Videoland, RTL’s Dutch streaming platform, has announced a new addition to its reality dating lineup: a local version of the hit LGBTQ+ dating show, I Kissed a Girl. Following the success of the critically acclaimed and award winning Twofour dating format I Kissed a Boy and I Kissed a Girl on the BBC in the UK—both available on Videoland—the streamer is thrilled to bring the format home for Dutch audiences. The casting process is open, with filming set to take place in 2025, ahead of the series’ scheduled premiere later that year.

I Kissed a Girl promises to deliver all the romance, drama, and excitement that fans of the franchise have come to love. Set in an exotic location, the show follows a group of single queer women as they search for their perfect match, but with a twist: before any conversation, each girl is paired with their most compatible match, and their first interaction is a kiss. Will sparks fly, or will the chemistry fizzle out? 

The Dutch commission will build on the success of its UK counterpart, where it became one of the year’s most talked-about dating series, and resonated especially well with younger audiences, seeing a 100% increase in viewership for Adults 16-24 on BBCThree. I Kissed a Girl, originally produced by ITV Studios’ Twofour has travelled internationally as well. The finished tape has already been sold to broadcasters in Brazil, The Netherlands, Denmark, USA, New Zealand and Ireland, underlining its global appeal.

Laurens Woldberg, MD ITV Studios Netherlands, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring I Kissed a Girl to the Netherlands in partnership with Videoland. Our team has extensive experience in creating dating shows like this, and this bold and groundbreaking format offers not only great entertainment but also an important platform for increasing LGBTQ+ representation on Dutch television. It’s a significant step forward in showcasing love and relationships in all their diversity, and we can’t wait to see the impact it will have with audiences here.”

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