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TAKE ME OUT &
TAKE ME OUT: THE GOSSIP
PRESS PACK
January 2015
ITV & ITV2
ALL CONTENTS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL
00.01 TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBER 2014
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PRESS PACK CONTENTS
Press Release
Paddy McGuinness Q&A
Mark Wright & Laura Jackson Q&A
Meet The Flirty 30!
Top 10 WORST Chat Up Lines
Take Me Out Vital Statistics
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Take Me Out and all new Take Me Out: The Gossip return to ITV & ITV2
ITV’s ever popular dating show, Take Me Out - hosted by ‘King of Dating’ Paddy McGuinness
- and ITV2 hit spin-off show, Take Me Out: The Gossip - with Mark Wright and new
presenter, Laura Jackson - return to weekend schedules in early 2015.
Does Take Me Out’s success know no bounds?! The show has so far been responsible for
three engagements, two weddings, one baby called Freddie and one more on the way due
March 2015! So can Paddy’s next line-up of flirty 30 add to the romantic role call? For
those who are lucky enough to bag themselves a perfect partner, their love story will begin
as they jet off to sunnier climes for a dream date on the Isle of Fernando’s for ITV.
Then post-date and overnight, for the all new Take Me Out: The Gossip on ITV2, where the
dating duos check in for an exclusive, luxury stay at Casa Fernando where all the gossipy
goings on are revealed. Cameras will follow the couples on their romantic island getaway, as
we get exclusive access to the love-matches and love mis-matches. The Gossip will dig
around for all the saucy secrets!
Joining them poolside for all the dating low-down, will be The Gossip hosts Mark and
Laura. They will chat to the couples and delve much deeper into all the activity and dating
tales and trials, as viewers get a chance to get all the post-date gossip, into the night and the
morning after…
Paddy McGuinness said: “I can't wait to get back in the studio and meet a brand new set of girls all hoping to meet their perfect man! With two marriages, three engagements and two babies under our belts, the girls....and boys are in good hands!” Mark Wright said: “I’m really thrilled to be back with Take Me Out: The Gossip, it’s one of my favourite shows to present and I'm really excited that this year the show is set on the Isle of Fernando’s, where we'll be bringing the viewers all the gossip from the heart of the action, after the sun has set on the dates and find out what happens the morning after”.
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Laura Jackson said: “I'm really looking forward to joining the Take Me Out: The Gossip team. It's a show I've always watched and now I can truly get in with all the action and immerse myself in all things love. I can't wait to be getting all the gossip from the dates; it's going to be a great series!” Asif Zubairy, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment for ITV said: “They say there's a perfect partner for everyone and if anyone can help find that person, it's Paddy. Give him a TV studio, some glamorous girls and some eager-to-impress boys and you've got the perfect evening." Amanda Stavri, Commissioning Editor for ITV2 said: “All new Take Me Out: The Gossip unleashes more fun and flirtation than ever before. Cameras will follow our romantic couples as they all stay together in a luxury villa so viewers will be able to follow their burgeoning relationships. And of course Mark and Laura will be on hand to quiz them about any blossoming romance.” Suzy Lamb, Head of Entertainment, Thames and Executive Producer, Take Me Out and Take Me Out: The Gossip: “We’re delighted to bring Take Me Out and Take Me Out: The Gossip back to ITV and ITV2. With Paddy at the helm helping to match our dates, and Mark and Laura getting all the inside info from our loved-up – and not so loved-up couples – what better way is there to spend an evening than dreaming of the sun-kissed Isle of Fernando’s?!”
Take Me Out is a Thames production for ITV. Take Me Out is commissioned by ITV
Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, Asif Zubairy, and Executive Produced by Thames
Head of Entertainment, Suzy Lamb and Mel Balac. Take Me Out: The Gossip is a Thames
production for ITV2, commissioned by Amanda Stavri, Commissioning Editor ITV2 and
Executive Produced by Suzy Lamb and Sarah Thomson-Woolley.
ENDS Press Enquiries & interview requests: Ellen Diamond: 020 7861 8403 [email protected] Michaela De-Lara Fielding 020 7861 8403 [email protected] Notes to Editors:
Both series’ return for 10 episodes per series early 2015
ABOUT THAMES, part of FremantleMedia UK
Thames is headed up by Richard Holloway - one of the UK's most experienced entertainment producers, and
also Interim CEO of FremantleMedia UK - as Managing Director with Suzy Lamb as Head of Entertainment.
