{"id":130061,"date":"2023-09-12T11:19:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T11:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=130061"},"modified":"2023-09-12T11:19:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T11:19:34","slug":"my-mum-your-dad-viewers-slam-shows-stupid-big-brother-style-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/celebrities\/my-mum-your-dad-viewers-slam-shows-stupid-big-brother-style-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"My Mum, Your Dad viewers SLAM show's 'stupid Big Brother style' twist"},"content":{"rendered":"
My Mum, Your Dad viewers slammed the show’s ‘stupid Big Brother style’ twist on Monday branding it ‘insulting’ to the participants – after originally praising the new series’ ‘heartwarming’ format.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fans watched as\u00a0eight single parents entered a West Sussex country house\u00a0in the hopes of finding their second chance at love.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However host Davina McCall, 55,\u00a0who fronted Big Brother herself 2000-2010, soon gathered the contestant’s kids, who had nominated them for the show, into a secret bunker.<\/p>\n
She revealed the youngsters would be able to covertly watch every aspect of their parent’s dates throughout\u00a0the series and they could even decide if their elders stayed together or split.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unimpressed viewers quickly took to Twitter with one writing: ‘Didn’t need this twist’.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unimpressed:\u00a0My Mum, Your Dad viewers slammed the show’s ‘stupid Big Brother style’ twist on Monday branding it ‘insulting’ to the participants – after originally praising the new series’ ‘heartwarming format’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shock: However host Davina McCall, 55, who fronted gathered the middle-aged contestant’s kids, who had nominated them for the show, into a secret bunker<\/p>\n While a second wrote: ‘Glamorous\u00a0parents now subject to a Big brother twist by producers and kids. Opportunity missed by ITV. AGAIN’.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another said: ‘Awful! So insulting to the parents, that ITV don’t think people in their 40s & 50s can meet and date without the input from their kids. Billed as Love Island for older people – It isn’t!!’.<\/p>\n A third commented: ‘Wish the kids were not involved …leave it to the parents’.\u00a0<\/p>\n And: ‘They didn\u2019t need to get the kids involved. Throw them in the house, give them plenty of booze and leave them to it. ITV always ruining things with these stupid twists’.<\/p>\n It comes after viewers were left loving the first episode as they told how they were ‘already obsessed’ with the series and its refreshing format.<\/p>\n One said: ‘ITV’s My Mum, Your Dad! Loving it already. Wish my kids were old enough to apply for me. #singleparent #MyMumYourDad #love #dating.’<\/p>\n Another wrote: ‘I can already tell I’m going to be hooked to ‘My mum, your dad on ITV. I just love, Love.’<\/p>\n A third said: ‘My Mum Your Dad (ITV1 at 9pm) is a great format, and far more interesting than you might think.Its heart is in the right place and it shakes up the dating formats in a good way.’<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What?\u00a0She revealed how the youngsters would be able to covertly watch every aspect of their parent’s dates and could even decide if their elders stayed together or split<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Throwback: Davina originally hosted Big Brother 2000-2010 (pictured in 2002)\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not happy:\u00a0Unimpressed viewers quickly took to Twitter with one writing: ‘Didn’t need this twist’<\/p>\n Another enthused: ‘Already obsessed with my mum, your dad!’<\/p>\n Dubbed the ‘Middle-Aged Love Island’, parents will undergo dates and bonding workshops while unknowing being watched by their children from an out-house with ‘pillows over their faces’ in embarrassment.<\/p>\n The singletons will believe they are being matched up by relationship experts, when in reality, Davina has shocked their children by roping them in to help with the dates.<\/p>\n \u00a0On the show there was an early test for business owner Paul, who found himself in an awkward spot after forgetting the female contestants’ names – despite being tasked with taking one on a date.\u00a0<\/p>\n Respective children Mazey and Taiya had their heads in their hands as they watched from the surveillance room as the hapless 51-year old prepared to take her out for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n Meanwhile Monique had her own concerns, with the 50-year old admitting she’d completely forgotten how to kiss.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here we go! The search for mid-life love began on Monday evening as new dating show My Mum, Your Dad launched on ITV1<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Show: With the help of their occasionally despairing children, nine single parents are hoping to find their soulmate within the luxury grounds of a West Sussex retreat (Roger and Caroline seen)<\/p>\n ‘I might have to practice kissing on the back of my hand,’ she said, prompting exasperation from her student daughter.<\/p>\n Worse was come for a visibly nervous Paul when Monique asked him what he wouldn’t accept in a partner – a question he admitted he can’t answer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Elsewhere postman Roger had his eye on one particular over-50 – and it wasn’t one of the contestants.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘It’s been 37-years since I’ve been on a date or head to impress someone,’ he admitted. ‘Is Davina off the table?’\u00a0<\/p>\n The ITV2 series follows single parents who have been nominated by their grown-up kids for a second chance at love.