First Dates: Recovering drug addict Danny wins over viewers
VIEWERS were left heartbroken after a man on Channel 4’s First Dates was turned down when he revealed that he was recovering drug addict.
First Dates' Danny admits he's a recovering drug addict
Hairdresser Danny, 31, from Preston admitted to his date Kate, 35, that he had been a heavy user in the past but was now teetotal and free from drugs.
Despite the pair getting on well enough, fellow hairdresser Kate felt she was unable to go out with him after he made the admission.
Lots of people took to social media to praise Danny for his candid confession.
“Awww Danny what an absolute sweetie..You were too good for her anyway! #FirstDates,” said one fan.
Danny on First Dates was honest about his past
Kate and Danny after their date
Another person said: “Danny on #FirstDates is an absolutely legend. Love the mans honesty, shame Kate didn't go for it - they looked good as a pair.”
“@FirstDates awwww Danny seems lovely! Although I do understand her concerns! Hope he finds his special someone soon #FirstDates,” said someone else.
In the post-date interview Kate said she “couldn’t introduce” anyone to her young son Jacob because he had “been through too much” in the past.
Viewers praised Danny for his openess
Ohh Danny :-( At least he was honest & genuine. #firstdates
— Emily (@Emilitaa23) April 19, 2016
Danny on #FirstDates is an absolutely legend. Love the mans honesty, shame Kate didn't go for it - they looked good as a pair
— #SuperRecruiter (@WillONeillPR) April 19, 2016
@FirstDates awwww Danny seems lovely! Although I do understand her concerns! Hope he finds his special someone soon #FirstDates
— Kim (@kimsayner) April 19, 2016
“I don’t know about anything romantic,” Kate told Danny after she was asked whether she would opt for a second date.
Danny said he understood, earlier on he had explained: “I accept that I can’t have a cup of tea while they’re having a bottle of champagne.”
First Dates is on Channel 4 on Tuesdays at 10pm.