Broadcasting and producing programmes in every conceivable genre since 1968, the Thames label plays a
prominent role in the history of the British television industry. As the entertainment arm of FremantleMedia UK,
Thames has emerged as Britain's leading entertainment label and continues to produce Britain's biggest and best
entertainment programmes. With shows including The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, Take Me Out, National
Lottery: Break the Safe and All Star Family Fortunes, Thames continues to set the standard for the British
entertainment genre.
Follow on twitter: @takemeoutuk www.thames.tv @Thames_TV
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PADDY MCGUINNESS
Q&A
The show is in its seventh series, why do you think Take Me Out is so popular with viewers?
Take Me Out doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not, it’s honest. It appeals to all the family, kids
like it and adults like it, which is always good with an entertainment show.
The show has so far been responsible for three engagements, two weddings, one baby called
Freddie and one more on the way due March 2015, any potential love matches this year?
Yes definitely, I think this year is the strongest for love matches, we’re having a lot of success so far
so let’s see what happens but I think there might be a wedding in the future, from this series.
What’s the best skill one of the TMO boys has pulled out of the bag this series?
It wasn’t so much a skill but one contestant attempted to impress the girls by pulling a seven half ton
wagon around the car park. That has to be a Take Me Out first!
And the worst/funniest?
We had one contestant who was on stage with two oompa loompa’s (based on the characters from
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory). This is why I love this show, its not everyday you come into
work to be greeted by this!
What advice would you give the boys, before they come down in the Love Lift?
I have a chat with the guys ahead of the record and the one bit of advice is to be themselves.
Do you have a favourite “let the … see the…” phrase?
This series I’ve opted for themes. Some of the themes I’m doing this year are musicals, boybands,
cockney rhyming slang and Indian takeaways.
Who have been your favourite couple on Take Me Out to date, across the seven series’?
I couldn’t pick one, they are all good in their own way!
What’s your idea of a perfect date?
My perfect date is with my wife, at home, with a takeaway whilst the kids are in bed. At the
moment my favourite takeaway has to be duck fried rice and Peking ribs!
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MARK WRIGHT & LAURA JACKSON
Q&A
You’re based on the Isle of Fernando’s at casa Fernando’s this year, what can we expect?
Mark: Plenty of juicy gossip as it happens and the couples can't get away with anything this year
because we are filming every single minute. We’ve even got cctv inside the house - not in the
bedrooms though!
Laura: We have in the bathrooms though…not really.
Any potential weddings on the cards?
Laura: I don't know about weddings but there’ve definitely been some love matches
Mark: And potential weddings, you never know.
Have you passed on any of your own dating tips?
Mark: Sometimes I’ll give the guys a bit of advice.
Laura: And Mark passed on some style tips to one guy who wants to be just like him.
Have you got any memorable date stories of your own?
Laura: When I was 17 my boyfriend Tom took me to the Ikea cafe and we had a hotdog eating
contest for our first date. I had train track braces bottom and top. I won but I had bread in my brace
for about three months.
Mark: With my first girlfriend when I was 13, I took her to the cinema but I made her pay for the
tickets. It was only £2.50 for a child’s ticket. It was my mum’s fault. She said I shouldn't pay for girls
at my age, that's for when you’re a man. I got called tight at school for about three months.
What’s your dream date?
Laura: I'm really into my food, so not somewhere flashy but somewhere for good food or a nice
glass of wine in a pub.
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Mark: I like staying in, getting a take away and putting a film on, wearing trackies with the heating
on and candles everywhere. Lovely.
Laura, what made you want to join The Gossip team?
Laura: I love the show, I’ve watched it since the very beginning and I would stay in on a Saturday
night over going out to watch it. I think Paddy is brilliant, the girls are hilarious and the boys make
me laugh so much. I was so happy to get the job. I love the format this year.
Mark: And you get to work with me.
Laura: Of course the main reason, my best and final reason I was building up to, was obviously that I
get to work with Mark. And the team it's great, we have the best crew and it means we have the
best time. It makes it unforgettable. I think it’ll come across when you watch it, you'll get a sense of
the banter we have with the crew, how at ease we are and all the laughing off camera.
Laura, what’s your failsafe date outfit?
Laura: A little black dress and some nice heels, red lipstick and messy hair. That way I won't be
stressed, I feel like that is a confident outfit. Plus, black is slimming, chic and suits everyone.
