''Loveland'' is a cancelled British

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that was due to be aired on

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in 2009.

Format

The show would have been similar to an old dating show, ''

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'' but with a 21st-century twist - the contestants would have been hidden behind avatars, created to reflect their alter egos.

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, former host of ''Blind Date'', had been announced as host for the show.

Production

According to ''

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'', the show would have been produced by Standing Stone Productions, based in

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, UK. Creator was Jo Pine, who was to executive produce together with

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, former CEO of FremantleMedia North America and founder of UK production company

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Cancellation

Despite the fact a pilot show was filmed in 2008, the show was eventually cancelled in mid-2009 after Sky1 found the production too costly.

References

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