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First Dates Season 24 Episode 3
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00:00With all these dirty naps, it doesn't seem real.
00:07It's almost like a card game. It's like you're just collecting people.
00:10I've just been swiping and nothing. There's just nothing.
00:15In the heart of Britain's most romantic city,
00:19Fred and his team are matching hopeful singletons
00:24in a place where love is always on the menu.
00:28It's going to be everywhere.
00:30Mine will always get stuck on my boob shelf.
00:33These daters...
00:34How old are you?
00:35Old enough for you.
00:36...are searching for the one...
00:39Oh, my God.
00:40...in the real world.
00:43I grace my knees this morning.
00:46Falling for you.
00:46Oh, my God.
00:50For some stepping into the unknown...
00:52How are you with your technology?
00:54Rubbish. I'm a dinosaur.
00:56Thank goodness.
00:57If I want to get in contact with you, I'll have to WhatsApp me.
01:00Don't get too ahead of yourself.
01:02...can lead to surprising sparks.
01:04Look, you're flushing.
01:05I don't know what's going on.
01:07But finding a connection...
01:09What's the dynamic here?
01:10...isn't always easy.
01:12How big is yours?
01:14My husband is a bar.
01:16Would you like to meet him?
01:17Oh, shit.
01:20Help me.
01:21In the end...
01:22Hey, hey, hey.
01:23It comes down to one...
01:25Hello.
01:26Hello.
01:27...big...
01:27This isn't awkward.
01:29...question.
01:30Do you guys want to see each other again?
01:32Mm-hm-hm-hm-hm.
01:34This is the First Dates Restaurant.
01:36I am currently single.
01:48I absolutely love dating when I can get a date.
01:52I didn't know that you'll be here tonight.
01:56We're all a bit fed up.
01:58It's like you need a freshener or a spruce up.
02:01That will ooze out of you,
02:03and then you will project that onto the person
02:05that you're on a date with.
02:07Hoping to make over her love life
02:09is 32-year-old Maisie.
02:12I love making an effort.
02:13Hair, nails, toes, lashes, sunbeds,
02:17probably a hair dye.
02:19Are those turkey teeth?
02:20These are turkey teeth.
02:21I'm ready for Prince Charming now.
02:25I'm waiting for him to whisk me off my feet.
02:31How are you?
02:32I'm good. How are you?
02:33Very good.
02:34You've got a beautiful smile.
02:36You're ready to meet somebody special today?
02:39I am ready to meet Mr. Handsome, hopefully.
02:41I've had enough of being single, Fred.
02:43I need someone to sweep me off my feet.
02:46What do you miss about dating?
02:48Bit of slap and tickle, you know?
02:51Very dry.
02:56Oh, dear.
02:57I should have brought a tenner, Lazy, with me.
03:02Hiya.
03:02Hello.
03:03Nice to meet you. What's your name?
03:04My name's Maisie.
03:05Lazy.
03:06So what are you looking for, then?
03:07Tall, dark and handsome.
03:08Tall, dark and handsome.
03:10Right.
03:11Bit stocky, maybe.
03:12Bit stocky. Okay.
03:13He's got a bit of chat.
03:14He's got to be funny.
03:15He's got to have the bent up.
03:16Ah.
03:17My type is someone that looks after himself, bit of a, bit of a hunk.
03:23Shit, a fucking brick.
03:25Garb in and all.
03:26Got the gift of the gab.
03:27I love a Jack, my lad.
03:30I used to, like, be one of those, like, bartenders abroad, um, with their tops off and, you know, throwing bottles around, fire breathing and stuff.
03:38Sounds like you were a bit of a lass.
03:41Oh, 100%.
03:42I wouldn't say I was smooth.
03:44Maybe I was a little bit.
03:46I don't know.
03:47Looking to smooth talk his way into a lady's heart is Southampton boy, Dan.
03:54I've kind of given up, right?
03:56This is the reason why I'm here.
03:57I believed in the fairy tale.
03:59That's the thing.
03:59I believed in the fairy tale.
04:00And the fairy tale had done nothing but, you know, caused me sort of, like, pain.
04:04I'm here before him, girls.
04:08I don't believe love exists anymore.
04:11That's the truth.
04:13Oh, God.
04:15So, yeah, let's see what this can do.
04:20Oh, God, where are you then keeping me waiting?
04:23Don't keep a princess waiting, Han.
04:27How are you?
04:28I'm very well.
04:29How are you?
04:29From a distance, I thought he was Vin Diesel.
04:32What is he doing here?
04:33Where'd you stand?
04:34Love to meet you.
04:34How are you?
04:35How are you doing, man?
04:35You okay?
04:36Yeah, you?
04:37What is my type?
04:39Attractive, takes care of herself, fashionable, cute face.
04:45A princess, maybe.
04:46I don't know, say if I was Aladdin, she'd be Jasmine.
04:48I don't know, something like that.
04:49You know, that would be cool, you know?
04:53Hello.
04:54Hi.
04:54How are you doing?
04:55I'm good.
04:55How are you?
04:56I'm good.
04:56What's your name?
04:57My name's Maisie.
04:58Well, nice to meet you, Maisie.
04:59Nice to meet you.
05:00What's your name?
05:01Sorry, it's Dan.
05:02Hello, Dan.
05:03Where are you from?
05:03No, I'm from Pompey.
05:05Oh, are you?
05:05Yeah, where are you from?
05:06Oh, no.
05:08Where'd you think I'm from?
05:09No, where?
05:10Come back to him.
05:12Had to be, didn't it?
05:13Absolutely had to be.
05:14Don't bother me.
