Meet The Cast Of ‘My Mum, Your Dad’
13 September 2023, 17:07 | Updated: 14 September 2023, 17:43
Son watches his dad on a date on Your Mum My Dad
‘My Mum, Your Dad’ is being referred to as ‘middle-aged Love Island.'
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My Mum, Your Dad is the dating show where single parents have been nominated by their children for a second chance at love.
Across 10 episodes, viewers will see singletons from all over the UK and from all walks of life get to know each other under one roof, in a stunning country house retreat, with the aim of finding true love.
Eight single parents are taking part in the show after being nominated by their kids, with the twist being their children are watching from the sidelines in a hidden area called ‘The Bunker’.
From here they will guide their parents’ path to love under the guise of Dating Experts.
Get to know the cast of My Mum, Your Dad, including their ages, jobs and more.
Tolullah
Age: 50
From: London
Job: Design Consultant / Journalist
Daughter: Georgia-Blu, 28
Tolullah describes herself as a 'vivacious and warm person' and 'fiercely loyal' to those she loves.
Her daughter Georgia nominated her for My Mum, Your Dad because she felt it was 'a good time and important stage where she could take the control out my hands and let someone else try.'
Georgia nominated her mum so she 'has a chance to meet someone who she can settle down with,' adding she 'really deserves it.'
Martin M
Age: 53
From: Derby / lives in Ibiza
Job: Property developer
Son: Luke, 18
Martin, who's 6ft 7in, describes himself as 'handsome, intelligent and business-minded.' He said he's always 'struggled' to meet people on the same wavelength. He's looking for a person who's, "Intelligent, confident, driven, funny and laidback."
Meanwhile, son Luke reckons his dad's perfect partner would be: "Someone career focussed and likes to do a bit of partying - a bit of balance," adding: "We live in Ibiza, everything’s different to the UK, so they need to be ready for that sort of lifestyle as well."
Monique
Age: 50
From: Winchmore Hill
Job: Therapist/Student
Daughter: Taiya, 21
Monique was nominated by her daughter Taiya for My Mum, Your Dad as she throws herself back in the dating world.
She said before her appearance on the show "I don't like pastries, so we don't do flakes!"
And here’s what Monique had to say about her dating history: "I'm the eternal optimist when it comes to meeting somebody.”
Taiya hopes Monique gains "a lot of growth" from the retreat, even if she doesn't meet a romantic partner: "I hope she really fine tunes what it is that she wants within a partner and within herself.
Sharon
Age: 53
From: Sunderland
Job: Safeguarding and welfare officer in education
Daughter: Tia, 24
Sharon was nominated by her daughter Tia as she felt to was ‘finally her time to be happy.’
In terms of a partner, Sharon is hoping to find someone who ‘understands her devotion to her two children.’
Social media influencer Tia is hoping her mum finds someone who makes her a priority, as well as someone funny. "My mum is normally the funny one, it would be nice for mum to be with someone that makes her laugh for a change," Tia explained.
Caroline
Age: 51
From: South Lanarkshire
Job: Tech advisor/ Scan assistant at a private baby clinic
Daughter: Karli, 20
Caroline is looking forward to building new relationships and connections, whether they turn into something romantic or not.
She said ahead of her appearance on the show: “I'm a wee bit old-fashioned, I like someone that can fix things and do DIY. I do like a man that can cook, as well! If they can do both - it's a bonus."
Of her single status, Caroline said: "I've been single for such a long time, it's probably the longest I've ever been single! I've always been quite happy being single but I think [Karli] thought, 'Mum, you need to get out there!'"
Natalie
Age: 44
From: Bournemouth
Job: Self-esteem and relationship recovery coach
Son: Kaliel, 20
After trying online dating, Natalie is looking for a partner she can settle down with, having spent years building her business and focusing on her kids.
Asked why she thinks her son Kaliel nominated her, Natalie said: "I've been on my own for a long time. I think he thinks it's my time for me now. Since my last relationship I've been building my business and focusing on my kids. But now, I think he'd like me to find love."
Paul
Age: 47
From: London, lives in Bath
Job: Owner of decorating company
Daughter: Mazey, 21
Paul is looking forward to meeting someone new who he can plan his future with.
He told ITV: “There's nothing nicer than both being on the same page and looking into the future as if it's going to go somewhere - planning on moving in together. I don't think there's anything nicer than that, really."
His daughter Mazey said her dad’s dating history includes ‘people who were at different life stages and their lives weren’t matching up.’
Clayton
Age: 57
From: Nottingham
Job: Pastoral support officer
Son: Christian, 35
Clayton is described as ‘fun, cheeky and energetic’ and is looking to find someone family-orientated.
Asked why Christian nominated him for the show, Clayton said: "He felt it's come to a point where I've taken a bit of a time out for a while, in searching for love or having a date.
"He'd like to see me settled with someone I could have a future with. He's probably thinking, 'Dad's been on his own for the last year and a half,' and he wants to re-light that fire."
Roger
Age: 58
From: Derbyshire
Job: Postman
Daughter: Jess, 28
Roger lost his wife 18 months ago and is going on My Mum, Your Dad to gain some confidence.
He describes himself as ‘fun, loving and conscientious.’ His daughter Jess nominated him after deciding with her siblings it would be a good way to tell him they were happy for him to start dating.
Elliott
Age: 53
From: Essex
Job: PE teacher/football coach
Son: Zachary, 21
Elliot is looking to find someone who makes up for his ‘inadequacies’ and thinks his son nominated him because he ‘just wants me to be happy.’
Zachary said he nominated his dad because his father ‘deserves the opportunity to find the ‘end stages’ of love.’
Janey
Age: 47
From: West Sussex
Job: Singer/recruitment manager
Son: Will, 19
Janey said she thinks her son nominated her for the dating show because he ‘thinks I’m undateable.’
"I've lived alone with William for all his life pretty much and he's now left home for uni, and just wants to see that I'm OK,” she explained.
She thinks people will get her personality all wrong at first when in reality she’s ‘the most sensitive person there.’
Martin
Age: 56
From: Birmingham
Job: Retired sports presenter and former basketball player
Daughter: Jess
At 6ft 10in, Martin is looking for a relationship that will provide emotional fulfillment. He described himself as a "likeable sort of bloke" who doesn't "have much of a social life", and that his daughter nominated him to 'get him out the friend zone.'
He said ahead of the experience: "Now, I'm very reluctant to share. I don't find it [as] easy to throw myself into it," he said of dating as a parent. "I'm very cautious. I've had enough of being hurt. I'm more self-protective."
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My Mum, Your Dad airs weeknights at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
