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Roger Hawes has called ITV show My Mum, Your Dad "free therapy" following the tragic death of his wife Joanna 18 months ago.The 58 year old postman, who appeared on the new dating show along with his daughter Jess, 29, lost his beloved wife of 34 years last year to cancer and despite being reluctant to start dating again, agreed to appear on the ITV show. He's now opened up about his time on My Mum, Your Dad, admitting he "struggled" at the start of the process as he knew he was there for "different reasons" to all of the other single parents. "At the start I had struggled because I knew that I was in there for different reasons than everyone else.

My Mum, Your Dad star Roger Hawes captured the hearts of viewers, when he revealed how his wife Joanna passed away from cancer 18 months ago.The 59 year old from Derbyshire told the whole tragic story, saying she went to sleep one night and never woke up again.Then fans were enthralled as they watched the father's first attempt at dating in 34 years, with him getting to know gorgeous blond Janey Smith during the course of the two week series. Now Roger has revealed how he's overcome his grief and is still dating Janey, four months after filming on the show, hosted by Davina McCall, ended.

My Mum, Your Dad is ITV's newest dating show. Dubbed as an adult version of Love Island, the official synopsis reads: "A group of single parents move into a house together as their college-aged kids try to pull strings from behind the scenes and give their parents a second chance at love." Last night, the show's host Davina McCall - who recently teased a celebrity version - presented the final episode after a consecutive two week run. However, despite the series being a hit with fans, viewers were left with two major queries.The last episode showed each kids' verdict on their parents' new relationships.

As the final episode of My Mum, Your Dad aired on Friday night, viewers branded presenter Davina McCall as “brilliant” as the episode left viewers in tears.The tenth episode of the series saw the parents find out that their own kids had been acting as ‘relationship experts’ and guiding them in a number of ways throughout their two-week retreat. Following the shock announcement, the kids were then able to meet up with their parents and their new partner and decide if they would like to give them their blessings.The show's final winners who, not only found love, but also received their kids blessings were Natalie and Paul, Sharon and Elliott, and Roger and Janey.

After two nail biting weeks of daily romantic drama, ITV’s brand new dating show My Mum, Your Dad came to it’s exciting conclusion on Friday night. Unlike other dating shows such as Love Island which attracted a much younger demographic, the new format show hoped to connect single parents together in the hope of finding love - all while under the watchful eye of their grown up children.

In the final episode of My Mum, Your Dad the four remaining couples were reunited with their children to seek their approval. We've watched the relationships unfold since the new ITV dating show was aired earlier this month. Marketed as the middle-age answer to summer binge fest Love Island, host Davina McCall has played the role of matchmaker alongside the contestant's children in the hope of helping single parents find love.

In case you missed it, Davina McCall is currently hosting a brand new series on ITV called My Mum, Your Dad, which follows a group of single parents who have been nominated by their adult kids for a second chance at love. If you have been watching, you’ll have spotted Davina wearing a stunning camel-coloured suit in the programme’s indents, and it’s safe to say we’re obsessed with her perfect take on autumnal tailoring.

My Mum, Your Dad contestant Roger has captured the hearts of many viewers of the show, which is hosted by Davina McCall, thanks to his honest confession about how his wife Joanna passed away from cancer 18 months ago. The 58-year-old, from Derbyshire, told the tragic story of losing his wife to cancer, and that she went to sleep one night and never woke up again. Speaking of his loss candidly on the dating show has had the nation in tears as they watched the father experiment with his first attempt of dating in 34 years.

My Mum Your Dad viewers have been left in hysterics at Tollulah's savage response to Martin M after he suggested that they stay in touch.Tolloulah's pride has been a little bruised after she found herself in a self-confessed 'love square' with Martin M, Martin H and Monique. Martin M struck up a connection with both Monique and Tollulah, stealing Monique's affections away from Martin H. Martin H then expressed an interest in Tollulah and the pair went on a date, before Tollulah ultimately decided that her connection was stronger with Martin M.

My Mum Your Dad continued on Thursday night as the romance heated up for the parents who remain in the West Sussex country house.

My Mum Your Dad star Taiya has announced the arrival of her newborn daughter as she described her bundle of joy, named Alora, as being "more than I could have ever imagined".

