I Kissed A Boy cast: Meet the boys looking for love on the new gay dating show
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Get to know the 10 I Kissed A Boy cast members starring in BBC Three's new gay dating show.
The I Kissed A Boy cast are in for a smooch-filled summer.
The BBC Three show stars 10 gay men looking for love in an Italian masseria – a kind of Italian farmhouse.
That’s right – I Kissed A Boy is the UK's first gay male dating show. The 10 contestants will enter the masseria in pairs, and will start their journey with a kiss. Will sparks fly from the first snog with a stranger, or will there be a kissing catastrophe?
Either way, pop icon and LGBTQ+ ally Dannii Minogue will be on hand to help the boys find love and oversee a series of Kiss-Offs, where each pair will decide whether to stay in their current partnership – or save their kiss for another boy. And with every participant an option, there’s sure to be plenty of dating drama.
Here are the 10 I Kissed A Boy boys that will be finding love under the Italian sun this summer.
When is the I Kissed A Boy cast reuniting?
The I Kissed A Boy reunion has been confirmed. After their summer of love, the cast is getting back together with host Dannii Minogue to discuss all the drama and reveal all about their romances.
I Kissed A Boy: The Reunion airs on Sunday 11 June at 6am on BBC iPlayer and 9pm on BBC Three.
Meet the I Kissed A Boy cast
Ben, 28, from Edinburgh
Ben
Age: 28
Location: London. Originally from Edinburgh
About him: Ben says he has “the goofiness of Goofy with the grumpiness of Shrek”. Studying engineering in Scotland, he was the only gay man in his class. He has finally been able to make gay friends in London.
Looking for: Ben wants a cheeky chappie who makes him laugh – and has “a nice peachy bum!” He describes himself as “hopeless with love," so wants someone with whom he can break his romantic losing streak.
Bobski, 23, is an airline manager from Essex
Bobski
Age: 23
Location: Essex
About him: Robert (Bobski to his friends) lived in Poland until he was seven, but is now "as Essex as you can get!" Once a semi-professional tennis player, he is now an airline manager.
Looking for: Bobski’s on the hunt for a real Prince Charming after finding that other men don’t get him. In the past, he’s definitely kissed a few frogs – he jokes that the BBC Three show won’t be the first time he’s kissed a complete stranger!
Ceejay, 26, from London
Ceejay
Age: 26
Location: London
About him: Ceejay splits his time working as a sales consultant for a luxury brand and working as a special needs teaching assistant. In the spare time he has between working those two jobs, Ceejay loves painting, drawing and exploring his anime obsession.
Looking for: Five foot six Ceejay is looking for a taller guy who is manly and bearded. They also need to be good at reading signals – he “expects people to know I like them without actually telling them that.”
Dan, 27, from London
Dan
Age: 27
Location: London
About him: Dan was born in Glasgow, to a family that has always been supportive of him – he walks with his parents at Pride every year. He has recently left Scotland, however, and has spent the last year living his best queer life in London, working in PR.
Looking for: “The most important thing is vibes,” Dan says, “but they need to be hot as well!” He can be fussy and easily gets the “ick,” however. Perhaps that’s why he feels like he’s had to “kiss most of London” to find the one.
Gareth, 28, is a stylist from Kilkeel, Northern Ireland
Gareth
Age: 28
Location: Lives in London. Born in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland
About him: Stylist Gareth moved to London after growing up in a small-town. He followed his passion for fashion and spends his time planning crazy club looks.
Looking for: Gareth wants someone with self-confidence – with a sense of style, of course. He’s a little exhausted by the "toxic masculinity" he sees in the London gay scene.
Jake, 27, is a regional trainer from Swansea
Jake
Age: 27
Location: Swansea
About him: Jake moved to Wales aged seven after growing up in Spain. He works as a regional trainer for a pub group and loves gardening and the outdoors.
Looking for: Jake’s dream man is someone who wants to share outdoor adventures and quiet nights cuddling up. He’s tired of what he calls the “wandering penises” he sees on dating apps.
