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Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot for Disney+
Maura Higgins is set to follow in the footsteps of the late Cilla Black as presenter of Blind Date in a reboot of the popular TV show.
TL;DR
- Maura Higgins announced as the new host of a Blind Date reboot on Disney+.
- The show aims to revive the popular dating format last seen in the 1980s and 90s.
- Higgins rose to fame on Love Island and has since appeared on various other reality TV shows.
- Disney+ mimicked a famous Cilla Black catchphrase in its announcement.
- The original Blind Date ran for nearly 20 years on ITV and was hosted by Cilla Black.
- Higgins' hosting style is described as 'cheeky, fun, witty, and warm'.