First Dates — Series 25
9 episodesFirst aired 10 April 2026
E1Episode 1
Apr 202647m
Sparks fly as First Dates returns. A former Lioness meets a cat lover. A yoga teacher contemplates a mindfulness coach. And a doctor calms her nerves with a self-confessed geek.
E2Episode 2
Apr 202647m
A hair stylist meets a nutritionist with a bit of 'swag'. A conspiracy theorist is matched with a science teacher who also wrestles. And an opera singer serenades his date.
E3Episode 3
Apr 202647m
Former nanny Amber wants to have beautiful babies on a farm, but does her dashing date have the film star looks she's after? A magician and a pole dancer are looking for love too.
E4Episode 4
May 202647m
Confident soldier Paul is the opposite of what former girl band member Natalie would usually go for, but will she fall for his charm? And will weightlifting octogenarian Dave charm elegant Clare?
E5Episode 5
May 202647m
It's a family affair as Fred's parents come for lunch and electrician Jordan brings his mum for a double date. And Ukrainian single mum Kateryna meets warm-hearted Peter.
E6Episode 6
May 202647m
Will former mayor Tracey take the plunge with toilet roll salesman Stuart? And will burlesque dancer Double D and professional singer Lee hit all the right notes?
E7Episode 7
May 202647m
Will there be chemistry between two self-confessed nerds when engineer Ellie meets nuclear project manager Callum? Author Beckie meets poet Paul. And disco DJ John’s love life’s been stuck on pause...
E8Episode 8
May 202647m
Can nervous Jack find common ground with Rachella? Scott plucks up the courage to shed his drag alter-ego, Casta Hex. And can DJ Priscilla and accountant Raj reconcile their musical differences?
E9Episode 9
Jun 202647m
Two 19-year-olds take their first tentative steps into the dating world together. A hip-hop artist meets another musician. And can weightlifter Jack give bodybuilder Eloise’s spirits a lift?
