Name: Monique
Age: 50
Location: Winchmore Hill
Occupation: Therapist/Student
How would you describe yourself in a few words? Kind-hearted, God-believing and positive. I radiate love!
Why did your daughter nominate you for the MMYD? Dipping my toes back into the dating pool and trying to build a connection with someone, find love and experience living with other people again.
Name: Sharon
Age: 53
Location: Sunderland
Occupation: Protection and welfare officer in the education system
How would you describe yourself in a few words? Funny, authentic, likeable.
Why did your daughter nominate you for the MMYD? She became desperate! I had lost all confidence in myself. I think for Tia’s sake she wanted to help me a little.
Name: Caroline
Age: 51
Location: South Lanarkshire
Occupation: Technical Advisor/Scan Assistant in a private baby clinic
How would you describe yourself in a few words? Charismatic, outgoing and funny. I can be a bit fiery sometimes!
Why did your daughter nominate you for the MMYD? I’ve been single for so long, it’s probably the longest I’ve ever been single! I was always very happy being single, but I think she thought, “Mom, you have to get out of there!”
Name: Natalie
Age: 44
Location: Bournemouth
Occupation: Self-esteem and relationship recovery coach
How would you describe yourself in a few words? Adventurous, profound and outgoing.
Why did your son nominate you for the MMYD? I’ve been alone for a long time. I think he thinks it’s my time to be alone.
Name: Paul
Age: 51
Residence: London, lives in Bath
Occupation: Owner of a decoration company
How would you describe yourself in a few words? Very relaxed, relaxed and loyal.
Why did your daughter nominate you for the MMYD? She says I need to figure out dating!
Name: Clayton
Age: 57
Location: Nottingham
Occupation: Pastor
How would you describe yourself in a few words? I’m pretty exuberant. When it comes to fun, I value balance – I would say I also have a cheeky side.
Why did your son Christian nominate you for the MMYD? He wants me to date someone I could have a future with.
Name: Roger
Age: 58
Location: Derbyshire
Occupation: postman
How would you describe yourself in a few words? Fun, loving, conscientious, struggling to grow old – I don’t want to grow old. I lost my wife, I know that life can be over in a split second when you get up.
Why did your daughter Jess nominate you for the MMYD? She’s a pretty girl. Her mother was very attentive to everything – she could plan things down to the last detail – and Jess has that. She’s so considerate and it was just nice for her to say, “Dad, look, we understand that you’re struggling and it’s been hard, and we know that you have a lot of love to give, and we do too.” “Okay, if you were to see someone else.
After my wife passed away 18 months ago, I didn’t really want to meet anyone. You don’t expect it to be you and you don’t expect it to be your wife. But I go on the show to get some confidence. I must have subconsciously met someone by saying yes to the show.
Name: Elliott
Age: 53
Location: Essex
Occupation: Sports teacher/football coach
How would your son describe you? He would say that I’m very funny and easygoing (I’m not easygoing).
Why did your son nominate you for the MMYD? He wants to get rid of me! I think the prospect of me staying in his life for too long was a burden. No, he just wants me to be happy.
Name: Janey
Age: 47
Location: West Sussex
Occupation: Singer/Recruitment Manager
How would you describe yourself in a few words? Funny, friendly, outgoing and creative.
Why did your son nominate you for the MMYD? Because he has lost all hope for me, he thinks I am invincible! He wants me to meet someone.
Name: Martin H
Age: 56
Location: Birmingham/lives in Epsom
Occupation: Retired basketball player, sports broadcaster and business executive
How would you describe yourself in a few words? I’m tall, I’m funny, I’m outgoing and I consider myself a nice guy. I’ve spent 90% of my life in the friend zone… I’m everyone’s best friend.
Why did your daughter nominate you for the MMYD? To try and get me out of the friend zone! I lack self-esteem and she thinks I’m worth it, I do a lot for my family and I should have a chance to find emotional fulfillment.
Name: Tolullah
Age: 50
Location: London
Occupation: Design consultant/journalist
How would you describe yourself in a few words? I am a lively and warm person. I am also extremely loyal and passionate about the people I love.
Why did your daughter nominate you for the MMYD? She felt that it would be really good for me to date someone someone else chose and not my own choices.
Name: Martin M
Age: 53
Place of residence: Derby/lives in Ibiza
Occupation: Real estate developer
How would you describe yourself in a few words? Tall – I’m 1.80 meters tall – good looking, intelligent, single. I am business minded and try to live a good life but also with responsibility. I take my fatherly duties very seriously.
What attracts you to participating in the MMYD? I’ve always found it difficult to meet people who are on my wavelength. So I thought, if they bring several single ladies together, I’m in. What’s not to like about it?