Dannii Minogue is back to play Cupid, as host of the UKâs first dating show for girls who like girls. I Kissed a Girl serves drama, smashes stereotypes, and promises more twists and turns than ever.
Ten singles are matched up and meet for the first timeâŠwith a kiss. But will it end in true love? Let's find out, as Dannii Minogue throws open the doors to a beautiful Italian Masseria for the ultimate summer of love.
With gripping love stories, sizzling drama, jaw-dropping outfits, and a shiny new Italian Masseria, this is one party you donât want to miss.
Itâs loud, itâs proud, and it all starts with a kiss.
Episodes one and two of I Kissed a Girl will be available to watch on ±«Óătv iPlayer on Sunday 5 May. Episodes will air on ±«Óătv Three every Sunday and Monday night at 9pm.
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Meet the Girls
Abbie
She/Her
Age: 24
From: Brighton
Occupation: Make Up Artist & Hair Stylist
âWhat I loved most about the show was how comfortable I instantly felt around all the girls, in a judgement free environment, allowing myself to be vulnerable in conversations around sexuality.â
Abbie lives at home with her parents and older sister in Brighton, where she owns her own salon. She loves the cityâs queer and accepting energy. Abbie came out to her family when she was 12 years old, and it was her grandad who was her biggest support and ally.
With her long blonde hair and feminine clothes, Abbie says people donât usually realise sheâs a lesbian. She says she finds herself constantly having to âcome outâ.
Abbie describes her dating history as âdisastrousâ, and now she wants to find a girlfriend who will treat her like a princess. Abbie loves sporty, masc-presenting girls and jokes that sheâd love to be a WAG one day. Her red flags include things moving too quickly and people who jump to conclusions.
Amy
She/Her
Age: 24
From: Surrey, living in London
Occupation: Social Media Manager
âWe made Herstory! I can only imagine the sense of validation and belonging that me and my sisters would have felt had we had this kind of representation on our telly growing up (the closet was cramped in our house). From me, you can expect boots, boob and a boatload of banter.â
Known for her fiery red hair and love of 90s fashion, Amy is funny, flamboyant and describes herself as âa gay man trapped in a lesbianâs body.â
Amy grew up in a conservative corner of Surrey, attending a private school where she was lacrosse captain. She is grateful for the opportunities of her upbringing but says it was tough growing up feeling different, in an environment where everyone was encouraged to follow the crowd. Amy had feelings about her sexuality from as early as 13 but she didnât find the confidence to come out to family until she was 21. Both of Amyâs sisters are also lesbians.
Amy says she has a femme energy and is attracted to other femme girls. Amy jokes that âfemme for femmeâ lesbians are a dying breed and that sheâs always playing second fiddle to more masc-presenting girls.
Amy has been single for three years and is beginning to feel like sheâs been left on the shelf. She is a hopeless romantic and wants to find a âprincessâ in the Masseria that she can take home and live happily ever after with.
Cara
She/Her
Age: 25
From: Ballycastle, Northern Ireland
Occupation: Aesthetician/Lash Tech
âComing from a small town in Northern Ireland, the rare chance to be in an environment exclusively full of queer women was an opportunity of a lifetime.â
Cara is known for her sense of humour and sense of adventure. Her friends joke that life is never dull with Cara around! She grew up on a council estate and is proud of people knowing where sheâs come from in life. Her mum is her biggest supporter, along with her three brothers and two sisters.
Cara identifies as bisexual, and sheâs had relationships with men and women. She explains that being Bi can be a weird feeling because she can sometimes feel âstuck in the middleâ.
Some men treat her like a kink and some queer women see her as ânot gay enoughâ.
Cara hasnât got many lesbian mates and sheâs still learning the lingo of the mad world of queer dating. She admits that she can have her walls up when it comes to relationships and sheâs hoping that her experience in the Masseria will help her let her guard down. When it comes to flirting, Cara says that if she likes someone, sheâll usually struggle to hold eye-contact.