Mark, what would be your skill if you were a contestant?
The caterpillar, it’s the best party trick!
And the tune you’d come down in the love lift to?
Mark: Wake Me Up by Avicii, I sing it all the time.
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Meet The Flirty 30!
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RISHA
24 YEARS OLD
MOBILE HAIRDRESSER
FROM SHEFFIELD
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
She has previously worked at the Old Trafford Man United football grounds and says
meeting all the footballers and a lot of celebs was a great perk of the job.
Risha used to be a proper, grungy tomboy and lived in baggy jeans and t-shirts until
she discovered boys and make-up.
Risha talks, shouts and swears a lot in her sleep.
Her mum is so desperate to get Risha married off that she’s constantly giving her
phone number out to people. She even gave it to Luis Smith at a book signing.
Her worst habit is cracking her toes!
Risha’s ideal date would be dinner, sunset drinks and relaxing in a Jacuzzi.
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AMY
34 YEARS OLD
NAIL TECHNICIAN STUDENT
FROM BLACKPOOL
SINGLE FOR 2 YEARS
Amy has had over 40 jobs since leaving school ranging from a civil servant, to a dental
nurse, and a receptionist to a Disney Store assistant.
Her greatest achievement is her four year old son.
Amy is a big amateur dramatics fan and attends her local group with her son.
Her nickname is foghorn as she is loud and chatty.
Her ideal date would be something fun-packed and energetic like rock climbing.
Her worst date would be coffee or lunch as that would be too boring.
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CLAIRE
23 YEARS OLD
FAIRY/MURDER MYSTERY ROLE PLAYER
FROM MANCHESTER
SINGLE FOR 8 MONTHS
Claire works as a fairy at a Disney Store in London, giving little girls fairy makeovers.
Claire’s greatest achievement was working as a Disney Princess.
Claire reads tarot cards and is an avid scrapbooker in her spare time.
Claire’s biggest fear is the London Tubes and getting trapped in the doors.
Claire’s nickname is ‘Two Teas Claire’ because she enjoys her food so much that she
used to have two teas (dinners), one at 4pm and one at 8pm
Claire is looking for an older man, preferably a silver fox.
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GABRIELLA
18 YEARS OLD
DISNEY PRINCESS
FROM NORFOLK
SINGLE FOR 2 MONTHS
Gabriella is a Disney Princess at Disneyland Paris.
She also works as a gymnastics coach, a stilt walker and dancer.
Gabriella’s greatest achievement was back flipping for a whole mile for charity. It took
her four hours and she did it to raise money for Sport Relief.
Gabriella has also done a ‘Hula Hoop a thon’ as well as completing a mile on a pogo stick
for charity.
Her ideal man would be extremely fit and into his sports, with a nice smile and muscles.
Gabriella’s ideal date would involve an element of danger- Gabriella is a self-confessed
daredevil.
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DANIELLE
23 YEARS OLD
ACCOUNT MANAGER SUPPORT FOR A BANK
FROM CHESHIRE
SINGLE FOR 4 MONTHS
Danielle currently works as an Account Manager Support but hopes to train as a Bank
Manager one day.
Danielle gained a first class degree in Financial Services, Planning and Management.
Danielle is obsessed with Legally Blonde and tries to model her life on the film’s lead
character, Elle Woods.
She has to clean her teeth and ears 3 times a day without fail.
Danielle’s ideal man would be a traditional guy with nice teeth, a good clean-cut face
and a well-fitting suit.
Her celebrity crush is Ryan Gosling
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DAISY
23 YEARS OLD CITY WORKER
FROM LONDON
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
Daisy’s biggest passion is chocolate and she eats one family sized bar of Oreo chocolate
EVERY day!
Daisy’s nickname is Geezer Bird as her friends think she’s far too ‘laddy’ around boys.
Her geography skills are abysmal! She thought that the Lake District was in Essex!
Daisy’s celebrity crush is Joey Essex. She even went to a nightclub on Valentine’s day
where he was doing a personal appearance so that she could have her picture taken
with him
Daisy is turned off by men with long, greasy hair, big beards and lots of facial piercings.
Daisy is looking for a fun, cheeky chappy who can street dance well.
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SOPHIE
24 YEARS OLD
MARKETING ASSISTANT
FROM SURREY
SINGLE FOR 2 YEARS
Sophie is an accomplished horse-rider and has won many show jumping competitions.
