“I Kissed A Boy” series got us hooked #PinkInOurLives #PinkPress
This queer dating show reignited reality TV:”I kissed a boy”
The BBC Three show with presenter Dannii Minoque was a welcome shake-up.
With an endless array of dating shows to watch, another dating show coming to our screeners may result in eye-rolls. However, I Kissed A Boy is different.
Heterosexuality has always dominated the reality dating format. Besides series “Prince Charming” queer romance has been mostly missing from our screens. But now our calls have been answered.
The gorgeous @DanniiMinogue meets the boys for the first time. ? #IKissedABoy pic.twitter.com/OCGfa3TJw6
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) May 13, 2023
The eight-part “I Kissed A Boy” arrived as the UK’s first gay dating show. It’s one hell of a title and also a refreshing addition to the reality dating canon. Borrowing the match-making tactics of Married at First Sight, matches are made over the pair’s compatible attributes for a partner.
The tried-and-tested format is simple; the 10 singletons are paired up and share their first kiss in front of the Masseria they’ll be staying in. As the sun beats down on rural Italy, the five couples meet for the first time and lock lips. Then after the passionate kiss or little peck, they must individually decide whether or not they want to commit.
Before the couples can even settle in on their first day, a new gentleman waltzes in and leaves jaws on the floor. Everyone is now a love interest as their strongest match may not be to their taste.
The drama really kicks off at the announcement of a “kiss-off,” which plays out like a Love Island fireside recoupling but with even more shocked gasps.
Sounded like most reality shows to score with drama and sexual tension. But with this show the casting directors gave us a wonderful selection of bringing together a variety of body types, coming out experiences and lifestyles, the show demonstrates the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community.
Gay joy is central and wonderfully exuberant. So the cheers “Let’s go have fun and be gay!” were definitely present. I Kissed A Boy is an extravaganza of rainbows, colours, glitter, and just a splash of leather. As well as music from Dua Lipa, Troye Sivan and Carly Rae Jepsen.
It all starts with a kiss… ?#IKissedABoy only on @bbciplayer. pic.twitter.com/qIM1Z4aEYe
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) May 14, 2023
Did you watch the show and what do you think? Plus they did not forget the ladies, because there will be version of “I Kissed A Girl”.
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