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First Dates Abroad
Beecosy
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I can't find a thread so apologies if it already exists, or is in the wrong forum.
Where to start with catching up on First Dates Abroad (Australia), E4 on Mondays.
What was Creepy Chris, 44 the mystery man all about being all smarmy and avoiding answering the lady's questions.
He had Narc vibes coming off him as he swaggered into the reception.
He was positively dripping with innuendo across the table. Ugh, eeek, ewww.
Didn't take a genius to realise he would disappear in a flash.
The young couple were adorable, he reminded me of myself at that age not being able to eat dinner on dates due to nerves.
Where to start with catching up on First Dates Abroad (Australia), E4 on Mondays.
What was Creepy Chris, 44 the mystery man all about being all smarmy and avoiding answering the lady's questions.
He had Narc vibes coming off him as he swaggered into the reception.
He was positively dripping with innuendo across the table. Ugh, eeek, ewww.
Didn't take a genius to realise he would disappear in a flash.
The young couple were adorable, he reminded me of myself at that age not being able to eat dinner on dates due to nerves.
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The guy and waiter both answered at the same time "bread" (rolls) but had the expressions which said 'did she think it was a hamster'.
Her date was rather too keen to explain a lot of things on their date. Not surprising she came back for another go in episode 3.
what a zero personality, a bizarre choice
"oh hello"
"yea, shes over there"
And thats about as much as he says
Some think Fred Sirieix is a bit over the top in the UK version, but at least he has a bit of character about him, and shows some interest in the guests
It's not as good as the original First Dates and I can't quite work out why. I just don't find the characters that interesting for some reason....anyone else?
In the Aussie version, the whole thing just feels unpolished - it's like Prisoner Cell Block H compared to Wentworth Prison (if anyone knows what I'm talking about). Then again, I moan about how OTT some of the UK daters are - so many wannabes - maybe the Aussies are more natural and I'm not used to it.
Not sure about the "game" the other couple were playing - how many calories do you burn up having a snog? I suppose it's an ice breaker of sorts.
A bit too aware of the cameras too.
Agreed! Whilst you can tell the British producers spend time trying to get good matches for the programme, the Aussie version just seems to match people based on their looks, which often means their conversations are just superficial and dull. And they never seem to pick anyone who isn't excessively good looking!
Matthew bless him, came across as really creepy in his intro! Then 5 minutes later, "sorry I don't think we introduced ourselves properly, whats your name again?" HOW CAN YOU NOT KNOW
Loved seeing the interaction/chemistry between Simon and Tynan. Perfect!
Was surprised that Darryl only wanted the pretty Amy as a friend. He would have been lucky to get her in my view. Perhaps her constant joking wasn't very feminine? Not sure.
You could see how disappointed Amy was at the end, I think she'd already decided on a second date until he said he'd not want to go any further than friends. They seemed to get on really well and at least had a good laugh through the date.
The Aussie episode where the 'Anne Hathaway' lookalike was a bit shocked to be turned down by the Navy dude was a picture.
I'm also surprised when both men and women bring up inappropriate things on a first date: Aussie woman and her lychee gag and Frederica and the doodles and next time a bloke asks so how long is it before you put out. SMH.
She seems to have no insight into herself, e.g. when her date didn't want to see her again, she rolled her eyes and said something like "they all say that". Der...wonder why!!
Another one that seemed to be just on the make (rather than sincere about having a relationship) was the vain Kias (who likes to party and came across as a playboy in his intro). His date, Ciara, was beautiful and deserved someone who was looking for a relationship. I bet she hasn't been turned down much. Disappointing.
I was surprised he made the cut to be on the show as he made it clear in the preamble and during the date itself that he is a womaniser who gets all the dates he wants and no more (which is all he wants) in his job at Nando's. As he was not particularly good looking, I was waiting to see what a winning personality he had, but nope!
Wondered why there was no update at the end of the programme from Mr Galway (Corey?) and Melissa as they seemed to get on well.
His date had already been stood up the previous week.
He is pleasant and welcoming/friendly to the guests...but then he wouldn't have the job if he wasn't would he!?