I Kissed a Girl, a new gay dating show, is a fantastic opportunity for lesbian and bisexual women to meet and date each other via instant attraction, connecting on a truly emotional level. The show will be hosted by pop sensation Dannii Minogue and will feature 10 different single women who will meet each other for the very first time in an Italian Masseria, via a kiss that will occur live when they begin their date together. No chat or conversation in advance, just instant attraction, drama, romance, and chaos every day. The anticipation for Season 2 is incredible! Following on from the huge success of Season 1 in 2024, which had a tremendous amount of representation, awe-inspiring emotional experiences, and was very steamy, Season 2 will again be combined with relatable stories written by real-life people from the lesbian and bisexual communities and will be broadcast on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in 2026.
I Kissed a Girl Season 2 Release Date Speculations
After its successful inaugural season, I Kissed a Girl is set to continue with Season 2, thanks to the BBC’s announcement of the renewal in June 2025 and the subsequent launch of casting opportunities for the next season. The series premiere date of May 2024 brought acclaim for both its honest representation of queer individuals and its new spin on traditional dating programs.
According to production schedules, filming should begin in September 2025, in keeping with previous seasons that have used Italy as the filming location. Season two will film during early autumn in Italy. With respect to BBC Three production timelines for other reality programming, the premiere for Season Two is expected to occur sometime in 2026.
There will be a spring or summer 2026 issue date, like Season one, which could be confirmed by mid-to-late May 2026 based on the release of Season 1. However, until the BBC provides clarity, this timeline will remain speculative.
In the UK, viewers can watch I Kissed a Girl on BBC Three and via the BBC iPlayer. There is no official information about how the series will be made available to audiences around the globe, but Hulu broadcast Season One, indicating that Season Two may eventually end up with the same viewing options.
I Kissed a Girl Season 2 Expected Cast
The contestants for Season 2 of the show have yet to be announced; however, it is expected that the same format from Season 1 will remain true to form with regard to having a completely new group of contestants in order to keep with the anthology-style nature of the programme.
Season 2’s auditions began in mid 2025 through the BBC’s Take Part website, where single queer female or non-binary members can apply if they reside or work in the UK. There are typically 10 contestants per season who are matched with one another by the producers before the show commences.
Finally, it is confirmed that Dannii Minogue will continue as the show’s host in Season 2, providing an all-around support to the contestants on the show. Charley Marlowe will also return as the show’s narrator, providing consistency in the tone of narration and the storytelling style.
I Kissed a Girl Season 2 Potential Plot
The coming season of the ABC1 series is expected to keep everything from the first season’s wonderful structure and guidelines, to women who have been matched prior-to-the-show by kissing each other for their first time, and without any form of communication or pre-game interaction.
Once each contestant has had their first time meeting and finding their match, they will be sharing a luxury vacation home (Masseria) in Italy with each other for the rest of season, attempting to find a romantic relationship while also dealing with their growing romantic interests towards each other, emotional issues they face with the other contestants, and working to build a positive group dynamic over the life of the series. Relationships are expected to naturally develop through the season, with examples of romance, awkwardness, heartbreak, and an emotionally connected relationship being displayed in front of the viewers.
The BBC has created the series format to be both romantically based, as well as emotionally-based, by incorporating all the drama associated with dating shows together, along with combining positive representation and good storytelling to communicate those stories. Season two of the show should continue building from where the first season left off, while not converting the format into a different kind of series.
Moreover, the official launch date of full contestant reveal and promotional rollout is expected to be released by the BBC Media Centre via their official website or BBC Three channels in the coming days.