Take Me Out: Over 50s Special

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Move over youngsters – it’s the turn of the maturer singletons to likey with their lighties in the Take Me Out: Over 50s Special

Move over youngsters – it’s the turn of the maturer singletons to likey with their lighties in the Take Me Out: Over 50s Special.

They say you’re never too old to fall in love and, tonight, host Paddy McGuinness will be hoping to prove that theory as he works his matchmaking magic on a special ‘Flirty Thirty’ line-up of single Golden Girls in the Take Me Out: Over 50s Special.

The Take Me Out: Over 50's Special

The Take Me Out: Over 50's Special contestants

Among those hoping to find a date are Geri, 62, from Bristol, Sylvia, 69, from Edinburgh and 72-year-old Merle, from Folkestone, who rocks up on a sparkly mobility scooter!

'I was married for 29 years, now divorced for 11, so I’m ready for some fun in my life,' says Merle.

'I’d like to meet somebody who makes me laugh and who makes me feel special – I particularly like younger men and I think film star Ryan Reynolds is gorgeous!

'I hope whoever comes down the Love Lift is into fitness because I go to the gym four times a week – but I draw the line at someone who dances like a dad!' Merle adds.

As three mature eligible bachelors make their way down the Love Lift, will any of these lovely ladies bag themselves a date to the Isle of Fernando’s this evening? We certainly hope so!

TV Times rating: *****

Mandy Cooper
TV Times Highlights Editor

As TV Times Highlights Editor I get to hear about all the latest TV shows coming soon. Here at TVT HQ we are in the privileged position of selecting the best programmes from across all the channels and streaming platforms. Our mission is to make it easier for our readers to decide what to watch - and give them lots of choice of genres - all the latest shows, plus some nostalgic choices we call hidden gems, too. My career began with a postgraduate degree in periodical journalism (ahem, yes old school!) in 1991 and I’ve worked in TV media since 2000.