All you need to know about the My Mum Your Dad contestants

11 September 2023 , 16:24

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All you need to know about the My Mum Your Dad contestants

My Mum Your Dad follows a number of single parents who are all looking for their second chance at finding love.

Hosted by legendary TV presenter Davina McCall, 55, this new concept of a dating show has been dubbed the "middle aged Love Island." But instead of an array of bikini clad women and ripped hunky males in their twenties, the show aims to feature parents and include the contestant's children in their pursuit of love – unbeknown to those looking for love on the show. The series is comprised of ten hour long episodes and all the contestants, similar to Love Island, live in a country pad together in the hope that love will blossom.

Here are the contestants of My Mum Your Dad (ITV)

But in a secret surveillance room, their children will be keeping a close eye on their parents and will be given an opportunity to instigate a romance, depending on if they witness a spark. So who are the lucky participants? Here we take a look at all contestants and their matchmaking children.

CONTESTANTS

MONIQUE, 50, THERAPIST - DAUGHTER TAIYA, 21, STUDENT, WINCHMORE HILL, NORTH LONDON

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Monique and her daughter Taiya (ITV)

Monique's dating history by her own admission, has been "disappointing and disheartening" and filled with "poor judgement." She revealed: "I find it hard to read somebody properly. On a date I’m very honest and that can be quite offensive." And her daughter Taiya said: "My mum put everything aside to raise me and my sister. It’s her time. I tell her not to be so fussy, it’s not realistic."

SHARON, 53, WELFARE OFFICER - DAUGHTER TIA, 24 SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER, SUNDERLAND

Sharon and her daughter Tia (ITV)

Sharon has said her dating history is more of a sad tale as she has had her confidence knocked in her relationships which has caused her to suffer from low self-esteem. Sharing the same sentiment as her mum, Tia adds: "She attracts the wrong guys. She goes more for looks so I want her not to go for the six-pack men."

NATALIE, 44, RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY COACH - SON KALIEL, 20, PLUMBING APPRENTICE, BOURNMOUTH

Natalie and her son Kaliel (ITV)

Natalie said she has been on her own for quite a while as she has focused more on building her business and prioritising her children. She has described her dating life as a "colourful shambles." The one thing Natalie appears to be concerned about is her children watching her kiss on screen. She said: "I don’t want my children to have to watch me kiss on screen – it’s the noises." And her son added: "I think she will be embarrassed that I’ve been watching her, cringing at all the things I’ve seen!"

CAROLINE, 51, WORKS AT A BABY CLINIC - DAUGHTER KARLI, 20, FLIGHT ATTENDANT, SOUTH LAMARKSHIRE

Caroline and her daughter Karli (ITV)

Caroline said she too has had a "colourful" past when it comes to attracting the right guy and hopes this show will help her to meet someone "genuine with good morals who smiles a lot." And her daughter said: "She’s kind and loyal, bubbly with lots of energy. She needs a best friend."

JANEY, 47, SINGER AND RECRUITMENT MANAGER - SON WILL, 19, STUDENT, WEST SUSSEX

Janey and her son Will (ITV)

Janey says now her son has left home for university, he would like for her to find someone special to settle down with. She said: "My son’s lost all hope for me, he thinks I’m undateable! I’ve lived alone with William for pretty much his whole life and he’s now left for uni and wants to see that I’m OK." And Will said: "It’s getting a bit desperate now! She’s an outgoing chatty lady who’s up for a drink."

PAUL, 47, OWNS HIS OWN DECORATING FIRM - DAUGHTER MAZEY, 21, STUDENT, BATH

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Paul and his daughter Mazey (ITV)

Paul has said his issue with finding love was he has never truly opened up. He has tried online dating apps but finds them boring as it's "the same conversations." He added: "I want to find someone that’s on my wavelength, someone to question me and challenge me." And his daughter Mazey said: "I want him to date outside of the box. He’s relaxed and random, he’s got a million hobbies."

CLAYTON, 57, PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFICER - SON CHRISTIAN, 35, GHRAPHIC ARTIST, NOTTINGHAM

Clayton hopes to find love on the show

Clayton's son Christian

Clayton has revealed his dating life has been a bit hit and miss as he tends to get excited and emotionally invests in the relationship, but then it soon fizzles out. But, his son said: "Maybe if my dad is with a group of females he’ll get tips of where he’s gone wrong. He needs someone who has drive, someone traditional and with manners. A patient woman with a bit of culture as we’re a big Jamaican family."

ROGER, 58, POSTMAN - DAUGHTER JESS, 28, NETWORK RAIL PLANNER, DERBYSHORE

Roger and his daughter Jess (ITV)

Roger has been struggling to find love since his beloved wife passed away 18 months ago. He said: "I didn’t really want to meet anyone. But I’m going on the show to get some confidence. I know I’m laying myself bare." And his daughter Jess said: "My brother and sister and I wanted to tell him that we were happy for him to start dating. He’s funny, handsome and caring. He needs someone with a sense of humour."

ELLIOTT, 53, PE TEACHER - SON ZACHARY, 21, STUDENT, ESSEX

Elliott and his son Zachary (ITV)

Elliott admitted he's tried the modern techniques of dating, but hasn't had much luck. The teacher admitted: "Internet dating becomes like a business meeting most of the time. You meet a lot of people for a lot of coffees. I’m a dating disaster – I took someone on a date to a bathroom shop sale once." And his son Zachary: "My dad is a massive overthinker and probably quite impatient with the process of dating. But he’s extremely caring, passionate, heartfelt, decent-looking and active."

My Mum, Your Dad starts on Monday 11 September at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX and continues weeknights.

Lucretia Munro