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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.

Commonwealth Games. Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, 17, managed to secure her first ever senior international gold medal as she emerged triumphant in the women’s 10 metre platform diving final.The First Dates star was on hand to support his daughter from the sidelines, as he shared several photos and videos from the audience as she competed in the event. He gave his fans a blow by blow account of the event, sharing a photo of the pool as he told his followers: ‘This is it! Let’s #goAndrea’.After her first dives, Fred tweeted: ‘Well done mon  Good luck for the final at 6pm tonight #goAndrea’.Fred was the proudest father as Andrea was crowned champion and awarded the gold medal for her efforts. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoThank you so much for all the messages congratulating Andrea. Itâs really nice. Really warming.

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.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has been admitted to hospital after revealing he was suffering from bowel cancer complications. The TV star, 46, shared the news of his bowel cancer diagnosis last year after doctors discovered he has a 4.5cm stage three tumour. As part of his treatment plan, Merlin underwent surgery in April to remove the tumour and was discharged from hospital after 6 days.

Amy Childs has hit back at claims that her relationship is on the rocks, telling OK! that she wants to be with her boyfriend Billy Delbosq "forever".The TOWIE favourite, 31, previously deleted all pictures of her and Billy from her Instagram and even unfollowed him this week, but in a chat with OK! Amy assured us that there is "nothing to worry about". During the press night of Grease The Musical, starring Peter Andre, mum of two Amy told us: "we’re really good right now." She continued: "I want to be with Billy forever.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths appears to have been discharged from hospital just days after going under the knife. Merlin, 46, was tragically diagnosed with bowel cancer last year, but refused to let the illness get the better of him. Over the weekend the father-of-one shared a snap from his hospital bed where he said that while he had some “aches and pains”, he was officially tumour-free.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has shared an update from his hospital bed amid his cancer battle.The 46 year old took to social media to share a selfie and thanked the NHS for saving his life. Merlin wrote: "2am.Tubes outta everywhere. Aches and pains.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths is reportedly preparing himself for a "robotic" surgery as he continues to battle bowel cancer.The 46 year old TV favourite is best known for his role as a bartender on the popular Channel 4 show. Merlin has often been caught teasing and joking with hopeful daters on the show. He also encourages the contestants as they're shown waiting nervously at the raised bar.

First Dates star Cici Coleman has been rushed to hospital in Bali after she was struck down by a mystery illness.The Channel 4 actress, who recently opened up on the period she was homeless between jobs, had embarked on her travels around Indonesia when she started to feel poorly. Unfortunately, the 35 year old reality TV beauty had come down with "Bali belly," which is a condition based on an upset stomach due to eating and drinking vastly different foods from your normal diet. It is also caused by bacteria that can be found in contaminated food and water and lead to severe diarrhoea in some cases.

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Cici Coleman will reprise her role as a waitress on Teen First Dates this evening, and speaking to new! this week the star opened up about her job outside of the show. The First Dates waitress is currently living in Bali and running a fitness business, telling OK! that she stopped waitressing outside the show as she was getting recognised too much. The star isn't the only member of the team to have a job outside of her role on the show, with fellow waitress Laura Tott recently becoming a paramedic and Austin Ventour working as a model.

A man who found love on First Dates has revealed he has just five years left to live. Mike Sumner made a connection with Zoe Welch on the Channel 4 show and the couple have since moved in together, but sadly the 38 year old has now revealed his incurable illness.gh Mike has Motor Neurone Disease – a condition that affects the brain and nerves. It causes weakness that gets worse over time and there is no cure.

He’s most famous for offering advice on the dos and don’ts of dating and match-making singletons on E4’s First Dates. But speaking to OK! over Zoom, Fred Sirieix gives us a rare glimpse into his own personal life and tells us how he experienced “love at first sight” back in 2018. Fred, who recently turned 50, reveals that he met his fiancée – who he affectionately calls “Fruitcake” – as he was strolling down the street.

Love expert Fred Sirieix is best known for giving dating advice and setting couples up on E4's First Dates, but now, the French romantic has opened up on his own love story with his fiancee he nicknames "Fruitcake". In an exclusive chat with OK!, Fred, 50, revealed he met the love of his life when he was strolling down the street. "I was walking down the street, and we just started talking and went for a drink together – and that was that," he shared.

Fred Sirieix has unveiled his new dramatic hair transformation for Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special.Taking to Instagram, the First Dates star, 49, revealed he had dyed his locks bright red in order to match with pro Dianne Buswell, who is known for her signature fiery hairdo on the BBC One show.

TOWIE star Amy Childs has opened up on dating again, following her split from ex-boyfriend Tim earlier this summer. Speaking on The Sun’s TOWIE afterparty on Sunday night, Amy discussed her new man with longtime friend and co-star, Bobby Norris, after he asked, “How’s the love life?” "Do you know what, Bob? I do rush into relationships, you know me,” she replied.

Married At First Sight UK fans were left furious on Thursday night as a series of technical issues on E4 prevented the final episode being shown and the show's spin-off series Afters. Taking to Twitter, Married at First Sight: Afters presenter AJ Odudu confirmed that the show wouldn't be airing as she issued an update to frustrated viewers.The TV star, 33, tweeted: "Oi oi! @E4Tweets have had a little (massive) technical glitch so won't be showing tonight's #MAFSUK final.

the Mirror, scans and X-rays did not reveal anything at the time, but he went to A&E when the pain became too much – and was referred for an urgent sigmoidoscopy.It was there that doctors found a stage three tumour – that measured 4.5cm in length – and gave him the news.They are thought to have given him a 75% chance of living for more than five years.Merlin, who stars on the dating show beside Fred Sirieix, is making sure that he has kept his sense of humour despite the health battles.‘I’m keeping that positive outlook, but I’ve a morbid sense of humour.

First Dates star Merlin Griffiths has revealed he's been diagnosed with bowel cancer.The 46 year old star was diagnosed just six weeks ago and has vowed he won't let the disease "get the better of him." In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, the star discussed the moment he told his seven year old daughter Alix the heartbreaking news. "I said, ‘Dad’s got cancer’.

Amy Childs looked incredible as she attended the National Television Awards on Thursday, but in a new episode of TOWIE, the star tells viewers how she's really feeling following her split from boyfriend Tim.The mum of two - who has been linked to Billy Delbosq - is seen having a chat with friend Saffron Lempriere on the new episode of the reality show as she confides: "You know what, I feel like I'm back." "I needed a change, Saff, do you know what I mean?" Amy went on to explain: "I always thought my fairytale would be: Get married, have the kids, be with that partner for the rest of my life, and now I'm at square one again." "I'd like to meet someone.The right person will come along," a hopeful Amy says.

Fred Sirieix was suited and booted for the National Television Awards 2021, and walked the red carpet arm in arm with his teenage daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix.The 49 year old TV star, best known for being the maître d on Channel 4's First Dates, isn't the only celebrity in the family, as his 16 year old daughter is an Olympic athlete. Fred, who frequently works alongside celebrity pals Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo, looked dapper in a light beige tuxedo which featured a black collar and suit detailing.