Channel Seven has gone further left of field for their latest season of First Dates.
An abstinent, Disney-loving ‘princess’ and her treasure trove of Lord Of The Rings references represented one of many failed courting methods used on Tuesday’s episode.
Five charismatic, unlucky-in-love couples were paired-up, with only two willing to see each other again when all was said and done.
‘I’m abstinent’: Disney-loving ‘princess’ (Megan, L) and her treasure trove of Lord Of The Rings references represented one of many awkward meetings on Tuesday’s First Dates
When Canadian-born Megan was paired-up with emotionally attuned coffee roaster Dayle, it certainly seemed like love at first sight.
‘I think we all have a thing inside of us that thinks there’s someone who’s out there that was made for us. So I’d love to find that,’ he told producers before the date.
What he found was Canadian-born, Disney and Lord Of The Rings fan Megan, 21, who made things instantly awkward by rattling off pop culture references.
Throughout the date, she regularly quoted events from the J. R.R Tolkien fantasy series, drawing parallels between the story and her date with Dayle.
Look of love! When Canadian-born Megan was paired-up with emotionally attuned coffee roaster Dayle, it certainly seemed like love at first sight
Megan and Dayle quickly bonded over their love for true love, but her decision to dip into her bank of impressions failed to connect with her date.
‘I can do the Snow White voice really well,’ she confessed, before letting her slick-haired suitor know that her devout Christianity meant she was abstinent.
Regardless, Dayle seemed keen on a second date, forcing Megan to admit: ‘I just couldn’t get over the fact that you weren’t a Christian, so I’d say no.’
‘I can do the Snow White voice’: Megan and Dayle quickly bonded over their love for true love, but her decision to dip into her bank of impressions failed to connect with her date
No chance in hell: Regardless, Dayle seemed keen on a second date, forcing Megan to admit: ‘I just couldn’t get over the fact that you weren’t a Christian, so I’d say no’
Recruitment specialist Ray met a similar fate, facing an unexpected rejection from swimwear model Suzanne, despite bonding over their Lebanese heritage.
Next, former exotic dancer Victor, 47, strolled in, his long black hair flowing and oozing confidence in an age-defying brown leather jacket.
It looked doomed when initially stony hairdresser Dannielle walked in, but after he said he was fine with her having six kids, she was left charmed past the point of caring.
No new recruits: Recruitment specialist Ray met a similar fate, facing an unexpected rejection from swimwear model Suzanne, despite bonding over their Lebanese heritage
Confidence is king! Next, former exotic dancer Victor, 47, strolled in, his long black hair flowing and oozing confidence in an age-defying brown leather jacket
Charmed! It looked doomed when initially stony hairdresser Dannielle walked in, but after he said her was fine with her having six kids, she was left charmed past the point of caring
‘Yeah, I’d give it a second go, I’d give it a second date… I think we just had a lot in common, so why not,’ she said at the end of their date.
Elsewhere, confident James strolled in wearing a sharp suit and a stylish haircut, before admitting to potential flame Abbie: ‘This is my first date ever.’
Although they hit it off, it was clear James needed more practise: ‘You’re very confident, which I was looking for…’ Abbie began, drawing a self-assured nod from her date.
Actual First Date! Elsewhere, confident James strolled in wearing a sharp suit and stylish haircut, before admitting to potential flame Abbie: ‘This is my first date ever’
More practise! They hit-it-off well, but it’s clear James needed more practice: ‘You’re very confident, which I was looking for…’ Abbie began, drawing a self-assured nod from her date
But claimed his cockyness occasionally dipped into ‘arrogance,’ which turned her off.
That wasn’t an issue for Kyle, who bragged about having ’80 per cent’ of his body covered in tattoos during a bizarre shirtless pre-date interview.
He was passionately locking lips with Ashleigh before they’d even been offered dessert, making it clear they’d made other post-dinner arrangements.
No worries! That wasn’t an issue for Kyle, who bragged about having ’80 per cent’ of his body covered in tattoos during a bizarre shirtless pre-date interview
Locking lips! He was passionately locking lips with Ashleigh before they’d even been offered dessert, making it clear they’d made other post-dinner arrangements