Davina McCall is set to front a new dating show for middle-aged singletons.
Davina McCall to host middle-aged version of Love Island
The 55-year-old TV star has reportedly been signed up to host upcoming ITV programme 'Romantic Retreat' - which has been described as 'Love Island' for older people - after pitching the idea to TV bosses.
A TV source told the Daily Star newspaper: “Davina is the perfect fit, she is a bubbly, fun and has also endured her own relationship problems.
“Until she met her boyfriend she was a single mother too.”
The ex-‘Big Brother’ presenter has been an unofficial spokesperson for older people and a powerful advocate for women going through menopause.
She previously outlined her proposal of a middle-aged spin-off whilst speaking on Steven Bartlett’s podcast.
She said: “I could fill a villa in 'Love Island' with middle-aged people with the best backstories you have ever heard in your life.
“They've lived a life – they're widows, they're people who have been through horrific divorces. They are people who have split up with somebody and decided they want to try going out with somebody the same sex as them. They're like interesting people. I'd watch that show.”
A casting call recently appeared on ITV’s website for “vibrant single parents looking for love” to get in touch.
It read: “ITV1 are looking for vibrant single parents from across the UK who are in search of love, for a brand new dating show!
“This is the ONLY dating show where single parents can search for love, by spending time in a luxury retreat, where all the parents have been nominated by their grown up children.”
Former ‘Gladiators’ host Ulrika Johnson threw her hat in the ring for the presenter gig claiming she’d be a perfect fit as she has a “greater zest for life now” compared to when she was in her 20s.
Making a bid on ‘Good Morning Britain’, Ulrika, 55, said: "If you're hosting that programme, you should have a wealth of experience in modern day dating which is very different than them olden days where you see and meet people in the pub.
“Yes, being single should be a pre-requisite. Just because you've over 50 doesn't mean you've given up in life and you don't want new adventures.
“I have a greater zest for life now than I probably did in my 20s and 30s.”
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