BBC announces I Kissed A Girl series 2 release date, concluding franchise
I Kissed A Girl series 2 will be hosted by returning presenter and former Attitude cover star Dannii Minogue, with narrator Charley Marlowe making a special appearance
By Aaron Sugg
I Kissed a Girl series 2 has been announced to air on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three on Tuesday 23 June 2026, concluding the LGBTQ+ dating franchise.
In March 2026, the BBC announced that the upcoming series of I Kissed A Girl would be its last, bringing the I Kissed franchise to an end after four groundbreaking seasons.
I Kissed A Boy launched the franchise in 2023, making history as the UK’s first gay dating programme. The following year, spin-off series I Kissed A Girl followed, featuring lesbian and bisexual daters.
I Kissed a Girl/Boy was cancelled by the BBC due to “funding challenges”
In a statement, the BBC announced that the series had been axed “in light of our funding challenges and there are no current plans for the show to return.”
The upcoming fourth season of the franchise will consist of 10 episodes, featuring 10 single women entering an Italian Masseria in a bid to find love.
I Kissed A Girl series 2 will be hosted by returning presenter and former Attitude cover star Dannii Minogue, who shared her disappointment online following the cancellation of the franchise.
“I’m so happy to be part of it” – Danni Minogue speaking out following the axing of I Kissed a Girl/Boy
“Lots of love, and I’m all right,” the Australian singer said in a social media video. “Two full productions have put together this TV show and this series, and to the BBC, who put this groundbreaking television on air – I’m so happy to be part of it.”
Minogue continued: “This show makes me super proud because it’s a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. We’ve had so many incredible cast members share their love, their lives and their stories as part of our show. Season four, featuring the girls, is not far off – you’ll get to see it shortly.”
The voice of I Kissed A Girl, Charley Marlowe, told Attitude she was “sad” and “disappointed” following the LGBTQ+ dating series being axed by the BBC.
“You can’t be what you can’t see” – Charley Marlowe speaking out following the axing of the BBC dating franchise
Speaking exclusively to Attitude at the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, she exclaimed: “I just feel more sad and disappointed for the community. I think the shows mean so much to so many people.”
“As Amy [Spalding] often says: ‘You can’t be what you can’t see,'” Marlowe reflected, admitting she had goosebumps thinking about the cancellation.
“It’s disappointing that so many people are going to miss out on having that representation. Because we just need more.”
I Kissed A Girl narrator Marlowe will make an appearance in season 2
Marlowe will return as this year’s narrator and will also make a special appearance in Italy during the final series of the I Kissed franchise.
Produced by Twofour, I Kissed A Girl series 2 will debut on BBC Three on 23 June at 9pm and will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.