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shysal Thu 14-Sept-23 10:19:34

Anyone else watching this? I think the characters are all likeable, and I hear that Roger is a hit with many of the viewers (including me), although I don't think he was ready for a new partner. So far it has been sensitively handled.
I am not ashamed to admit to enjoying this type of show, looking forward to MAFS next week.

Primrose53 Thu 14-Sept-23 10:55:38

Watched the first one, recorded others.

I don’t think Roger is ready to date either. He is like Paul Hollywood’s much more handsome brother!! It shouldn’t make a difference but I guess some of these women with high flying jobs may be put off as he is a postman.

Harris27 Thu 14-Sept-23 11:02:03

Good looking postman!

shysal Thu 14-Sept-23 12:02:28

I am also enjoying the songs being played in the background, which I would normally find irritating. They are all from the era when my daughters, now in their 50s, were teenagers. I find I know all the words! 'Together in Electric Dreams' was going through my head all night after the first episode. 🐛

Kate1949 Thu 14-Sept-23 12:25:33

It would be nice to have a programme like this where everyone wasn't so perfect looking but I suppose no one would want to watch that.

Calendargirl Thu 14-Sept-23 12:28:57

Haven’t watched this.

Is Davina McCall as irritating as she is on LLF?

shysal Thu 14-Sept-23 12:38:59

Calendargirl

Haven’t watched this.

Is Davina McCall as irritating as she is on LLF?

So far Davina has not been on screen much. I don't mind her on LLF, although prefer Nicky.

DanniRae Thu 14-Sept-23 15:34:53

Yes I am watching it .... and enjoying it. I love programmes like this. All the women on it are really glamorous, aren't they? And yes I think Roger is really good looking but not ready to move on yet, I think.

Poppyred Thu 14-Sept-23 16:22:26

One of the women is very botoxed! The others are very attractive and seem vulnerable. I like all the men…. 🥱😂

Theexwife Thu 14-Sept-23 17:16:55

I haven't watched it as I cannot stand Davina McCall.

Louella12 Thu 14-Sept-23 17:37:52

I tried to watch but gave up. Just not my thing. It's like Love Island for older folk

Totally agree, Kate1949. It world be great to see people who weren't so perfect!

He is a nice looking postman though smile

Barberdice Thu 14-Sept-23 22:07:44

I'm just like you Shysal and love these type of programmes. I'm really enjoying it. I love 'people watching' so it's just 'up my street'. I'm also looking forward to MAFS starting.

Barberdice Thu 14-Sept-23 22:10:12

I think Davina McCall is lovely and love her presenting style.

DanniRae Fri 15-Sept-23 09:03:52

I would probably look forward to MAFS ......... if I knew what it was! confused

nanaK54 Fri 15-Sept-23 09:08:16

DanniRae

I would probably look forward to MAFS ......... if I knew what it was! confused

MAFS = Married at first sight

DanniRae Sat 16-Sept-23 08:02:28

Thank you nanaK54!

MayBee70 Sat 16-Sept-23 08:08:56

I don’t usually watch programmes like this ( although I must admit to watching First Dates if I come upon it whilst channel hopping) but I’m going to give it a go as Hayley Campbell, who also doesn’t like programmes like this, said on the Must Watch podcast that it is a must watch, and I always follow Hayley’s advice.

Bea65 Sat 16-Sept-23 08:44:17

Yes all the participants seem to have aged well- without a pot belly between them.. good luck to all of them!

shysal Sat 16-Sept-23 10:10:34

I am a sucker for these programmes, currently watching Love Island USA on ITVbe and Celebs Go Dating (my least favourite). MAFS UK then AUS coming soon, then Big Brother.

maddyone Sat 16-Sept-23 10:35:44

I watched ten minutes and turned it off. I’ve never seen such a lot of drivel in my life. Middle aged people done up like twenty somethings with those horrendous thick lips, exaggerated hair dos, dresses suitable for an eighteen year old, and all desperate to find a man. The men not so much, but some still unbelievably arrogant.
Absolute tosh!

ParlorGames Sat 16-Sept-23 10:40:54

maddyone

I watched ten minutes and turned it off. I’ve never seen such a lot of drivel in my life. Middle aged people done up like twenty somethings with those horrendous thick lips, exaggerated hair dos, dresses suitable for an eighteen year old, and all desperate to find a man. The men not so much, but some still unbelievably arrogant.
Absolute tosh!

My sentiments exactly.......I wouldn't give it 'air time' nor waste electricity watching it. Cannot stand these reality TV shows.

HeavenLeigh Sat 16-Sept-23 11:27:17

I love it ! There are a couple of my ladies I’m not a fan of and one man in particular that is very cringey, roger is lovely but I don’t think he’s ready for this, All the adult children are very polished and come across very well. The mums are very polished too my favourite being Caroline very down to earth

HeavenLeigh Sat 16-Sept-23 11:28:24

The not my ladies 🤣

Desdemona Sat 16-Sept-23 11:31:28

I despise reality tv. My adult daughter is hooked however and is determined to fill me in on details and get me to watch.

Cossy Sat 16-Sept-23 11:34:10

I will be honest, just not my thing, don’t mind Davina, but the only dating show I’ve watched and actually enjoyed us Blind Date with Cilla 😂😂😂😂 This does seem a bit like Love Island for older people and the ads for it make me cringe ! Hope they find love and happiness though, as I’m not completely heartless