Future of My Mum, Your Dad revealed by ITV before new series kicks off
MY Mum, Your Dad reality show future revealed as second series airs tonight.
The ITV reality series follows a group of middle-aged parents as they head on a romance retreat.
In the first series, the group had no idea that they were being watched by their children.
The second series kicks off tonight and will see both the parents and their offspring know how the show works.
But it’s still emotional from the off, and in episode one, a single dad shares how his marriage broke down when he cheated on his wife.
“He strayed and then fell in love with somebody, and then she strayed,” reveals Davina McCall.
“He felt that he was such a bad person that this was karma. But this guy is a great dad and a very nice guy. His child doesn’t blame him.
“His son loves his dad and understands that these things happen. But his dad was lonely. You’ll see how he blossoms in the retreat. It’s amazing.”
New features this year include a steamy Ghost-style pottery workshop and a snug where the midlifers can get to know each other better with a cut-off switch on the cameras.
ITV have confirmed the show will return for a third series as applications to take part have opened.
Meanwhile, Davina revealed she approves of a spin-off show where pensioners are looking for love called Your Nan and My Grandad.
She said: “I called up the company [ITV] immediately and said ‘guys you do know that this is a great idea.'”
“I am not joking. I am manifesting it. I’m going to make this happen.”
Davina also teased there will be “unexpected” drama in the new series.
She said there’s “twists and turns all the way” and is full of “heartwarming and heart crushing” moments that will leave viewers shouting at their telly screens.
The 56-year-old previously admitted that she is expecting more marriages to blossom this series.
My Mum, Your Dad series two cast
Christian: “I think the biggest thing they’ll learn is that I put on a shield of jovial and lightheartedness but underneath I’m sensitive. I don’t let people see that usually.”
David: “I’m looking for a strong, independent woman. I need somebody whereby we feed off of each other, who matches the qualities that I’ve got!”
Maria: “There’s no time pressure now and you get to that age where you think why would I want to put up with somebody that gets on my nerves? I don’t have to!”
Andy: “Ideally, I’m looking for someone who will engage with me mentally, appeals to me physically and is there for me emotionally!”
Clare: “My love language is physical touch so someone that’s cuddly and tactile that makes me laugh and who’s a warm and kind person.”
Vicky: “I’ve been having no luck in trying to find someone myself. If there’s a room of people, I always tend to go for the one person I shouldn’t!”
Jenny: “I have exhausted everything, if I couldn’t have got onto My Mum, Your Dad, there was literally nothing left.”
Danny: “I’m hoping to meet someone that likes me. I don’t have to tick boxes. I’m just looking for someone who likes me back.”
Last year’s show winners Roger and Janey are still together with Davina admitting she is hoping for wedding bells.
“I’ve got a squillion hats on standby!” she laughs. “I would be offended if they didn’t invite me.”
My Mum, Your Dad starts Monday 16th September at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.