TV PICK: Take Me Out

"No Likey, No Lighty"

By Serena Peddle

You may have dismissed this show based on the tacky advert full of tacky women judging tacky men. I thought this programme looked horrific, and I am happy to say I have never been so wrong in my life. It is amazing. 

Hosted by Paddy McGuiness, this is Blind Date with some new catchphrases and a variety of thirty ladies who judge the men brave (or stupid) enough to put themselves out there. There are three rounds, based on how the men look, an embarrassing video about them, and some sort of talent that normally results in a guy stripping and doing a back flip. At any point, the girls can take themselves out the running thanks to the rule, “No likey, no lighty”, which sounds so much better in Paddy’s accent. All thirty women can reject a guy, who has to walk off alone or if successful they’ll go on a romantic date to Fernando’s which we get to watch the next week. The best thing about this programme is that the same women take part until they find a date. There are the twins, Acrington’s questionable answer to Jedward, as well as the regulars like Rian and Emma who never quite manage to nab a date, and my favourite Siobhan. It is unadulterated trash, and its incredible. Watch it and you won’t look back. You can also catch up on ITV Player.

7.30pm, Saturdays