Cheeky waiter Austin has been a hit with viewers since he first started in the restaurant. The actor, who has worked as an extra for a number of years, is also a model and an accomplished hip-hop dancer.

Who are the servers on First Dates?

Joining Fred, Merlin Griffiths and waiting staff CiCi Coleman and Grant Urquhart for the 16th series are David, Fiona and Daniella. The newbies have all worked in hospitality before being snapped up to star in the forthcoming series.

Who is the new waitress in First Dates?

FIRST Dates star Cici Coleman will return to screens tomorrow night with Fred Sirieix after the show relocated from London to Manchester. Oxford-born CiCi is most well-known for being one of the waitresses on the Channel 4 series, which helps people to find love.

What happened to the waiter on First Dates?

Sadly Laura Tott is missing from the 16th series of First Dates. The waitress wont appear in the new series of the popular dating show. Laura, 25, announced the news on social media over the weekend. She explained that she had been dropped from the cast after C4s decision to “freshen up the team”.

Can you eat at First Dates restaurant?

Is the First Dates restaurant open to the public? Good news! Members of the public can dine at the restaurant when filming is not taking place. While you cant get your claim to fame by waving in the background of one of the episodes, you can try out the food for yourself.

Why is Laura Not on First Dates?

Why has Laura Tott left First Dates? Opening up about why she left the show, Laura said that producers wanted some new local faces among the old faces and that her job as a paramedic would have made it difficult to travel to Manchester.

Why is Sam Conrad Not on First Dates?

Waiters Sam and Laura have been a staple of First Dates for many years. However, both will not be returning to the show for the latest series. Laura announced the news to fans online and explained that the programmes move from London to Manchester is behind the decision.

Has Sam Conrad left First Dates?

Has Sam left First Dates? No! Sam has not left First Dates and will feature in a host of episode across 2019 and the latest season – be patient!

Is Fred a sommelier?

Fred Sirieix (French pronunciation: ​[siʁjɛks]; born 27 January 1972) is a French maître dhôtel best known for appearing on Channel 4s First Dates, and BBC Twos Million Pound Menu. Sirieix is the founder of National Waiters Day, the training tool the Art of Service, and the Galvin Cup and Galvins Chance charities.

Do you get paid for being on First Dates?

Does First Dates pay the daters? Contestants on First Dates do not receive a fee to be on the show. However, if you are thinking of signing up to the experience, the application takes a long time, so you have got to be committed.