A FIRST Dates participant was left choking up as he recalled being left heartbroken at the breakdown of his former relationship.
The Channel 4 series returned to screens with a slew of new singletons hoping to find love under the watchful eye of Fred Sireix.
For one single hunk on the programme, he was left fighting tears as he spoke candidly about the breakdown of his last partnership.
Glen, a father of four, was paired up with fire performer Hayley on the show and it instantly became clear that sparks were flying.
The pair could not help but exchange flirty comments with one another as they bonded over their meal.
However, away from the restaurant, Glen was left welling up to the camera as he spoke about being single.
In an emotionally-charged moment, he recalled the heartbreak at finding out he “wasn’t the only one” in his previous 20-year romance.
He said: “I’d found out that I wasn’t the only one in the relationship.
“That’s how it kind of ended.
“I’m actually finding it quite hard to talk about.”
Taking a deep breath to compose himself and stop the tears he then added: “[We were together] about 20 odd years, so yeah, quite a long time.
“I was 18 so I was quite young. I didn’t think I was going to be so emotional.”
Now in his 40s, he confessed he was ready to enjoy dating and meeting new people after deciding to learn to love again.
Thankfully his spark with Hayley seemed unmatched as they enjoyed innuendo-filled banter as well as Glen comparing himself to 50 Shades of Grey character Christian Grey.
Later in the date, the pair snuck outside as Glen quipped that Hayley could “take a ride” on his bike as they discussed hobbies during their passion-filled encounter.
It wasn’t long before they were caught in a steamy clinch as the waiting staff caught them snogging after agreeing to go on another date.
As the programme drew to a close, it was revealed that their spark had well and truly been reignited as they appeared to be loved-up and happily dating six months later.
Fred Sirieix
Fred is the charismatic French maître d’hôtel who hosts First Dates. He has a rich background in the hospitality industry, with over 30 years of experience. Fred has been part of the reality show since 2015 and his charming personality helps to put punters going on the dates at ease.
Merlin Griffiths
Merlin is the bartender on First Dates. His friendly presence and expert mixology skills contribute to the show’s warm atmosphere. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Merlin was in the bar industry for over two decades before offering his services to the Channel 4 series. Outside of First Dates, Merlin also owns and operates his own bar.
Cici Coleman
Cici is the show’s outgoing waitress. She trained as an actress before joining the cast of First Dates, which lends theatrical flair to her role. Her ability to make guests feel at ease, coupled with her genuine interest in their stories, has endeared her to viewers. Outside of her work on First Dates, Cici continues to pursue her passion for acting and fitness, often sharing insights into her life and career on social media.