Demi
She/Her
Age: 23
From: Hemel Hempstead
Occupation: Publishing Executive
âI was able to be one hundred percent unapologetically myself and I got to experience being part of a close-knit queer community.â
Demi jokes that she is a âbaby gayâ - sheâs had a few experiences with girls but has never been in a relationship.
Demi graduated with a masterâs degree in Gender, Media and Culture and now works as a publishing assistant. She lives with her family in Hemel Hempstead, and her family are of Nigerian heritage. Coming out had its challenges for Demi; she is very close with her mum, but her dad is very traditional and she says he found it difficult to accept.
As a self professed âlover girlâ Demi tends to gravitate towards interesting people and pays more attention to âvibesâ than looks. Demiâs still working out where she fits into the mad queer dating scene, and she is open minded about what her âtypeâ may be. Sheâs excited to meet a girl with a first kiss but expects sheâs going to fluff it up somehow⊠âIâll probably trip up or touch a boob, watch this space!â
Fiorenza
She/Her
Age: 22
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Drummer for Uninvited
âIâm very proud to be a part of the show, especially the first season for the girls! It should have existed years ago. We need more representation for lesbian relationships and what the dating life of a lezza entails as itâs such a unique and special thing that should be shown everywhere!â
Fiorenza is a chef by day and a drummer by night. Any chance she gets to play the drums with her band, Uninvited, sheâll take it! In 2022 the group won ±«Óătv Radio 1âs Live Lounge competition and theyâve recently been touring the country.
With her masculine rock-chick style, Fiorenza says that girls often assume sheâs a âplayerâ but in fact she couldnât be further from it. Fiorenza says sheâs a real âsoftieâ and even if she tried to be a player sheâd end up falling in love. She admits she falls fast and loves hard. In dating lingo sheâs a âgolden retriever lesbianâ, which means she loves to be in a loyal relationship and cherish her girl.
Fiorenzaâs usual type is a femme girl with an edgy fashion sense and bags of personality.
She loves an assertive girl who is hard to get - known to the dating scene as a âBlack Catâ. As the only single member of her band, Fiorenza is hoping that she can find her perfect cat in the Masseria.
Georgia
She/Her
Age: 28
From: Hunmanby, North Yorkshire
Occupation: Professional Footballer
âMy goal was not to cry on television and I think I made it to day two. It's amazing that there's finally a show like this out there. It's incredible representation and I'm just so glad I got to be a part of it.â
Georgia is a professional footballer and has played since she was eight years old. Her career has taken her to Florida and South Carolina and back to the UK, where sheâs played for teams including Sheffield United Women FC, Durham Womenâs FC and now Rugby Borough Womenâs Football Club. Her whole life has been about football and dating has had to take a backseat.
Georgia says she bucks the âfootball lesbianâ stereotype. Everyone presumes sheâs playing the field and talking to multiple girls, when in reality she hasnât been on a date in over a yearâŠ
In the past, Georgia has struggled with the word âlesbianâ because of the negative use of the word by other kids at school. Over the years, sheâs managed to shake off those feelings and now feels proud in her sexuality and in her own skin.
Georgia normally gravitates towards femme girls with a bit of an edge. She wants to meet a girl who has her own ambitions, and who understands that football is a big part of her life.
Lisha
She/Her
Age: 22
From: Caernarfon, Wales.
Occupation: Psychology Undergraduate
âThe show is a step forward for the LGBTQ+ community and will hopefully help others have the courage to come out and be true to themselves.â
Lisha has always been a tomboy at heart. When she was younger, Lisha would be dressed in football kits, getting dirty and jumping off walls. Lisha came out to her friends and family aged 13, and says it felt right to her at the time.
Lisha grew up in the small town of Bangor, Wales and is currently studying for her postgraduate degree in Psychology. She played football from a young age, and though she may have hung up her boots to focus on her studies, it doesnât stop her from supporting the Welsh dragons. Lisha also loves to spend time with her Nan who is her best friend - they enjoy regular Sunday roasts together and the pair are thick as thieves.