Any man that comes into Sophie’s life must first show the love for her pride and joy,
Bella, her Border Collie.
Sophie lives in fear of being pooed on by birds.
She’s been on over 50 dates in the two years she’s been single.
A complete turn off for Sophie would be a guy driving a bad car, specifiacally a yellow
Cinquinto.
Recent dates have included a Lord and a premier league football player.
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EMILY
23 YEARS OLD
SPEECH THERAPY ASSISTANT
FROM GUISBOROUGH
SINGLE FOR 6 MONTHS
Emily has a degree in Linguistics
Emily likes to collect thimbles. This random hobby has been with her since childhood!
She is petrified of wasps and claims to have a “sixth sense” about them, sensing them
before she even sees them.
Her ideal man would treat her like a Princess because she’s a Daddy’s girl and admits
that he spoils her so she expects her dream man would do the same.
Her celebrity crush is Channing Tatum.
Her worst date would be scuba diving because the open and deep water would freak her
out and she doesn’t want to cry on a first date.
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ALISON
27 YEARS OLD
VINTAGE DRESS MAKER
FROM STAFFORDSHIRE
SINGLE FOR 4 MONTHS
Alison works as a dress designer and seamstress specialising in vintage dresses and
bespoke, alternative pieces. She runs her own small business called ‘Old Sea Dog’
She has a rescue dog called Peter. He was part of a duo called Jordan and Peter but
sadly Jordan passed away last year.
Alison knows all of the words to most of the big 90s Rap songs of the era such as 2Pac,
Eminem and Biggy Smalls.
Alison loves to travel and has recently bought herself a camper van so she can take long
road trips.
Alison is hoping to find a guy who runs his own business and drives a Lamborghini.
Her celebrity crush would be a mixture of Wentworth Miller’s face, David Beckham’s
body and Will Smith’s personality.
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MELANIE
27 YEARS OLD
NURSE
FROM NORFOLK
SINGLE FOR 2 AND A HALF YEARS
Melanie works as a Surgical Nurse which sees her looking after patients before surgery
or whilst they are in recovery.
Melanie likes to use noises instead of words and is able to do animal impressions, with
her favourite one being a dolphin!
Her nickname is ‘Limby’ because when she dances her arms fly all over the place.
She is afraid of the sea because she can’t swim.
Her ideal man would be fun and silly, family orientated and has to have ambition and
drive.
Her ideal date would be something fun like go karting, or she would also like to go for a
round of golf followed by sushi.
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FARAH
26 YEARS OLD
SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE
FROM LONDON
SINGLE FOR 18 MONTHS
Fashion is Farah’s biggest passion and she would love to have her own clothing line.
Her love of pink and lipstick has earned herself the nickname of Barbie.
Farah says she’s known for her loud annoying laugh.
Her ideal man would be a cross between Jacob from Twilight and Gavin Henson
She is turned off by a man with bad teeth, bad skin and no sense of style.
Her ideal date would be going quad biking or swimming with the dolphins.
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AIMEE-JAYNE
29 YEARS OLD
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS CO-ORDINATOR
FROM BOLTON
SINGLE FOR 18 MONTHS
Aimee-Jayne has previously worked as a lorry and van driver, a dinner lady and a pizza
delivery girl.
She once chatted up Jason Orange, not realising it was him at the time, she approached
him because he looked shy and she wanted to make sure he was OK.
A Germaphobe, Aimee-Jayne admits to flushing public loos with her feet to avoid
touching them with her hands.
Her ideal man would be a racing driver, she loves a posh accent and has a soft spot for
geeks.
To add to her skills she has just started a mechanics course at her local college and
would like to get her motorbike licence.
Whilst out on a date with a Fireman she set fire to her hair.
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KELLY
35 YEARS OLD
OIL COMPANY ACCOUNT MANAGER
FROM CHESHIRE
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
Kelly walks or runs up to 20 miles a week.
Kelly is a self-confessed X-Box addict and will stay up all night playing Grand Theft Auto.
Kelly’s nickname is Hobbit because she’s short with claw like feet. However other people
would know her as Princess Jasmine because she takes every opportunity she can to
wear her favourite fancy dress costume.
Once Kelly’s friends dared her to kiss an old man in the pub so she did and his false teeth
fell out in her mouth.
Kelly has to eat a pea sandwich every single day.
