Emily Atack is ‘wanted by TV bosses to front a reboot of Blind Date’

Emily Atack is being courted by TV bosses to front a reboot of hit 90s TV show Blind Date. 

Earlier this year, the Daily Mail revealed the legendary dating show – famously hosted by the late Cilla Black from 1985 to 2003 – is set to return on Disney+. 

Now, actress and comedian Emily, 36, is said to be the perfect choice to host the revival, which is due to begin filming in the new year. 

According to The Sun, Emily also has links to TV legend Cilla, as her mother Kate Robbins once penned the theme tune for Cilla’s hit show Surprise! Surprise! and even provided the voice for her puppet on Spitting Image. 

However, it is Emily’s personality that is said to appeal most to producers behind the upcoming reboot. 

A source told the publication: ‘Execs want someone youthful, fun, glamorous but also relatable to the youngsters who’ll form the bulk of the contestants.

‘Emily has always been candid about her own rollercoaster love life, before eventually finding the right man and settling down with a family.

‘She’d be an inspiration to many of the people looking for love and happiness, but also a famous face that many people view as someone they could relate to.’ 

Daily Mail has contacted Disney+ and Emily’s representatives for comment. 

It comes after Daily Mail revealed that the TV series is set to make a sensational return to screens 22 years after it last aired but with a jaw-dropping twist inspired by Love Island. 

The new version will reportedly take place on a tropical island, just like ITV’s Love Island, hosted by Maya Jama – with contestants battling it out for a dream wedding on golden sands.

A TV insider told The Sun: ‘This sounds like a radical departure from the old Blind Date, one that definitely has hints of Love Island about it.

‘But fans will recall a lot of the dates took place in hot, sunny climes abroad, and producers want to recapture some of the steamy fun, and expand upon that.

‘Even the wedding element has hints of the old show because the dream was always that the dates on the programme would lead to couples tying the knot.’ 

The iconic British game show originally saw a contestant question three potential dates hidden behind a screen – which would then slide back to reveal their chosen match. 

According to the insider, the reboot will retain some of the show’s most beloved elements, including the famous sliding wall, and producers are said to be seeking a high-profile female host in the spirit of Cilla Black. 

Disney+ is expected to officially announce the Blind Date revival soon, though details remain tightly under wraps. 

Daily Mail contacted Disney+ for comment.