Paddy McGuinness teases the return of hit ITV show – five years after it last aired

PADDY McGuinness has teased the return of a hit ITV show – five years after it was last on our screens.

Comedian and presenter, Paddy, 51, helmed the beloved programme for an incredible 11 series.

Take Me Out featured single men aiming to get a date with one of 30 single women.

On Instagram, Paddy teased fans with a possible comeback for the fan favourite dating show.

Sharing sunny snaps, he penned: “I’ve been back to the Isle of Fernandos!!!

“Did a spot of filming for a new show.

“I was only there for a couple of days but if you’re looking for a bit of winter sun, it was glorious!”

Paddy added: “Lovely and warm.”

As Take Me Out viewers know, the Isle of Fernandos was a fictitious location where successful couples went on their dates.

In reality the dates took place in Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife from series two onwards.

While in the first series, “Fernandos” was actually Club Bijou in Manchester.

One excited fan responded to Paddy’s post: “Bring back Take me Out!!!”

Another added: “wish you would do take me out again i loved watching that show.”

While a third simply penned: “Bring back @takemeoutUK.”

The show launched in January 2010 and soon developed a large fanbase – even calling for a return earlier this year.

Take Me Out aired its final ever episode in December 2019.

As part of the gameplay, all of the 30 women had a light in front of them.

Should they not want a date with the man, they turned their light off.

Sometimes, all the women turned their lights off before the rounds ended.

This unfortunate outcome was known as a ‘blackout’ which saw the man leave alone.

Paddy also had several memorable catchphrases, including ‘No likey, no lighty!’ and ‘If he’s not Mr Right, turn out your light.’

Could Take Me Out make a return to screens?