Tributes Flood In For 'Take Me Out' Contestant After Footage Of His Date Airs

Host of Take Me Out Paddy McGuinness has led tributes to contestant Charlie Watkins after footage of his date aired on ITV.

The family of Charlie gave the channel permission to screen his date after his tragic death, following him taking his own life after struggling with the passing of his mum, reports the Mirror Online.

McGuinness took to Twitter to tell viewers he hoped they enjoyed watching the 22-year-old's date with match Jo Tara.

He called Charlie a "smashing lad", as the couple enjoyed a water park date on the 'isle of Fernando'.

Charlie clearly enjoyed his date with Jo Tara, saying it was "Definitely the best first date I've ever had."

Credit: ITV/Take Me Out

Since Charlie's death his family have set up a fundraising page, which has so far raised over £12,000 for mental health charity Mind.

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Mark McGowan

Mark is a journalist at LADbible, who joined in 2015 after a year as a freelance writer. In the past he blogged for independent football fan channel Redmen TV, after graduating from Staffordshire University with degrees in journalism and English literature. He has worked on campaigns such as UOKM8? and IIOC.