The first ever gay dating show in the UK – I Kissed A Boy – is back, with queer icon Dannii Minogue hosting another search for love on screen.
After the success of both its first season in 2023 and the premiere of its sister show I Kissed A Girl last year, I Kissed A Boy is back for a second instalment of queer romances and we can't wait.
The singer will play cupid for gay women looking for love in the UK’s first dating show for women who like women – I Kissed A Girl.
The BBC confirmed the return of I Kissed A Boy with an exciting statement: "HOT BOY SUMMER IS UPON US! 🔥
"The BBC has officially revealed the 10 contestants competing in the second season of I Kissed a Boy. In 2023, the show made history with its debut as the UK’s first-ever same-sex dating series - and last summer, it was joined by its sapphic counterpart, I Kissed a Girl.
“Aussie pop legend Dannii Minogue is back playing Cupid, with Layton Williams once again on narration duties.”
The broadcaster added: “Get ready for the return of the dating show, where the path to love is never straight. It’s loud, it’s proud… and it all starts with a kiss.”
Here's what we know so far about I Kissed A Boy season 2.
What is I Kissed A Boy about?
The premise is this: Our male contestants arrive at an Italian country house called the Masseria and are matched up with another contestant – and the first thing they do is kiss, with their relationship developing from that first encounter.
“I am so excited that I'll be back in Italy to play Cupid,” Dannii has said. "I can't wait to meet the next cast when the Masseria doors open... There are so many diverse and important stories yet to tell. And be sure that I'll have the party started for a wonderful summer of love."
I Kissed A Boy season 2 cast
Here are the names of all the contestants, with a brief quote from their official bio from the BBC:
- Adam, 27, from Reading: “When it comes to boys, emotional intelligence is really important to Adam, as is someone who’s not afraid to speak their mind.”
- Aron, 27, from Croydon: “As a world champion cheerleader, Aron is ready to tumble his way into the masseria to find love.”
- Callum 27, from Hastings: “When it comes to dating, Callum’s either all in, or all out. Callum admits he can be jealous and doesn't think his man should be giving any other guy attention.”
- Jack D, 26, from Glasgow: “A self-confessed serial dater, Jack is looking to take himself off the market and find a man who he can share a ‘nice pastry and a pint with’.”
- Jack S, 22, from Wigan: “Jack is a hopeless romantic who has been brought up by strong women including his nan June, whose name he has tattooed on his neck. He credits the women close to him for enabling him to be comfortable with his own femininity.”
- Jas, 27, from Glasgow: “Jas appreciates that he can be an ‘openly gay Scottish Punjabi man’ with the support of his family and friends and looks upon it as his superpower.”
- Jordan B, 25, from the Lake District: “Jordan has swapped life on the family farm rearing sheep and cows with his dad and his brother, for the hustle and bustle of city life in Manchester. Jordan is ready to stop playing games and find someone with a calming nature who will have the capacity to tame him.”
- Jordon R, 27, from Leeds: “Jordon has dated but has never had a proper boyfriend or been in love. He admits to letting people only get to know him at surface level and struggles to truly open up and allow people to get to know the real him.”
- Lars, 23, from Wolverhampton: “Lars is a hopeless romantic, sick of the single life and after learning so much from his first love break up, is ready to find his person.”
- Rory, 22, from Galway: “Rory is looking to leave the Emerald Isle behind for a summer of love in Italy. In the masseria he says there is a high possibility he will end up being a bit of a Casanova and use his Irish charm to woo the boys.”
- Ruben, 24, from London: “Ruben is an articulate, self-aware, self-confessed sexy nerd whose indecisiveness plays into his career and love life.”
I Kissed A Boy season 2 release date
The series will begin on Sunday 11 May at 9pm on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three.
I Kissed A Boy season 2 trailer
As Dannii says in the trailer below: “Dating is about to get a lot more fabulous”.
