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Bobette wrote:No idea where to put this or whether the show will happen but parking the details here just in case:

 'We are on the hunt for lesbian or bisexual females': Warner Bros. begins casting for new same-sex dating show… and former MAFS star Cheryl Maitland jokes she's keen to sign up!

By Andrew Court For Daily Mail Australia

Warner Bros. have begun casting for a new same-sex dating show set to air on Australian television.

The production company - who are behind The Bachelor franchise - sent out e-mails to prospective stars earlier in the week.

'We are on the hunt for lesbian or bisexual females to take part in a unique match-making experience,' the message from a casting producer read.

'Sign me up!' Warner Bros.  have begun casting for new same-sex dating show… and former Married At First Sight star Cheryl Maitland has joked that she's keen to sign up

Former Married At First Sight contestant Cheryl Maitland, 28, was one of the first women to get a glimpse at the email.

The busty brunette hinted that she could soon return to reality TV, sharing a screenshot of the message alongside the caption: 'Sign me up!'

However, it's believed the beauty was only joking about joining the cast, as she's currently in a long-term relationship with former criminal Dean Gibbs.  

The visibility of bisexual women on romantic reality TV shows has increased in the past few years, although all of the ladies have been searching for a heterosexual relationship.

The Bachelor stars Alex Nation, Megan Marx and Tiffany Scanlon have all publicly revealed their bisexuality - but only after appearing on the program.

Megan and Tiffany subsequently enjoyed a short-lived relationship after starring on Richie Strahan's season of The Bachelor.

Megan later appeared on spin-off Bachelor In Paradise, with Warner Bros. and Channel Ten accused of 'queerbaiting' after making it look like the blonde was kissing another woman.

In actuality, Megan was smooching long-haired lothario Thomas Perras. She is now in a relationship with Jake Ellis.  

Warner Bros. again came under fire for 'queerbaiting' during the 2018 season of The Bachelor after teasing Brooke Blurton's bisexuality as a 'big' secret.

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If Megan got an email I suspect she and Jake will be "breaking up" again any... minute... NOW.  

Sundy wrote: By the way what’s this new ‘The Proposal’ show coming to Ten?

Megan Marx and Jake Ellis have split for the third time since falling in love on Bachelor in Paradise in late 2017.

The 29-year-old model and social media influencer confirmed the break-up on Instagram over the weekend.

Responding to a follower who asked if she and Jake, 32, had parted ways, Megan simply responded: 'Yes'.

MAFS exclusive: Channel Nine to make spin-off show Honeymoon Island

Channel Nine is cashing in on the incredible ratings success of Married At First Sight with a spin-off show, MAFS: Honeymoon Island.

Daily Mail Australia understands that contestants past and present will have a second chance at love on the upcoming series, which will be set on a tropical island.

According to sources with knowledge of the project, 'early discussions have started' and fame-starved former participants are 'eager to get the call-up'.

The spin-off is expected to follow the format the U.S. version.

The American version of MAFS: Honeymoon Island premiered last year, and followed  'fan favourites and some new faces' as they searched for love in Saint Lucia.

At the end of their stay, the Honeymoon Island couples were made to decide whether they wanted to get married or leave the island alone.

The idea is similar to that of Bachelor in Paradise, which brings together former stars of the Bachelor franchise in a tropical resort in Fiji.

Dirty Street Pie wrote:@Bobette it sounds hideous! The awful people on MAFS are far worse than the awful people on Bach! Might watch though....

'Who doesn't like to watch people fall in love?': Luke Jacobz is set to host new Married At First Sight-inspired show The Proposal on Channel Seven

Channel Seven is set to air an Australian version of the popular US dating series, The Proposal.

And on Monday, it was announced that Luke Jacobz will host the MAFS-inspired show.

Gushing over the opportunity, the newly engaged actor, 38, told TV Black Box that he hopes to encourage the singles on the show.

'I'm hoping that my very recent proposal might give our singles even more confidence,' he said.

'I'm so happy to be attached to this very new and exciting project. Who doesn't like to watch people fall in love?' he added.

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Who’s going to be on Love Island 2019?

Here’s who we can expect to be heading into the villa this year

Anna and Mandi Vakili

https://www.instagram.com/annavakili_/

Dubbed ‘the British Kim Kardashian’, Anna Vakili and her sister Mandi reportedly caught the eye of Love Island execs thanks to their undulating curves – with bosses hoping they can make the villa sizzle this summer.

“These two will give the show an added dimension. They look like the British Kardashian sisters,” a source told the Daily Star.

Joanna Chimonides

https://www.instagram.com/joannachimonides/

The second former WAG to be tipped for this year’s line-up; Joanna Chimonides, who dated Leicester City’s Ben Chilwell, has reportedly spoken to bosses about heading out to the villa ahead of this series’ launch – much to Chilwell’s apparent disapproval.

