First Dates’ Fred Sirieix overjoyed as daughter Andrea, 17, wins gold medal at Commonwealth games

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First Dates’ maitre d' Fred Sirieix is beaming with pride once again as his diver daughter bags another Commonwealth medal. Fred was seen smiling from ear to ear on Saturday as his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix won a silver medal in the 10m synchro platform competition. Proud dad Fred, 50, was spotted in the crowd with his son Lucien (Andrea’s little brother) as he took photos of his talented teenager at Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham.

First Dates star Fred Sireix is treating his champion diver daughter to a holiday to New York City after she clinched a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games.At just 17 years old, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix has had a stunning win at the international sports competition as she won a gold medal for Team England this week.The sports superstar – who became an Olympic diver at just 16 – topped the leaderboard at the 10m Platform in Birmingham on Thursday evening, and her dad was there to cheer her on every step of the way.The proud dad was seen supporting Andrea from the sidelines on Thursday as she easily got through the qualifying rounds to reach the finals, pictured giving thumbs up, cheering, and giving fatherly advice from the side of the pool.Now the father-of-two, best-known as the charming maitre d’hotel on the Channel 4 dating show, is planning to celebrate Andrea’s incredible win with a trip to the Big Apple.He told the Daily Mail: ‘We are going to take her to New York in September when she turns 18. We’ll spend a few days there as she’s never been.

Fred Sirieix is taking his daughter Andrea, 17, to New York after the teenager proved victorious at this year’s Commonwealth Games and was awarded gold for the Women’s Diving 10m Platform. Fred was ever the proud dad and was pictured beaming from ear-to-ear in wake of Andrea’s success at her first ever Games. The teenage diver came out on top in the preliminary round, and further secured first place in the final five dives.

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix struck gold for England in the 10m Platform diving final as her dad Fred, the face of First Dates, celebrated.

Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix.The trio visited the USA city as part of their hit ITV show Gino, Gordon and Fred, causing some chaotic scenes on their journey.At one point chef Gino went so wild while in control of the vehicle they were travelling in, fellow cook Fred opted to jump out while they were moving rather than continue the journey. READ MORE: Gino D'Acampo compares Gordon Ramsay's nipples to Brussels sprouts on hilarious ITV show Gordon meanwhile was heard branding him a "crazy Italian" as he apologised to other motorists and onlookers on the famous Lombard Street known for its steep sloping tarmac and hairpin turns.Ignoring the sign that banned vehicles over three tonnes from entering in their nine-tonne truck Gino proceeded to attempt to navigate the sharp turns on the steep road.As Gino ignored the warning sign and took the turn Gordon protested: "No we can't go down there, we won't fit down there."Defying him Gino challenged: "Why can't we go down there? Of course we will fit down there."Fred was seen leaping from the vehicle as he was heard exclaiming: "I'm getting out of the car, I'm not being party to this, I'm getting out of the car."As Gino fails to navigate his way down Gordon is heard narrating saying "cars are allowed to drive safely down, but not crazy Italians."He is then seen demanding that Gino get out of the driver's seat and after reversing back up the hill as a crowd gathers to watch the chaos.Elsewhere in the show the trio were filmed getting the giggles after they consumed food laced with cannabis by-product THC.They then headed across the city to a rooftop where they took part in a gruelling yoga session with a set of young goats, giggling throughout it while still high from the edibles

First Dates is well underway, and every week fans have been delighted to see a host of new singletons looking for love during their blind dates.During each new episode, an array of daters meet up in a romantic restaurant and hope to strike up a connection as they enjoy some food together.The hit show also features a beloved cast who look after the daters, including maître d' Fred Sirieix, bar man Merlin Griffiths, and waiting staff Cici and Grant.While the staff don't actually work in the restaurant full-time, the series is actually filmed in a real life restaurant, not on a set.Here's everything you need to know about the First Dates restaurant, including who can go.Fans of the show will be pleased to find out that the First Dates venue is a real restaurant, located in Manchester.The new First Dates restaurant is called The Anthologist and can be found in St Peter's Square.For over seven years, the Channel 4 show was filmed at the Paternoster Chop House in London, but in 2021 filming moved up north.Originally, the show moved to The Refinery Spinningfields, which was also in Manchester. But after the restaurant closed down, the series was forced to relocate again.

First Dates star Fred Sirieix was beaming with pride after his daughter Andrea, 17, proved victorious at the Commonwealth Games. Andrea is competing in her first Games for England, which are currently being held in Birmingham, and performed in the Women’s Diving 10m Platform final.The teenage diver came out on top in the preliminary round, and further secured first place in the final five dives. Earlier today, Thursday 4 August, Andrea competed alongside another 11 contestants, after coming out in first place against 14 divers in the preliminary rounds.

Express.co.uk, he said: “The thing is just time... It took me three weeks exactly to get the one and a half minute routine that we performed," he explained."If it takes me three weeks to get a one and a half minute dance routine, when do you have the week to nail just one dance?""It's just something else.

Channel 4 star opened up about his battle with bowel cancer last September and has spoken previously about how he dealt with such horror health news.Merlin was told by doctors that he has a 75 per cent chance of living beyond five years following his recent bowel cancer diagnosis.Medical professionals at Northampton General Hospital discovered a stage three tumour that measured 4.5cm in length.The Channel 4 star has tried to stay positive since the diagnosis and has spoken about how he gets through.He said: "I’ve shed a tear in private."But you can choose ‘to do’ or ‘not to do’."I chose to lead my life as normal, to stick to the facts about it, and to keep putting one step in front of the other", he admitted to the Sunday Mirror.Merlin is the landlord of a pub with his partner Lucile, who he met over ten years ago at a cocktail competition, and they share one daughter, Alix.The pub opened in 2010 and is called The Priory Tavern in Kilburn.The couple's pub won Regional Cellar Keeper of the Year in 2015.In the interview, Merlin also revealed that he started feeling pain in June last year.However, he thought it was caused by scar tissue in his stomach from a car accident when he was 20 years old.Griffiths said: "I thought, as most people must when they get a diagnosis, ‘Oh f***, I’ve got cancer’."It’s terrifying – of course, I want to live."The first people who Merlin informed of his diagnosis was his partner Lucile, and First Dates star Fred Sirieix, Grant Urquhart and Cici Coleman.After the cancer battle, Merlin launched the first no alcohol bar with Harrogate Spring Water at Royal Ascot 2022.However, he was back in hospital this month due to complications with recent surgery.He took to Instagram to tell fans: "Last time