Does First Dates pay their daters? No, the contestants dont get money for their appearance on the Channel 4 show. In fact, the application and interview process to appear in the series takes a long time. If youre okay with spending significant time on the application, then go for it!

Do they pay for their meal on First Dates?

9) Contestants DO foot the bill themselves Okay, theyre given a £25 contribution each towards their meal - but that doesnt cover all the cocktails, bubbly and dessert courses.

Should a first date be dinner?

Dinner is for romance. Its time to take that back. While a first date dinner date might feel like a big gamble, if you met someone at a party and talked for a while, or youve been messaging back and forth for a few weeks, and youre confident it would be a good date, go for it.

Can anyone stay at the First Dates Hotel?

Youd be surprised to know that both can be visited for real - in non-pandemic times. In fact, everywhere First Dates has filmed is a real hotel or restaurant that can be booked if youre wanting the First Dates experience, without the cameras.