Two new arrivals will cause a stir on Thursday night’s episode of My Mum, Your Dad as the singles have just met.
Eight single parents entered a West Sussex mansion looking for love on Monday and all started dating before new arrivals Janey and Martin H quickly caused a stir.
Now two more single parents will be causing a stir: Tolullah, 50, and Martin M, 53, will be the latest contestants to make their spectacular entry into the house.
A teaser clip at the end of Wednesday’s episode gave fans a look at the couple’s upcoming appearance after the parents met in an emotional workshop.
Before she arrived, design consultant Tolullah told how excited she was to be matched with someone chosen by someone else after her “colorful” dating history.
Newbies! Two new arrivals will cause a stir on Thursday night’s episode of My Mum, Your Dad as the singles have just met (pictured: new arrival Tolullah)
Looking for love: Eight single parents entered a West Sussex mansion on Monday looking for love and everyone started dating, and new arrival Martin M is set to cause a stir on Thursday
The single parents think that relationship experts will be directing their time in the house, when in reality their adult children will be the ones secretly playing matchmakers.
Tolullah was nominated for the ITV dating show by her daughter Georgia-Blu, 28, while single dad Martin M was suggested by his son Luke, 18.
When asked why her daughter Georgia nominated her, Tolullah said: “She thought it was really good for me to meet someone someone else chose, rather than my own choices.”
“I just turned 50, so she felt like this was a good time and an important time in my life where she could take control away from me and let someone else try.”
Tolullah, from London, described herself as a “bubbly and warm person” and said she was a “natural optimist” as she opened up about her “colorful” dating history.
“I have had amazing experiences all over the world. I have some great memories from my dating life. “It was colorful,” she said.
She also gushed about David Beckham, describing the former footballer as her celebrity crush, perhaps hinting at the type of man she was looking for on the show.
She said of the athlete: “He seems so caring and friendly, has a good relationship with his children and his wife and is sporty and stylish!” What’s not to like about that?!’
Her daughter Georgia-Blu, from London, also revealed why she nominated her mother for the show, saying she had never seen her in a “permanent relationship”.
Bombshell: A teaser clip at the end of Wednesday’s episode gave fans a glimpse of the couple’s upcoming appearance, which will see Tolullah being dropped off by their daughter Georgia-Blu
Supportive: Her daughter Georgia-Blu, from London, revealed why she nominated her mother for the show and said she had never seen her in a “permanent relationship”.
The accountant said: “I think my mother is such a good catch.” Growing up, I never saw her in a really committed relationship, and that’s what I’ve always wanted for her.
“I nominated her so she could have the chance to meet someone she could settle down with. She really deserves it.”
She also described Tolullah as the “luckiest, unluckiest person in love” and said she always dates “suitable people” but unfortunately it didn’t work out for her.
Georgia-Blu added of her mother’s dating history, “She says she wants certain things, but when they’re there, she tends to fall for the bad boys and listen to their sweet nothings!” Basically, she has to listen to me more!’
She said she hopes her mother’s appearance on the show teaches her to compromise in her dating life so she doesn’t miss out on the right person.
Martin M will also make a bombshell appearance in Thursday night’s episode after being nominated for the show by his 18-year-old son Luke.
The 6ft 2in property developer, who is from Derby but lives in Ibiza, said he hoped to meet someone who was on his “wavelength” as he shared his hopes for the show.
Discussing his dating history, he said: “I’ve always had a hard time meeting people who are on my wavelength.” So I thought, if they bring several single ladies together, I’m in. What’s not to like?’
Martin said he was attracted to “strong, intelligent and ambitious women” but said he didn’t want to get to know the female version of him and said he was having difficulty committing.
“I have a hard time committing, I still want to be that Peter Pan.” Commitment phobia? Maybe like this. “I don’t want to close any doors,” he said.
Martin admitted he doesn’t like dating apps and would rather meet someone in person as he recalled two “disastrous” online dates.
