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Disney+ to Revive Blind Date With Tropical Island Makeover

The streaming service plans to transplant the classic dating show to a Love Island-inspired retreat with contestants vying for a dream wedding

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Overview

  • Disney+ is expected to greenlight the Blind Date revival imminently, according to insiders
  • The reboot relocates the series to a tropical island setting inspired by Love Island, with contestants competing for a dream wedding
  • Producers plan to preserve the show’s iconic sliding wall as part of the format overhaul
  • A top-tier female presenter is being sought to host the series, with Holly Willoughby, Davina McCall and Claudia Winkleman among the names under consideration
  • Production is slated to start in late 2025 for a release on Disney+ in 2026, marking the show's move from traditional ITV and Channel 5 runs to streaming