Take Me Out reboot: Emily Atack or Olivia Attwood tipped to host as Paddy McGuinness…

Take Me Out is poised to return to screens, seven years after ITV axed the beloved dating format. The Daily Mail reported ^[1] that producers are actively seeking a "glamorous female" to front the reboot, moving away from original host Paddy McGuinness.

Fremantle, the production company behind the revival, is reportedly in discussions with streamers including Netflix. According to the outlet ^[1], the goal is to maintain the show's "cheeky tone" while modernising the presentation for a new era of television.

The original format, which ran from 2010 to 2019, saw a single man face a panel of 30 women. Contestants could turn off their lights if they weren't interested, with the bachelor ultimately choosing a date to the "Isle of Fernando's" – Tenerife – from those who remained lit.

Emily Atack and Olivia Attwood have emerged as favourites for the hosting role. The Sun told the Daily Mail ^[1] that both women possess the "quick wit and timing" required for the gig. Maya Jama was also considered, but her strong associations with Love Island have complicated her potential involvement.

Atack’s career has surged recently after her role as Sarah Stratton in the Disney+ drama Rivals. Attwood, meanwhile, is no stranger to hosting dating formats, having presented ITV’s Bad Boyfriends for two series, with a third confirmed.

Paddy McGuinness, who coined the iconic phrase "no likey, no lighty" in his Bolton accent, is not part of the current plans. Instead, the comedian is focusing on a new YouTube channel documenting his fitness journey. He recently completed the rigorous 75 Hard challenge, crediting his personal trainer Steve Coleman for his success.

The source noted that because the original format placed women in control and relied heavily on comedy, little would need to change structurally. However, the evolving television industry means the revival could materialise in various formats as negotiations continue.