Is First Dates coming back?

First Dates Ireland is currently airing on RTÉ2; the next episode airs May 9, 2026.

The show is a romance series that first premiered on April 21, 2016. It follows single individuals from across Ireland who visit a restaurant in the hope of finding love. The series is filmed in a real restaurant setting, where unobtrusive cameras capture the interactions and connections between daters, allowing viewers to observe genuine moments of dating and potential romance.

The series is hosted by Mateo Saina, the maître d', and features a team of matchmakers including barman Ethan Miles and waitress Alice Marr. The cast also includes Peter Campion as the narrator. The show has been renewed multiple times and has aired ten seasons so far, with the latest season beginning in January 2026. Each episode typically lasts about 60 minutes, providing viewers with a close look at the dating experiences of singles aged from 20 to over 70.