The Croatian, who returns for the eighth series of the RTE show, admitted he is “very old fashioned” and reckons the best way to meet someone is face to face.
“I can’t claim that my way of meeting people is the best way but online wouldn’t be for me – although I have friends and know of people who have met someone online and are still together 10 years on.” Bursting through the door for the first episode are best friends Aisling, 25, and 26-year-old Naomi who are ready for an unforgettable double date.
And just a few tables away, dancing queen Naomi unleashes her best moves on marketing executive Brodie who grew up on a sheep farm in New Zealand. Mateo said: “The people make the show and every series is different because they are never the same two characters.“This series is jam-packed with new personalities and that’s what makes the show great.”