First Dates - Season 21

The first dater through the doors is no-nonsense Mercedes who worries her date, gamer Greg, won't be able to handle her secret. Fifty-three-year-old jetsetter Georgina has endured many a heartbreak, but still craves fun and excitement, hopefully part-time DJ Steve is the man to provide a romantic soundtrack to her life. Having endured a very public on-screen divorce, Lauren from reality series The Real Housewives of Cheshire, now seeks something a bit more real. Trainee teacher Ashley has been doing his homework when it comes to love and has a long list of requirements for a potential suitor.

Double-daters mum and son Andrea and Stephan enter the restaurant. Andrea is looking for a debonair, cultured and passionate man while Stephan is mainly hoping that his mum won't embarrass him. Seventy-year-old Diane refuses to let age get in the way of love and meets retired trucker and part-time crooner 'Neil the Wheel'. Bagpipe instructor Adam is hoping that fellow Scot, Conor can bring back his excitement for dating.

Barrister Sarah enters the restaurant looking for love and finds herself paired with ex-military man Dan. Mancunian besties Megan and Ellena are on a double date hoping that Liverpudlian Liam and Yorkshireman Dylan are the partners they've been looking for. Self-described maximalist Aayziat meets astro-chemist Zac.

Sixty-one-year-old finance worker and raver Sandra is paired with part-time DJ Lance in her search for love and competitive Pokemon player Isaac who struggles to meet women who appreciate his passions on a date with book lover Molly who is searching for a nerdy guy. Dog walker Holly goes on a date with science graduate Joe, the pair bond over their love of pub quizzes but Joe's attempts at 'playground flirting' might ruin his chances.