Maura Higgins set to host highly anticipated Blind Date series for Disney+

The iconic British dating show returns in 2027 with Maura Higgins at the helm as contestants search for love behind the famous Blind Date wall

Disney+ has confirmed television personality and host, Maura Higgins, as the host of the highly anticipated, iconic British dating show Blind Date. The ultimate dating will return to screens in 2027, reimagined for contemporary audiences to be bigger, better, and bolder than ever.

Who is hosting Blind Date on Disney+?

Maura Higgins will be the host of Blind Date on Disney+.

Who is Maura Higgins?

Higgins first came to prominence on Love Island UK before going on to host 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. This autumn, she will continue to gain traction globally for her role in the hit U.S. show, Dancing with the Stars. 

What is Blind Date about?

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 metres away.

What can you expect from the new Blind Date series?

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.

When does Blind Date start filming?

The new series will begin filming in a secret Blind Date location later this year. 

What else can you watch like Blind Date? 

While you wait for Blind Date to arrive on Disney+, why not explore what's new on Disney+ this month, follow the highs and lows of family life in The Real Rooneys, or enjoy more reality drama with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.