A behind the scenes look at RTE's First Dates Ireland
First Dates Ireland has returned to RTE for its eighth season, with episodes airing every Thursday night at 9.30pm.
From day one, I was sceptical about taking part - I didn't actually apply myself, my college housemate Nicola secretly sent off an application without telling me, tricking me into answering questions for the form by pretending she was making a quiz about our friends - something she'd do if we were too broke to go out.
The first step for filming the show is the solo interview where you're asked questions about yourself and what you want in a partner, I filmed this back in June. The stress over whether to hug or shake hands proved to be valid, as what me and Sean ended up doing led to one Twitter user saying: "The most awkward greeting I have ever seen in my entire life." Thanks for that vote of confidence!
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