Lucinda Light | Celebs Go Dating 2026

Why did you want to join the agency?

Oh, why not? You know, I'm still single. And it was just such an honour that they asked. I thought what a fabulous opportunity to actually begin dating, you know? I've sort of had myself out on the shelf for a while and I need to dust off the cobwebs because I do want a partner. I mean, I've been having a grand old time the last couple of years post MAFS, but I just thought, what a great opportunity to start the momentum of what I really want and give it focus and attention.

How would you describe your romantic life since MAFS to now?

I've been on a couple of dates. I've definitely never been asked out on so many dates, many of which I've just felt overwhelmed and kind of left dangling. I suppose more than anything I've been invested in not only myself, but the village, the community that I've sort of gained out of being on MAFS and all the opportunities that have come with that. You know, being on stage, writing my book, being in a couple of TV shows, it's been very busy and that's where my focus has been.

Are you feeling different about yourself and what you want from a relationship now?

I think so. I think MAFS was such a reclamation of self and such affirmation from the community around me, I mean, not that we need that, but just absolute confirmation that I do know myself and I do stand my sacred ground and I can respond and not react. And all the work that I've done in my life and the deep self-development work and the pain and the pulling myself inside and out has sort of come through. I'm okay with or without a person because I'm having an amazing life regardless. I mean, yes, love would be the icing on the cake, but I suppose I am part of a growing fleet of single people. I think it's just been lovely to have a beautiful community both in England and Australia and, frankly, all over the world that I've cultivated. All of these opportunities have sort of stretch me in different ways and I've met myself in different ways. And similarly to this show that I'm on at the moment, every single guy they pair me with is, I'm sort of learning more about myself and refining my manifesto in a way of what I really want and maybe what I don't want.

So what do you want?

I think because my life is so split between England and Australia these days, I do need a bit of a free spirit that's got the ability and the abundance to sort of meet me in the world. And, you know, that's up for Australia and up for a bit of out there or even up for holding base in one of the countries and letting me go. Someone with their own big life, you know, somebody that has emotional depth, a good sense of humour about life. I need an optimist. You know, there's a lot going on in the world. I actually just wanna navigate that with somebody that really believes in humanity and believes in the world and goodness. That's the trajectory that I want to sort of navigate through. I don't wanna be all doom and gloom and sitting on the couch. I wanna dance on dance floors and, you know, despite how destructive the world is, I still want to go and marvel at the world.

What about looks?

I'm definitely more about the emotional depth and the personality and the well-lived, thoughtful, loving person. But undeniably there's gotta be some physical attraction. There's gotta be chemistry or else what are we in relationship for?

It sounds like that’s happened on the show as you’ve been kissing lots of men?

Well look, it’s all in the kiss. This is my audacious era. I've popped open my wild ethical era. This is where I'm at. I'm not gonna apologise for it. As long as it's respectful, which it has been. And you know, it's been reciprocal, it's been consented, all three of them have made the approach and some again, just kind of gone with the energy. So watch this space!

What sort of dates have you been on?

They're a bit more dinner and drinks, I suppose they do that because you get conversation. But I have had one activity which was axe throwing with a Viking of a man! He's got his own vibe, definitely. He's actually a professional axe thrower, so he gave me some techniques and I really enjoyed that. That was fun.

How have you found the mixers?

Everyone was awesome in the mixers. They were so well spirited and a really good blend of people, it's a bit intimidating but a lot of fun.

What about the brunches?

The twists and turns, you're just sort of on the edge of your seat because you just never know what they're gonna throw at you. But I love the imagination of this series because I watched last year and I was sort of expecting similar things, but it's just full of imagination and fresh ways that they do things. They're very creative and there's a lot of sort of surprise and delightful moments that I think no one's ever seen in this series.

How vulnerable were you in your agency chats?

Well, I just love the agency visits. I really genuinely look forward to them. I've just got so much reverence and respect for Paul, Anna and Dr. Tara. They're really good at what they do. These chats are very deep, wide, vulnerable, funny, you know, like my promise to myself was just to be really authentic with this whole experience. Anna tried to like get to the bottom of why I've built a bit of calcification around my heart and being closed to love. I feel like these guys are really invested in my journey. They've been doing their best to figure me out and they're quite good at touching the little Achilles heels and the buttons that make me even more vulnerable.

What are you like on a date?

I think I come in with an open mind and an open heart. I love to give the benefit of the doubt. I'm a little bit of a recovering people pleaser. I like to make people feel very comfortable. I think my chat needs a bit of an upgrade. Maybe I can be a bit boring on the first date, asking the typical questions. But I am a bit of a flirt I would say. I like to receive the flirting as well.

Do you think you’ll leave the show feeling more empowered when it comes to dating?

This is a very unique show. Yes, it's stitched into 20 episodes but we are doing a good 12 weeks of filming and it's quite a spiritual journey. It's quite a deep journey. We are all growing and learning, getting reflections not only from each other but the agents. Nobody is here stitching up a villain. This is good hearted comedy gold, it's vulnerable, it's funny, it showcases people in their humanity. There a lot of feelings that have been caught. There's tears, there's tenderness, there's the whole gamut of emotions. I think I will come out the other side a more empowered person.

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