First Dates often serves up some of the quirkiest, most surprising moments on television. The show aims to help participants explore potential romance, though success isn’t guaranteed for everyone who steps into the studio.
The program is hosted by Carlos Sobera. Debuting in 2016, its popularity grew so strong that it spawned a film adaptation. It became a staple offering for Cuatro, with new episodes airing on weekday evenings around 21:05.
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First Dates pairs strangers on blind dates, inviting them to learn about one another through conversation over a dinner. The goal is to determine if there is real compatibility, or if the participants would rather part ways without further contact.
The show assembled María, 52, and Luisma, 51, in a memorable episode. The bachelor described his tastes as drawn toward bold, confident women with well-defined figures, comparing them to a guitar’s curves.
When the evening began, María found herself momentarily doubtful, thinking it might be a prank from the production team. Yet the moment proved to be genuine, and the mismatch between expectations and reality began to surface quickly.
A standout moment came when María asked Luisma his age, and both realized he was only a year older than she is. The surprise led to lighthearted astonishment and a few laughs about first impressions and assumptions.
María noted that Luisma presented a younger appearance than expected and expressed a preference for partners with a more mature, less “boyish” look. He added that he wasn’t drawn to the hospitality industry, explaining that the workplace there can carry a culture of casual trust that doesn’t always translate to personal boundaries.