05:14Oh, that's wicked.
05:15What can I get you?
05:16Um, I will have a fruity sort of cocktail, that sort of vibe.
05:21Okay, cool.
05:21We'll get you something fruity.
05:22I've already ordered my second drink.
05:24You've kept me, weren't you?
05:25Was it worth the wait?
05:25That's the question.
05:26It was.
05:27All right.
05:27All right.
05:28There you go.
05:29There you go.
05:30I will let you off.
05:31Thank you, Merlin.
05:32Always.
05:32Nice to meet you.
05:35And you.
05:40Hello.
05:41Shall I take you to your table?
05:42Absolutely.
05:44I think my first date, we went to the cinema.
05:47We sat watching a movie, and he decided to pour his drink on me.
05:51So then I was sat in the sticky wet banter, watch this movie,
05:54because I also didn't know what to do.
05:56Yeah.
05:5717.
05:58Oh, 17.
05:58Oh, God.
06:04Good evening.
06:07Meet Mark, a Cornish gent,
06:10looking for the one who will be the cream to his teeth.
06:14How are you for it?
06:15What are the ladies?
06:16I don't know.
06:17It's been so long.
06:19It's been a long time since it's worked.
06:22Would you say that you're a good catch?
06:24I don't know.
06:25No one's caught me, have they?
06:29I feel as though I'm fishing in a pond that's got no water,
06:32let alone fish in it.
06:36You all right, Mark?
06:37You look like you mean business.
06:39Are you always a sharp dresser?
06:40I try.
06:41When was the last time you had a date?
06:43Uh, probably October.
06:46How did you go?
06:46It never went very well.
06:48Well, look, let's see what we can do.
06:49Come with me.
06:51Because I'm in the far southwest,
06:53there's probably only two or three people under the age of 70s
06:56who's single who live in the village.
06:58How's it going with you and dating?
07:00I think I've tried every app, website.
07:02I reckon I've spent over £10,000 in six years.
07:06Wow.
07:07To get nothing.
07:08That puts a whole different spin on today, doesn't it, Mark?
07:10It's almost like the last chance saloon in here.
07:12Last chance saloon?
07:13No.
07:14Best chance you'll ever get.
07:15That's what it is.
07:16You know, there's a bunch of flowers that I've had delivered.
07:19Oh?
07:20She's special.
07:23I'll give you the thumbs up and you can send someone over with the flowers.
07:26Yeah.
07:26So you've got a bunch of flowers.
07:27A secret, yeah.
07:29Cool.
07:29Well, thanks for the heads up, then.
07:30At least I've tried to plan ahead.
07:32Hoping love will blossom is 69-year-old Josie from Cornwall.
07:42I PA'd to take that for one.
07:44And one day, Gary started to play this amazing music.
07:48And I went, oh, Gary, I said, that's absolutely gorgeous.
07:51I said, what is it?
07:52And he said, well, Jos, it's been our number one for the past few weeks.
07:56And then he died.
07:57I was like, great PA, aren't you?
08:04How are you?
08:05I'm all right, thank you.
08:06You love your energy.
08:07What was the last time you were, you've been dating?
08:10Quite a while ago.
08:11I think a lot of the reason I'm single is where I'm living,
08:16there aren't a lot of single gentlemen around of my age.
08:21I haven't had a serious relationship for a long time, sadly.
08:24Okay.
08:24I just thought, right, you know, I'm getting older.
08:27I need to find a lovely soulmate.
08:30I used to love getting glammed up.
08:33I'd love a guy to want to dress up nicely to go out.
08:37Hi there.
08:37Hi, how are you?
08:38Hello, how are you?
08:39You all right?
08:40How are you?
08:40Fine, thank you.
08:41What's your name?
08:42Mark.
08:43Mark, I'm Josie.
08:44Hi, Josie.
08:44Good to see you.
08:45Sit down.
08:47What can we get you?
08:48Can I have a night eye, please?
08:49Night eye, yes.
08:50Yes, please.
08:50Absolutely.
08:52Have you had to travel far?
08:53I've come from Cornwall.
08:54Wade Bridge in Cornwall.
08:58Do you know Wade Bridge?
09:00Oh, are you?
09:00Fantastic.
09:02Oh, my goodness.
09:04Have you managed to have a little...
09:07Yeah.
09:07I'd like a Caesar salad.
09:09A Caesar salad?
09:12I'll just have a steak, medium rare.
09:13A steak, okay.
09:14Got himself out of that one.
09:16Yeah, nice of the evening.
09:17Steak medium rare.
09:19Cheers.
09:19No worries.
09:21Have you got kids?
09:21Yeah, well, you got kids.
09:22Yeah, I've got kids.
09:23How was your kid?
09:24My boy's 13, my oldest.
09:26Oh, is he?
09:26I've got twins at six.
09:27Oh, wow.
09:28Mine's, I've got an 11-year-old boy.
09:30Amazing.
09:31He's amazing.
09:32He leads to my best mate.
09:32You know, you can have a laugh of him.
09:34Honestly, we're always doing stuff together.
09:36I love him to bits.
09:40Honestly, there's nothing I'm going to do for that boy.
09:41The hard part is just not being there full-time for him.
09:43Just sucks that there's two households.
09:47So, it is what it is.
09:50Do you have him a lot?
09:52Yeah, once every weekend, every fortnight sort of thing.
09:55But that was a thing when me and his mum split.
09:57He said, look, our ship sailed.
09:59No dramas.
10:00But we're cool.
10:00100% we're cool.
10:02And then it was just like the main priority is him.
10:04Yeah, that's good, though.
10:05Between us two.
