First Dates is back to spark some romance and awkwardness, returning to Channel 4 this Friday, July 11, at 10 PM. Season 24 Episode 2 introduces some fresh faces to the restaurant staff and a range of new hopefuls looking for a connection, confirming that the show’s formula for finding love remains as lively as ever.
Joining the front-of-house team are Gerald, a waiter with Broadway ambitions, and Kyle, whose singing might just charm the pants off a few daters. Their arrival shakes up the familiar setting, adding a new element to the established rhythm of the restaurant.
As for the daters, this episode features some unexpected pairings. Rebecca, a self-declared Boris Johnson enthusiast, finds her political match in Bradley. Then there’s Cormac, a 24-year-old with a love for all things vintage, who seems to hit it off with the bold 58-year-old Lorraine. It’s the kind of age-gap pairing that only a setup like First Dates can truly bring to life.
Elsewhere, Paris and Serena find themselves working through some early chemistry—and a spilled drink—while Anna, a midwife who likes the seaside, meets Luke, a sensitive surfer.
