First Dates Hotel fans were in for an eyeful this evening, as Fred Sirieix kicked off the episode in a pair of Speedos. The 48-year-old maître d' could be seen climbing out of the swimming pool in the opening scenes of the show, having gone for a morning swim.
Usually, fans are more accustomed to seeing Fred in a tailored suit, as he greets hopeful romantics into the restaurant for a blind date.
To see Fred with so much flesh on show left certain viewers feeling a little hot under the collar, as they took to Twitter to express their surprise.
One said: "Fred in speedos. Thank you Channel 4!" A second added: "Ooh la la @fredsirieix1" While a third agreed: "Wow, @fredsirieix1 is looking good!" "Wooooohooooo a french man in budgie smugglers!
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