By LILY JOBSON, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER
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The BBC is reportedly set to launch a 'gender-fluid' dating series after axing hit LGBT-friendly shows including Drag Race UK.
The new inclusive reality show, which is in the development stage and currently untitled, will be open to 'all genders and sexualities' aged between 18 and 26.
A notice, obtained by The Sun, reads: 'A new dating show is looking for outgoing people who are open, looking for love and have great chat.
'Could you be the best of the bunch and get a second date? Open to all genders and sexualities.'
Filming for the show is thought to take place in London early next month with the BBC's Strong Watch Studios on YouTube.
The Daily Mail has approached the BBC for comment.
The BBC is reportedly set to launch a 'gender-fluid' dating series after axing hit LGBT-friendly shows including RuPaul's Drag Race UK
As well as Drag Race UK, Dannii Minogue's I Kissed A Girl and I Kissed a Boy was also axed earlier this year.
Drag Race first premiered on the channel in 2019 as it showcased British drag stars and the LGBTQ+ culture like never before.
However after 'significant financial pressures' on the channel, the Beeb were forced to cut the popular show from its schedule.
A BBC spokesperson told the Daily Mail: 'As the BBC continues to navigate significant financial pressures and deliver the savings required of us, we have had to make some very difficult choices, none of which have been taken lightly.
'We can therefore confirm together with World of Wonder, that RuPaul's Drag Race UK will be leaving the BBC and moving to WOW Presents Plus.'
They added: 'The BBC is incredibly proud of all eleven series of this groundbreaking show and we would like to thank RuPaul, World of Wonder and everyone involved, both on and off screen.
'We are certain that viewers will enjoy the eighth series, which is currently airing on BBC iPlayer and BBC Three.'
As well as Drag Race UK, Dannii Minogue's I Kissed A Girl and I Kissed a Boy was also axed earlier this year (pictured)
The show has gone on to produce huge stars including La Voix, who starred on last year's Strictly and Danny Beard, who later appeared on Big Brother.
Tayce also appeared in last year's Strictly Christmas special, while Ginger Johnson won Celebrity Masterchef.
However the show also experienced tragedy after The Vivienne, who won the 2019 UK series, died aged 32 after they were found dead in the bathroom of their own home.
The reality TV star – whose real name was James Lee Williams - was discovered with five empty 'snap bags' of ketamine in the house after recently relapsing after years sober.