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BBC Axes LGBTQ+ Dating Show After Four Years
11 Mar
Summary
- BBC's first LGBTQ+ dating show, I Kissed A Boy/Girl, is canceled.
- Funding challenges cited as the reason for the show's axing.
- Dannii Minogue hosted the popular dating series for four seasons.
The BBC's groundbreaking dating show, I Kissed A Boy, along with its spin-off I Kissed A Girl, has been canceled after a four-year run. Presented by Dannii Minogue, the series first premiered in 2023 as the UK's inaugural matchmaking program for gay singles. A year later, it expanded to include I Kissed A Girl, focusing exclusively on lesbian and bisexual women, before reverting to male contestants in 2025.
Citing funding challenges, a BBC spokesperson confirmed the difficult decision to retire both iterations of the show. This move has elicited disappointment from viewers, with many expressing their dismay on social media about the loss of representation for the LGBTQ+ community on television. Dannii Minogue, who hosted the series, shared her gratitude and pride in the show's impact.