<\/p>\n Dubbed the ‘Middle-Aged Love Island’, parents will undergo dates and bonding workshops while unknowing being watched by their children from an out-house with ‘pillows over their faces’ in embarrassment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tough start: On the show there was an early test for business owner Paul, who found himself in an awkward spot after forgetting the female contestants’ names – despite being tasked with taking one on a date<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Worried:\u00a0Meanwhile Monique had her own concerns, with the 50-year old admitting she’s completely forgotten how to kiss<\/p>\n The singletons will believe they are being matched up by relationship experts, when in reality, Davina has shocked their children by roping them in to help with the dates.<\/p>\n Davina admitted there were moments in filming where the adult kids were hiding behind cushions from embarrassment, but insisted there will be no sex scenes shown on TV.<\/p>\n She explained: ‘There are no cameras in the bedrooms, I think it’s important to point out that it is different in that way.<\/p>\n ‘For me personally speaking, I’d rather watch the hint of love, the hint of something coming, should I shouldn’t I, a moment of tenderness – that’s so exciting – but jumping into bed with each other sh**ging, once you’ve seen it once, it doesn’t mean anything.<\/p>\n ‘This really f**king means something, when you see people falling, you know this is serious. That’s so lovely. But yes, there are moments where the kids have got cushions over their faces. They’ve never seen their parents in a date situation.’<\/p>\n My Mum, Your Dad continues Monday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Meet the parents\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 … and their matchmaker kids!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name: <\/span>Monique<\/span><\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 50<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> Winchmore Hill<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Therapist\/student<\/p>\n How would you describe yourself in a few words?\u00a0<\/span>Kind-hearted, a believer in God and positive. I radiate love!<\/p>\n Why did your daughter nominate you for MMYD? <\/span>To dip my toes back in the pool of dating, and try and connect with someone and find love, and experience living with other people again.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span>\u00a0Sharon<\/p>\n Age: <\/span>53\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:<\/span>\u00a0Sunderland<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Safeguarding and welfare officer in education<\/p>\n How would you describe yourself in a few words?\u00a0<\/span>Fun, genuine, personable.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why did your daughter nominate you for MMYD?\u00a0<\/span>She was getting desperate! I\u2019d lost all confidence in myself. I think for Tia she was wanting to give me a bit of a helping hand.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Caroline<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 51<\/p>\n Location:<\/span>\u00a0South Lanarkshire<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span> Tech advisor\/scan assistant at a private baby clinic<\/p>\n How would you describe yourself in a few words?<\/span> Charismatic, outgoing and fun. I can be a bit fiery at times!<\/p>\n Why did your daughter nominate you for MMYD?\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019ve been single for such a long time, it\u2019s probably the longest I\u2019ve ever been single! I\u2019ve always been quite happy being single but I think she thought, \u2018Mum, you need to get out there!\u2019<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name: <\/span>Natalie<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 44<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> Bournemouth<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span> Self-esteem and relationship recovery coach<\/p>\n How would you describe yourself in a few words?<\/span> Adventurous, deep and outgoing.<\/p>\n Why did your son nominate you for MMYD?<\/span> I\u2019ve been on my own for a long time. I think he thinks it\u2019s my time for me now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Paul<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 51<\/p>\n Location: <\/span>London, lives in Bath\u00a0<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span> Owner, decorating company<\/p>\n How would you describe yourself in a few words?<\/span> Very chilled, laid back and loyal.<\/p>\n Why did your daughter nominate you for <\/span>MMYD?<\/span> She feels I need to sort myself out when it comes to dating!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Clayton\u00a0<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 57<\/p>\n Location: <\/span>Nottingham<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span>\u00a0Pastoral support officer\u00a0<\/p>\n How would you describe yourself in a few words? <\/span>I\u2019m pretty effervescent. I\u2019m all about balance in terms of fun – I\u2019d say there\u2019s a cheeky side to me.<\/p>\n Why did your son Christian nominate you for MMYD?<\/span> He\u2019d like to see me settled with someone I could have a future with.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Roger<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 58<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> Derbyshire\u00a0<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span>\u00a0Postman\u00a0<\/p>\n How would you describe yourself in a few words?<\/span> Fun, loving, conscientious, struggling to get old – I don\u2019t want to get old. I lost my wife, I know that you can get up and life can be over in a split second.<\/p>\n Why did your daughter Jess nominate you for MMYD? <\/span>She\u2019s a lovely girl. Her mum was really thoughtful in everything – she could plan things to a detail – and Jess has got that. She is so thoughtful and it was just a lovely thing for her to say, \u2018Dad, look, we understand that you\u2019re struggling and it\u2019s been hard and we know that you\u2019ve got a lot of love to give and we\u2019re OK if you were to see someone else\u2019.<\/p>\n Following my wife passing 18 months ago, I didn\u2019t really want to meet anyone. You don\u2019t expect it to be you and you don\u2019t expect it to be your wife. But I\u2019m going on the show to get some confidence. I must have subconsciously wanted to meet someone by saying yes to the show.