BLIND DATE: MAURA HIGGINS 'SET TO HOST' REBOOT OF CLASSIC SERIES ON DISNEY+

Blind Date is being rebooted by streamer Disney+ for a brand new series, with a reimagined and refreshed format.

The classic studio format sees contestants choosing from three potential partners who are hidden away behind a screen. The contestant would eventually pick one suitor to take on a date after asking numerous questions.

The series was most recently hosted by Paul O'Grady on Channel 5, however Disney+ promise "Blind Date like you've never seen before" with a new 10x45' series with "innovative twists" to the classic format which it hopes will grab a modern audience.

The biggest difference with the new Disney+ series is that once they've coupled up, the daters will go and spend the Summer together. However, lurking behind the walls are fresh potential partners ready to come in and 'shake things up'.

The Sun reports that former Love Island, The Traitors US and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here star Maura Higgins is to host the series which is due to begin filming this Summer.

A source told the newspaper: "Discussions are at an advanced stage, with the show’s producers convinced Maura’s the perfect choice for the job.  Not only did she shoot to fame on a TV dating contest, she is now an internationally famous face which is what a global service like Disney need for one of their shows. Maura also has an unquestionable glamour combined with cheeky charm which has echoes of Blind Date’s most famous host."

Disney's Sean Doyle said (via Broadcast): "It’s such a well-known brand in terms of the title, but it’s definitely time where we can be innovative with the format and with the casting. Dating shows have always been great for casting, but with Blind Date, I think we’re going to want people to really stay with the series over the 10 episodes..."

More details will be announced in due course.