Season 19

Maître d' Fred Sirieix re-opens the First Dates restaurant, as more singletons arrive looking for love, including an Essex male escort, an eccentric gas fitter, and a 50-something mum.

Will Natasha's quick wit give stand-up comedian Mani a run for his money? And will it be game over for Nintendo geek Lewis when he reveals his extreme love of gaming to his date?

TV presenter Hayley's love-shy when it comes to dating. Luca seeks 'a nice girl' to please his dad. And boarding-school matron Sarah fancies a non-conformist guy up for some fun.

Truck driver Beth is fed up with flying solo, while Aristos just happens to be a freelance pilot. Meanwhile, Bethany worries that she scares men away.

A pony groom who likes getting muddy meets a country boy with a 'bit of an edge'. And a 70-year-old joker has a date with a dance-loving 69-year-old who's into 'grinding'.

Dan puts a broken engagement behind him on a date with personal trainer Jess, whose love life needs a workout. And Burnley carpet salesman Nathan bids to turn over a new leaf.