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Elliott<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 53<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> Essex<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span>\u00a0PE teacher\/football coach<\/p>\n How would your son describe you?<\/span> He\u2019d say I am good fun, easy going (I\u2019m not easy going).<\/p>\n Why did your son nominate you for MMYD?<\/span>\u00a0He wants rid of me! I think the prospect of me being in his life for too much longer was a burden. No, he just wants me to be happy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name<\/span>: Janey<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 47<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> West Sussex\u00a0<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span> Singer\/recruitment manager<\/p>\n How would you describe yourself in a few words?<\/span>\u00a0Fun, kind, outgoing and creative.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why did your son nominate you for MMYD?<\/span> Because he\u2019s lost all hope for me, he thinks I\u2019m undateable! He wants me to meet someone.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name: <\/span>Taiya<\/p>\n Age: <\/span>21<\/p>\n Location: <\/span>North London<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span> Student\u00a0<\/p>\n Why did you nominate your mum to go on the show?\u00a0<\/span>I nominated my mum because I think she deserves love! She\u2019s put everything aside to raise me and my sister for so many years so I thought now is my mum\u2019s time.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Tia<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 24<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Sunderland<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span>\u00a0Social media influencer\u00a0<\/p>\n Why did you nominate your mum to go on the show?\u00a0<\/span>I feel like it\u2019s finally her time to be happy. I think she\u2019s put herself on the backburner to bring up myself and my sister. In the last few years I feel like she\u2019s given up on love, so she didn\u2019t want to try anymore. I hope putting her forward will be the push she needs to put herself first.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Karli<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 20<\/p>\n Location:<\/span>\u00a0South Lanarkshire<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span>\u00a0Flight attendant\u00a0<\/p>\n Why did you nominate your mum to go on the show?<\/span>\u00a0She was single for a while and she doesn\u2019t seem to have any luck with guys. So I thought why not?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Kaliel<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 20<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> Bournemouth<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Gas and plumbing apprentice\u00a0<\/p>\n Why did you nominate your mum to go on the show?\u00a0<\/span>Because I wanted her to find someone and be happy.\u00a0I\u00a0saw it advertised and I thought it would be perfect for her.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Mazey<\/p>\n Age: <\/span>21<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> Bath\u00a0<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span>\u00a0University Student<\/p>\n Why did you nominate your dad to go on the show?<\/span>\u00a0I want to see him settled. The way he was dating before wasn\u2019t working. I wanted him to date outside of the box.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name: <\/span>Christian<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 35<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> Nottingham<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span> Graphic artist\/warehouse employee<\/p>\n Why did you nominate your dad to go on the show?<\/span> I just want him to settle down, find the right person – he\u2019s getting on now! I want him to live life with someone. I want him to travel with someone and get out there.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Jess<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 28<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> Derbyshire<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span>\u00a0Network rail planner\u00a0<\/p>\n Why did you nominate your dad to go on the show?<\/span> It was a joint thing with my brother and sister and it was our way of basically telling him that we were happy for him to start dating, if that was something he wanted to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n It was a cop out on our part really, as it meant we\u00a0didn\u2019t need to sit down and actually say it. It was a sneaky way of saying, \u2018Oh look at this, do you want to look into this?\u2019 Never actually expected anything to come of it.<\/p>\n It was about putting dad first. We\u2019d never really thought about us, or about ourselves in that situation. I wasn\u2019t thinking about how I\u2019d react, I was thinking about him.<\/p>\n The reason for that is he does the same for us, he would always put family first. So it was just a way of saying to him, stop worrying about us. If he wasn\u2019t ready, that was also totally fine. It wasn\u2019t an ultimatum. It was just, if you want to, you can, don\u2019t worry about us.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Zachary<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 21<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> Essex<\/p>\n Profession:<\/span>\u00a0University student\u00a0<\/p>\n Why did you nominate your dad to go on the show? <\/span>He deserves a chance to be happy and he hasn\u2019t had that. I want him to have what a lot of his friends have done; get married and settle down. He deserves the opportunity to find the \u2018end stages\u2019 of love.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/span> Will<\/p>\n Age:<\/span> 19<\/p>\n Location:<\/span> West Sussex<\/p>\n Profession: <\/span>Student<\/p>\n Why did you nominate your mum to go on the show?<\/span>\u00a0It\u2019s getting a bit desperate now! We need a good chance of getting her to find someone.\u00a0<\/p>\n If it takes me to get involved, then that\u2019s apparently how dire things have got!\u00a0<\/p>\nMy Mum, Your Dad: Meet the single parents and their matchmaker kids!<\/h3>\n