10:06And we're Amika Woolsey's got a new partner.
10:08He's cool.
10:08We all get on really well.
10:10I think my son would want me to find someone.
10:13He wants to see that happiness for me.
10:16It would be nice for someone to want to have that commitment
10:19and stay in that relationship and have that family unit
10:24and maybe get a dog.
10:27That would be great.
10:28So, what's the thoughts on the future, then?
10:29Are you thinking about them more or are you done now?
10:31I don't actually know.
10:32My mind's open.
10:35Because I've had a drink, that's what it is.
10:38I'm boring.
10:38That's fine.
10:39No.
10:39No.
10:40Because I've had a drink.
10:41That's what it sends me.
10:43Oh, dear.
10:44Thank you, chefs.
10:52I'll be back for the fries after.
10:54I can't stop looking at everyone's food.
10:56Oh, what have we all busted out?
10:57What else have we all got?
10:58To wet your appetite, this is a tuna tartare and it is splendid.
11:03Do you know what?
11:04I've been known to go to McDonald's drive-thru and ask for a box.
11:08A box of gherkin.
11:09Oh, God, no.
11:10I am such a gherkin girl.
11:12I'm not a great fan of tuna.
11:14I had two cats that virtually lived on tuna.
11:19That looks great.
11:25Oh, that looks stunning.
11:26Welcome.
11:28Food.
11:29I'd love a salad.
11:35Emotional intelligence is really important for me.
11:37Emotional intelligence, yeah.
11:37You've got to be, like, switched on.
11:39It's not that, oh, my God, he's so hot.
11:40It's the, oh, my God, he asked me how I was.
11:43Like, that is so impressive to me.
11:50Are you warm enough for those of the fat?
11:52It is a bit warm, isn't it?
11:53I might even ask them that I can sit on my coat.
11:55Most other dates, you end up undressing each other.
11:59Oh, thank you, my love.
12:04Oh, it's freezing.
12:06You're a bit cold.
12:07OK, let me try and do something about that.
12:08I don't want you to be cold.
12:10Thank you so much.
12:14How long have you been on your own, then?
12:16Quite a long time.
12:17It's not the same on your own, is it?
12:18It's boring.
12:20I sort of feel that everyone has a partner apart from you.
12:24And because of that, it's difficult to be invited to the dinner party.
12:27Oh, my gosh, you just hit the nail right on the head.
12:31I thought I'd be a grandmother by now with, you know, children and grandchildren and a husband to grow old with.
12:38But it hasn't happened.
12:42The loneliness is excruciating.
12:47It would be nice to share things.
12:49You know, if you go away or if you see even just a beautiful sunset or something like that.
12:54I know that I'll meet somebody.
12:58He's on his way.
12:59He just doesn't know it yet.
13:02I have the best news you're going to hear today.
13:04What will we do with?
13:04We're going to move you to a very warm table.
13:07Diamond.
13:07Oh, my God.
13:10Right.
13:10Are you OK?
13:11Ready?
13:12OK.
13:13Do you know what?
13:14My nickname is Crazy Maisie.
13:16Do you know what I brush my teeth with this morning?
13:20Shampoo.
13:23What?
13:24OK.
13:25How did it taste?
13:26Terrible.
13:30Wow.
13:31OK.
13:32OK.
13:32What kind of...
13:33See, the Crazy Maisie come through.
13:35At least you cleaned them.
13:36Do you know what I mean?
13:42Meet Michelle, a life coach and best-selling author looking to write her very own love story.
13:48I think you have to be able to practice what you preach.
13:51But I think the illusion is that that means I get everything right.
13:56But this is my first time going on a blind date.
13:58And I've already been trying to go around it because I've asked everyone if I can see a picture.
14:03I've just got very good with suspense.
14:07How about you, Michelle?
14:08Yeah, good.
14:09Nice to see you.
14:10I knew her.
14:11Oh, I really hope we find someone for her.
14:16Kimmy, what do you do for a living?
14:17I'm a life coach and an author.
14:19Are you?
14:19Yeah.
14:20What are you doing here, then?
14:23I hope I meet someone.
14:24I really do.
14:25And I just want someone who, like, actually now could just match my energy.
14:30Where we could be silly and laugh together.
14:32So, how are you feeling, Michelle?
14:35I'm excited.
14:35So, what are you looking for?
14:37Who are you looking for?
14:37The last year I've definitely been dating a lot more, like, light-hearted, fun, playful,
14:44like, youthful.
14:46I want someone with golden retriever energy.
14:49Doesn't take themselves so seriously that, like, they have to worry about being good at something.
14:54Actually, it's that, isn't it?
15:06This is bad, but on my social dating, I did describe myself as the white usher.
15:1338-year-old electrician Greg is setting up the dance floor, hoping to find a spark.
15:19What's your current dating scene like?
15:23Shocking.
15:26Probably my first or second date back on the seat.
15:29And she said, let's go bowling.
15:31I started bowling, chucked the ball down.
15:34I just heard a massive wreck.
15:37So, I looked down and I've ripped my crotch, like.
15:42You well?
15:42You look really chilled, really relaxed.
15:44I try to be, I try to be.
15:46Are you an experienced dater?
15:47I wouldn't say that, no.
15:48Where's the last time you went up on a date?
15:54But I mean, it's easy for you to connect with people at a conversation.
15:57I try to, yeah.
15:58Yeah?
15:58And with girls?
16:00Yeah.
16:01It's, uh, we'll see.
16:03I wouldn't really say I've got a specific type.
16:06Just fun, easygoing.
16:08Gotta be driven as well.
16:09And can look after themselves.
