Season 2 of 'I Kissed a Boy', the UK’s first gay dating reality TV series, is scheduled to premiere on May 11 on the BBC. The show, hosted by Dannii Minogue and narrated by Layton Williams, will return with its unique format where contestants meet with a kiss to test their chemistry. This season, set in an Italian country house known as the 'Masseria', encourages contestants to explore potential relationships beyond their initial encounter. Notably, this season includes the series' first-ever trans contestant, marking a milestone for the franchise. The show aims to provide a fresh perspective on dating by eliminating traditional small talk and focusing on immediate physical chemistry as a starting point for relationships.

Season 2 of 'I Kissed a Boy' will premiere on May 11 on the BBC, continuing its legacy as the UK's first gay dating reality TV series.

Dannii Minogue, who previously hosted the show and its spin-off 'I Kissed a Girl', returns as host, while Layton Williams reprises his role as the narrator.

The show's distinctive format involves contestants meeting for the first time with a kiss, bypassing traditional small talk and messaging to directly explore their chemistry.

Set in the picturesque Italian countryside at a location referred to as the 'Masseria', the show provides a romantic backdrop for contestants to develop their relationships.

This season is groundbreaking with the inclusion of the franchise's first-ever trans contestant, highlighting the show's commitment to diversity and representation.

The series encourages contestants to engage deeply with their partners after the initial kiss, fostering an environment for genuine connections and potential relationships.

The show offers an innovative take on modern dating by challenging conventions and focusing on the immediacy of physical attraction and chemistry as relationship foundations.

I Kissed a Boy is coming back soon!

Season 2 of the first-ever U.K. gay dating reality TV series is set to premiere on Sunday, May 11 on the BBC. (You can currently stream Season 1 on Hulu.)

Dance-pop icon Dannii Minogue, who hosted the first season as well as the spin-off I Kissed a Girl, is back as the host of Season 2, while Bad Education star Layton Williams returns to narrate the second season.

As with Season 1, single gay contestants are matched up and meet for the first time with a kiss. “No small talk. No messages. Just one kiss to test out their chemistry.”

Hosted at an Italian country house (the “Masseria”), the men are encouraged to get to know their new partners and try out their relationship to see if sparks fly. One contestant also makes history with the franchise’s first-ever trans contestant!

Click through to meet the 11 contestants of I Kissed a Boy Season 2…