As one of the most popular reality shows on E4, Celebs Go Dating has enjoyed some riveting, drama-fuelled and exciting seasons to-date. Things will be elevated to another level when the series makes its return in early 2021, as for the first time, the celebrity cast will all live together in Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion.
Seven famous faces have signed up in the hopes of finding their happily ever after, from soap stars, to Strictly competitors and international players. Here are all of those celebrities taking part…
Chloe Ferry from Geordie Shore
No stranger to the agency, Ferry says she's "absolutely buzzing" to be back.
"I did the virtual series and loved the whole process but now am really ready for the agents to find me a proper match. Hopefully meeting face to face will help with feeling a real connection."
Curtis Pritchard from Love Island and Dancing With The Stars Ireland
Though it looked like he was destined to stay together with his Love Island partner Maura Higgins forevermore, the pair eventually parted ways and now, Pritchard is putting himself back out on the dating scene.
The professional dancer comments: "I'm so excited to join the Celebs Go Dating agency. I'm really looking forward to learning more about myself. I can't wait to see who the agents set me up with. I have not been on many dates in my life, so I'm super excited to explore the dating scene; hopefully I'll find my version of the perfect woman."
Karim Zeroual, presenter and Strictly Come Dancing runner-up
Many say that a man who can dance well is given an advantage when it comes to capturing a potential significant other’s heart. Whether that will be the case for Zeroual in the Celebs Go Dating mansion remains to be seen!
"Sadly, this year I came out of a long-term relationship," he explains, "but I feel ready now to start dating again and throw myself in the deep end. Hopefully the agents are going to help me find the girl of my dreams!"
Kimberly Hart-Simpson from Hollyoaks and Coronation Street
"I've joined the agency because I'm 33, still live with my Mum and don't know why I'm still single," says Hart-Simpson, who's excited about joining the mansion and hopefully finding love with either a man or a woman!
"I've been putting myself out there, and joined pretty much every dating app going, so not sure what I'm doing wrong. Hoping Anna [Williamson] and Paul [C Brunson] will help me figure that out and find my perfect match (whatever gender!)"
Sophie Hermann from Made In Chelsea
Describing herself as having a "lack of a filter and pickiness", Hermann admits that it may be a challenge for the agency to find someone who would want to commit to spending their life with her.
"2020 has definitely been a bleak year for dating," she says. "How many socially-distanced park walks can one go on?! I've joined the agency to hopefully find love and not have to spend another lockdown alone."
Tom Zanetti, internationally-renowned DJ
When it comes to his reasonings for signing up to the series, Zanetti keeps it simple. He explains: "I don't have a girlfriend; all my business have shut down and I've been asked to live in a mansion full of gorgeous women and crazy characters for a month. ERMMM, SIGN ME UP!”
The DJ told producers ahead of entering the mansion that he’s someone who has had sex in a bunch of unique places, including a helicopter… Something tells us he’s more into this for the good time than the potential romance, so we’ll be intrigued to see if he takes the dating side seriously!
Wayne Lineker, Ibiza’s ‘King of Ocean Beach’
Known for his social media list of what he looks for in a woman, Lineker has been called a whole number of different things by those who followed him and found his “requirements” in a significant other to be repugnant. Still, Celebs Go Dating is giving him a chance to change public perception.
He says: "After being single for over two years, I am so ready to meet somebody I can hopefully spark a romance with. I've heard great things about the agency, and that Anna, Paul and Tom [Read Wilson] give sound advice. I'm excited to see the potential dates that the agents bring to the table, and hopefully learn a few things about myself along the way.”
With Rob Beckett back to provide some hilarious voiceover and narration, this could be one of the most thrilling seasons of Celebs Go Dating ever!
Those working on the show will have health and safety of their cast and crew as a top priority, with strict coronavirus protocols and industry guidelines in place and adhered to throughout filming, to maintain a safe working environment.
Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion comes to E4 in early 2021.
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