She’ll have to buy a hat – Maura Higgins to host Disney+ reboot of Blind Date
Filming for the show will begin in a secret location later this year (Ian West/PA)
Maura Higgins will host a reboot of classic British TV series for Disney+.
The Irish model, 35, rose to fame on the 2019 series of and recently became known in America for reaching the final of
The reboot will follow the original format where a contestant must choose between three mystery potential suitors, hidden from view behind a sliding wall.
The series – which also promises to contain some “format twists” – will film at a secret location later this year.
Angela Jain, head of content, Disney+ EMEA, said: “Maura is the perfect match for our version of
“Her distinctive straight-talking humour, coupled with her experience as a reality dating show contestant, means we know she has the gravitas plus the wit to bring Blind Date to new audiences.
“We’re very much looking forward to Maura helping our daters navigate their own journeys to find love as she steps into the famed host role.”
The original series aired on ITV from 1985 to 2003, hosted by Cilla Black, who often joked that she would need to buy a wedding hat when a couple seemed to hit it off.
It was revived in 2017, with Paul O’Grady quizzing the romantic hopefuls.
Higgins, from Ballymahon in Co Longford, presents spin-off show
She was a contestant on in 2024 and will be taking to the dance floor on this autumn.
