Series synopsis
Celebs Go Dating is a British reality television series that premiered on Channel 4 on August 29, 2016. It stars Melody Thornton, Helen Flanagan, Chris Taylor and Stephen Lustig-Webb.
Single celebrities join an exclusive dating agency in a bid to find true love. Matchmakers pair them with non-celebrity partners and the cameras capture every romantic and cringe-filled moment.
Premise
Single celebrities join an exclusive dating agency in a bid to find true love. Matchmakers pair them with non-celebrity partners and the cameras capture every romantic and cringe-filled moment.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Melody Thornton as Self - Participant
- Helen Flanagan as Self
- Chris Taylor as Self
- Stephen Lustig-Webb as Self
- Jamelia as Self
- Tom Read Wilson as Self - Various
- Christine McGuinness as Self - Participant
- Kerry Katona as Self - Participant
Supporting cast
- Paul C Brunson as Self - Dating Agent
- Anna Williamson as Self - Dating Agent
- Nadia Essex as Self - Dating Agent
- Lucinda Light as Self - Participant
- James Haskell as Self - Participant
- Coleen Nolan as Self - Participant
- Gabby Allen as Self - Participant
- Professor Green as Self - Participant
- David Potts as Self - Participant
- Tara Suwinyattichaiporn as Self - Dating Agent
- Rob Beckett as Self - Narrator
- Eden Blackman as Self - Dating Agent
Guest cast
- Amy Hart as Self
Episodes
This series spans 15 seasons with 297 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | August 28, 2016 | September 16, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 20 | February 12, 2017 | March 10, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 19 | September 3, 2017 | September 29, 2017 |
| Season 4 | 20 | February 3, 2018 | March 1, 2018 |
| Season 5 | 20 | October 13, 2018 | November 8, 2018 |
| Season 6 | 20 | February 23, 2019 | March 21, 2019 |
| Season 7 | 20 | August 4, 2019 | August 29, 2019 |
| Season 8 | 20 | February 23, 2020 | March 19, 2020 |
| Season 9 | 23 | January 25, 2021 | February 19, 2021 |
| Season 10 | 20 | January 17, 2022 | February 17, 2022 |
| Season 11 | 20 | November 28, 2022 | December 23, 2022 |
| Season 12 | 20 | August 20, 2023 | September 14, 2023 |
| Season 13 | 20 | August 19, 2024 | September 19, 2024 |
| Season 14 | 20 | August 11, 2025 | September 11, 2025 |
| Season 15 | 20 | May 4, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 At a singles mixer at the Celebrity Dating Agency, star clients mingle with everyday singletons and are challenged to ask them on dates. Joey Essex invites student Flo along to a date at Sugar Hut. |
August 29, 2016 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 30, 2016 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 31, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Celebrity Dating Agency opens its doors to another bunch of single celebrities who are all looking for love. But the stars aren't dating each other - they're dating real people in the real world. At the singles mixer, TV presenter Ferne McCann, Diversity's Perri Kiely, actress Jorgie Porter and TV rogue Stephen Bear mingle with everyday singletons. And what happens when Joey Essex returns? |
February 13, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Ferne McCann has a date at a swanky restaurant, Jorgie Porter dates a fire fighter, and novice Perri Kiely embarks on his first ever date. The agents send Joey Essex on a blind date... with a cougar! |
February 14, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Ferne McCann dates an investment banker with a property portfolio. Perri Kiely takes a blind date ice skating. Stephen Bear has no idea who the agents have set him up with, but he's in for a surprise |
February 15, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 At the singles mixer, James 'Arg' Argent and Bobby Norris from TOWIE, Made in Chelsea's Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo, Charlotte Dawson from Ex on the Beach, and Calum Best mingle with non-famous singletons |
September 4, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The stars have their first dates with members of the public. Arg goes for a curry with Yasemin, Toff is wined and dined by PhD student Laurent, and Calum lays the charm on thick with Naomi. |
September 5, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Arg goes boating on his second date with Yasemin, Toff travels to Wales for a blind date with a stripper, while agents Eden and Nadia push Calum outside of his comfort zone on a date with Louise |
September 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Eight new celebs - Gemma Collins, Tallia Storm, London Hughes, Jade Jones, Sam Thompson, Ollie Locke, Jonathan Lipnicki and Muggy Mike Thalassitis - hunt for love at the first singles mixer |
February 4, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The celebs go on their first dates. Gemma Collins has a dodgy start. Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson uses his Harry Potter impression to wow his date. And the agents fume with Muggy Mike Thalassitis. |
February 5, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Hollywood's Jonathan Lipnicki, Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones and singer Tallia Storm go on their first dates. Things take a turn for the worse for Gemma Collins, who's late for her second date. |
February 6, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Celebrity Dating Agency is back with seven more celebs hunting for love. Their first singles mixer is the most dramatic yet. Experts Nadia and Paul have their hands full. Will everyone bag a date? |
October 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Olivia Attwood, Chloe Sims and Sam Craske are sent out on dates on the first night, unaware that new agent Paul and Nadia are secretly watching their every move in another room. After her disastrous mixer, Sugababe Mutya Buena is set up with tattoo fan Ryan. |
October 15, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Reality star Olivia Attwood opens up about lost loves. Made in Chelsea's Alik Alfus is challenged to be less of a pushover on his next date. Eyal Booker from Love Island gets spiritual with date Emma. |
October 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 It's the mixer night, where dates gather to meet and greet. And right away Pete Wicks is in for a nasty shock. |
February 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Former couple Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks have an awkward first outing with their new dates and Chelsee Healey gets off to a shaky start with her man |
