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[08/26/26 - 07:05 AM]
Maura Higgins to Host Highly Anticipated "Blind Date" Series for Disney+
The beloved Irish native's sharp wit and mischievous charm propelled her from a finalist position on "Love Island UK," to a hosting role on "Love Island USA: Aftersun."

[06/30/25 - 07:26 AM]
Disney+ Adds Three New Premium Reality Commissions to Its Growing Slate of UK Unscripted Original Series
Highlights include the return of Britain's original and much-loved dating series "Blind Date", reimagined for a contemporary audience.







BLIND DATE (HULU)
Premieres in TBA 2027 (Exact Date TBA)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
???
STATUS:
new in 2026/2027 (date TBA)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (10 episodes)
DESCRIPTION:
(from Disney+'s press release, August 2026) Disney+ has today confirmed globally recognized television personality and host, Maura Higgins, as the host of the highly anticipated, iconic British dating show "Blind Date." The beloved Irish native's sharp wit and mischievous charm propelled her from a finalist position on Love Island UK, to a hosting role on Love Island USA: Aftersun. She went on to win the hearts of audiences around the world on The Traitors U.S. earlier this year, finishing as runner up and delivering reality TV gold in one of the series' most shocking and viral moments as she learned she was betrayed by her partner in the final episode. This autumn, she will continue to gain traction globally for her role in the hit U.S. show, Dancing with the Stars. With "Blind Date," Higgins will continue her momentum and front the ultimate dating series as it returns to screens in 2027, reimagined for contemporary audiences - bigger, better, and bolder than ever.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Graham Stuart as EP
· Kieran Doherty as EP
· Matthew Worthy as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a tv series
· reality
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· SO TV
· Stellify Media