“Love Island” and “The Traitors” star Maura Higgins has a new gig: hosting Disney+’s upcoming reality series “Blind Date.”
The iconic British dating show, which ran from 1985 to 2003, is being revamped by the streamer for modern audiences and promises to be “bigger, better and bolder than ever,” according to a press release.
“As with the original British format, contestants must choose between three potential suitors, hidden from view behind the legendary ‘Blind Date’ wall, the only thing standing between them and their potential true love just meters away,” the synopsis continues. “Fans can expect a host of innovative format twists and a spicy dose of drama, as our daters will see if forever love can truly grow … but potential new partners are always lurking behind the wall.”
The new “Blind Date” series starts filming at a secret location later this year.
Irish native Higgins first propelled to fame on “Love Island U.K.,” where she was a finalist and then became the host of “Love Island USA: Aftersun.” Earlier this year, she was the runner-up on “The Traitors U.S.,” and this fall she is set to compete on “Dancing With the Stars.”
