BBC announces new astrology-based dating show with Geordie Shore star host
The BBC has announced a new astrology-based dating show with Geordie Shore star, Nathan Henry.
Swipe Your Sign follows Nathan and Two Two's Podcast presenter, Ro Frimpong, as they put their love lives into the hands of astrologist, Celestial Tree.
Nathan and Ro will be paired with potential partners based on their star sign and astrological chart in a 12-part podcast, which will launch on BBC Sounds on August 19 to coincide with UK Black Pride 2023.
Before each date, the singletons will get an oracle card reading along with some expert analysis of their astrological charts before going on blind date with a cosmic ‘match’. Confirmed matches in the series include R&B singer Emmavie, rapper Mista Strange and I Kissed a Boy's, Subomi Onanug.
The BBC has announced a new astrology-based dating show with Geordie Shore star, Nathan Henry (JKG PHOTOGRAPHYwww.jkgphotography.co.uk)The paired couples get to know each other through hypothetical dilemmas and dares. Everything from "challenging heteronormative roles in queer relationships to whether you would ever date a friend's ex and biggest ‘icks’ will be covered," according to the BBC.
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A live version of Swipe Your Sign will be shown when BBC 1Xtra takes over the main stage at UK Black Pride on August 19 at 4pm. Ro and the team will be looking for audience participants to take part in live ‘dates’ and challenges on the day.
Speaking about hosting the new dating show, Nathan, who has appeared in a variety of reality shows including Celebs GoDating and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here Australia, said: "I’m actually honoured to have been a part of something so exciting and something so new and refreshing. It’s the first podcast of its kind and it’s going to be really interesting hear what people think of it. I know this may sound bias but out of all the podcasts I’ve ever done, this was the most fun to record! It’s so authentic and the topics we discuss are things I am genuinely so passionate about”.
Ro added: "‘What star sign are you?’ Is the starting dialogue for many queer love stories! I am so honoured to be co-hosting a podcast that has a theme that has never been done before but loads of people would heavily relate to. It’s giving SAUCY!"
Meanwhile, Celestial Tree thinks Swipe Your Sign may have been written in the stars, as they shared: “Astrology has become such an integral part of the queer dating experience. That’s why Swipe Your Sign has definitely come at just the right time! I’ve absolutely loved bringing my knowledge and passion for astrology to this brand-new podcast, it’s a dream come true!”
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