First Dates Returns: Love is in the Air Again!

After the holiday-themed episode during the festive season, First Dates is set to come back with fresh installments, beginning its remarkable 23rd season.

Starting from Monday, 3rd February at 10 PM, the series that debuted in 2013 will make its comeback on Channel 4.

As I eagerly anticipate the next season, I can’t help but reminisce about the charm of the First Dates restaurant crew who will be back to grace our screens. Among them are the charismatic maître d’, Fred Sirieix, the skilled mixologist Merlin Griffiths, and the delightful Cici Coleman.

Ever since it first aired, various offshoots of the program have been broadcast, such as First Dates Hotel and Teen First Dates. Meanwhile, the original show has switched around several dining establishments and shooting venues.

As a passionate cinephile, I’ve been following this production since its initial filming in the heart of London. However, starting from 2021, it found a new home in Manchester, and most recently, in 2023, it celebrated its 10-year milestone by shifting to the historic city of Bath.

He said: “You can’t compare the two, really – they’re two different shows.

“I love Love Island, by the way! I love watching it and I think it’s very well done.

It’s quite intriguing to observe people’s responses, and I believe there’s a deeper emotional narrative unfolding in all these events. Truly captivating!

I must clarify that “First Dates” isn’t your typical show. Instead, it’s a platform where two strangers, who might reside in nearby locations but are not acquainted, seek to find someone they can genuinely connect with, potentially forming a bond that could shape their lives together.

On first dates, people generally seek meaningful conversations to determine if a connection exists and if there’s a spark. That ‘spark’ is essentially what we’re aiming for.

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2025-01-22 21:14