My Mum, Your Dad star Taiya has announced the birth of her baby girl. The 21 year old student, who nominated her mum Monique to appear on the Davina McCall fronted ITV dating show for single parents, confirmed the little one’s arrival with a sweet message that described the newborn as being ‘more than I could have ever imagined’.Taiya also revealed she had called her daughter Alora - a name that means “God is Light’ or ‘My Dream’ - and added the baby weighed 6.1lbs when she was born. Announcing the news on Instagram with a short video of the baby’s feet and an image of her pre-birth cradling her bump, Taiya wrote: “To my Alora, I love you in a way I didn’t think existed until I held you in my arms.

Since first arriving on our screens earlier this month, ITV’s new dating show My Mum, Your Dad has been captivating audiences across the country. Marketed as the middle-age answer to summer binge fest Love Island, host Davina McCall has diligently played the role of matchmaker alongside the contestants children in the hopes of helping single parents find love.

ITV's My Mum, Your Dad dating show for parents continued on Tuesday night and their kids watching on in the surveillance room endured some uncomfortable viewing, as they were forced to watch the 'intimacy challenge' behind the scenes.

My Mum, Your Dad continued on Tuesday night and there was a shock elimination twist as two parents sadly had to wave goodbye to the West Sussex country house and their chance at finding love.

My Mum, Your Dad fans were devastated as two fan-favourite stars were sent home from the Retreat in a twist during the latest episode of the ITV2 reality dating show. Caroline and Clayton were sadly chosen to leave the house on Tuesday, 19 September, after they weren't making connections with any of the others - though it has now been revealed that the kids have secretly been dating behind the scenes. While Caroline, 51, initially had a romance with widow Roger, 58, things sadly fizzled out between the pair.

My Mum, Your Dad stars Paul and his daughter Mazey appeared to accidentally reveal that the 'kids' on Davina McCall's ITV reality dating show may have been flirting and even dating in secret. Appearing on today's This Morning, Tuesday 19 September, 47 year old Paul and Mazey, 21, were joined by newcomer Tolullah, 50, and her daughter Georgia-Blu, 28, to chat all about the partnerships and life in the Retreat, which recently saw a hilarious intimacy workshop between the parents, on the sofa. Irish presenter Craig Doyle, 52, wasted no time in quizzing the group on the other potential partnerships, as he asked: "Chat in the office has been how long before the kids start getting together?" "I keep on seeing it," Mazey replied with a laugh, but when Holly Willoughby, 42, pressed further, the group descended into giggles.

My Mum, Your Dad viewers were left cringing at Monday night's episode as the contestants took part in an intimacy challenge. On the latest instalment of Davina McCall's new reality dating series for single parents in their 40s and 50s, the singletons continued to get to know each other under the hidden instruction of their own offspring, The couples forming connections paid a visit to a therapist where they attempted to open their physical boundaries to one another. Roger and Janey were seen breaking their boundaries as he was blindfolded while she tickled him with a feather.Moments later they were seen sharing and sucking on an ice cube together.

Viewers of dating show My Mum, Your Dad, have been left distracted by one aspect of the programme. In the series, Davina McCall hosts while single parents, who are all living in the same luxury mansion, look for love again.They've been nominated by their children, who are watching on nearby without them knowing. It's a heart-warming addition to our screens and has been likened to Love Island for older adults.

Josie Gibson says she is 'honoured' to work on This Morning alongside her co-stars Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond.

Fans aren’t happy with an aspect of ITV’s new dating programme, My Mum, Your Dad, and have taken to social media to air their frustrations. The brand new series, which is hosted by Davina McCall, sees singletons who are parents finding love again after being nominated by their children. The show is similar to the broadcaster's hit show Love Island as participants all live together as they try to find their next flame.

My Mum, Your Dad viewers were left frustrated as they watched Roger, 58, sent on a second date with Scottish brunette Caroline, 51, despite Roger's daughter Jess, 28, commenting on how it was clear her dad already fancied blonde bombshell Janey more. Caroline's daughter Karli, 20, was convinced that her mum and Roger deserved another chance to see how things progress, so host Davina McCall went along with it.

There are some new arrivals hoping to find love on the latest hit dating show, My Mum, Your Dad. Hosted by Davina McCall, the dating show for an older generation is set to welcome a new host of hopeful arrivals, including dad Martin who admitted he's not had the best of luck when it comes to dating apps.The 50-year-old, who is originally from Derby but now lives in Ibiza, revealed that his dating history can only be described as "interesting".

