First Dates is all about finding romance - but one of the stars is keeping their love life a mystery.
The legendary Fred Sirieix has revealed intimate details of his sex life and wedding plans - but he is keeping his partner's name private.
The loveable Frenchman trained to work in front of house at a Michelin-starred restaurant in his native country before moving to London and eventually getting the starring role on the Channel 4 dating show.
Fred has two children, Andrea and Lucien, with ex-partner Alex - and although they were never married they spent 12 years together before splitting up.
But the popular maître d’ has found love again in the form of his mystery Jamaican fiancée, who he affectionately refers to as 'Fruitcake'.
The couple have joined the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox, with the new series starting tonight, but it's unknown whether we will find out Fruitcake's real name.
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"I’m delighted to be joining the Celebrity Goggleboxers for this series," Fred told The Sun when asked about his new TV venture.
"It’s going to be very surreal being on the show having been critiqued a number of times in the regular series! I am looking forward to the public getting to meet the wonderful Fruitcake too."
Fred has previously revealed intimate details of his sex life and wedding plans - but has always kept his partner's name private.
A source added: "Viewers have really come to know and love Fred, so seeing him with his own sweetheart for the first time will be a real treat for fans.
"He’s included Fruitcake in a few Instagram snaps before but never like this. Of course, we’re expecting to see some top class snacks on his table too."
The loveable maître d’, who is the first face anyone sees when they enter the First Dates restaurant, has kept various aspects of his love life a mystery.
When Fred and Fruitcake saw each other it was love at first sight and they were "all over each other" during their first drink together.
Opening up about the first time he laid eyes on his beloved, he gushed: "It was so beautiful. When I saw her I fell in love and she smiled because she knew."
They kept their relationship under wraps until Fred confirmed he had found happiness with a new woman in January 2018 when he posted sweet pics of them frolicking in a photobooth.
He has shared many snaps of the couple together on Instagram, including a romantic break to Jamaica where he exchanged his usual Savile Row suits for t-shirts and shorts.
On Valentine's Day he continued to share the love, posting a photo of them in a pool and wishing her the best day along with the hashtag '#Fruitcake'.
In 2018, Fred shed some light on their budding romance in the early days as he revealed what activities they enjoy doing together.
Speaking about their romance, he said: "Occasionally, I’ll go for a little wine and some tapas after work with my partner, who I like to call 'Fruitcake'.
"It’s nice to have a relaxing conversation and chill out when you’ve had a long day. If I do get the chance to be in the kitchen, I love making fresh pasta. I find rolling it out very therapeutic and I get flour everywhere. It’s great fun."
In March 2020, Fred revealed the exciting news he was engaged to his partner of two years.
Not one to make a song and dance out of it, he shared a snap of the pair on Instagram with the simple caption: "Fruitcake said yes".
He was flooded with messages of support from his followers and First Dates co-star CiCi Coleman.
Fred proposed to his mystery Jamaican girlfriend at their London home in Peckham whilst in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
While revealing it was the "perfect" proposal, Fred did confess there was one key item missing.
He explained: "The main thing the only thing is I did not get a ring, but I've managed to do it now we are out of lockdown, and she is very happy. So, all is well."
The couple were due to get married last year but have been forced to delay their nuptials because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sadly, the unpredictable travel situation impacted his plans so they decided to wait so all their loved ones can attend.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain in July 2020, Fred said: "Well we are waiting to see when we can travel as it's important to have friends and family there."
He added: "We have to stay fluid here, it's out of control, but we are planning for early 2022 now."
Fred has already confessed he is looking forward to his stag do - with his close pal Gino D'Acampo set to join the wild antics.
"Yes, listen it's going to be fun if Gino organises it," revealed the First Dates star.
"It will be good fun, but I've been assured it's going to be very overboard!"
In 2020, Fred also opened up on how he was having the best sex of his life in lockdown.
While Fred has been regarded as a man of romance thanks to his role on First Dates he claims he hasn’t always been the go-to for good romantic advice.
He hinted that he may not have always been so successful at charming ladies in the past but was hitting his stride as he nears his 50th birthday.
He told The Sun on Sunday: "I've never enjoyed sex as much as now. I think it’s a confidence thing and meeting another person who feels exactly the same way as me.
"I like myself much more than when I was 20, I'm a better human being than when I was 20. It’s that overall wisdom."
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