First Dates Hotel — Season 5

A Cornish woman with a love of dancing dates a man who runs a pasty business in Plymouth, a guest in her seventies is hoping to meet someone like Sean Connery, and an estate agent claims to be looking for a workman with a lot of pockets.

Maitre d' Fred Sirieix and his staff take care of another group of singletons hoping to find love while staying in a luxury hotel. Last week saw online acquaintances Georgia and Rachael meet by chance at the hotel pool. Now they are on dates with their male matches - only for one person to be left with a difficult dilemma that could result in a broken heart. Meanwhile, antiques dealer Alex and opera singer Hannah check in for their romantic rendezvous, and sparks fly when cab driver Josie meets plumber Martin.

Love is in the air once more in Italy, as more hopeful singletons check in to the hotel, hoping to find their soulmate. Musician Jonathan is seeking a muse and spiritual healer, while 5ft 4 Reece finds his modest stature a stumbling block when dating, but connects with Chelsea over a shared love of gaming and issues with anxiety. Stacey is 33 and looking to settle down and sits down for dinner with medical salesman Paul, who is searching for someone to come home to after long days driving on the M62.

Online relationship guru Breeny spends her time advising others on their love lives, but has yet to find `The One' herself. She wants a man with spirit - something that 6ft personal trainer Bavoray is not short of. Mum of two Lisa lost the love of her life three years ago and is now looking for someone to spend the future with - crucially someone who isn't bald. Her date is businessman Steve McCool. But will his full head of hair be enough in the end? Make-up artist Kiera is paired up with Jack, an Essex builder with an extremely thorough pre-date beauty regime.

Another group of singletons hope to find love while staying in the luxury Italian hotel. Checking in first is Fiona, the 62-year-old mother of Duncan James from boy band Blue. She has come to stay on the recommendation of her son, who featured on last year's celebrity version. Will ex-naval officer Eric be the man for her? Others looking for a little fun in the sun are chef James and actor Jamie, and care home manager Hayley, who describes her ideal man as a `Viking" and confident. Enter 6ft 4 car salesman Nick, who has confidence in spades.

As another season of love draws to a close, Fred Sirieix and his fellow cupids pull out all the stops in the hope of ending on a high. However, things do not get off to a great start for cat lover Zoe and her date Joseph, who makes a nervous first impression. Will a bit of witty repartee and the revelation about his own furry friend encourage her to let her guard down? Meanwhile, James has extended his stay in the hope of meeting his soulmate - and it seems that 6ft 6 Max from Oxford might just be the man for him.

A look back at some of the series' most memorable and dynamic dates - reliving the moments of nerves, awkwardness, naughtiness and passion, and of unlikely chemistry, roaring rivalries and heart-warming stories. The show also reveals what the daters are up to now - featuring chicken farmer Griff, Perry in his gold lamé trunks, and Robyn, whose love mantra is `treat 'em mean and keep 'em keen". London ladette Lauren is about to have the shock of her life, while double-daters, best friends and fashionistas Sara and Jo head off in search of something a bit more meaningful.