Football supporters were left astonished when former Everton manager Sean Dyche made an unexpected reality TV debut on Thursday evening’s E4 dating programme Celebs Go Dating.The ex-Premier League boss surprised viewers by interrupting a romantic dinner between former Atomic Kitten member Kerry Katona and personal trainer Paolo Margaglione.The pair shared an intimate hug while Paolo Margaglione sat at the other side of the table | Channel 4″You’re dating these northerners now are ya?” Dyche quipped, gesturing towards Margaglione.”Yeah! I thought you were going to ask me on a date then! I’m doing well!” Kerry Katona responded enthusiastically.After exchanging pleasantries and shaking hands with Paolo, Dyche departed with a kiss on Kerry Katona’s cheek, leaving Beckett to remark: “Well that wasn’t weird in the slightest was it?”Fans were left stunned by the appearance, with one viewer writing on social media platform X: “Well I never!?! I bet that was on none of your bingo cards for this year for sure!”**SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY GB NEWS SPORTS NEWSLETTER HERE**Another questioned: “Why is Sean Dyche on celebs go dating?”The former Burnley boss has remained unemployed following his departure from Goodison Park earlier this year.His nine-month hiatus from management has involved spending quality time with his wife Jane and their two children, whilst enjoying holidays and socialising with friends.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Why is Sean Dyche on celebs go dating 😂pic.twitter.com/VOFVhx9ecW— No Context Prem (@NoContextEPL) August 22, 2025 Despite speculation linking him with Leicester City during the summer, the 54-year-old dismissed such reports as “absolute nonsense” in a recent interview.Katona appeared on the dating programme following her separation from partner Ryan Mahoney in November, which concluded their six-year romance.Writing in her OK! magazine column, she disclosed that trust had been broken between them, though she refrained from providing specific details.”I never in a million years thought this would happen,” she revealed, acknowledging the emotional toll whilst expressing uncertainty about reconciliation possibilities.The mother-of-five joins fellow celebrities including Christine McGuinness, Louis Russell, Olivia Hawkins and Mark Labbett in seeking romance on the current series.Wednesday’s episode featured an uncomfortable double date involving Katona and S Club performer Jon Lee.