A faraway villa full of middle aged people searching for love? We're ready to binge.
A mid-life Love Island is in the works over on ITV. The new dating show will see people nominate their single parents to fly over to the Romance Retreat in a bid to find everlasting love.
It’s a premise fans of reality dating shows have longed for and it’s even been backed by Davina McCall. Speaking to Steven Bartlett on his podcast, Diary of a CEO, the rumoured host-to-be said she had been begging ITV for a mid-life dating series and added: “I could fill a villa in Love Island with middle-aged people with the best backstories you have ever heard in your life.”
She’s not wrong. Where Love Island typically sees under-25s grapple with labels, red flags and crying baby dolls, a mid-life take could offer some rich TV. Davina, 55, added: "They've lived a life, they're widows, they're people who have been through horrific divorces.
“They are people who have split up with somebody and decided they want to try and go out with somebody of the same sex as them, like interesting people!”
Obviously it’s going to take a hot minute before the programme lands on our screens. For now, applications are open and vibrant, single parents can be nominated by their ‘grown up children’.
For those less willing to share their hunt for love with the nation, there is a huge pool of dating apps for you to match up with. We’ve broken down the top five dating apps based on which one might be best for you, depending on what you’re looking for.
eHarmony
Best for: Long-term relationships.
Here to stay, eHarmony is one of the longest-standing dating sites with a reputation for setting up long-term relationships.
In fact, they claim to have matched up to 70 per cent of users with an ‘exclusive partner’ within a year of joining the app.
Tinder
Best for: Very casual dating, hook-ups.
Tinder has 75 million users and has reported over 60 billion matches worldwide. Yep, that might feel like you’re swiping your way through the entire planet, but if what you’re looking for is a Casual Companion or a cheeky night out once in a while, it’s your best bet.
OKCupid
Best for: Serious relationships.
And by serious we mean you probably won’t be singing Beyoncé's ‘Single Ladies’ for a while.
OKCupid offers users a personality quiz upfront which you can fill in as much or as little as you please. Then it gives your potential match a compatibility percentage, based on how much you align. It’s that serious.
Bumble
Best for: Women -led, safe dating.
Bumble is great if you’re re-entering the dating scene after a little while or have some cause for concern about getting into it. The app hosts 22 million users worldwide, has a load of security features to ensure safety and the best part? Women are the only ones able to make the first move.
Hinge
Best for: dating (for fun, for love, for whatever your heart desires).
Hinge boasts a balance between seeing photos of your potential matches while also learning a little bit about their personality and voice before you swipe either way.
Users answer a series of prompts and you can respond to whatever on their profile tickles your fancy, whether it be their cute dog or that steamy gym snap.
What is your favourite way to date? Let us know in the comments below
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