Lisha has had relationships with girls in the past, but she says itâs been tricky to find the right dynamic. She connects with femme girls and tends to take a more dominant role in a relationship, but it can be frustrating when partners only want to see her in the âmascâ box and donât let her express her feminine side too.
Meg
She/Her
Age: 24
From: Goole, West Yorkshire
Occupation: Fire Breather
âI loved the opportunity to meet so many beautiful queer girlies and being able to explore my type. I will definitely be bringing some heat to the show⊠in many ways.â
Meg is a dancer and fire-breather from West Yorkshire. She describes herself as a homebody and her friends call her âMama Megâ. She is known for her funky style and her love of tattoos.
Meg travels the world performing at events, but she jokes that thereâs two sides to her persona; âwork Megâ dresses sexy and gets a lot of attention, but outside of work Meg is wholesome and looking to settle down with the right partner in life.
Meg hates labels, but if she had to label herself she would say sheâs âbisexual with more of a preference towards womenâ. She is looking for someone who can match her energy, someone who has a good heart and someone who would never make her feel second best.
Naee
She/Her
Age: 25
From: London
Occupation: Engineer
âI am proud to represent masculine-presenting women of colour who are gay. You do not see a lot of us on TV so I'm proud to be an addition to that little presented category. Viewers can expect their heads to be glued to the TV honestly. It is THAT good.â
Naee works as an engineer, maintaining the rides at iconic London attractions. When she came out to her mum and sister, her sister shouted, âI knew it!â.
Naee is close to her family and is grateful for them being so accepting â she says that in Jamaican culture it can sometimes be a different story. She lives with her mum, who suffers from Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia, and she wants to be successful so she can take care of her and treat her to lovely holidays.
Naee is a masc girl and says she only dates femmes. Naee loves to take the lead in a relationship and treat her girlfriend like a princess. She says she quite likes a girl behind the wheel, but sheâll take care of everything else - she will carry your bags and open the doors.
Priya
She/Her
Age: 23
From: Newport, South Wales
Occupation: Hotel Customer Service
âBeing a Punjabi woman, I am so proud to represent my heritage and the South Asian community. This show embodies love, diversity and being unapologetically queer.â
Priya is a self-confessed âdaddyâs girlâ, known for being full of energy and always speaking her mind. Her family nickname is âPriyoncĂ©â because sheâs known for being a diva!
Priya is proud of her dual heritage - her mum is white, and her dad is Sikh Punjabi. Being mixed-race and queer, growing up in South Wales wasnât always easy. Her family were extremely supportive when she came out, and now at 23, Priya has the confidence and pride to celebrate all sides of her identity.
Priya says she finds it hard to meet other queer women in her local area, and in the past, she has turned to rather unconventional methods⊠She once set her distance setting on hinge to a location in America. Priya admits she has a habit of falling fast for girls and sheâs trying to learn to take things at a slower pace.
Eva
She/Her
Age: 22
From: Belfast
Occupation: Fashion Graduate
âI used to search and search the internet for any WLW (women who love women) when coming to terms with my sexuality, so something like this is amazing.â
Known for her tall figure, long hair and great sense of humour, Belfast-born Eva will enter the villa as a surprise late arrival. Sheâs a natural flirt and says she just canât help it because sheâs a Gemini.
With a degree in Retail Fashion, Eva likes to mix up her style. She describes herself as âStemâ - a girl with a mix of masculine and feminine energy.
Eva has had relationships but doesnât think sheâs ever been in love. She has found it hard meeting other queer friends but has recently built up a circle of mates through a football team; they call themselves the âfootball mumsâ.
Evaâs favourite traits in women are confidence, ambition, and independence. Her biggest red flag is when her date drops the âlove bombâ too early. Eva admits sheâs the biggest flirt going and she canât wait to join the Masseria for an amazing summer âsurrounded by fit girlsâ. Watch this spaceâŠ
Notes
Cast ages correct at the time of filming.