My Mother, Your Father FIRST LOOK: Paul and Monique have an awkward date while the parents go looking for love – and one already has his eye on Davina McCall!
Surname: Monique
Age: 50
Location: Winchmore Hill
Profession: 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.
Surname: Sharon
Age: 53
Location: Sunderland
Profession: Protection and Welfare Officer in Education
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.
Surname: Caroline
Age: 51
Location: South Lanarkshire
Profession: 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!”
Surname: Natalie
Age: 44
Location: Bournemouth
Profession: 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.
Surname: Paul
Age: 51
Location: London, lives in Bath
Profession: Owner, decoration company
How would you describe yourself in a few words? Very relaxed, relaxed and loyal.
Why did your daughter nominate you? MMYD? She says I need to figure out dating!
Surname: Clayton
Age: 57
Location: Nottingham
Profession: 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.
Surname: Roger
Age: 58
Location: Derbyshire
Profession: 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.
Surname: Elliott
Age: 53
Location: Essex
Profession: 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.
Surname: Janey
Age: 47
Location: West Sussex
Profession: 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.