“Ben has been left furious by her going on the show even though he dumped her at the end of last summer because he wanted to be single,” an insider told The Sun.

“They had stayed good friends until a month ago when she told him she was going on Love Island. She thought Ben was partying too much and he thought she was the right person at the wrong time.

“Joanna had been approached by Love Island bosses when she was still with Ben and turned it down.”

Mollie Mae-Hague

https://www.instagram.com/mollymaehague/

The 19-year-old has reportedly been handpicked by producers to star in the latest series, with the model’s 149,000 Instagram followers sparking their interest.

And Mollie, who previously dated Leicester City footballer James Maddison, may have already picked up a few tips for the villa, as she’s close friends with series 4 stars Rosie Williams and Kendall-Rae Knight.

“Molly is very gorgeous and looks incredible in a bikini – she’s the perfect islander,” a source told The Sun. “She was in a relationship with footballer James Maddison but they split earlier this year. Molly’s told close pals she’s ready to move on and find someone special in the villa.

“Former Islanders Rosie Williams and Kendall Rae Knight are friends with Molly and have given her some insight into being on the show.

“She will fly from Manchester where she lives to Majorca this weekend ahead of the start of the series next Monday.”

Amy Hart

https://www.instagram.com/amyhartxo/

The British Airways air hostess and beauty queen is being tipped to enter the villa, after reportedly being inspired by last year’s contestant (and fellow flight attendant) Laura Anderson.

She is also reportedly good friends with series two Islander Zara Holland after meeting her on the pageant scene.

“Amy has been a fan of Love Island for years, she’s always dreamed of being on the show,” claimed a source.

“When fellow air stewardess Laura Anderson took part last year it really spurred her on and gave her even more of a reason to apply.”

The insider continued to The Sun, “After having a boob job when she was 21 Amy feels more confident than ever with her body and she can’t wait to get in her bikini this summer.”

Jada Sezer

https://www.instagram.com/jadasezer/

The plus-size model is reportedly set to be entering the villa later in the series in response to criticism of ‘identikit’ contestants.

The 30-year-old has previously modelled for L’Oreal, and ran the London Marathon last year in simply her underwear and her trainers.

A source explained, “This year producers are determined to have more variation among the Islanders.

“They want all shapes and sizes taking part – not just a stream of identikit young men and women.”

The insider continued to The Mirror, “Jada would be a perfect choice because she is passionate about body positivity – and even appeared on Good Morning Britain in her underwear before running the marathon.

“Producers have been talking at length with her and are hopeful they might feature her later in the series.”

Oloni

https://www.instagram.com/oloni/

Twitter personality and sex blogger Oloni has claimed she too will be entering the Love Island villa in June.

You may recognise Oloni, full name Dami Olonisakin, from her numerous Twitter challenges in which she asks people to divulge their sex and relationship experiences and problems.

Oloni told her 57,000 Instagram followers, “Cat’s out the bag – I’m going to be on Love Island.”

She then added her ideal man was “Six foot tall, dark hair just someone I can crack on with really.”

Corey Galloway

https://www.instagram.com/coreygallowayx/

The latest name linked to the villa is barman Corey Galloway.

The 25-year-old, originally from Scotland but now working as a barman in Dubai, reportedly flew to the UK to meet producers ahead of the new series.

“Corey’s a dead nice lad, and he’s been single for a while, so he has nothing to lose going onto Love Island,” a source told The Sun.

“He’s actually just become an uncle and has been thinking about putting single life behind him to settle down with someone special.

“He’s really outgoing and the ladies love him. He never misses a chance to take his top off so the villa will be his idea of heaven.”

Curtis Pritchard

https://www.instagram.com/curtispritchard12/

The younger brother of Strictly Come Dancing pro AJ Pritchard may very well be waltzing his way into the villa, according to reports.

Execs are hoping the 23-year-old, who is also a professional dancer, will spice up the Majorcan villa with his smooth moves.

“His body is ideal for being in swimwear all day, plus he’s a lovely bloke with a great sense of humour so is sure to be a hit with the ladies,” a source told The Sun.

“They are also hoping that he will bring some sexy salsa moves to the villa.”

Tommy Fury

https://www.instagram.com/tommytntfury/

Boxer Tyson Fury’s younger brother has been heavily rumoured to join Love Island’s line-up. A boxer in his own right, Tommy Fury is 19 years old and hopes to move out of his sibling’s shadow.

His knockout (sorry) good lucks are apparently already a hit on the streets of Manchester and, according to a source in the Daily Star, “he’s very confident when it comes to the ladies.”

