the next batch of celeb singletons.

Paul will be replacing Eden, who announced earlier this year that he was quitting the show. He said at the time: "I'm immensely proud of the show's success but after four great series, it's now time for me to fully commit to my other projects. 2018 will see me relaunch my dating app 'Would Like to Meet' and also marks the 18th year of my music PR agency."

There were reports that Eden's main reason for quitting was due to a row with Nadia, but she swiftly dismissed these rumours, writing: "In response to further reports today that Eden left Celebs Go Dating because of a fall out with me, I want to set the record straight that his decision to leave the show was for his own reasons and was absolutely nothing to do with me."

Charming receptionist Tom Read Wilson, a fan-favourite, will also be back.

Celebs Go Dating 2018: who has taken part before?

Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson, TOWIE queen Gemma Collins, Celebrity Big Brother winner Stephen Bear and Love Island's Muggy Mike are amongst those that have visited the dating agency.

Celebs Go Dating applications: How can you take part?

Applications are already open for the new series – and you can apply now to be in with the chance of dating a celeb.

"#CELEBSGODATING Series 5 is COMING!!! And we want You!!! If you would like to be in the next series, deets are in the flyer!" said the show's official Twitter account.

The address is dating@limepictures.com – what are you waiting for?

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