BBC Three is turning up the heat this spring with the return of its groundbreaking queer dating show I Kissed a Boy. The second season debuts May 11 on BBC Three and will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Hosted once again by pop icon Dannii Minogue, the show sends a group of single gay men to a stunning Italian masseria—think rustic villa meets summer love island. The twist? They’re matched up before they’ve even said hello. Expect sparks, awkward kisses, and plenty of romantic (and dramatic) detours along the way.
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Season 1 launched in 2023 and later streamed on Hulu in the U.S., where it quickly found an international fanbase. No word yet on a global release for Season 2, but we’ll update as soon as the BBC spills the tea.
Ready to meet the new cast of kiss-ready contenders? Say hello to 12 fabulous singles looking for love, lust, or maybe just a really good tan.
Adam
Age: 27 | From: Reading | Marketing and Brand Manager
A self-proclaimed “career gal,” Adam lives for the buzz of the beauty industry and East London’s disco scene. “If I could visit another era,” he says, “the ‘70s would be it.”
Aron
Age: 27 | From: Croydon | Civil Servant & Cheer Coach
This two-time world champion cheerleader is flipping into the villa and hoping to stick the landing—with a boyfriend this time.
Callum
Age: 27 | From: Hastings | Administrator
Chaotic, cheeky, and unfiltered, Callum says he doesn’t follow the rules—especially when it comes to love.
Jack D
Age: 26 | From: Glasgow | Hospital Pharmacist
He’s ready to trade solo pastries and pints for someone to share them with. Call him the lovable Glaswegian dater-next-door.
Jack S
Age: 22 | From: Wigan | Banking Advisor
Tattooed with his nan’s name and repping his rap alter ego “Jack Maniac,” he’s androgynous, fierce, and here for romance.
Jas
Age: 27 | From: Glasgow | Finance Analyst
A proud Scottish Punjabi man, Jas says his family’s support is his superpower—and he’s not afraid to use it.
Jordan B
Age: 25 | From: Lake District | Retail Manager
From herding sheep to hunting hearts, Jordan’s ready to swap farm life for fiery flirtation in the masseria.
Jordon R
Age: 27 | From: Leeds | Sales Manager
He’s done with emotionally unavailable guys. Can the masseria help him open up and find something real?
Lars
Age: 23 | From: Wolverhampton | Hotel Receptionist
Football fan and cheeky chappy Lars has fully embraced his transition—and now he’s chasing the missing puzzle piece: love.
Rory
Age: 22 | From: Galway, Ireland | Mental Health Support Worker
He keeps his cool around drama but admits it takes a lot to steal his heart. His celeb crushes? Michael B. Jordan, Joey Essex and Troye Sivan.
Ruben
Age: 24 | From: London | Artist & Designer
A soft-spoken creative with a self-confessed fear of vulnerability, Ruben is hoping the Italian sun will warm up his heart.
Get ready for sun-drenched smooches, messy love triangles, and fierce friendships when I Kissed a Boy returns. Could one of these hopefuls kiss—and tell—their way into your heart?