THE date has been announced for the return of popular television dating show Take Me Out.

The new series of the ITV show, presented by Bolton funnyman Paddy McGuinness, will launch on Saturday, January 3.

He will introduce viewers to a new line-up of 30 women, who are all looking for love and hoping for a trip to the Isle of Fernandos.

In the first episode, gamekeeper Ash, from West Sussex, school bus driver Scott, from Newcastle, Somerset magician Steve and Leamington Spa student Craig will be doing their best to impress.

Take Me Out is on ITV1 at 8.30pm on Saturday, January 3.