Irish TV personality, presenter and model
Disney+ is reviving Blind Date, moving the dating show to streaming with a new host. Maura Higgins, fresh from The Traitors US, will host the 2027 revival, preserving the familiar three-date format behind a wall while promising twists and drama. The series will launch next year.
The Independent and other outlets have revealed the full celebrity cast for Dancing with the Stars Season 35, with premieres on Sept. 15–16. Returning hosts and judges are set, including Alfonso Ribeiro, Julianne Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. New and returning contestants include Julia Stiles, Guillermo Rodriguez, Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, and more.
Beabadoobee’s fourth album Pylon fuses 90s alt-rock with contemporary pop, while her UK arena tour underlines a lasting, if niche, global appeal. The Guardian’s Beabadoobee profile contrasts with widespread popularity of Beabadoobee’s hits, showing a star with enduring reach and evolving sound.