Yahoo News Melanie Sykes replaces 'Our Graham' on new Blind Date with Paul O'Grady
Channel 5 has announced that TV star Melanie Sykes will replace ‘Our Graham’ on the rebooted ‘Blind Date’ when it returns to screens later this year.
The former Big Breakfast beauty is more commonly seen in front of the camera but has signed up to take on the announcing duties and will help contestants decide who they should pick to whisk off on a romatic getaway, when the show returns later this year with Paul O’Grady at the helm.
The 46-year-old host is delighted about her fun new gig and shared the below snap on Instagram of her practising her new lines.
It’s our…. Mel!
A post shared by Melanie Sykes (@msmelaniesykes) on Apr 4, 2017 at 6:28am PDT
She added: “It’s an honour to be joining such an iconic show and to be working alongside my dear friend Paul. I can’t wait to help a new generation find love on the show!”
And Channel 5 commissioner Sean Doyle added: “Mel has the perfect mix of charm, cheek and warmth to work on this new version of Blind Date.”
The popular dating programme was hosted by the late Cilla Black for its run between 1985 and 2003.
The new-look series is expected to debut later this summer on Channel 5.
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