February 25, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Pete Wicks and Megan McKenna analyse their relationship before hitting it off with their new dates. But for Chelsee Healey it's a different story. |
February 26, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Celebrity Dating Agency returns, advising and steering single celebs looking for love, including Lee Ryan from Blue and Love Island's Jack Fincham. |
August 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Geordie Shore's Nathan Henry continues with his date from the mixer. Lee Ryan from Blue shares a secret. Megan Barton-Hanson goes on her first ever lady date. |
August 6, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Love Island's Jack Fincham has a heart to heart. Lady Colin Campbell goes on an interesting date. The agents delve into Nathan Henry from Geordie Shore's past. |
August 7, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The celebrity dating agency returns with its toughest clients yet. The celebs take control at the VIP mixer, but the dating agents have a surprise in store. |
February 24, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The celebs take part in a 'date-a-geddon'; two celebs battle over their selection of men, while two other celebs deal with dating two people at the same time |
February 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 There's an awkward snog-fest for two celebs on their second dates, Lockie gets a huge shock on his date and the agents aren't happy with Malique's behaviour |
February 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The celeb boys - Ibiza legend Wayne Lineker, TV presenter Karim Zeroual, superstar DJ Tom Zanetti and dancer Curtis Pritchard - attend their first mixer. Who will they choose to move into the mansion? |
January 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Wayne, Curtis, Karim and Tom get to know the girls they picked at their mixer. And at the girls' mixer, Sophie has a shock and things get racy for Kimberly. |
January 26, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The celeb boys each choose one girl to date, but their choices mean two girls are sent home. Chloe's hot tub sesh leaves her with a decision to make. |
January 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Miles Nazaire, Chloe Brockett, Ryan-Mark Parsons, Nikita Jasmine, Abz Love and Ulrika Jonsson arrive at a secret venue with no idea what their first evening has in store for them... |
January 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The ratings are in from the blind dates but not everyone makes the grade. Miles shows his 'crazy' side, Ulrika Jonsson talks dirty and Ryan-Mark can't hold back. |
January 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The agency is rocked by a new arrival. Chloe goes on a date but can she keep her alter ego at bay? Plus: a late-night intervention and a warning for one celeb. |
January 19, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The world’s greatest celebrity dating agency is back with a new group of lovelorn celebs hoping to spice up their dating life with the help of the dating gurus. |
November 28, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The celebs are told to pick a first date from the singles at the mixer. But with Gary and Pete both vying for the attention of Kerri, who will she choose? |
November 29, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Pete shows his vulnerable side in an emotional chat with the agents, and Laura embarks on her very first agency date since breaking up with Dane Bowers. |
November 30, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The celebs attend their first mixer... Adam and Spuddz go head-to-head to get the girl! |
August 20, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Mark-Francis gives the agents a run for their money, while Lottie gets emotional |
August 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Chloe gets teary discussing her ex, before going on a date that ends rather abruptly |
August 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The return of the programme in which famous faces join an exclusive dating agency, this time featuring Helen Flanagan, Tristan Phipps, Chris Taylor, Stephen Webb, Ella Morgan and Jamelia. To kick the class of 2024 off in style, Tom Read-Wilson hosts a Bridgerton-inspired masked ball, where the six famous faces meet and mingle with a roomful of hot singles for the first time |
August 19, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Six single celebrities, including Made in Chelsea's Tristan and Love Islander Chris, pick their favourite masked partner for a date |
August 20, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Love Islander Chris attempts to impress in socks and sandals at a messy lobster date, while Made in Chelsea's Tristan flirts up a storm with a bikini model |
August 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Our celebs mingle with a whole host of hot singles at their first-ever mixer. As they get their flirt on and test their dating skills, will they find instant chemistry and sparks with anyone? |
August 11, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 It's decision time as the celebs pick who to date... in a stunning villa on Ibiza! |
August 11, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jon goes on his first date in six years, while Kerry makes an emotional trip to the agency |
August 11, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Starting their dating journey are Married at First Sight legend Lucinda Light, rugby star James Haskell, 'Loose Woman' Coleen Nolan, Love Islander Gabby Allen, rapper Professor Green and agency alumni David Potts. The new faces are welcomed with a dinner party, but there's a twist as truths are revealed and some familiar faces arrive to surprise the celebrities. |
May 4, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Gabby Allen tries to overcome her initial reservations as she sets out on her first date. Professor Green and Coleen Nolan have heartfelt moments with the agents. And will Lucinda Light's date with golfer Neil be a hole in one? |
May 5, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Professor Green and returning celebrity David Potts dip their toes into the dating waters, and there is no rest for the stars as they enter their first mixer. |
May 6, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 29, 2016 |
| Last aired | May 12, 2026 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 21:00:00 |