First Dates: Season 22 Episode 2 (Channel 4, 20 August 2024)

First Dates

On Tuesday, 20 August 2024, Channel 4 airs the second episode of the 22nd season of First Dates, the reality show that plays cupid to singles looking for love. In this episode, the restaurant welcomes BFFs Emma and Dani, who have been inseparable for over two decades.

With a history of disastrous dates, they arrive together, hoping to double their chances of finding The One. Emma is paired with Joe, a wildlife documentary filmmaker, while Dani meets Clinton, a construction worker. Despite Joe’s innuendos and Clinton’s party tricks, the spark is missing. Will swapping partners ignite a flame?

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Aire, a 53-year-old cleaner from Venezuela, brings her vibrant personality and passion to the table. She dreams of finding someone a little crazy to match her spirit. Mark, a 57-year-old factory worker with colourful trousers, might just fit the bill. He’s willing to learn salsa for love, and Aire wastes no time, leading him in a dance around the restaurant.

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For DJ Mel, a shy soul behind the decks, flirting is a challenge. She finds a surprising connection with Samira, a fashion graduate. Their date is electric, and Mel confesses her desire to kiss Samira. Will their date take a romantic turn?

First Dates Season 22 Episode 2 airs Tuesday, 20 August 2024, at 10:00 PM on Channel 4.

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