16:11Got their own career.
16:13It's your time to shine.
16:15Enjoy.
16:16Hiya, you're right?
16:16Hi, lovely to meet you.
16:18Greg.
16:19Hi.
16:19Nice to meet you.
16:20I'm Michelle.
16:21Michelle.
16:22Nice to meet you.
16:23Can I get you a drink?
16:24I like spiced rum.
16:25I've got a twist on a Mai Tai that I'm being.
16:27You might enjoy.
16:28Go on, I'll leave it to you then.
16:29Surprise me.
16:30Where are you from, sorry?
16:31I'm London.
16:32Oh, okay.
16:33Yeah.
16:33Nice.
16:34So, I've been there 20 years now.
16:36How have you?
16:36So, yeah, I grew up in Hong Kong.
16:38Oh, I love Hong Kong.
16:40Do you know Hong Kong?
16:41I've flown into Hong Kong and spent a night in Hong Kong.
16:43So, you've not seen the best of Hong Kong?
16:44I haven't, no.
16:45And I really want to go back.
16:46Being in warm weather and being by water.
16:49And you've come to England.
16:51Yeah.
16:51Although, I found paddle boarding here.
16:53Well, yeah, paddle boarding is great.
16:54I do paddle boarding.
16:55Do you?
16:56Yeah, yeah.
16:57What do you do?
16:58I'm just an electrician.
17:00Oh, cool.
17:01Yeah, so nothing too...
17:02Do you like it?
17:02No, I'll be honest, I hate it.
17:04Oh.
17:06So, I am an author and a life coach.
17:09Wow.
17:10Yeah.
17:11That's cool.
17:12That's been really fun.
17:12So, can I have a book and you sign it then?
17:14Absolutely.
17:15Oh, great.
17:23I need to eat some more of this food because...
17:25I'm surprised you're still, like, eating.
17:27Me too.
17:27Not going to lie.
17:28But it's the letters, so...
17:30Letters don't really fill me up.
17:31Get this girl some bread.
17:34I can't eat a lot of food.
17:35So, this time, two years ago, I was 19 stone.
17:39Oh, really?
17:39Yeah.
17:40Jesus.
17:40I had a gastric sleeve.
17:43Yeah.
17:43I lost nine stone.
17:45Yeah.
17:45Then I went back, had all my stomach cut off.
17:48I had all the skin removed.
17:49I've had...
17:50I've had the lot.
17:51That's mad.
17:51Yeah.
17:53Right, so this is...
17:55When I was bigger.
17:57So, yeah, it makes me sad thinking that how big I got.
18:05I'd order, like, a 60-pound Chinese and finish it.
18:10And then a tray of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
18:14I'd lose the weight every time I dieted.
18:17It was keeping the weight off.
18:18I was unhappy in what I was doing.
18:20I was unhappy in my relationship.
18:21I was unhappy with my weight.
18:23And I was just on a downward spiral.
18:27I look back, and I call it her, even though it was me, but I look back at her and I think,
18:31I feel so sorry for you, how sad you were.
18:37Oh, I don't want to get emotional, but it's sad that how I felt.
18:41I wish I could say to her, like, it's going to get better.
18:44Because the way I felt and the way I looked at myself, it was awful.
18:49I don't want to do things for myself.
18:57Are you happier?
18:59Yeah, I'm so much happier.
19:01Absolutely.
19:01As long as you're happier, that's what I'm happy with.
19:03That's the only thing you've got to do things for with yourself now.
19:07I haven't been on a date since I've had a gastric sleeve.
19:10It's time to reel one in.
19:13You going fish, Jess?
19:15Come to mama.
19:18I've ticked all your boxes, ain't I, really?
19:21What was in your boxes?
19:22What did you ask for?
19:23Tall dark and handsome.
19:25I'm a little bit pasty.
19:26No, you ain't pasty.
19:27No?
19:28You've ticked the boxes.
19:29Yeah?
19:29That's it.
19:30Ching, ching, ching.
19:30Doing good.
19:31We're doing all right.
19:34Do you mind if I'll just leave you for a minute?
19:36Yeah, no, I'll go through you.
19:37Hello.
19:40Hello.
19:40How are you?
19:41Hello.
19:41Yeah, hello.
19:43Nice to see you at the restaurant.
19:45I don't think you'd be here.
19:47Yeah, I know.
19:47Sorry.
19:48Hello.
19:48Yeah, how are you doing?
19:49We know each other from an event.
19:52Are you famous or something?
19:53Are you going to come out and say you're famous?
19:54No.
19:54I do a bit of TV and I do a bit of radio.
19:57Did I mention I'd wish on a dating book?
19:59No.
20:00Oh, I'll wish on a dating book.
20:02No, I'm nervous.
20:03It was my...
20:03What?
20:04Don't be nervous.
20:07Gals.
20:09It's all going well.
20:12Got the chat.
20:13Yeah, got the chat.
20:15I wonder who fancies me.
20:17I bet I'll be still there when you go back.
20:21I'm just going to blow my nose.
20:23Excuse me.
20:24My nose is like...
20:26So is it icicles doing it?
20:28What on earth is this?
20:38So here is a fondue for you on us.
20:46Very good.
20:48Wow.
20:49That chocolate is nice.
20:51Maybe start slapping like a seal.
20:57No, it's not enough.
21:00It's done.
21:01It's done.
21:03I asked for him on paper.
21:06And that's what you give me.
21:07It's nuts.
21:09But we're very much alike.
21:14How much is this bill?
21:15I got you.
21:16Don't worry.
21:17It's fine.
21:18Oh, what a chat.
21:18What a chat.
