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My Mum, Your Dad cast revealed – as stars of ‘middle-aged Love Island’ pose in sexy social media snaps
DAVINA McCall is ready to return to TV screens as she hosts the new middle aged dating show,
ITV1 viewers will follow single parents from all over the UK and all walks of life as they live together at a stunning country house retreat.
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Nine contestants aged between 44 and 58 appear alongside their children who nominated them to find true love when the series launches on Monday 11th September at 9pm.
Speaking about the series, Davina, 55, told Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO podcast: "I could fill a villa in Love Island with middle-aged people with the best back stories you have ever heard in your life.
"They’ve lived a life – they’re widows, they’re people who have been through horrific divorces.
"They are people who have split up with somebody and decided they want to try going out with somebody the same sex as them.
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The cast list has been unveiled and Natalie, Roger, Monique, Paul, Caroline, Sharon, Clayton, and Elliot will all be trying their luck at finding love all thanks to their children.
Monique and Taiya
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Therapist and mature student Monique, 50, was nominated by her daughter Taiya, 21, who is also a student.
Her daughter explained that she nominated her mother because she wanted to give something back to her parent as they are so close.
However, the upcoming reality TV personality from Winchmore Hill said that dating in her 20's was far different than later life.
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She admitted: "Dating in my 20s I just wanted to be loved, and I had very poor judgement.
"I always gave people a chance. Dating now is more about how the person makes me feel in their presence, the memories you can build and whether there’s a connection.'
Sharon and Tia
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Sunderland safeguarding and welfare officer Sharon is another contestant who has been nominated to find love.
24-year old social media influencer Tia nominated her 53-year-old mother as she just wants her to be happy.
And Sharon admitted that she thought her daughter just wanted to give her a helping hand.
When asked what convinced her to take part in the show, she replied: "Doing something so far out of my comfort zone is exciting, and the possibility of meeting someone special, but to open doors to new friendships as well."
Caroline and Karli
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51-year-old Caroline helmes from South Lanarkshire just outside Glasgow.
She works as a tech adviser and a scan assistant at a private beauty clinic where she explained that she's been on the market for quite some time.
When asked how she would describe herself, she admitted: "Charismatic, outgoing and fun ..I can be a bit fiery at times!"
And it turns out she is looking for a domesticated partner as she explained: "I like someone that can fix things and do DIY. I do like a man that can cook as well! If they can do both, it’s a bonus."
However her 20-year-old daughter Karli feels her mum needs to put herself out there more.
She revealed: "I've always been quite happy being single but I think she thought, 'Mum, you need to get out there!'."
Natalie and Kaliel
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Relationship recovery is a specialism for 44-year-old Natalie from Bournemouth who is a self-esteem coach.
Although she would describe herself as "adventurous, deep and outgoing," her 20-year-old Kaliel just wants her to practise her own teachings and be happy.
When asked why she signed up she revealed: "The journey of discovery for myself.
"There was a big turning point after my last relationship where I knew I had to look at myself and do some real work on how I viewed myself and showed up in relationships and why I kept on ending up in very similar situations.
"I think the journey of that and learning to love myself, and understanding what healthy looks like has led me to a point of having the confidence to do this."
The reason she may have trouble finding love is because it's been reported that the personality has been sent to prison.
According to the she managed to her life around following years of substance abuse and five stints in the slammer.
The outlet also reported that her addiction with drugs also led to stints in rehab facilities and also a spell in a psychiatric hospital.
Paul and Mazey
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51-year-old Paul is a thick as thieves with his 21-year-old daughter Mazey.
Originally from London, he currently owns his own decorating company in Bath.
Although he thinks he's, 'very chilled, laid back and loyal', he admits his daughter wants him to sort himself out when it comes to dating.
He revealed: "I think I’m a good date, to be fair. I’ve usually got a lot of interesting things to talk about.
"I can only go on previous dating history. I’ve always gone back for a second date and it’s always progressed. So I’d like to think I’m quite a fun date."
Clayton and Christian
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57-year-old Clayton describes himself as 'pretty effervescent,' going into the reality series.
The pastoral support officer from Nottingham wants to find a partner with 'balance in terms of fun,' as he admits there is a cheeky side to him.
He also confessed that his son would like to see him settle with someone where there is a long-term future.
But he also revealed that he likes intimate dates where the couple can properly speak and get to know each other.
He said: "I like dates where we can hear one another talk."
I like picnic dates. I like being by water, so a lake or the beach or something like that. A nice basket of food overlooking some water. I think active dates are better for a second date."
Roger and Jess
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Forget about Postman Pat, it's all about Postman Roger from Derbyshire.
He describes himself as a "fun, loving, [and] conscientious," person who is "struggling to get old".
The 58-year-old got candid ahead of the series after he was nominated by his 28-year-old daughter Jess.
He confessed: "I know that you can get up and life can be over in a split second.'
His first wife passed away 18 months ago and he said his daughter thinks he has a lot of love to give.
The personality admitted: "She is so thoughtful and it was just a lovely thing for her to say, "Dad, look, we understand that you're struggling and it's been hard and we know that you've got a lot of love to give and we're OK if you were to see someone else."
"I'm going on the show to get some confidence. I must have subconsciously wanted to meet someone by saying yes to the show."
Elliott and Zachary
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In any group on dating shows there is always going to be an athlete and it seems My Mum, Your Dad is no different.
PE tecaher and football coach Elliot, 53, confessed that he is just as regimented in his day-to-day life as he is on the pitch.
When asked why he thought the 21-year-old student nominated him for the show he joked: "He wants rid of me!
"I think the prospect of me being in his life for too much longer was a burden."
He added: "No, he just wants me to be happy."
The personality also admitted that he wants to do the show because he wants to branch out from the routine as he explained: "It’s something different.
"My life has turned into the same routine of getting up, brushing teeth, going to work, cooking dinner, going to the gym and going to bed. That is kind of it.
"I couldn’t see any real change to that and then this opportunity came up. I don’t know why, but for some reason it’s something I feel I need to do."
William and Janey
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20-year-old student William has nominated his mother Janey for the new social experiment.
The 47-year-old recruitment manager describes herself as 'fun, kind, outgoing and creative,' as she looks forward to taking part in the reality series.
She admitted that her son thinks she is undatable, but she simply thinks people do not get the right first impressions of her.
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"I think people might get me wrong at first," the singer confessed.
'I’m aware I might be judged on how outgoing I might be, and the fact my job is performing. In reality, I could be the most sensitive person there. And I’m emotional. I’m excited to meet someone that sees that side of me."
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