Her ideal date would be mud wrestling because it’s fun and she’d get her hands on her
date!
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SHADZ
31 YEARS OLD
FASHION DESIGNER FROM LONDON
SINGLE FOR 18 MONTHS
Shadz is a fashion designer for her own fashion label called Mz Fits.
Shadz divides her time between her son, designing clothes or partying at exclusive clubs
in London.
She admits that she has a weave addiction and has lots of different styles from all over
the World.
Shadz’s has partied with Pharrell Williams, Kelis, Timberland, Justin Timberlake and
Evander Holyfield.
Her ideal man would be over 6ft and preferably be a plumber, electrician or personal
trainer.
Her celebrity crush is Brad Pitt.
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KAYLEIGH
23 YEARS OLD
BALLET TEACHER
FROM DUNDEE
SINGLE FOR ONE YEAR
Kayleigh used to be a cheerleader for West Ham Football Club.
Kayleigh’s biggest passion is dance and she is trained in ballet, tap, jazz and commercial
dance.
Kayleigh lived in a convent when she was in her final year of University. The nuns would
always catch them going on nights out by checking the CCTV footage.
Kayleigh describes herself as a spontaneous person who is always up for doing anything
at the drop of a hat.
Her ideal man would not take himself too seriously and be able to make her laugh.
She is turned off by men who wear fake tan, who have buckteeth and who are shorter
than her.
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CHRISTINA
26 YEARS OLD
PERSONAL TRAINER
FROM STEVENAGE
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
Christina is a personal trainer and also teaches three spin classes a week.
Christina has been known to get personal training with clients and will lay down the
law if they don’t work hard enough.
She previously worked as a club 18-30 rep in Zante and Ayia Napa and regularly
herded over 100 drunken people around the strips.
Christina is a competitive bikini model, competing in shows across the UK.
Her ideal man needs to be manly, ambitious, loyal, honest and dressed well.
Her celebrity crush is Brad Pitt’s character from Snatch because she finds his cheeky,
rugged character irresistible.
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KIRSTIE
26 YEARS OLD
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT ASSISTANT
FROM BELFAST
SINGLE FOR 3 YEARS
Kristie’s previous employment has been varied and includes roles as a receptionist in
a doctor’s surgery, a grape picker and an avocado packer.
Her party trick is that she can do an impression of Donald Duck washing his face.
She is afraid of the dark, the sea and any creature that flies at her.
Her ideal man is a guy who is funny with nice teeth.
Kristie would love to meet an Electrician as she’s scared of the dark and reasons that
if there was a power cut, he’d come in very useful.
Kristie’s celebrity crush is Tom Hardy as she loves his muscles, tattoos, lips and
swagger.
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NATALIE
28 YEARS OLD
SALES SUPERVISOR
FROM WOKINGHAM
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
Natalie currently works as a sales supervisor for a luxury British brand. She says that
it’s a great job and loves the staff discount that comes with it!
Natalie has a Law Degree and has previously worked as a Junior Broker for a financial
services company.
Natalie is such a huge fan of Eastenders that she hasn’t missed a single episode in six
years.
She is turned off by a guy who has a high voice who doesn’t like to go out and can’t
stand up for himself.
Her celebrity crush is Gregg Wallace she loves him because he has an East London
accent and is a strong, opinionated man.
Natalie’s nightmare date would be anything active and competitive; her absolute
worst date would be horse-riding.
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BECKY
28 YEARS OLD
CATERING STUDENT
FROM SHEFFIELD
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
After a lifetime love for food, Becky is finally studying for her NVQ Level 3 in food
catering.
Becky is so into her food that when she’s cooking at home in her kitchen, she will
often talk to herself as if she’s presenting her own cookery show.
Becky is a green belt in Karate.
She is looking for a man who shares her love of food and it would be a bonus if he
could cook.
By her own admission, Becky does a wicked impression of Mrs Doubtfire.
Becky once ended up in A&E with a sprained ankle after doing a runner whilst on a
boring date.
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VANESSA
25 YEARS OLD
LAMPSHADE DESIGNER
FROM LONDON
SINGLE FOR 4 YEARS
Vanessa has a degree in Interior Architecture and Design and works as a lampshade
designer and as a part time commercial and editorial model.
Her guilty pleasure is Top Gear.
Vanessa hates the gym but to keep her model physique in shape she loves to skip.
