Christine McGuinness, an S Club legend and a Love Island icon are amongst the star-studded list of names rumoured to form this year’s Celebs Go Dating line-up.
The upcoming series, which will air later this year, will follow a group of single stars as they navigate the dating world, supported by experts Anna Williamson, Paul Brunson as well as Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn and Tom Read Wilson.
Filming for the popular show is set to begin in May, with the series hitting screens later this year.
And this year is set to be just as drama-filled as ever a slew of new single stars return for the show’s 14th series, with Christine as the programme’s star signing following her split from Paddy.
The lineup includes a range of famous faces including reality stars and singers, with a big change in store for the contestants as they’re set to be jetting off to Ibiza.
Here take a look at who is said to be the latest batch of singletons entering the dating world…
Christine McGuinness
Christine McGuinness (above), an S Club legend and a Love Island icon are amongst the star-studded list of names rumoured to form this year’s Celebs Go Dating line-up
Christine’s journey on the show will no doubt have viewers invested after her divorce from ex-husband Paddy McGuinness (pictured in 2019)
Filming for the popular show is set to begin in May, with the series hitting screens later this year (Tom Read Wilson, Anna Williamson and Paul Brunson pictured)
Christine’s journey on the show will no doubt have viewers invested after her divorce from ex-husband Paddy McGuinness.
The pair split in 2022 after 11 years of marriage but remained living together for the sake of their three children.
However, it appears that she’s keen to prove that she’s well and truly moved on from the presenter with an appearance on the huge dating show.
The TV personality, 37, has admitted that she hasn’t ‘dated much before’ so this will be a new experience for her.
She said: ‘I’m really excited to be joining the agency, I’m going to have a summer of fun! Who knows what might happen? I’ve not really dated much before, so I feel like I’m doing a crash course!
‘I’m looking forward to getting to know the other celebs and I’m especially looking forward to the coaching side of things with the agents. I think that’s going to be good for me.’
Another TV source told The Sun: ‘Show bosses are delighted to have snapped up Christine, they think she’ll be great on-screen and appeal to lots of other women in their thirties dating after getting a divorce.
‘Fans will see a new side to Christine too as she opens up about her personal life and films coaching sessions with the show’s dating experts.
‘Christine has been open on social media about how she found spirituality and healing in Ibiza, so she’s thrilled to be working over there.’
Jon Lee
Reportedly joining Christine will be S Club star Jon Lee, who is hoping to find the one on the dating show
The singer and actor, 42, was part of the 90s pop band, which disbanded back in 2003 before reuniting in March 2023
Reportedly joining Christine will be S Club star Jon Lee, who is hoping to find the one on the dating show.
The singer and actor, 42, was part of the 90s pop band, which disbanded back in 2003 before reuniting in March 2023.
Jon said: ‘I’m absolutely rubbish at dating. My dating life is very bleak. So, I’m happy to put my trust into the agent’s professional hands. Fingers crossed we have a good time!’
And it’s not the first time the star has tried his luck on a dating show, after he appeared on Dinner Date’s Celebrity Special back in 2018.
On the show, he confessed: ‘Dating in S Club didn’t really happen. I met people here and there, but you can’t just say ‘hi, I’m Jon, by the way I’m off for six months.’
He also hinted at what he was looking for as he said: ‘Humour is a massive, massive thing for me.
‘You can have a guy stand there with a six pack and pecs or a guy who looks like an average Joe Bloggs, but if he’s funny, I’d pick him every single time.’
Olivia Hawkins
Also on the reported lineup is Love Island star Olivia Hawkins, who appeared on the All Stars version of the series earlier this year
The reality star, 29, spent the series coupled up with Marcel Somerville before they parted ways shortly after filming ended
Also on the reported lineup is Love Island star Olivia Hawkins, who appeared on the All Stars version of the series earlier this year.