With some rippling abs and a few thousand Instagram followers already to his name, Tommy seems like a natural fit…

Kobi-Jean Cole

https://www.instagram.com/missgreatbritain18_19/

The latest Miss Great Britain is tipped to follow in the footsteps of Zara Holland and enter the Love Island villa.

The evidence? Her trainer, Matt Fiddes, who has been dropping some heavy hints that his 23-year-old client will appear on the ITV2 reality series. In a post following a  workout with Kobi-Jean, he teased, “What is she getting in shape for?” to which she replied: “Ahhh so exciting!! Not long now.”

Now, of course, that could mean just about anything but it’s Matt’s next comment that has really raised eyebrows: “be glad when your out the country! I get a little break!”

However, it seems with can now rule Kobi out, with Matt now clarifying his comments.

“We can confirm that Miss Great Britain is NOT in fact heading into the Love Island villa this year,” he wrote on Instagram. “There were some discussions regarding inclusion in this series between Kobi and the producers of Love Island during their casting process, but it was decided that out of respect for her title and the Miss Great Britain brand she would not be taking part.”

Sav Berry

https://www.instagram.com/sav_ojb/

Influencer, model and Internet prankster Sav Berry is the latest name to be attached to the fifth series of Love Island.

News of the 23-year-old’s so-called appearance in the villa was leaked to the Daily Star Online by a friend, with pictures of Berry posing in front of an electronic screen and in front of a pink backdrop in the same style as Love Island contestants.

However, upon further digging, it appears one of the shots included in the story was really from a previous shoot Berry has done for Jacamo.

Berry also has form as a prankster, having previously made videos with YouTube channel YVB.

Ted Pullin

https://www.instagram.com/tedpullin/

The Oxford-born model is reportedly in “advanced talks” to enter the villa for series five.

Friends with Love Island series four star Jack Fowler and signed to the same agency as Eyal Booker, Pullin was reportedly a stand-in for last year’s run – and was meant to be heading into the villa alongside Charlie Frederick.

However, he was replaced in favour of Josh Denzel, who eventually finished third in the competition.

But Pullin looks to be ideal villa fodder – with over 24,000 followers on Instagram and having modelled for BoohooMAN and Blakely brands.

A source explained, “Ted would certainly be a popular – and recognisable – addition to the Love Island villa.

“He’s already got a following on social media, no doubt after thousands googled ‘hot Blakely model’ after seeing one of his ads.”

The insider continued to The Sun, “He came close to landing a place on the show last time, but just missed out. This could be his year.”

Soph Piper

https://www.instagram.com/sophpiper_/

Rochelle Humes’s lookalike little sister (far right) is reportedly in advance talks to enter the villa.

“A source close to Love Island” explained that producers are hoping the 20-year-old will be this year’s Dani Dyer.

“ITV2 bosses are really keen for Soph to be the star of this year’s series,” the insider told The Sun. “Last year they had Dani and her claim to fame with dad Danny captured viewers and boosted the show’s ratings.

“This year they’re hoping to do the same with Rochelle and her youngest sister, who’s the spitting image of her.

“Soph is the perfect islander – she’s incredibly beautiful and loves meeting new people after already doing a season in Ibiza.

“She’s currently deciding with her family if it’s the right move for her but it’s looking like a strong possibility.”

Lotan Carter

https://www.instagram.com/lotanlaidbare/

The former Big Brother star has reportedly met with Love Island producers about starring in series 5.

Carter, who previously worked as a Dreamboy, was apparently worried that his reality TV past could hold him back.

“Lotan’s really up for it and he’s been training so he looks his best on camera,” a source told The Sun.

“Producers seemed really interested but he’s worried his reality show past might work against him.

“He’s got some really good stories about celebs, though, and would make great TV.

“And he’s looking for love. He wants to find The One and hopes that he can find someone to settle down with through the show.”

Megan Barton Hanson… again

https://www.instagram.com/meganbartonhanson_/

Whether you loved her or loathed her, Megan Barton Hanson made Love Island unmissable viewing last year.

The bodacious blonde was quite the bombshell when she strutted in on day eight, instantly turning heads in the villa, with even those in the most comfortable couplings tempted to stray.

While Doctor Alex initially tried (and ultimately failed) to stick it on her, Megan chose to couple up with hashtag deep Eyal Booker, with the pair going all the way in the Hideaway – before she pied him off with the immortal line, “You’re not exactly Jim Carrey.”

Instead, “Muggy” Meg broke up what seemed to be the villa’s most unshakeable couple, with Wes Nelson ditching Laura for Meg almost immediately after he heard she was interested in him.

While their romance was not without its ups and downs (Alex-with-the-glasses in Casa Amor, anyone?), the pair made it to the show’s live finals, finishing in fourth place – and actually seemed genuinely in love when they moved in together shortly after the show.

