Meet the Sexy Cast for First-Ever Gay British Dating Show ‘I Kissed A Boy’

At this point there's every type of dating show you can imagine. They include everything from roses, to millionaires, to dating shows where you never even see the other peoples' faces. And for United Kingdom, every single one of them has been straight... until now!

BBC3 announced their new show, I Kissed A Boy in May of 2022. Hosted by Australian pop icon Dannii Minogue (Kylie's sister) as "Cupid," and narrated by Layton Williams (Bad Education, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), I Kissed A Boy begins with an incredibly simple premise: the guys are paired up and they kiss. What type of kiss is up to them... Undoubtedly, said kiss will lay the mood for the pair going forward. Is it awkward? Is it deep and passionate? Will one guy go for the cheek and the other goes for the tongue? The drama.

And like any dating show, all of the interpersonal factors will come to the surface. Those factors take on another level when we remember all the complexities of being gay. For some, this will be their first gay kiss!

So who are the sexy contestants with accents that will no doubt make my knees weak? BBC3 shared some of the juicy deets with our friends at GayTimes, and we wanted to share them with you!

Ben

 

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Age: 28
From: Edinburgh

An engineering student at college, Ben is apparently pretty new to the scene. He's only had one serious boyfriend (a year-long), and it wasn't until he moved to London that he started to branch out and meet more gays. He says he's not picky, but apparently making him laugh is paramount!

Bobski

 

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Age: 23
From: Essex

First of all... Bobski's real name is Robert, and if "Bobski" isn't the gayest and most wonderful nickname for Robert, then I don't know what is. A native of Poland, Bobski moved to the UK when he was little and is also apparently quite the athlete, having been a semi-pro tennis player when he was only a teen! I'm interested to see if the blokes can go point for point with him.

Gareth

 

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Age: 28
From: Kilkeel, Northern Ireland

If you know East London, then you know it's a hip place. It's full of fabulous people, fabulous fashion, and a group of people who know how to handle a city. This seems to be Gareth through and through, which is cool given that he grew up in a small town in Northern Ireland. Anyone from a small town knows what it's like to want a bigger life, and it doesn't get much bigger than international recognition!

Jake

 

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Age: 27
From: Swansea

I have no idea if Jake smokes or not, but his pic is giving major "sexy stoner" vibes and I'm very here for it. Though he's from Spain originally, Jake grew up in Wales to a hard-working family. And hard work seems important to him. Hopefully whoever he's paired up with works hard to make the kiss jussssst right. Also, "must like dogs," as they say. He says he wants two kids, multiple dogs, and maybe a chicken. As a fellow lover of cocks, I get it.

Joseph

 

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Age: 23
From: London

Would it be a gay dating show if there wasn't at least ONE theatre gay? Joseph, a self-described fashionista, is just that! The would-be actor is one sexy twink, and says he loves to stay away from drama, which, as we all know, means he'll probably be the cause of most of the drama! We shall see!

Josh

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Age: 24
From: Rhyl, North Wales

And if "theatre gay" was to be expected, we shouldn't be shocked that there's one guy who grew up in a religious Mormon family. Because of that, he didn't quite come to terms with who he is until his 20s. Know what that means? This show is apparently going to be his first gay kiss ever. As someone who eschews all religion and has a thing for dark-haired men, I'm legit going to watch just for the Josh storyline.

Kailum

 

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Age: 25
From: Brighton

From Yorkshire to Brighton, Kailum is a Brit through and through. And apparently, Brighton was an amazing place to grow up gay, given that Kailum came out at the young age of 14 by posting a video to YouTube! Youth today, am I right? He's going to be an interesting one to watch: he has been single for 6 years, and says he doesn't want the one-night stands that come with the hookup apps; he wants something real. Well... let's see how real things can get for him on this steamy dating show that begins with a makeout session!

Ollie

 

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Age: 27
From: Brighton

A self-described "gay man in a straight world" Ollie is one sexy Brit. Not everyone can rock the stache, but this road worker sure as heck can. Another Brighton native, Ollie is apparently no stranger to the gay dating scene but is very much a stranger to real love. Will he find that here? TBD!

Ross

 

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Age: 27
From: Manchester

Whew, I love a guy with tattoos. And a guy with tattoos who has an accent?! *Immediately faints* Ross isn't just sexy, though. The inked-up hottie works with adults who have learning disabilities and is apparently equally passionate about both his career and his opinions. He has declared himself "a great kisser" which for a dating show rooted in kissing seems brazen. Brazen can be hot, though, so let's see where this shakes out. But the question is: will Ross find his Gaychel? (That's a stretch, I know. But I stand by it. Shut up.)

Subomi

 

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Age: 29
From: London

Britain, like the United States, is a population of people from all around the world, and Subomi is a true Brit in that sense. He was born in London, moved to Nigeria at the age of 6, and then returned to the UK when he was a teenager. But because so much of his time was spent in Nigeria where being gay is a crime, the gorgeous Brit had to keep his identity a secret. But now he's out loud and proud, and has become a multiple medal-winning athlete for the Gay Games. But one game he's not down to play is the game of love! He doesn't think most guys are looking for actual commitment. I guess we'll see if he's right or not!

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