My Mum, Your Dad is the newest dating show on the scene and it's taking viewers by storm.The latest contestant to land on the scene is Tolullah.The 50-year-old from London will join the show with 28-year-old daughter Georgia-Blue, who described her mum as the "luckiest, unlucky person in love." But it now seems that Tolullah, a design consultant and journalist, is ready for true romance and open up her heart to love as she admitted she's "looking for kindness." "Looks fade, everything goes south, and I value kindness so much more now. It’s not just being kind to me, but to everyone," she said. The contestant then confessed about her dating history and revealed that she was always "traditional" but things are set to change.

Josie Gibson appeared to hint at being in a 'dark spot' in her life as she was supported by a famous face. The presenter was back fronting This Morning on Wednesday (September 13) alongside Holly Willoughby after taking over from Dermot O'Leary.

When Davina McCall tells OK! she’s “having the time of her life”, we don’t doubt it for a second. As we catch up with the radiant presenter, it’s obvious from the get-go that she’s happier than ever. She has another exciting new TV show on her hands with pet project My Mum, Your Dad, and has been working on her own fashion collection.

My Mum, Your Dad viewers were left in floods of tears as postman Roger, who became a widow last year, shared the utterly devastating story of how and why his wife died. As all the contestants arrived at the Retreat, a swanky country house in the middle of the Sussex countryside, they started to get to know each other. When presenter Davina McCall arrived, as fans were already thrilled by one particular element of the show's format, the four women were told it was time to pick their man to go on a first date with.

My Mum, Your Dad fans have branded Davina McCall the "perfect" host after the new show aired some emotional scenes.Tuesday night's episode was only the second in the new series and it is already proving to be a hit with the viewers at home. During the episode, Davina sat with the contestants as they discussed their first evening at the retreat.

As the original host of iconic matchmaking show Streetmate, we can’t think of anyone better to front ITV1’s much anticipated new dating experiment, My Mum, Your Dad, than Davina McCall. Ever since Love Island hit our screens, audiences have been crying out for a spin-off featuring older singles – and their prayers have finally been answered with the network’s latest venture.The 10-part series takes a group of single parents looking for a second chance at romance and invites them to a country house retreat in West Sussex, where they head off on dates and mingle with other empty-nesters. Host Davina soon becomes a much-needed shoulder to cry on as the contestants try to address past trauma and come to terms with the many hurdles they have faced throughout their love lives.

Eamonn Holmes has taken a brutal swipe at Davina McCall’s new ITV show, My Mum, Your Dad.The show launched on ITV on Monday, 11 September, and it's got plenty of fans already, but outspoken ex-ITV employee Eamonn is apparently not one of them. Eamonn, who used to have a presenting slot on ITV's flagship daytime show This Morning, didn't hold back on his feelings about its newest offering, as he presented his GB News morning programme.

My Mum, Your Dad viewers have been loving one thing as the show kicked off on ITV1, but it isn't the host, Davina McCall or the contestants. Instead, it is the music, which has been played over the top of certain scenes as the stars meet for the first time.The show, which is focused on the middle-aged generation, has been playing a number of 80s classics to keep in touch with the theme.

My Mum, Your Dad is ITV's latest reality dating show set to send pulses racing after already being dubbed a "midlife Love Island". Viewers are gearing up to watch connections form between unlucky-in-love hopefuls on the highly-anticipated new series helmed by presenter Davina McCall.The programme is set in a luxurious country mansion and has been designed to attract older viewers more interested in grown-up conversations and the slow burn of love, rather than dramatic arguments and risqué bedroom scenes a la Love Island.

Eamonn Holmes has hit out at his former employers ITV claiming the network is 'out of ideas'.

ITV sent the nation into a frenzy earlier this year when they announced plans for a brand new dating series for parents, which would be headed by presenting veteran and ex-Big Brother favourite, Davina McCall. But with the show, titled My Mum, Your Dad, finally being around the corner, not all prospective viewers are thrilled with the concept of the show, which sees children setting up their lonely parents with the hope of them landing a life partner.

A Scottish mum is set to appear on a new ITV dating show that has been billed as a 'spin-off' to Love Island for middle-aged parents to have the opportunity to find love once again, with the series kicking off next week on Monday, September 11.

ITV presenter Alison Hammond has opened up on receiving the "most beautiful proposal" during a candid chat with her co-star Holly Willoughby on This Morning.