The beauty queens are back for a new series of Beauty Queen & Single on BBC1NI.
In this 6-part series Miss Derry and Big Brother contestant Ashleigh Coyle, Karen Montague, ex Miss Great Britain Gemma Garrett, Rebecca Maguire, Amira Graham and former Big Brother contestant Orlaith McAllister strip off their make up and shake off the stilettos and go au-natural to see if beauty is just skin deep when it comes to finding the perfect partner.
The six local beauties, who are highly image conscious and wouldn’t be caught dead in public without a full face of make-up, are all decorated beauty queens and they share one thing in common – they’re all single.
In the programme these strong, independent women admit it’s hard to find true love when they feel judged on their looks by everyone they meet.
Picture Shows: Beauty Queen and Single (L-R) Karen Montague, Ashleigh Coyle, Orlaith McAllister, Gemma Garrett, Rebecca Maguire and Amira Graham
With the help of local stylist Simon Harris, the beauty queens agree to the ultimate challenge – a make-under and a promise to go dating make-up free.
As their carefully constructed image is peeled away, they go on five blind dates with men from across Northern Ireland. They must then choose one to go on a second date with.
In the first programme, former Miss Derry and Big Brother contestant Ashleigh Coyle takes on the challenge while the other beauty queens offer Ashleigh support and as she heads off for the five back-to-back dates congregating together to watch and give their brutally honest opinions.
According to one of the show’s producers: “Their commentary is highly entertaining, encouraging and at times hilarious as they offer opinions on each other and the local men taking part in the dates.”
Viewers will be able to see whether or not the beauty queens can relax and be themselves without the mask of make-up and designer clothes.
Beauty Queen and Single begins on BBC One Northern Ireland on Monday 15 January at 10.40pm.