Not Channel 4 ruining our speculative fun by going ahead and revealing the Celebs Go Dating 14 line-up JUST LIKE THAT. When it comes to shows like Celebs Go Dating and I'm A Celeb, a huge part of the fun for us showbiz reporters is guessing the line-up before it's officially announced. Boo, Channel 4. Boo.
But not really, because this year's Celebs Go Dating line-up well and truly SLAPS. Well, it would've slapped even harder if show bosses had managed to pin down former Love Island 2024 lovebirds, Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies, but hey-ho, we're still very impressed.
According to Channel 4, this year's Celebs Go Dating line-up will include presenter and TV personality Christine McGuinness, Atomic Kitten legend Kerry Katona, Too Hot To Handle’s Louis Russell, Love Island: All Stars’ Olivia Hawkins, and S Club 7 star Jon Lee. And joining the agency at a later date, is master of quizzes, Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett.
Slay.
Obsessed.
And, of course, to guide the latest showbiz singletons through their search for love are accredited therapist and relationship guru Anna Williamson, certified life coach and matchmaking pro Paul C. Brunson, and University professor and sexual communication specialist Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, and everyone’s fave, Tom Read Wilson who will be on hand, as Senior Client Coordinator and Celeb Confidante, to offer his signature charm and words of wisdom.
Shortly after the news was made public knowledge, Anna took to Instagram, writing, 'And just like that……we’re BACK!! 😏😜🤩.
'The world’s most famous celebrity dating agency is officially open 💥.
'And boy oh boy…our celebs & singles are on fire 👀 🔥.'
While we're excited to see all of these celebs join the Celebrity Dating Agency, we're particularly chuffed that Love Island 'villain' Liv Hawkins has been recruited, because love her or hate her (don't hate her, it's just telly, plz x), she makes GREAT television; the nation was robbed when she was booted from All Stars after just 10 days.
The All Star told Channel 4 bosses, 'I'm excited to be joining the agency. I’ve been a fan of the show for a long time. It will be nice for the public to see a more vulnerable, open side to me.'
Liv was originally coupled up with Luca Bish by the public on this year's All Stars.
But they soon decided that they were better off as friends which led Liv to striking up a romance with Marcel Somerville.
However, it is never smooth sailing in the Love Island villa and after Luca and Liv shared some flirty glances and the Brighton babes started to wonder if they'd shut down their romance too early.
It was a short-lived 'what if...' moment, and Liv ended up sticking with Marcel. Then, on day ten, Marcel and Olivia were dumped from the villa and split soon after IRL.
OH, and if you fancy dating any of the above celebs, the Celebs Go Dating team are waiting for you. No, really - filming doesn't actually commence for a few weeks. Head to celebsgodatingcasting.com and you could be going on a date with either Christine, Kerry, Louis, Olivia, Jon or Mark before you know it. Wild.