Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.
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"Higgins' name was a 'shortcut' for a tone that is 'cheeky, fun, witty, and warm'."
— Angela Jain , Executive
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Angela Jain is the head of content at Disney+ EMEA.
Cilla Black was a renowned British singer and television presenter.
Maura Higgins is an Irish TV personality known for her appearances on dating shows such as Love Island and The Traitors US.
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The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.
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