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Take Me Out return plans are in development, with two possible hosts
Take Me Out could return seven years after it ended in 2019.
The British dating show featured host Paddy McGuinness and 30 single women choosing whether to keep their lights on for each male contestant.
Its catchphrase, “no likey, no lighty,” and chaotic introductions became familiar parts of the show.
Emily Atack and Olivia Attwood are possible hosts for the planned revival, while Paddy McGuinness is not expected to return.
Producers are developing plans and talks with streamers are under way, including with Netflix.
The revival’s format and platform are not yet decided, and the plans could take different forms.
Plans are in development for a return of the dating show Take Me Out, with talks reportedly under way with streaming services including Netflix.
Emily Atack and Olivia Attwood are said to be among the favourites to host, while Maya Jama was also considered.
Producers are reportedly looking for a female host to replace Paddy McGuinness and preserve the original show’s cheeky tone.
The show ran from 2010 to 2019, with 30 single women deciding whether to keep their lights on for each male contestant.
- Who
- Fremantle is developing the reboot. Emily Atack and Olivia Attwood are reported to be possible hosts.
- What
- Take Me Out is being considered for a return, with plans in development.
- When
- The plans were reported this week, in an article published on 5 November 2026.
- Where
- Talks are reportedly under way with streaming services including Netflix.
- Why
- Producers reportedly want the reboot to retain the original show’s cheeky tone.
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Take Me Out began its run.
James Argent appeared on a celebrity special while his sister Natasha was a contestant.
The show’s run ended.
Plans for a return were reported, with talks said to be under way with streaming services.
- Original run
- 2010–2019
- Contestants
- 30 single women decided whether to keep their lights on for each male contestant
- Production company
- Fremantle
- Possible hosts
- Emily Atack and Olivia Attwood
- Streaming talks
- Netflix and other streamers are reportedly involved
What people are saying
Plans are in development now and talks are underway with streamers including Netflix but the landscape of TV is ever-changing, so the reboot could take a number of forms.
Execs at Fremantle, the production company behind the reboot, want to ensure it has the same cheeky tone as the original.