Paddy McGuinness has said he is keen to do a gay version of Take Me Out.

During its time on the box, the dating show – which tries to match one man with a prospective date from 30 women – has seen OAP and celebrity specials, but never a same-sex show.

Host Paddy was a guest on ITV’s The Jonathan Ross Show where he said of his aim: “I have asked about a gay version. We have done an OAP special and a celebrity special.

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A contestant tries to impress on Take Me Out (ITV)

“I have also asked about a reality TV special. It is in the mix. It is up to the powers that be.”

Talking about the show’s romantic successes so far, he said: “We have had two weddings, we have four engagements and two children born from the show. We have only been on five years. I love doing it. It is 80 per cent ad-libbed.

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Paddy McGuinness says he loves presenting the show (ITV)

“We had one guy on recently and one girl was his ex. It was awkward. He was Nick and his ex was called Looci. He didn’t say anything until round two.

“He was so terrified, he froze. He picked his ex for the date. We had to edit a lot out as people were crying. I even shed a tear – and I’m from Bolton.”