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Liverpool Echo
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Paul McAuley

BBC's I Kissed A Boy reunite for 'one-off studio special' with Dannii Minogue

The cast of the UK's first gay dating show will reunite for a "one-off" studio special episode.

The contestants from BBC's I Kissed A Boy will come together to discuss everything in their lives since the show was filmed and aired - including their love lives, newfound fame and if any relationships lasted the length of time.

The studio special episode will feature an audience and will be hosted by Dannii Minogue as she "celebrates the Masseria's greatest moments, deep dive into the drama and lead the boys through outrageously funny party games."

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The announcement comes ahead of the show's final which is available for fans to watch this coming weekend.

Returning for the reunion episode is Scouser Mikey Connor. The 28-year-old referee entered the series at the end of episode one as a "bombshell" in Love Island terms. The former semi-professional footballer had his hands full as he struggled to pick between fellow contestants Bobski, Josh and later on, Dan.

The TV reality star previously told the ECHO how proud he was to be one of the first on the show with Australian pop singer Dannii Minogue. He said: "I learnt a lot about myself being on the show. I have always thought I knew who I was and thought I was comfortable with who I was, but really it wasn’t until I was surrounded living with 10 other boys who were just like me that realised I can actually just be myself and not have any judgements whatsoever.

Scouser Mikey Connor on a date with contestant Josh on I Kissed A Boy (BBC)

“I learnt to be more confident in life and confident about myself in a safe place - of course with the world watching. I learnt from the other boys and their experiences and I loved listening to everyone’s different stories and how each and every one of us related to each other all at different times throughout our lives.”

Before entering the show, Mikey had two long-term relationships, both of which didn't end the way he wanted. The self-confessed flirt said he wears his heart on his sleeve and “tends to put his cards on the table too quickly”.

The former Liverpool John Moores University student added: “I’m super proud to be part of this show. When people have said you’re on the ‘gay Love Island’, I’m like no, don’t say that. I’d say it’s more meaningful and it’s something that isn’t cliche. I’m honoured to be able to share my own experiences on the show and we are all proud.”

I Kissed A Boy: The Reunion airs on Sunday June 11 at 6 am on BBC iPlayer and 9 pm on BBC Three.

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