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Former nun joins Take Me Out over 50s special episode

Three older gentlemen will brave the love lift.
Three older gentlemen will brave the love lift. Three older gentlemen will brave the love lift.

TV dating show Take Me Out is to broadcast a special episode featuring contestants over the age of 50.

Host Paddy McGuinness will be joined by a special line-up of 30 single “golden girls” while three older gentlemen will brave the love lift in the programme airing next week.

A former nun, an ex-girlfriend of Hollywood actor Jason Statham and a lady on the lookout for husband number six will all feature.

ITV Gala 2016 – London
ITV Gala 2016 – London Paddy McGuinness (Ian West/PA)

McGuinness said: “Proving that it’s never too late to date, I’ve gathered together 30 fabulous older ladies hoping to match with the silver fox of their dreams. It’s a really heart-warming show and a lot of fun.”

The ITV show is currently celebrating its 10th series and has seen seven couples wed and five babies born since launching.

– Take Me Out Over 50s special will air on ITV on June 9 at 8pm.