For a long time fans have been calling for a middle-aged version of the popular dating show Love Island - and now it's actually happening. ITV have now confirmed the brand new reality TV show will take to screens this autumn with the name 'My Mum, Your Dad'.
The series will be hosted by Davina McCall, 55, who previously wrote to ITV to pitch the idea. The Masked Singer panellist, who presented Big Brother for 10 years during its run on Channel 4, told Dragons Den's Steven Bartlett on his Diary Of A CEO podcast that she was “literally begging” the broadcaster to let her present a “midlife Love Island”.
The upcoming reality show will see a group of single parents over 35 who are looking for love live together in countryside house. But in a twist unbeknownst to the contestants, their children will be watching their every move whilst hiding in a nearby location.
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The kids of the parents will then get the opportunity to select who their mum or dad will be matched with on one-to-one dates.
In an Instagram post confirming the show, ITV said: "The secret is finally out!
"A brand-new series, following a group of single parents looking for a second chance at love. They've been nominated by their grown-up kids, but what they don't know is that their kids are watching their every move and playing matchmaker (holding cushions over their faces as they watch the shenanigans!).
"My Mum, Your Dad, this autumn on ITV1 and @itvxofficial."
Host Davina McCall then commented: “Thank goodness the secret is finally out! I’ve been bursting to tell!!!
"I’m so so excited to host My Mum, Your Dad - this show will have you so invested in the people in it.
"Fascinating, vibrant individuals who have lived incredible lives already, with a million life lessons under their belts, as they search for their perfect life partner. But also with the juiciest twist of any show I’ve ever worked on.”
After hearing her plea for the show on his podcast, Steven bartlett commented: "She manifested this into existence."
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