Love Island may be the best dating show on the telly box, but Celebs Go Dating definitely isn’t far off. There’s just something so entertaining about watching some of our fave famous faces go on dates with the likes of Dave from down the road.
Following the success of last year's series, which featured the likes of Chloe Burrows, Adam Collard and Vanessa Feltz looking for love, it's been confirmed that Celebs Go Dating will be returning later this year.
It was announced back in March that CGD will be back for a 13th series and while the official line-up is still under wraps, there's been plenty of rumours about who will be joining the Celebrity Dating Agency...
Who is taking part in Celebs Go Dating?
We'll have to wait a while to find out this year's Celebs Go Dating line-up, but here are all the names that have been linked to the show so far:
Hannah Elizabeth
Love Island 2015 and All Stars contestant Hannah failed to find everlasting love during either of her villa stints, but it could be third time lucky when it comes to finding The One on TV as she's been heavily rumoured to appear on Celebs Go Dating.
"Hannah Elizabeth has had a series of meetings about signing up for Celebs Go Dating," a source told The Sun.
“Show bosses were really impressed with her on All Stars and think she would be perfect for the E4 show - she has a larger than life personality, is up for a laugh and she's serious about finding someone.
Callum Jones
Hannah's not the only All Star Islander who's reportedly in contention to join the Celebrity Dating Agency, as it's claimed bosses have lined up Callum following his split from Jess Gale.
A source told The Sun, "Callum was a huge hit on All Stars so it was a no-brainer for bosses to approach him as soon as he split from Jess. He's a huge fan favourite and everyone wants him to find love.
"Bosses are keen to get him on the show - it's early days with talks but they're hopeful."
Chris Taylor
Chris completes the trifecta of Love Island All Stars that have been linked to Celebs Go Dating, with reports claiming he's been in talks with bosses.
"He’d be a huge get for them as, beyond Love Island, he’s got a huge TikTok following and also been in the Barbie movie, which got loads of people talking," a source told The Sun.
"Chris is keen too as he was really hoping to find a meaningful connection in the Love Island villa, but failed both times"
Ella Morgan Clark
After rising to fame on Married At First Sight UK, Ella has reportedly signed up to be the first transgender celebrity on Celebs Go Dating.
“Ella is telling friends she’s signed up for Celebs Go Dating this week - she’ll make show history as the first trans contestant and bosses were really keen to sign her,” a source told The Sun last month.
They added, “She’s so honest, speaks from the heart and is truly looking for love.”
Stephen Webb
Gogglebox legend Stephen has reportedly signed up for CGD after splitting from his husband Daniel Lustig.
A source told The Sun, "Bosses were really keen to get him as soon as they heard he and Stephen had split as they know viewers will invest in his path to finding love again, and he’s already a big favourite with Channel 4 viewers after years on Gogglebox.
When does Celebs Go Dating start?
The start date hasn't been confirmed yet, but historically the show premieres in late August so mark your calendars.
What channel is Celebs Go Dating on?
That would be E4, the BEST channel. Don't tell ITVBe.
Who are the Celebs Go Dating experts?
Joining Paul Carrick Brunson, who made his CGD debut in season five, Anna Williamson took the reigns from Nadia Essex during season six. She began her presenting career on CBBC, and has experience as a journalist and life coach, too.
“When Paul delivers a stern word you still fall in love with him,” Anna previously told Closer.
“I come from a caring place as a life coach, but I’m not afraid to call someone out when I feel like their behaviour is not appropriate and they’re not being genuine. I’m not afraid of being the bad cop to Paul’s good cop, necessarily."
As well as Anna and Paul, Dr Tara, a sex & relationship coach, will be returning after joining the show last series.
Are Eden Blackman and Nadia Essex on Celebs Go Dating?
Both Nadia and Eden left the Celebs Go Dating ship in 2018.
Eden officially left after series four, claiming he wanted to focus on other business ventures, including a dating app called Would Like to Meet, but his departure was shrouded in controversy after a civilian dater claimed he had been having an affair with her.
The show's other OG dating expert Nadia Essex was later axed from the show.
Who narrates Celebs Go Dating?
That would be the HILARIOUS Rob Beckett, who we think gives Love Island voice over-er Iain Stirling a run for his money.