Blind Date will not be compared to other dating shows, says Ten’s Stephen Tate

Ten’s head of entertainment and factual programming, Stephen Tate, has disputed the idea newly revived show Blind Date will be compared to other dating shows on television, including Nine’s Married at First Sight and Ten’s Bachelor and Bachelorette franchises.

Tate, who is also behind this year’s season of Australian Survivor, said the show predates all others, noting Ten had focused on this “heritage feel” in the new season.

Ten is bringing back the ‘heritage feel’ of Blind Date in its newest season with host Julia Morris