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Meet the kissable cast of the UK’s first gay dating show, ‘I Kissed A Boy’

By Editors April 27, 2023 at 3:00pm · Updated on September 11, 2023

Pucker up, because you’re about to meet the hot and single contestants of the U.K.’s first-ever gay dating show, I Kissed A Boy.

The BBC Three reality series is making history with an all-queer cast of eligible bachelors who will be competing to find love. From the jump, they’ll all be partnered with a fellow contestant who has been deemed romantically compatible.

The gag is, before they’ve even had a chance to meet or talk, these “scientifically matched” pairs are given the opportunity to share a kiss—which can be as sweet and innocent or wet and wild as they want—and see if there’s a spark between them.

Of course, just because science tells these pairs they should be together, that doesn’t mean they’re not going to explore other options. A lot can go down when you put 10 single gay men together in one home, and that’s exactly the kind of fun, messy, sexy drama I Kissed A Boy a boy is hoping for.

Last month, we learned none other than pop music pro and all-around LGBTQ+ ally Dannii Minogue (that’s Kylie’s sister, if you didn’t know) will be hosting the series, and now it’s finally time to meet the cast!

Click through below to learn more about each of I Kissed A Boy‘s 10 contestants and see some of their hottest photos before the show’s May 14 premiere.

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Gareth

Age: 28 | From: Kilkeel, Northern Ireland

Growing up in a traditionally religious community, Gareth used to read through Vogue in secret, but eventually chased his fashion dreams to East London where he now works as a stylist. He’s clearly got good taste, and is looking for someone with a “free spirit with confidence and queer energy.”

Jake

Age: 27 | From: Swansea, Wales

Jake works as a staffing trainer within the restaurant and hospitality industry, but is a nature boy at heart. His favorite outdoor activities include kayaking and paddle boarding, and he’s also got quite the green thumb, with a lot of pride in gardening. He’s hoping to meet someone with a similar sense of adventure.

Ollie

Age: 27 | From: Brighton

With a physically demanding blue collar job as a road worker, Ollie considers himself a “gay man in a straight world,” but still lives loudly and proudly. He’s also got a traveling “cocktail van” he hopes to turn into a successful business, so he’s on the road a lot, but is looking for someone to call home.

Subomi

Age: 29 | From: London

Though born in the U.K., Subomi lived with his family in Nigeria from 6 to 16 before moving back to London and finally finding his confidence to come out at 21. A true multi-hyphenate, he is a software developer, model, and athlete, who boasts a number of medals he’s won at The Gay Games.

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11 Comments*

  • charlie_jackpot

    Was Team Jake until the nose piercing

  • Hermes

    Why are they all dressed like lunatics?

    • Joshooeerr

      Yes, the stylist for that shoot should NEVER be hired again.

  • thisisnotreal

    A lot can go down when you put 10 single gay men together in one home, and that’s exactly the kind of fun, messy, sexy drama I Kissed A Boy a boy is hoping for……sex, there’s going to be lots of sex.

  • Steve9999

    Looks like a “Before” photo for the next season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

  • Kangol2

    Slim pickings beyond Josh, Subomi and Ross. Their British fashions are…interesting.

  • SDR94103

    gross.

  • kybryane

    Josh and Ollie are the only ones that do anything for me!

  • Davidflys

    Who are the readers of this site? For the most part the comments on every post published, are from the most self hating homephobic group of people around. I understand that a lot of the comments come from straight antagonist, however, I also see a number of what seem like self loathing fags contributing to the problem. Instead of piling on, go to therapy, and learn to love yourself, and the community that we are all a part of.

    • philoxera

      “Self-loathing fags”?! Isn’t that self-hating and homophobic?

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