Controversial MAFS star ‘lined up’ for new Love Island for single parents

A MARRIED at First Sight legend has been 'lined up’ for the new Love Island spin-off for single parents.

Ben Jardine, 36, has opened up about wanting to find love on the dating show aimed at middle-aged singletons.

After months of rumours, ITV officially confirmed the spin-off Love Island show last month.

Now reality TV favourite Ben, who controversially called time on his marriage when it was not working on E4's Married At First Sight UK where strangers get hitched, told The Sun: “I’d love to do the new Love Island. I mean, it’s right up my street. I’m a single dad and I’m still looking for the right person. "

The CBB star teased at the Inspiration Awards for Women: "I may have already had talks about going on this show. I’m totally up for it. It didn’t work out on MAFS but maybe it will be different this time."

ITV finally announced its new dating show and even shared a look at the 'villa.'

The network announced a new series via a call-out on their website for love-lorn ageing wannabes to apply.

The series will be called The Romance Retreat and air on the main channel, as opposed to the younger-skewing sister network.

Producers are inviting "single parents" to audition for the eagerly anticipated Love Island-style series.

The blurb for the show reads: "ITV1 are looking for vibrant single parents from across the UK who are in search of love, for a brand new dating show!

" This is the ONLY dating show where single parents can search for love, by spending time in a luxury retreat, where all the parents have been nominated by their grown up children."

The ad also appeared to give viewers a first look at the 'villa' that will likely be used in the series.

The image shows a stunning modern pad with a glass balcony, surrounded by a sprawling garden.

It looks like the perfect place for romance to blossom.

The Sun previously reported on the plans for a more grown-up Love Island-esque show but it appears the title has changed.