FANS of First Dates will be delighted to know the series is returning to Channel 4 next month, with a fresh batch of hopeful singletons.
The first episode of the new series of First Dates sees an old friend of Fred‘s make their appearance in the restaurant.
Justine, a friend of Maitre D’ Fred, is the owner of Fred Sirieix’s favourite cafe, where he always orders a cheese and ham toastie.
53-year-old Justine’s vice in life is chocolate and hoping to melt her heart is chocolate expert, 59-year-old, Angus.
The pair bond over their similar stories: after experiencing rejection and heartbreak, raising kids and rebuilding their lives, both are ready to find love again.
Yet it remains to be seen whether Angus and Justine will be a match or not.
Also looking for love is 24-year-old fashionista Lucy, who has never had a boyfriend.
Lucy suffered a long illness which means she now uses a stoma bag, and she opens up to bartender Merlin, who has lived through a similar experience.
Lucy’s date is the moustache bearing and pearl-necklace-wearing Ben.
The pair connect over fashion, charity shops and a shared obsession with Harry Styles.
With a shared passion for fashion, this could be Lucy’s first relationship if things go well.
The series also sees 39-year-old hairdresser Clint admit that dates tend to find him rude as he reveals: “I definitely don’t think before I talk”.
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Writer, Jack, bears more than a passing resemblance to his namesake Captain Jack Sparrow. He’s hoping to meet someone who makes his “arse flutter”.
Enter Chloe, a singer in a rock band wearing an eye-catching leather dress. From the moment Jack and Chloe meet and compliment each other’s eye liner, sparks fly.
Jack even writes Chloe a poem… and she goes one better, performing a serenade that brings the restaurant to a standstill and leaves Jack stunned.
First Dates will air on Channel 4 at 10PM on 3rd February.