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First Dates is the captivating fly-on-the-wall series where hopeful singletons put the fate of their love lives in the hands of Channel 4. The show's creators set them up for blind dates at a stylish London restaurant with viewers able to watch how they play out. The show has been airing for almost a decade and has since welcomed spin-off shows First Dates Hotel and Teen First Dates.
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When will First Dates return for a new series?
First Dates sees new customers welcomed to the restaurant every episode, sharing their past experiences and what they hope to get from the date.
Cameras capture every moment of their first meeting, whether it be laughs, tears or just plain silence.
At the end of their date, they are asked if they would see each other again and while many have resulted in the friend zone, some romances have gone on to flourish.
Over the years, there have been hundreds walking through those doors but far fewer staff members.
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Acting as the maître d'hôtel is enthusiastic French star Fred Sirieix who welcomes the daters.
Most of the original stars have left First Dates over the years, but along with Fred, waitress Cici Coleman remains on the Channel 4 series.
As well as serving customers at the famous restaurant, Cici has her own online lifestyle coaching business and hosts the podcast The Dating Show, with TOWIE's Pete Wicks.
But while speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Cici revealed when fans can expect the return of First Dates.
An official release date for season 19 hasn't been announced just yet but the 35-year-old says there isn't too much longer to wait for the new episodes.