My Mum Your Dad: Roger admits he feels ‘smitten’ with Janey after spending the night together in a private suite – as two parents are dumped from the retreat

Name: Monique

Age: 50

Location: Winchmore Hill

Occupation: Therapist/student

How would you describe yourself in a few words? Kind, believing in God and positive. I radiate love!

Why did your daughter nominate you for MMYD? To dip my toes back into the dating pool, try to connect with someone, find love, and live with other people again.

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Name: Sharon

Age: 53

Location: Sunderland

Occupation: Education Protection and Welfare Officer

How would you describe yourself in a few words? Fun, authentic, friendly.

Why did your daughter nominate you for MMYD? She was starting to get desperate! I had lost all confidence in myself. I think for Tia, she wanted to give me a little helping hand.

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Name: Caroline

Age: 51

Location: South Lanarkshire

Occupation: Technical advisor/scanning assistant in private baby clinic

How would you describe yourself in a few words? Charismatic, outgoing and fun. I can be a little fiery sometimes!

Why did your daughter nominate you for MMYD? I’ve been single for so long that this is probably the longest I’ve ever been single! I was always really happy being single, but I think she was like, “Mom, you need to come out!”

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Name: Nathalie

Age: 44

Location: Bournemouth

Occupation: Self-esteem and relationship recovery coach

How would you describe yourself in a few words? Adventurous, deep and extroverted.

Why did your son nominate you for MMYD? I’ve been alone for a long time. I think he thinks it’s my turn now.

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Name: Paul

Age: 51

Location: London, lives in Bath

Occupation: Owner, decoration company

How would you describe yourself in a few words? Very cool, relaxed and loyal.

Why did your daughter propose to you for MMDD? She thinks I need to figure things out when it comes to dating!

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Name: Clayton

Age: 57

Location: Nottingham

Occupation: Pastoral support officer

How would you describe yourself in a few words? I’m rather effervescent. I’m looking for balance in terms of fun – I’d say there’s a cheeky side to me.

Why did your son Christian nominate you for the MMYD? He would like to see me settled with someone I could have a future with.

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Name: Roger

Age: 58

Location: Derbyshire

Occupation: Postman

How would you describe yourself in a few words? Fun, loving, conscientious, struggling to get old – I don’t want to get old. I lost my wife, I know that we can get back up and that life can end in a fraction of a second.

Why did your daughter Jess nominate you for MMYD? She’s a lovely girl. Her mother was really thoughtful about everything – she could plan things down to the smallest detail – and Jess understood that. She’s so caring and it was just a lovely thing of her to say, “Dad, listen, we understand you’re struggling and it’s been hard and we know you have a lot of love to give and we’re OK if you saw someone else.

Following the death of my wife 18 months ago, I really didn’t want to meet anyone. You don’t expect it to be you and you don’t expect it to be your wife. But I go on the show to gain confidence. I must have subconsciously wanted to meet someone by saying yes to the series.

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Name: Elliott

Age: 53

Location: Essex

Occupation: Physical education teacher/football coach

How would your son describe you? He would say I’m very fun, easy to get along with (I’m not easy to get along with).

Why did your son nominate you for MMYD? He wants to get rid of me! I think the prospect of me staying in his life for too long was a burden. No, he just wants me to be happy.

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Name:Janey

Age: 47

Location: West Sussex

Occupation: Singer/recruitment manager

How would you describe yourself in a few words? Fun, kind, outgoing and creative.

Why did your son nominate you for MMYD? Because he has lost all hope for me, he thinks I am undatable! He wants me to meet someone.

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Name: Martin H.

Age: 56

Location: Birmingham/lives in Epsom

Occupation: Retired basketball player, sportscaster and doctor

How would you describe yourself in a few words? I’m tall, I’m fun, I’m outgoing, and I consider myself a nice guy. I’ve spent 90% of my life in the friend zone…I’m everyone’s best friend.

Why did your daughter nominate you for MMYD? To try to get me out of the friend zone! I have low self esteem and she thinks I’m worthy and I do a lot for my family and should be given a chance to thrive emotionally.

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Name: Tolullah

Age: 50

Location: London

Occupation: Design Consultant/Journalist

How would you describe yourself in a few words? I am a lively and warm person. I am also fiercely loyal and passionate about the people I love.

Why did your daughter nominate you for MMYD? She thought it would be really good for me to meet someone that someone else would have chosen, as opposed to my own choices.

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Name: Martin M.

Age: 53

Location: Derby/lives in Ibiza

Occupation: Real estate developer

How would you describe yourself in a few words? Tall – I’m 1.80m tall – handsome, intelligent, single. I have an entrepreneurial spirit, I try to lead a good life, but also with responsibility. I take my paternal duties very seriously.

What excites you about participating in MMYD? I always had trouble meeting people who were on my wavelength. So, I said to myself, if they want to line up several single women, I’m game. What’s not to like?