Her ideal man needs to be ambitious, driven, have a good sense of humour and
some serious swag.
Vanessa is turned off by men who have bad teeth or who are too into themselves to
pay her any attention.
Her ideal date would be a spot of sunbathing, followed by sightseeing of the local
architecture and a nice meal.
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ABIGAIL
19 YEARS OLD
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT ASSISTANT
FROM CARDIFF
SINGLE FOR 7 MONTHS
Abigail does a classic impression of Steven Gerrard and Abbey Clancy.
She regularly attends a spin class to keep fit but annoys others in the class with all
her talking and cheering herself on.
Abigail is obsessed with Mug Shot Noodles and has been known to eat around 8
packets a day.
Her ideal man needs to be motivated with strong life and career aspirations.
Abigail’s nickname is ‘Abs Cabs’ because she has always dated guys who don’t drive
so she ends up driving them around.
She is turned off by men who wear “1980s sneakers” and can’t drive.
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KAT
23 YEARS OLD
PERSONAL ASSITANT
FROM LONDON
SINGLE FOR 2 YEARS
Kat is an aspiring film maker and loves to make short films in her spare time.
Kat loves Harry Potter so much that she has had the Deathly Hallows sign tattooed
on her leg.
Kat has an irrational fear of oblong or square plates. She would rather go without
dinner than eat it off of a plate with corners.
Her ideal man would be someone who finds her funny. He’d also need to be creative
as well as tall, tattooed and bearded.
Her celebrity crush is Jamie Bell. She’s fancied him ever since Billy Elliot.
Her ideal date would be something active like going to Go-Ape or the Zoo because
she thinks it would be a good chance to get to know someone out of their comfort
zone.
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LOOCI
26 YEARS OLD
FIREBREATHER & CIRCUS ENTERTAINER
FROM LEEDS
SINGLE FOR 11 MONTHS
Looci currently works as a circus performer and fire breather in clubs across the
Leeds area.
Looci also performs body burning, hand candle dancing, poi spinning, fire hooping,
static trapeze, hoop, silks and rope.
One of Looci’s biggest passions is her tattoos; she has them all over her body.
Looci says that she cannot break the ‘three date barrier’ - she never seems to hear
from guys after the third date.
She is turned off by men who wear smart leather shoes, who still live with their
parents and have facial hair.
Her worst date would be if her date serenaded her over a candlelit dinner.
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JANINE
30 YEARS OLD
SITE SECRETARY FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FROM KENT
SINGLE FOR 2 YEARS
Alongside her work as a site secretary, Janine also works in Ann Summers advising
customers on anything from Karma Sutra books to various toys and outfits.
Janine loves to dance so much that she taught herself the routine to Beyonce’s
Single Ladies which she now performs on nights out with her friends.
Janine can’t drive despite trying to learn over the course of 13 years. She’s failed her
test four times, has had five driving instructors and over 200 lessons.
Janine’s celebrity crush is Joe Manganiello because he’s big strong, with a caring
side. However she also fancies Usher and Pharrell because they have great rhythm.
She’s also looking for a man who’s honest, funny and respectful with nice eyes and
big arms.
Her ideal date would be going for a long car ride or a horse ride and getting to know
each other.
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KIM
20 YEARS OLD
EDUCATION STUDIES STUDENT
FROM NORTH WALES
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
Kim wants to become a pre-school teacher as she loves babies and baby animals.
Kim has very nearly gained her black belt in Tae Kwan Do.
Her nickname is Lil Kim because of her height- 4’11,
She has a fake tooth, which she can take in and out on demand.
Her ideal man needs a life plan and has to know what he wants for his future. She is
definitely NOT looking for a tall man either!
Kim’s celebrity crush is is Dougie Poynter from McFly because he’s ‘boyband good-
looking’ but a little bit rugged too.
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JADE
23 YEARS OLD
CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR
FROM GRIMSBY
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
Jade loves shopping so much she has classed it as a hobby followed up with a nail
and eyebrow pampering session on top.
She describes herself as a bubbly, mad princess who loves pink.
Jade cannot tell her left from her right. She’s even taught the ‘L’ rule but doesn’t
know if she’s meant to follow it in the other direction.
Her special talent is that she can shake her eyeballs.
When it comes to fashion, Jade says she has a photographic memory and can
remember any outfit people have worn before.
Jade’s ideal man would be good with his hands, have brown eyes and a Welsh
accent.
