First Dates Hotel - Season 7

Maitre-d Fred Sirieix returns to take over a luxury hotel, where his team of matchmakers welcome more singletons. The first edition features former military paramedic Gareth from south Wales, who feels as though everybody already knows each other, and has found dating very tricky. Into the restaurant walks Carys, whom he was previously matched with on a dating app. As the evening progresses, it looks possible that fate has brought together two lonely hearts who would otherwise never have got past the swiping stage.

Maitre d' Fred welcomes more singletons to the luxury Italian hotel, including 26-year-old Laker from Wales, who is looking for someone with a quite specific set of skills - and world-record-breaking hunk Alex may just fit the bill. Meanwhile, retired teacher Edward is keen to find someone who enjoys dancing as much as he does, while silk manufacturer Duncan is paired with candle-maker Richard - will the flame of passion burn brightly between them?

Guests include an academic and classical singer raised in the Mormon Church who wants someone as artistic and intelligent as himself, a teaching assistant who wants a man full of confidence who can make her laugh, and an Italian recruitment officer looking for someone who brings out her vulnerable side.