Boy meets girl, girl meets boy. It’s how all great love stories start, from Romeo and Juliet to the Beckhams, and we all adore them. Aside from the whole death thing in Romeo and Juliet…
Dates are a very personal and private way to get to know the other person, where you can find out about their family; their hopes and dreams; their likes and dislikes and so on. They are also scenes of awkwardness and embarrassment if things don’t quite go according to plan, but at least there’s no-one capturing your discomfort on national television!
Oh wait…Celebs Go Dating has thrived on both elements of dating, the romance and the awkwardness. We enjoy watching people match up or hide behind a cushion when it all goes wrong.
But what is really going on behind the scenes? Is everything always as it seems?
In demand
Unsurprisingly celebs are queuing up to be in the show! Celebs (or their management) often approach the show to be on it.
Hit programme
The viewing figures for the reality romance show are on the rise as audiences continue to be addicted.
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Series 4 was the most watched series to date, and series 5 will surely continue that trend!
In the spotlight
It’s no wonder celebs are desperate to be on the show then. It keeps them in the public eye and they may find love out of it!
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Although based on the previous series, there hasn’t been much luck with people staying together.
New-found fame
Non-celebs can also get a boost from the show, with their social media following increasing.
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