The reality star, 29, spent the series coupled up with Marcel Somerville before they parted ways shortly after filming ended.
She also stirred drama when she exposed Grace Jackson’s alleged messages saying she wanted to win, causing a bitter row on the show.
The former ring girl first shot to fame on the ITV reality show as one of the original Islanders on the 2023 winter series.
Olivia faced a backlash from viewers and was labelled a ‘schemer’ during her series for clashing with her co-stars and dividing audiences with her upfront opinions.
Speaking of joining Celebs Go Dating, Olivia said: ‘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.’
Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona is also set to join the show for a second time, six years on from her first appearance after taking part back in Celebs Go Dating back in 2019
Kerry is freshly single after splitting from her ex-fiancé Ryan Mahoney last year, and is now ready to find love again
Kerry Katona is also set to join the show for a second time, six years on from her first appearance after taking part back in Celebs Go Dating back in 2019.
She said: ‘I’m so excited to be back at the agency. At the moment, I am just learning who I am. I always seem to change my whole persona for whoever I am with for their needs instead of prioritising my own.
‘I can’t wait to see Anna and Paul again and get to meet Dr Tara, and see what they have in store for me.’
Kerry is freshly single after splitting from her ex-fiancé Ryan Mahoney last year, and is now ready to find love again.
The former Atomic Kitten star, 44, confirmed she and Ryan, 36, had split up last November and he moved out of the house they shared after six years together.
But time heals all wounds and now Kerry believes the breakup has done her the world of good.
The media personality recently returned from a trip to Thailand where she experienced a ‘real spiritual awakening’.
Writing in her New magazine column, she wrote: ‘Splitting up with Ryan was the best thing to happen to me.
‘I’m over that chapter of my life and when I think about him there is nothing romantic there any more.’
Louis Russell
The final rumoured name on the lineup is Too Hot To Handle star Louis Russell – a model who also plays semi-pro football and dabbles in professional boxing
On the show, he was one of the most memorable personalities and biggest rule breakers
The final rumoured name on the lineup is Too Hot To Handle star Louis Russell – a model who also plays semi-pro football and dabbles in professional boxing.
Louis said: ‘I’m really excited to join the agency – it feels like a fresh start for me in dating. I’m ready to move away from hookups and focus on finding a real partner.’
The show debuted in April 2020, which puts a unique twist on the reality dating genre, following a group of singles looking for love… but they’re not allowed any sexual contact whatsoever.
On the show, he was one of the most memorable personalities and biggest rule breakers.
Hampshire, U.K. model Louis, 23, is described as, ‘cheeky, charming and a challenge.’
‘His hobbies include boxing, football…and making a girl fall in love for the night. As someone who spent a lot of their school years in detention, Louis has never been one to follow rules.
‘He’s likely to do his best to steal the girls from Lana’s gaze and we bet this dapper sweet talker won’t have to try too hard,’ his description for Too Hot To Handle adds.
Mark Labbett
Finally, The Chase star Mark Labbett, also known as The Beast, will be joining the agency at a later date
Mark and TV presenter Hayley Palmer split in May 2024, just days after their one year anniversary
Finally, The Chase star Mark Labbett, also known as The Beast, will be joining the agency at a later date.
The 59-year-old quiz master revealed he’s ‘nervous’ about taking part but is keen to try something he wouldn’t usually do.
He admitted: ‘I’m a bit nervous about doing this because it is outside my comfort zone but, at the same time, it’s an opportunity to do something I wouldn’t normally do and let’s face it, it’s a chance to meet and date interesting women, what more could I want?’
Mark and TV presenter Hayley Palmer split in May 2024, just days after their one year anniversary.
Hayley previously claimed Mark ended their romance because he didn’t want to divorce ex, Katie, 32, with whom he shares seven-year-old son Lawrence.
Mark and nurse Katie split in 2020 after seven years of marriage and continue to co-parent their son, often sharing snaps of family outings to social media.