21:23You good?
21:24She good.
21:26I'm good.
21:29Would you like to see each other again?
21:31You can have some fun.
21:31No, you can have some fun.
21:34Yeah, I'll see you again.
21:35Yeah.
21:35Yeah, I'll figure we have a good one.
21:37We did.
21:38We got on, I think.
21:40It's what you gave him that.
21:41Yeah, she'll be mad.
21:43I like that.
21:44It's cool.
21:44It's going to be amazing.
21:45Yeah, there you go.
21:46Boom.
21:48Oh, my God.
21:49My toe is killing me.
21:52Did you want to go to your salad?
21:53Yeah, I loved it.
21:54What part?
21:54Like, for me, that was a lot of food.
21:56That's good, man.
21:57Next thing of the day is cheap.
21:59Well, cool.
21:59Well, that's good.
22:02She said, like, what was your, what did you say?
22:05Your toe was a moment.
22:05I said, Ian.
22:07I said, be careful what you wish for.
22:08I'll just want to get it.
22:12I'm going to stack it.
22:13No, no.
22:13I'm not.
22:13I'm not.
22:13I'm not.
22:14I'm not.
22:18By the way, I don't know your name.
22:24I think I don't listen.
22:26Your name's, just as we're talking, I'm like, your name's Greg, right?
22:28No.
22:29You're winding me up.
22:33It's not.
22:34You are absolutely, I can see it on your face.
22:36You are a bad liar.
22:38Damn it.
22:38Yeah, it's Greg.
22:39It's Greg.
22:42So, what are your favourite things to do?
22:45Like, if you go on a date or something?
22:47I never go on a date, do I?
22:48You just swipe and nothing happens, and you go out to dinner, and they vanish.
22:56But have you been on some dates?
23:00Yes.
23:01I had three blind dates from a Cornish agency in Nottingham.
23:05Did you?
23:06But they're all just, I sort of got there and thought, what am I doing here?
23:10Really?
23:11I've tried matchmakers, introduction agencies.
23:15They take your money and deliver nothing.
23:18I've even tried date coaches.
23:21It's just a pantomime without a happy ending, really.
23:25Yeah.
23:27Do you ever feel lonely?
23:30Most of the time.
23:33I think men as creatures need company.
23:35So, all I really like is someone you'd see on a Wednesday night and you could cook for
23:43or go to the cinema, and someone to take out to dinner on a Saturday, and someone that
23:48you can share a Sunday afternoon with.
23:51And that's all anyone wants, isn't it?
23:55So, you've never really lived anywhere else other than just outside Pinsons?
23:59No, no, no, I've never lived anywhere else, really.
24:02I've been lucky enough to have travelled.
24:06I lived in Hong Kong for over a year, lived in South Africa for six years.
24:11I just find travel fascinating.
24:14Is there anywhere that you'd like to travel to?
24:18Not really.
24:21I'm not sure if I should.
24:24I think living in Cornwall, you've got the beach there.
24:27So, it's pointless.
24:53The flowers, what do you want me to do with them?
24:55I'll just drop them there and I'll pick them up.
24:57Yeah.
25:01That's a very good move.
25:12Okay.
25:12Blimey.
25:13Is it warmer up there?
25:14Much warmer.
25:15Oh, my gosh.
25:19That's absolutely stunning.
25:22Did you just go to...
25:23I only went to the ladies.
25:26Well.
25:29That is lovely.
25:30Thank you so much.
25:34How old are you, by the way?
25:3538.
25:35I was about to say 32.
25:38I don't know my own age.
25:39I'm 31.
25:40Did you want an older person?
25:43I don't think I said it, but I was looking for someone...
25:47I'm not mature.
25:48I didn't ask for maturity to be there.
25:52Definitely not mature.
25:54You know I asked for a golden retriever?
25:56Like, as a person?
25:57Have you heard of that?
25:58You're calling me a dog.
25:59No, I'm not.
26:00I always say you want to be with your best friend, don't you?
26:02So, my last relationship was a year ago.
26:05Yeah?
26:06I found out by publicly announcing my engagement that he was cheating on me.
26:11And so, it's that thing of, like, you're planning a life and it being ripped out from under you.
26:15Ripped out, isn't it?
26:15Yeah.
26:17It was three years.
26:19The healthiest and happiest relationship I knew.
26:22The first guy I remember properly falling in love with.
26:26We got engaged and I just wanted to share my engagement photo.
26:29I posted it and an hour later, I got a DM saying that one of my followers had slept with him a few months before.
26:41It was meant to be, like, the happiest period of my life and it just wasn't.
26:47And, yeah, it feels like it was, like, the carpet ripped out from under you and your heart breaks.
26:54I know how I deserve to be treated and that's not it.
26:57I also know the man I'm going to marry does not treat me like that.
27:00And I believe that person exists.
27:05But I suppose, are you a bit of a believer that everything happens for a reason, though?
27:09Yes.
27:10And I also think you make the best out of what happens.
27:13Yeah.
27:14At least they didn't cost you a wedding.
27:16Are they supposed to be expensive?
27:17So, how old are you?
27:3062.
27:3162.
27:32It's all a...
27:32Hate change.
27:33Very stubborn.
27:35Don't like change.
27:36My lovely people, what are we doing?
27:38I'm paying.
27:39No.
27:39No, I'm a double salute.
27:41Thank you, that's so kind of you.
27:43You should know I try and be a gentleman by now.
27:46Oh, it's been a very pleasant afternoon.
27:48Probably the standout moment.
27:50She got up and kissed me.
27:52So, obviously, I must have done something right.
27:54Would you like to see each other again?
