A BRAND NEW dating show, Secret Crush, starts this weekend on ITV2. 

The ITV2 show, Secret Crush, will see lovestruck singletons share hidden passion with their unknowing crush. 

Whether they’ve been secretly dreaming of dating their best friend, colleague or gym buddy, it’s time for the lovelorn to publicly admit the desires they’ve been keeping bottled up.

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But will their affections be reciprocated? Is love going to blossom? Or should their secret crush have actually stayed secret?

Admirers from all walks of life have secretly invited their crush to join them on the show, agreeing to be filmed as they declare their true feelings.

The other person was told before filming that someone in their life secretly likes them, but didn’t find out who it was until the moment they walked into the date.

The series features comedian Verona Rose, who is from Southampton, helping the nation’s lovesick lay it all on the line. 

Verona welcomes the singletons to her secret speakeasy, acting as a confidante to both parties and as an onlooker to the dates.

Honest revelations, shocked faces, tears of relief, and potential new relationships could all be in store.

Executive Producer Tom O'Brien, Naked Television said:​ “We can't wait to get producing Secret Crush for the team at ITV2. It's full of heart-in-your-hands confessions, humour, and unbelievable stories, all to the flutter of cupid's tiny wings.”

ITV's Head of Digital Channels and Acquisitions, Paul Mortimer said: "ITV2’s audience will hopefully be enthralled by this wonderful format that propels potential relationships to a must-watch crunch point. As stories unfold and viewers eavesdrop on heart-felt conversations, they’ll witness laughter (and maybe some tears) but, crucially, the blossoming of new love in each episode.”