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First Dates Contestant Explains Why Couples Often Split The Bill

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Published 20:05 29 Apr 2022 GMT+1

First Dates Contestant Explains Why Couples Often Split The Bill

He's revealed what it's actually like to take part in the show

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

A former contestant from First Dates has lifted the lid on what goes on behind the scenes and it may explain why you’ll often see dates splitting their bill. 

Model Stefan-Pierre Tomlin appeared on the first series of the hit Channel 4 show, where he was matched with a woman called Siofra. 

In an interview with The Sun, Stefan-Pierre revealed that the black taxi ride daters are seen in is actually just a ‘10 second’ lift that you’re shuttled into after spending ‘hours’ in a holding room. 

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Stefan-Pierre Tomlin appeared on the first series of First Dates.
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Once out the taxi, contestants walk up to the restaurant - simple enough, eh?

But Stefan-Pierre said that short walk is ‘madness’ as there’s numerous cameras on you the whole time. 

He told the publication: ​​"There are cameras on cranes in every direction to capture you from all angles.

“It’s like walking down the red carpet or a catwalk. It was quite overwhelming. I didn’t realise what was going on.”

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And, as you may have guessed if you’ve ever watched the show, once inside the restaurant there’s even more cameras - set to catch your every move. But the lack of manned cameras mean that it can be easy to forget you're being filmed, according to Stefan-Pierre. 

The former contestant revealed the ins and outs of what it's like being on the popular dating show.
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“They have cameras embedded everywhere and it’s very realistic and organic, which makes it feel like a real date,” he said. 

“I was on the pilot series so I didn’t know about the cameras in the toilets that recorded your conversations and phone calls to friends.” 

Awkward. 

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However, one thing that’s sure to remind you that you are in fact being filmed is the interviews at the end of the date. However, Stefan-Pierre told The Sun he was ‘off his noodles’ due to knocking back so many cocktails during his date. 

The model claimed that the filming process is a pretty lengthy one, which is probably not ideal when you’ve been boozing throughout the day. 

Contestants get only a little bit of cash towards the cost of the bill.
Channel 4

Stefan-Pierre also revealed that the show gives just £25 each towards the cost of the bill, meaning the couples are left to cough up most of the cost. 

And the swish restaurant isn’t cheap, either - the Paternoster Chop House a cheeseburger costs £17, and a portion of triple-cooked chips cost a fiver, while 21-day dry aged fillet steak will set you back £39. 

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So, it’s no wonder the dates so often divvy up the bill between themselves if they only have £25 each to splash out!

Featured Image Credit: Channel 4

Topics: First Dates, TV and Film, Channel 4

Claire Reid
Claire Reid

Claire is a journalist at LADbible who, after dossing around for a few years, went to Liverpool John Moores University. She graduated with a degree in Journalism and a whole load of debt. When not writing words in exchange for money she is usually at home watching serial killer documentaries surrounded by cats. You can contact Claire at [email protected]

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