Graham Norton being lined up for new series of Blind Date
TV dating show Blind Date is being lined up for a return to TV screens, with a very popular host in mind.
Graham Norton is now the odds on favourite to host the show’s return, which has been off screens for 13 years.
It had previously been hosted by the icon that was Cilla Black, who passed away in 2015.
The classic dating format saw one picker pitch questions to three potential dates, all of whom were out of view.
After the questions were answered, he or she would choose their partner to go on a blind date with, only then seeing their face for the first time.
Cilla did 18 years as the show’s host, pulling back the door to reveal hundreds of newly matched couples.
The new series will be revamped from Cilla’s editions, which aired on ITV.
The fave to host Graham Norton recently got in a row with Piers Morgan after his comment son the Women’s March.
Channel 5 have now bought the rights to the series.
A source told The Sun: “Blind Date is the original dating show and its huge news to bring it back.
“It’s a classic format that will be rebooted to make it young, sexy and modern.
“Expect sparks to fly. In an age of Tinder, you have got to earn the right to love on this show.”