Jake W, 27, from Kent
Jake W
Age: 27
Location: Kent
About him: Jake trained as an actor, and now works in a school for autistic children. He lives at home with his parents and brother, who are all super supportive of him being gay.
Looking for: A good sense of humour is a must, as Jake loves making silly jokes with the guys he likes. He’s also looking for an affectionate guy who loves kisses and cuddles.
Joseph, 23, is a student from London
Joseph
Age: 23
Location: London
About him: Fashionista Joseph loves expressing himself with nails and jewellery. The performing arts student comes from a family of 10 – so he’s very used to dealing with a lot of big personalities at once!
Looking for: Joseph’s perfect partner is a caring, thoughtful man. Despite being “so romantic”, Joseph has never been in love, and is hoping I Kissed a Boy can change that.
Josh, 24, is an optical consultant from Rhyl, Wales
Josh
Age: 24
Location: Rhyl, Wales
About him: Josh has never kissed a boy before. Growing up in a Mormon family meant Josh took a long time to come to terms with being gay. Plus, he says, his North Wales hometown has “zero gay scene”.
Looking for: Josh is looking for what he calls “the sporty type” among the I Kissed a Boy singles. He also wants to make gay friends and learn more about the community.
Kailum, 25, is a travel consultant from Brighton
Kailum
Age: 25
Location: Brighton
About him: Kailum moved from Yorkshire to Brighton when he was 11. He found Brighton the perfect place to grow up gay. Life in the city has turned him into someone “loud and outgoing who doesn’t take life too seriously".
Looking for: The travel consultant is an old-school romantic who wants more than a holiday romance.
Matty, 28, from London
Matty
Age: 28
Location: London
About him: Self-confessed “climate change geek” Matty works in sustainability. When he’s not saving the planet, he loves exercise, travel and hanging out with his friends.
Looking for: Matty says he needs a strong emotional connection with someone to find them sexually attractive. He is looking for someone who can give him the safety and security he needs to be ready to take the next step.
Ben, 28, from Liverpool
Mikey
Age: 28
Location: Liverpool
About him: Mikey is the first new boy to enter the masseria. He walks straight into the Pride Party on the first night, as a complete shock to all the boys. Mikey comes into the show without a match but that doesn’t worry him one bit as he’s “here to kiss a boy, and nobody’s gonna stop me”
Looking for: Mikey’s ideal man is funny and outgoing. He says he is “picky”, but he also describes himself as a massive flirt.
Ollie, 27, is a road worker from Brighton
Ollie
Age: 27
Location: Brighton
About him: Ollie says he is a “gay man in a straight world”. Despite working as a road surfacer, he is completely out and proud and loves the gay culture of Brighton.
Looking for: When not tarmacking, Ollie runs a festival cocktail van. So he’s looking for a tall, dark and handsome man that can be the tonic to his gin!
Ross, 27, is a support worker from Manchester
Ross
Age: 27
Location: Manchester
About him: Ross works as a support worker for people with learning difficulties and he has a caring side. But he can also be fiery. “It comes from being a redhead,” he says.
Looking for: Ross has recently come out of a relationship that lasted five years. He's ready to move on with a warm person with a great dress sense.
Subomi, 29, is a freelance creative from London
Subomi
Age: 29
Location: London
About him: Busy Subomi is an “athlete, software developer, model and performer” who now lives in London after growing up in Nigeria.
Looking for: Sporty Subomi wants someone who can match his high energy. He may have won medals at the Gay Games, but when it comes to dating, he's tired of playing the field.
Vitor, 27, from London
Vitor
Age: 27
Location: London
About him: Born in Portugal, Vitor now lives the fly life around the world as an air steward. Travelling the world has really broadened his horizons, making him an open book when it comes to talking about sex.
Looking for: Usually, Vitor is into older guys, but is keen to experience dating boys his own age on I Kissed a Boy. Vitor is looking for someone who will “treat him like a prince” and who will “rock” his “kinky little world.”
I Kissed a Boy airs Sundays and Mondays on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three
The promo for BBC Three's I Kissed a Boy, the UK's first all-male dating show.
