"Despite I Kissed a Girl's dedicated fan base-and despite the fact that the second season didn't even have time to drop before the cancellation-the BBC pulled the plug on the Dannii Minogue-hosted sapphic dating show and its gay counterpart I Kissed a Boy. The network cited "funding challenges," but it wasn't hard to read between the lines."
"In a moment when mainstream homophobia is making a comeback, the loss of the show felt like a political decision rather than a monetary one. Especially when you consider that the sensationally popular Love Island also won't be adding same-sex couples to the mix anytime soon due to "logistical difficulties.""
"Last week, the (primarily straight, but open to anyone) dating app Tinder announced that they were in talks with the show's creators about a potential spin-off for both shows. The catch? It won't feature regular people. Instead, we'll have to watch yet another show about celebrities getting it on."
The BBC recently cancelled both I Kissed a Girl and I Kissed a Boy, citing funding challenges, disappointing fans and raising concerns about the network's commitment to LGBTQ+ programming. The cancellations occurred amid broader mainstream homophobia and alongside Love Island's decision to avoid adding same-sex couples due to logistical difficulties. However, a potential lifeline emerged when Tinder announced talks with the shows' creators about a spin-off series. The new show, potentially titled It Started With a Kiss, would be produced exclusively for Tinder but would feature out-gay celebrities discussing their love lives rather than regular people competing in a dating format.
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