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NATASHA
25 YEARS OLD
TENNIS COACH
FROM ESSEX
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
Natasha has been a tennis coach for over five years and used to play for England.
Her coaching has taken her all over Europe, including a trip to Italy to coach
alongside Pat Cash.
Natasha’s brother is James Argent from The Only Way is Essex.
She loves the smell of new tennis balls!
Her ideal man would be down to earth, kind-hearted, good looking and sporty.
A top date for Natasha would be a hot air balloon, finished off with some champagne
at the top.
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LAUREN
19 YEARS OLD
SPORTS SCEINCE STUDENT
FROM CARDIFF
NEVER HAD A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP
Lauren is currently studying Sport, Biomedicine and Nutrition at Cardiff University
Lauren is a very keen roller-blader although admits that she’s not very good at it yet.
Lauren says that people are surprised to learn that her dreadlocks aren’t actually her
real hair.
She’s a self confessed “chubby chaser”; her ideal man would have a good head of big
curly hair, a strong body frame and a chubby belly
Lauren’s ideal date would be anything competitive because she likes the idea of a bit
of rivalry and, most importantly, she wants to win!
Her celebrity crush is Seth Rogen.
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KIRSTY
26 YEARS OLD
HORSE TRAINER
FROM CHESHIRE
SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
Kirsty’s work as a Horse Trainer means she imports horses from Ireland and Europe
and breaks them in so that they can go on to compete in races, show jumping
competitions and polo events.
Kirsty is qualified in Equine Artificial Insemination.
She owns 12 horses and two Dalmatians.
Kirsty’s ideal man must be strong-willed, honest and confident.
She is turned off by a man who is skinnier than her or if they were a ‘city boy’ and
took life too seriously
Her ideal date would be something fun like water sports or a banana boat, followed
by a massage.
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DANI
26 YEARS OLD
EVENTS RECRUITMENT AGENT
FROM LONDON
SINGLE FOR 7 MONTHS
Dani owns a Recruitment Agency for events and promotional work.
Dani loves to ski, hike and run in her spare time.
Dani was crowned Miss Globe England in 2013
She was selected as an Olympic Youth Ambassador for the London 2012 games. She
was flown to Singapore with Seb Coe, David Beckham and many more celebrities and
sports personalities in Team GB.
Dani’s dream man would be a laid back surfer with a drive to go on adventures with
her.
Her ideal date would be something outdoorsy like rock-climbing or scuba diving.
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Take Me Out – 10 Worst Chat Up Lines
I’m 9 out of 10 but you’re the 1 I need.
I’ve lost my number, can I have yours?
What’s your Mum’s name? I need to call and thank her.
Are you Google? Because you have everything I’m
searching for.
If you were a bogey, I’d pick you.
Here I am, what are your two other wishes?
Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got ‘fine’
written all over you!
Feel this shirt, does that feel like boyfriend material?
Hi, I just wanted to give you the satisfaction of turning
me down, go on, say no.
Do you have any raisins? No, well how about a date?
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Take Me Out - Vital Statistics
6 extra-large cans of hairspray were used per show, that’s 60 cans of hairspray for
the whole series.
36 pairs of false eyelashes were used per show, that’s 360 sets of fake eyelashes
across the entire series!
15 bottles of face and body foundation were used per show, that’s 127 bottles
per series.
134 pairs of heels are worn by the girls throughout the series.
The most requested on screen look from the girls is for ‘contoured cheeks’.
23 pots of nail varnish were used across the 10 episodes in this series.
It takes 5 minutes to do Paddy McGuiness’s grooming, compared to 2 hours each
for the girls make up!
This series, the girls’ favourite wardrobe trends have been the jumpsuit, whilst
metallics and leather feature heavily and heels are getting lower!
5,000 hair grips were used in creating the girls’ hairstyles.
It takes 5 hours per day to style all the girls hair, that’s 50 hours spent across the
whole series.
It takes the Love Lift 8 whole seconds to deliver the single man to the stage to
reveal himself to our ‘flirty thirty’.
The dating couple have to ascend 12 stairs in the studio before they are whisked
off to the Isle of Fernando’s.
This series, Paddy’s ‘let the…see the’ catchphrase will be based around the themes
that include musicals, boybands, cockney rhyming slang and Indian takeaways.
Paddy has never repeated any catchphrase more than once and has used over
288 individual phrases since Take Me Out first hit screens!