Arrivals: Martin M will also make a bombshell appearance in Thursday night’s episode after being nominated for the show by his 18-year-old son Luke
Dating: The 6ft 2in property developer, who is from Derby but lives in Ibiza, said he hoped to meet someone who was on his “wavelength” as he shared his hopes for the show
He said: “I’m more of a personal person.” I would rather meet a woman in a bar and strike up a conversation. I had three dates on an app, two were a disaster, one was fine.”
His son Luke said he wants his father to meet someone who is ready to embrace his lifestyle in Ibiza.
About Martin’s perfect partner, he said: “Someone who is focused on his career and likes to party a bit – a bit of balance.”
“We live in Ibiza, everything is different there to the UK, so they need to be prepared for that kind of lifestyle too.”
Describing his father’s personality, he added: “He loves meeting new people.” He is always interested in you and, when there is a connection, always has a lot of questions. He loves exploring the area and going on vacation. He becomes very emotionally attached.’
My Mum, Your Dad continues on Thursday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
My Mom, Your Dad: Meet the Single Parents and Their Matchmaker Kids!
Meet the parents…and their matchmaker children!
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 sector
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 thoughtful 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: Taiya
Age: 21
Location: North London
Occupation: Student
Why did you nominate your mother for the show? I nominated my mother because I think she deserves love! She put everything aside for so many years to raise me and my sister, so I thought now was the time for my mother.
Name: Tia
Age: 24
Location: Sunderland
Occupation: Social media influencer
Why did you nominate your mother for the show? I feel like it’s finally time to be happy. I think she took a backseat to raise me and my sister. In recent years I feel like she gave up on love and didn’t want to try anymore. I hope it will be the impetus to move them forward, the impetus they need to put themselves first.
Name: Karli
Age: 20
Location: South Lanarkshire
Occupation: Flight attendant
Why did you nominate your mother for the show? She was single for a while and doesn’t seem to have any luck with men. So I thought, why not?
Name: Kaliel
Age: 20
Location: Bournemouth
Occupation: Gas and plumbing apprentice
Why did you nominate your mother for the show? Because I wanted her to find someone and be happy. I saw it advertised and thought it would be perfect for her.
Name: Mazey
Age: 21
Location: bathroom
Occupation: University student
Why did you nominate your father for the show? I want him to feel comfortable. The way he was dating before wasn’t working. I wanted him to go outside the box.
Name: Christian
Age: 35
Location: Nottingham
Occupation: Graphic designer/warehouse employee
Why did you nominate your father for the show? I just want him to calm down, find the right person – he’s moving forward now! I want him to live with someone. I want him to travel with someone and get out.
Name: Jess
Age: 28
Location: Derbyshire
Profession: Network railway planner
Why did you nominate your father for the show? It was a mutual thing with my brother and sister and it was our way of basically telling him that we’d be happy for him to start dating if that’s what he wanted to do.
It was really a joke on our part because it meant we didn’t have to sit down and actually say it. It was a sneaky way of saying, ‘Oh, look at this, do you want to watch this?’ I never actually expected anything to come of it.
It was about putting Dad first. We had never really thought about ourselves or ourselves in this situation. I didn’t think about how I would react, I thought about him.
The reason is because he does the same for us and always puts family first. So it was just a way of telling him: Stop worrying about us. If he wasn’t ready, that was perfectly fine too. It wasn’t an ultimatum. It just said: If you want, you can, don’t worry about us.
Name: Zachary
Age: 21
Location: Essex
Occupation: University student
Why did you nominate your father for the show? He deserves a chance to be happy and he didn’t have it. I want him to have what many of his friends have done. get married and settle down. He deserves the opportunity to find the “final stages” of love.
Name: Will
Age: 19
Location: West Sussex
Occupation: Student
Why did you nominate your mother for the show? Now things are getting a little desperate! We need a good chance of her finding someone.
If it requires me to get involved, then that’s apparently so bad!
Name: Jessica
Age: 23
From: Epsom
Occupation: Model/Sales & Marketing/Mental Health Coaching
Why did you nominate your father for the show? I want him to come out a little bit. He focused on us kids and his work and didn’t even really think about the possibility of meeting someone he could date or be in a relationship with.
He deserves this and to have someone outside of his children to do nice things with and have an emotional bond with.