Take Me Out to launch over 50s special

TV dating show Take Me Out is to broadcast a special episode featuring contestants over the age of 50.

By The Newsroom

Published 30th May 2018, 17:02 BST

Updated 30th May 2018, 18:26 BST

Paddy McGuinness will host an over 50s version of Take Me Out. Picture: ITV

Host Paddy McGuinness will be joined by a special line-up of 30 single “golden girls” while three older gentlemen will brave the love lift in the programme airing next week.

A former nun, an ex-girlfriend of Hollywood actor Jason Statham and a lady on the lookout for husband number six will all feature.

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McGuinness said: “Proving that it’s never too late to date, I’ve gathered together 30 fabulous older ladies hoping to match with the silver fox of their dreams. It’s a really heart-warming show and a lot of fun.”

The ITV show is currently celebrating its 10th series and has seen seven couples wed and five babies born since launching.

- Take Me Out Over 50s special will air on ITV on June 9 at 8pm.