Cilla Black to host Sky1 dating show Loveland

Cilla Black is returning to TV for a new 21st Century dating show, Loveland. A pilot is in development for a new ten-part series scheduled for broadcast on Sky1 and Sky1 HD next year.

Loveland will see Cilla Black revolutionise the dating show format she championed by combining real-time animation within a studio-based show.

Richard Woolfe, Director of Programming, Sky1, Sky2 and Sky3 commented: "Cilla is the undisputed queen of the dating show. There's been many pretenders to her throne, but she remains in a class of her own. I'm thrilled she shares my passion for LOVELAND and for bringing the dating show kicking and screaming into the 21st Century."

Cilla Black added: "LOVELAND captivated me with its modern-day twist on the dating format, bringing something new and exciting to the genre."