The BBC has released a first glimpse ahead of the new series of a "groundbreaking" dating show. I Kissed A Girl, hosted by Dannii Minogue, is set to return for a second run following its 2024 launch, with the star again playing Cupid to a fresh batch of women amid plenty of "drama" and "mayhem", reports the Mirror.
"Buckle up, divas! Lesbian drama is on its way..." the broadcaster declared while sharing a preview on Instagram. "It's loud, proud and starts with a kiss as Dannii Minogue plays Cupid to 10 single ladies. It's a heart-breaking, heart-racing hot Sapphic summer."
The clip features the women getting acquainted as they arrive at their luxurious summer retreat, with the narrator promising "more romance, more mayhem and more drama", while some of the singles are seen sharing kisses and others come into conflict. "Let me out, let me flirt!" declares one, while another boldly states: "I'm refusing to play it safe."
An official synopsis reads: "Back for another 10 part series, 10 single girls are matched up, and meet for the first time... with a kiss. No chat. No messages. Just one kiss to test their chemistry straight away. Will their kiss be sweet and pure? Passionate and wild? And ultimately, will that first kiss lead to love? Dannii Minogue will throw open the doors to a beautiful location perfect for the ultimate summer of love."
Host Dannii herself chimed in after the teaser was posted on Instagram, telling fans in the comments: "Cupid is so ready - I have some surprises this year!!!! Cupid."
The debut series, which followed the show I Kissed A Boy, proved to be a massive success with both viewers and critics alike. The Guardian praised it as "the sweetest, most touching reality TV in a long time", while The Tab hailed it as "the best dating show of all time". However, it has since been confirmed that the show will come to an end after the forthcoming series.
Fans have declared they "can't wait" for the next instalment, with one taking to Instagram to post: "I am sat!" "BUZZING FOR THIS!!" wrote another excited viewer, while a fellow fan admitted they'd been waiting "forever" for the new series to arrive. "Wait this one looks messyyyyyy," commented one user, as another enthusiastic viewer added: "WE ARE READY and WAITING!!!! Lets goooo girls."
I Kissed A Girl will be on BBC iPlayer on June 23.