28:08I think Mark's fabulous, but I think, romantically, I don't think we were that way inclined.
28:21Don't forget your flowers.
28:23Listen, not at all.
28:26Because I've travelled a lot, that also is different as well.
28:32People are very different.
28:33We got on OK.
28:34We laughed and joked.
28:35We laughed and joked.
28:36We laughed and joked and smiled at each other.
28:38So, what more could you want?
28:40And brought me some beautiful flowers as well, which was lovely.
28:45Thank you so much for my beautiful flowers.
28:47Lovely to see you.
28:49And you.
28:51And a safe journey.
28:51And you.
28:52Bye-bye.
28:52Bye.
28:53I'm not suggesting you do this, but a week's time when I think, I actually wonder where he
28:58is.
29:01Who knows?
29:02Who knows?
29:06Who knows?
29:08All right.
29:08Okay, let's do this.
29:09Go on, Gil.
29:13Look at that.
29:13Go on, Gil.
29:14Professional.
29:15We'll see.
29:17Don't drop it.
29:18I failed my driving test seven times on automatic.
29:24I've never been on a motorway.
29:25I've never driven in the dark.
29:26I've never driven in the rain.
29:28I have never driven alone, I've never driven with passengers, so we're very limited.
29:36So if you want to see each other again, I've got to come to London.
29:39Yes, please.
29:47Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this cage too, the first date's restaurant.
29:50Please put your seatbelts on and get ready to find love.
29:53Oh boy.
29:54Coach driver Joe is ready to steer his way into someone's heart.
30:00Even though I deal with people day to day, I just struggle to find the one.
30:07I was on Tinder for seven and a bit years.
30:13I did something like 13,000 swipes and none of them came to fruition.
30:21So I want your help.
30:31Nice to meet you.
30:32And you.
30:33How do you feel about being here today?
30:36Nervous.
30:36Are you?
30:37Yeah, really nervous.
30:38Yeah, but, you know, I will turn on the charm when I'm there.
30:41You know, here I am, looking for someone who will be with me for the rest of my life.
30:51How do you socialise then?
30:53I play games online.
30:55What's your game of choice?
30:56At the minute it's Baldur's Gate 3.
30:57You've even got a tattoo of it.
30:59You've got the Everburn Blade, which is the first sword I ever got in the game.
31:03So, girls-wise, what are you looking for then?
31:05Someone who's kind.
31:06Someone who's kind?
31:06Kind, thoughtful, you know, someone who form a proper relationship with.
31:11I'd like a girl that was into gaming.
31:14Jackpot.
31:19I have a few things that I am really geeky about.
31:22Something I really enjoy doing at uni is making, like, a four out of the sofa cushions.
31:26And then start up a game and, like, play it.
31:30Yeah, just in, like, a little four.
31:34Gamer Rebecca is hoping to level up her love life.
31:39But I hate dating apps.
31:40You probably swipe left on so many people that you can actually really get on with.
31:44But it's just all purely other looks, which isn't great.
31:52Hi, Rebecca.
31:53Hello.
31:53How are you?
31:54I'm good, thank you. How are you?
31:55Good to meet you.
31:55Good, nice to meet you two.
31:57Right there. I love it.
31:59So, tell me, what's been going wrong with dating with you?
32:02I think I've just not been meeting the right person.
32:05I play a lot of video games.
32:06Do you?
32:06Yeah, so that's my problem, I think.
32:08I'm not really meeting many people.
32:10It's fine. Everything's fine.
32:17So, what are you looking for today?
32:19I think someone, like, that I can have a lot of fun with, but potentially, like, could be more and, like, blossom into something.
32:26Sure.
32:26My type is usually nerdy, but in an aspect that they're just really passionate about something.
32:33Just having, like, a drive for something is, like, really attractive to me.
32:37Off you go.
32:41Enjoy.
32:42Hiya.
32:42Hiya.
32:43I'm Joe.
32:44Nice to meet you.
32:44I'm Rebecca.
32:45Rebecca, nice to meet you.
32:46Nice to meet you, yeah.
32:47Oh, have a seat.
32:48Yeah, thank you.
32:49No worries.
32:49Oh, wow.
32:53Love your hair.
32:53It's great.
32:54Can we get you a drink?
32:56Um, yes, please.
32:57Could I get an espresso martini, please?
32:59Yeah, you can.
33:01So, like, what do you do?
33:02So, I'm a coach driver.
33:04Oh, okay.
33:04Yeah, what about you?
33:05So, I work for a video games company.
33:09No way.
33:10Um, I'm a level designer.
33:11No way.
33:12Um, yeah, so, it's really cool work, yeah.
33:14Oh, my God.
33:15That's so cool.
33:16Wow, that's amazing.
33:19Oh, ha, ha.
33:21So, um, whereabouts do you live then?
33:24I, I would say I'm living between Australia and London.
33:27How was the date?
33:28Didn't I fuck that?
33:30Um, all I can say is I'm hopeful.
33:31I'm trying.
33:34What's this?
33:36Um, yeah, so, this.
33:38My girlfriend, um, she died in a car accident.
33:44I'm so sorry.
33:45Like, everything was set up.
33:46We were about to buy a house.
33:48We were going to get married and stuff like that.
33:51I call it the perfect Sunday.
33:52We took our dogs for a walk, made her a breakfast.
33:56We watched films and then I made a Sunday dinner.
33:59Dancing in the kitchen because I always did do that.
34:04Monday morning, I got up for work, gave her a kiss, said bye,
34:08and I said, I love you.
34:09And I always remember it.
34:10She shot up out of bed and was like, uh, gave me another kiss and a hug.
