First dates are always nerve-wracking; what do you wear, where do you go, what do you say, will you be funny enough, or after five minutes will the tumble weed be rolling past and you're both sat there waiting for your best mate to call so you can escape?
Now add that you've never seen that person before and you are on national television, with your every move being analysed and judged by millions of people across the nation - welcome to the world of First Dates.
The reality TV show has become a firm favorite for viewers who settle in every week, rooting for dates to go well and cringing when they don't go quite according to plan.
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Well this week's episode has certainly struck a chord with audiences after they watched on as 25-year-old trans woman Danni met up with 28-year-old bar manager Aiden for a romantic meal in the capital.
After seeming to hit it off Danni took the opportunity to bravely open up about who she was.
She said: "I am actually setting up a lingerie brand. Basically I was very frustrated looking for lingerie. I want to make products because basically I couldn't find anything that was made for trans women - which is me.
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"I'm so glad I got that out of the way."
Aiden, who is pansexual, smiles and then replies: "I didn't even realise, it's not a problem anyway," adding 'it's not an issue to me'.
Speaking to the production team on the show, she explained how hard dating can be for trans people.
She said: "You're about to tell them one thing about your history and it could change everything. Dating as a trans person is just a minefield - an absolute minefield.
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"For the most part the people that date trans people are really secretive and they're really scared to be seen with somebody who is trans, and that's a really hard pill to swallow.
"You just know they will see you as completely differently from one sentence."
It's safe to say the pair had melted the hearts of the nation, as viewers shared their love for the couple on social media.
The official First Datesaccount tweeted: "You're an incredible woman Danni, you've stolen our hearts, and Aiden's too by the looks of it #FirstDates"
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Journalist and Loose Women panelist, India Willoughby, wrote: "Danni you're beautiful - well done tonight."
Another fan wrote: "She's gorgeous."
And a third viewer added: "Stunning woman."
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If you missed it, you will be pleased to know the couple jumped at the chance of continuing their fledgling relationship and agreed to meet up for a second date.
Featured Image Credit: Channel 4Topics: TV and Film, Inspirational, Interesting, UK Entertainment