First Dates Beach Club: Fred Sirieix confirms start date for brand new spin-off of hit Channel 4 show
The perfect winter pick-me-up!Fred Sirieix has made all our Christmas wishes come true by announcing the start date for First Dates Beach Club.
First Dates fans have been waiting almost an entire year for the highly-anticipated spin-off to hit screens.
But the wait is finally over – and Fred has shared exactly when we can tune in and watch the glamorous and sun-kissed special. Yippee!
What is First Dates Beach Club?
First Dates Beach Club is a brand new spin-off of Channel 4’s dating show, First Dates. It was announced by show bosses in January this year, meaning we’ve been waiting almost 12 months for it!
Singletons looking for love will be whisked to a gorgeous beach club in Spain. Unlike First Dates, they won’t just go on one date. The men and women will stay at the Beach Club and meet an array of potential suitors.
Fred and Merlin will be on-hand to make sure they are looked after as they enjoy a series of dates in the beachside setting. Channel 4 has also promised “several fresh format twists” as an “added sparkle”.
Think of The First Dates Hotel, but with sun, sea and plenty of cocktails!
Rita Daniels, Commissioning Editor, said: “The Sun and sea is undoubtedly going to give this brand-new concept the ultimate sizzle. I can’t wait to see the beach time antics of our hopeful daters.
“I’m sure under the watchful eye of our fantastic First Dates team we will be able to witness first hand our brand new lovers embracing the romance and watching the sun set on a stunning Mediterranean beach.”
How many episodes are there?
The great news is, First Dates Beach Club isn’t a one-off show. There’s eight episodes in the series.
Filming for the show took place over the summer in Spain, meaning the show will be a perfect pick-me-up this winter during the long, dark and cold nights.
When does First Dates Beach Club
Fred, our favourite French maître d’hôtel, has kindly done the honours of confirming when First Dates Beach Club is on.
Taking to Instagram, Fred shared a snap of himself, barman Merlin Griffiths and the First Dates waitresses in the show’s tropical home. The gang are standing in front of a tiki bar as the sun sets behind them.
Special mention to Merlin and his flamingo-covered Hawaiian shirt!
Fred said: “Watch brand-new #FirstDatesBeachClub on Channel 4 and Channel4.com from 15th Dec at 9:00pm.” Replying, one follower squealed: “Omg whoop whoop absolutely love First Dates and now a beach club. Happy days!”
Our thoughts exactly. Merci, Fred and co!
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