34:18And that was the last time I saw her.
34:21She was on her way to work.
34:23She drifted onto the other side and had her head on with a taxi driver.
34:28Oh, my God.
34:30I got a phone call, said Anna's been in a car accident and she damaged all the back of her
34:36brain that told her how to breathe.
34:38Your life's turned upside down and we kept her on a machine for 24 hours, you know, just
34:44in case it was a miracle.
34:46So, yeah, we turned the machine off the following day.
34:50So.
34:50I don't even know how you deal with that.
34:53Uh, well, you have to, don't you?
34:55Yeah.
34:57There's a lot of good come from it, to be fair.
34:59So, she was on the organ donor's list.
35:02Yeah.
35:02And, uh, she saved six people's lives, which is amazing.
35:08So, as life does go on, and it does go on, um, so, yeah.
35:13Yeah, I'm ready.
35:14I'm at that stage.
35:15It's, it's time.
35:18And have you been dating a lot since?
35:20So, the lads tried to encourage me sort of, like, 18 months after, but I wasn't.
35:24Like, you look back on it now and I definitely wasn't ready.
35:26And that was unfair on the people, and then I've chopped myself back out there the last,
35:29sort of, six months.
35:31How's it going?
35:32Well, I'm here now, for you, so.
35:38Hello.
35:39Nice to see you.
35:40Are you all right?
35:40Yes.
35:40And I think I'll be looking after you.
35:42In terms of food, any allergies or dietary requirements that we should be aware of?
35:47Lynx Africa.
35:51Christmas must be a difficult time, because that's a big gift.
35:53He's out the way.
35:54Perfect.
35:56Yeah.
35:57That's a weird allergy.
35:58It is.
35:59Oh, God.
36:02So, how was your previous dating going?
36:08So, I've been single for about six months.
36:10Okay.
36:11But that was kind of, like, my first proper relationship.
36:14And it was kind of, like, my uni boyfriend.
36:16And then we kind of left uni.
36:18We kind of wanted different things in terms of, like, our careers and stuff.
36:22I think I did have my heart broken.
36:24But I think, especially living by myself, I had a lot of time to build myself back up and kind of come out the other side of it.
36:31So, I do think, like, a partnership would be nice, and that one person you go to and you can have a laugh with.
36:39Ideally, it would be someone I could sit and chill with, just like, maybe watch TV, play a few games.
36:45Because, yeah, I think that would be great.
36:49Like, do you watch shows a lot, or, like...
36:53So, I'm more of a documentary person.
36:54Okay.
36:55Like, how it's made.
36:56Like, random stuff.
36:57Yeah.
36:58Yeah.
36:58Yeah.
36:58I'm full of useless knowledge as well.
37:01Like, did you know the dot on top of the eye is called a tittle?
37:05I didn't know that.
37:06No, no, you didn't.
37:08Do you know what the, like, end of your shoelace is called?
37:11Like, the little plastic thing?
37:12No, I had forgotten it.
37:14Go on.
37:15It's a aglet.
37:16Of course it is.
37:17Ah, so...
37:20Ah, why, brain?
37:22It's one of those, like, weird little things that just sticks in your brain.
37:26It's like adverts from Mac in the Day.
37:28I still remember those.
37:29One morning, one morning.
37:31It's just stuff like that.
37:33Matt Berry and stuff like that.
37:34Like, you are the most devious outfit in all of New York City.
37:38I've been meaning to watch that show.
37:40I haven't watched it.
37:40I haven't watched it, but I really want to watch it.
37:44Sounds like a second date then.
37:47Chemistry is energy.
37:55It's an attraction.
37:56It's a whole package, isn't it?
37:57Yeah.
37:58Got lovely eyes, by the way.
37:59Can I go?
38:00Oh, God, I miss that feeling.
38:02Yeah, it is.
38:02It is the whole package.
38:03I think my cheeks actually hurt.
38:05It's that feeling.
38:09That's it.
38:10If you go to, like, a supermarket or something, you don't really look at a steak, do you?
38:15No.
38:16No, you kind of just walk straight past them.
38:18I also just can't cook.
38:20I can.
38:20So, I'm on a weight loss journey.
38:24I'm on weight loss injections.
38:27I struggle.
38:28Yeah.
38:28But, you know.
38:29I was quite skinny during my secondary school days.
38:33And then, I think it was, like, year eight, my granddad died.
38:38Okay.
38:39And I found pleasure in food.
38:42It kind of took that edge away.
38:44Yeah.
38:44When I lost my granddad, it just shattered me.
38:53It was the first family member I ever lost.
38:57And my granddad was a huge part of my life.
39:01He was such...
39:03He's just an awesome person.
39:08And my coping mechanism was eating.
39:11It's hard to break that cycle, especially if it comes about from something like that, like grief.
39:16Yeah, with grief, yeah.
39:17And the thing that I'm doing now is breaking that addiction.
39:21Yeah.
39:22Which is working.
39:23I've lost a stone and eight pounds in two months.
39:27Oh, that's crazy.
39:29So, my granddad, if he was looking over me right now, I think he'd go,
39:36Go on, lad.
39:37Go on.
39:38Go on.
39:38Do your best.
39:39Because your best is enough.
39:44I was quite, like, chunky all throughout school.
39:47I kind of just got to a point where I was like,
39:50Yeah.
39:50Yeah, I probably could afford to be a bit healthier.
39:53But at this point, I'm like, I'm happy in myself.
39:56Yeah, I mean, you look great.
39:58You look great.
39:59And I'm hoping that I can look in the mirror and go,
40:03I look good.
