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.

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.