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Maura Higgins to Host Disney+ Revival of Classic UK Dating Show “Blind Date” Set for 2027
News Brief
Former “Love Island” and “The Traitors” contestant Maura Higgins has been announced as the presenter of a Disney+ reboot of the iconic British dating series “Blind Date.” The streaming service will launch the new season in 2027, preserving the original format where participants choose among three hidden suitors behind a wall. Executive producers from Stellify Media and So TV are attached, and Disney+ EMEA officials say the revival aims to bring a cheeky, fun tone to a crowded dating‑show market.
Key points
Higgins, known from “Love Island,” will host the Disney+ version of “Blind Date,” slated for a 2027 release.
The reboot follows the classic format of contestants selecting from three unseen suitors behind a wall, a hallmark of the original 1985‑2003 series.
Stellify Media (backed by Sony Pictures Television) and So TV (part of ITV Studios) are producing the series, with Disney+ EMEA positioning it as a fresh, witty take on the genre.
What sources agree on
Maura Higgins is confirmed as the host of the Disney+ reboot of “Blind Date.”
The new season is scheduled for launch in 2027.
The show retains the original premise of choosing among three hidden suitors behind a wall.
The original “Blind Date” aired on ITV from 1985 to 2003 and later on Channel 5 from 2017 to 2019.
Stellify Media and So TV are listed as executive producers for the revival.
Disney+ EMEA describes the reboot as cheeky, fun, witty, and warm.
Still unclear
No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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Original headline
‘Love Island’ and ‘The Traitors’ Star Maura Higgins to Host ‘Blind Date’ on Disney+