But the pair have since split following Wes’ appearance of Dancing on Ice, and friends of Meg have hinted the former glamour model would be willing to do the show all over again.

“Megan will be raring to go and meet new blokes now it’s finished with Wes,” a pal told the Daily Star newspaper.

“She is understandably upset it hasn’t worked out but she isn’t one to dwell on the past.

“We reckon it’s the ideal tonic to get over Wes. She should apply now.”

Jane Park

https://www.instagram.com/janeparkx/

Lottery wildchild Jane Park first entered the public eye when she scooped £1 million on the Euromillions draw aged just 17.

Now 23, Edinburgh-based Jane is hoping to trade Scotland for Spain this summer in a bid to find love in the villa.

“Jane has made it clear she is on the lookout for the perfect guy and reckons Love Island is a great place to start,” a source told The Sun.

“Chiefs approached her before but Jane didn’t feel ready. She’s single now and feels the time is right to explore options.

“She loved last year’s show and thinks it might give her something long-lasting.”

The millionaire has admitted she finds it “difficult” to meet men due to her hefty lottery win.

Speaking to Sunday People last year, she explained, “I’ve had s*** relationships and it’s left me with a massive guard up. With the last one, I showered him with gifts. I thought it would make him happy.

“I bought him a Rolex, a car, clothes every week. I regret it all.”

Love Island is Jane’s latest bid to try and find romance, having previously offered men a £60,000 allowance to wine and dine her.

“Nobody really caught her eye,” the source continued. “Jane knows Love Island contestants are vetted and thinks she’ll get a better quality of man there.”

Sairah Pinnock

https://www.instagram.com/sairah_pinnock/

The older sister of Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sairah was hotly-tipped by the tabloids to enter Love Island last year.

A Love Island insider reportedly told The Sun: “Sairah is one of the Love Island reserves who could be thrown into the mix at any time during one of the episodes.

“She’s had her fair share of bad relationships so is well and truly on the look-out for love and a long-term relationship.”

However, her inclusion looks less likely for series five, after Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne publicly blasted the show for its lack of diversity.

Amelia Goodman

https://www.instagram.com/amelia_goodman/

Amelia Goodman comes from a family of reality TV stars, with her sister Chloe Goodman appearing on Ex on the Beach and Celebrity Big Brother. Her other sister Lauryn is also no stranger to the fame game, with 56,000 Instagram followers.

Amelia isn’t far behind with 23k followers on Instagram, describing herself as a social media influencer from Brighton. She was rumoured for Love Island 2018, with Mail Online claiming that she has already met with producers and casting bosses.

Could 2019 be her time to shine?

Ethan Allen

https://www.instagram.com/eeallen_/

Gabby Allen’s gorgeous younger brother turned heads when he briefly featured in the 2017 edition of Love Island, with many calling for the Leeds University graduate to feature on the show.

His popularity saw him reportedly meet with show bosses ahead of the 2018 series.

“Ethan didn’t want to go on the show initially, even though Gabby had such an amazing time,” a source told The Sun.

“But producers were keen to get him on board and he’s been in for a couple of meetings.

“He’s not fully on board yet, and it’s too early to say who’s definitely going on the show, but he’s in talks and Gabby is encouraging him to do it.”

Braelin Kail Peery

https://www.instagram.com/ohkailno/

American Instagram star Braelin Kail Peery confirmed she had been approached by producers to take part in the fifth series of Love Island.

The 20-year-old model from Atlanta seems to be perfect villa fodder, having garnered over 8000 followers on Instagram and 21,000 followers on Twitter.

But Braelin, who stated she was bisexual on her Twitter page last September, seems markedly more guarded about packing her back and heading to Mallorca for the summer.

When one of her followers urged her to take part, she replied, “I’m 20 and have never been in a relationship before. I can’t already be going on love shows.”

Could she change her mind?

Ercan Ramadan

https://www.instagram.com/ercan_ram/

The Only Way is Marbs star was reportedly approached early in January after his strong social media presence and connections to other Love Island stars caught the eye of producers.

“Love Island casting agents are approaching people with low-level fame to take part in this year’s show, they told Ercan he’d be a perfect fit for the show and that they really wanted him on board,” a source told The Sun.

“This year they know exactly who they want on the show, everyone on Love Island must have a strong influence on social media – it’s key to the success of the show.”

However, they may be a little too late in signing the star, with Ercan now dating former Geordie Shore favourite Vicky Pattison.

A show insider has since denied that Ercan was approached, telling MailOnline, “No it’s not true, we haven’t auditioned these names.”

Love Island retunes on Monday 3rd June on ITV 2.

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