40:04Yeah, you do.
40:05Dark is slimming and all that.
40:06Are you dating a crocodile, Dundee?
40:13No, I know.
40:14I'm still single right now.
40:15Maybe we need to organise a date for you.
40:17Here he is.
40:18Here he is.
40:18Here he is.
40:19Yeah.
40:19Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
40:21Don't stare at me like that.
40:24I mean, all we have to do is get you off the shift and get you on the reservation book over there.
40:31I mean, we need to be on the lookout.
40:33We do, indeed.
40:34Right.
40:35On that note, I'm going to go and look out.
40:37I'll go.
40:38I'll go.
40:38See you later.
40:39See you.
40:39See you.
40:39See you.
40:39See you.
40:39See you.
40:39See you.
40:39What are you like on a night out?
40:44I haven't been on a night out in a while.
40:46Do you go out a lot?
40:47Sort of go out a handful of times.
40:50But yeah, I just dance and all that.
40:53I'm the same.
40:54Oh, yeah.
40:55So I'm the dance on the tables girl.
40:57It's because in Hong Kong there's a club where you dance on tables.
41:00Well, there is here.
41:01Albert Schloss.
41:02There was two long tables and I was like, right, this will do.
41:05So I like shimmy my way up there and lifted everybody up.
41:08So you're really shy then?
41:10I am shy.
41:11Don't roll your eyes.
41:14I really just like going out and dancing.
41:17If you come to Leicester, you'll lose a shoe.
41:19I did.
41:20What, in the middle of the night you lost a shoe?
41:21Yeah.
41:21Went down to the dance floor.
41:23The shoe came off.
41:24I looked down and it had been kicked.
41:26That's so bad.
41:27And by the time I got back, I just stayed in.
41:30Oh, man.
41:31Powered up my PC.
41:33Oh, yes.
41:35Stunning.
41:37Absolutely stunning.
41:39Yeah.
41:40I'm going to blush.
41:44I'm terrified because I want her to like me.
41:47I want her to say yes.
41:50I've really enjoyed it.
41:52Yeah, it's been really nice.
41:53It's been such a great experience with you.
41:58No, it's been fun.
41:59Soppiness coming out now.
42:02Hello.
42:02Hello.
42:03Hello.
42:13What's yours say?
42:14True love is found in the smallest gestures.
42:17Mine says a love story is about to begin.
42:19Oh, my God.
42:19Very themed.
42:20Wow.
42:24So, do you want to see each other again?
42:28Ladies first.
42:30I think you're so lovely and we got on so well, but for me, there wasn't that spark there.
42:37Okay.
42:38Like, there's nothing that can, like, I can't explain it.
42:42No, that's cool.
42:43Yeah, that was fun.
42:44Thank you so much.
42:45No worries.
42:47You were lovely.
42:49I mean, I would say yes, but, you know, that's me.
42:53Shall we take a wonder?
42:54Yeah, let's go.
42:54Sweet as.
42:55If you go on to meet someone, like, they will be so lucky to have you, because you are just
43:00absolutely lovely.
43:02Um, and, yeah, I hope to see that soon.
43:05All right, well, I'll see you soon.
43:09It's lovely to meet you.
43:11See you later.
43:11See ya.
43:16Oh, God.
43:18It is what it is.
43:20It is what it is.
43:22I'll bounce back.
43:23One foot in front of the other.
43:26That's the way to go.
43:34Oh, yes.
43:35Oh, you have two hearts now?
43:37Oh, yeah.
43:38Oh, that one.
43:39That heart's broke.
43:41Is that broke?
43:42That's a premonition for the rest of our date.
43:44You can have that one, then.
43:45Oh, great.
43:47There you go.
43:47What a gentleman.
43:48I try to be sometimes.
43:50It's because I'm shy.
43:51Sorry to tell you who you are, but you're not shy.
43:56How's it go?
43:58It was good.
44:01Yeah, I really enjoyed it.
44:03He's completely different to anyone I've ever dated.
44:05In the best way.
44:07It's definitely one of my most unforgettable dates.
44:10She's paying now.
44:12No, I'm joking.
44:12What?
44:13I mean, I will.
44:14What happened since I left?
44:17So, do you guys come to see each other again?
44:22He's shy.
44:23Yeah, but I can be a gen, can't I?
44:26If I said ladies first, that's throwing you under the bus, isn't it?
44:29I'll go first.
44:30Okay.
44:32Yeah, I will do it.
44:33I'll do that for me, maybe.
44:36Don't sound too enthusiastic.
44:40Yes, I really enjoyed our date.
44:41I'm being serious.
44:42I really enjoyed our date.
44:43I've never laughed more on a date.
44:44I genuinely had fun.
44:45Definitely, it was good, wasn't it?
44:47Yeah.
44:47I can't put it into words, like, you just have the right sense of humour for me, like.
44:53Oh, that's good.
44:53Yeah.
44:55Goodbye.
44:56It was just good, like, laughing, joking.
45:00She was lovely, so it was a nice time.
45:03And then we want to do it again, so, yeah, win-win.
45:08Smashed it.
45:09That was a bad high five.
45:10There was no, like...
45:11That was all you.
45:12Clap.
45:12How was it?
45:14I don't know.
45:15We'll work on that.
45:16Yeah.
45:23You're not wearing a shirt, eh?
45:25Nothing ever, never will look the same.
45:34You defy me, don't defy me, you.
45:42Oh, okay, ten out of ten, there you go, easy.
45:47The ten out of ten day?
45:48Yeah.
45:49What?
45:49And if mostly all I feel is pain, I won't give up.
46:01I feel like I could go on another date.
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