"I Kissed a Boy, the first series in the franchise, aired in 2023 and broke ground as the first dating show on British TV to solely feature LGBTQ+ men. In 2024 I Kissed a Girl, an all-women version, was launched that followed the same format as its sibling show."
"The premise of both programmes sees 10 singles enter a gorgeous Italian masseria. Each contestant is instantly matched up with a potential partner and, before even learning each other's names, they share a kiss to see if sparks fly."
"Last week, the BBC said there were "no current plans" for either show to return after season two of I Kissed A Girl airs later this year, with the broadcaster blaming "funding challenges" for the decision."
I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl represent groundbreaking LGBTQ+ dating shows on British television. I Kissed a Boy premiered in 2023 as the first dating show exclusively featuring gay men, followed by I Kissed a Girl in 2024 with an all-women format. Both shows follow an identical premise where ten singles in an Italian setting are instantly paired and kiss before learning names, then build connections throughout the series with new contestants entering periodically. At the finale, couples decide whether to continue by kissing. The BBC announced cancellation after season two citing funding challenges, disappointing fans who launched petitions urging other broadcasters to rescue the franchise.
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