{"id":38939,"date":"2023-11-01T18:26:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T17:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1917742"},"modified":"2023-11-02T06:48:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T05:48:27","slug":"in-love-toxic-blue-therapy-cast-meet-the-couples-on-the-e4-dating-show","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/in-love-toxic-blue-therapy-cast-meet-the-couples-on-the-e4-dating-show\/","title":{"rendered":"In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy cast \u2013 Meet the couples on the E4 dating show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following five couples, the series offers deep dissection of modern Black British relationships. <\/p>

By Naomi Gordon\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 at 17:26 PM<\/p>

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Following the success of YouTube series Blue Therapy, described as a \u201cdeep dissection of modern Black British relationships\u201d, the series returned as a six-parter earlier this month on E4.<\/p>\n

In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy follows five couples as they detail their relationship challenges in a series of couples therapy sessions, placing difficult issues out in the open.<\/p>\n

The series will examine almost every aspect of dating and relationships, says Channel 4, \u201cfrom the growing curiosity surrounding polygamy, the allure of \u2018soft life\u2019 living, and the complexities of intercultural dating\u201d as no subject is off limits and some hard truths will be <\/span>told.<\/span><\/p>\n

The couples are guided by returning relationships coach, Denise, and new joiner, Jo.<\/p>\n

Viewers can expect more jaw-dropping moments and some shocking revelations. As the series continues, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy below\u2026<\/p>\n

Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Meet the cast below.<\/p>\n

Couple Marie & Tunde<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Marie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Marie\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Marie and Tunde.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Realtor<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> London<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @mariemaria___<\/a><\/p>\n

Ambitious<\/span> and<\/span> career-driven,<\/span> Marie<\/span> knows<\/span> exactly<\/span> what<\/span> she wants in<\/span> a relationship \u2013 to be<\/span> treated like the queen she knows she is.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having<\/span>met Tunde <\/span>10<\/span> years<\/span> ago<\/span> through<\/span> a<\/span> mutual<\/span> friend,<\/span> Marie appreciates the<\/span> unique bond<\/span> she\u2019s built with him<\/span>, but she\u2019s uncertain<\/span> whether<\/span> their<\/span> relationship is<\/span> worth<\/span> fighting<\/span> for due<\/span> to their<\/span> differing<\/span> opinions<\/span> on<\/span> marriage and family, and now<\/span> she\u2019s in search of clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Marie<\/span> thinks<\/span> that<\/span> a<\/span> mediator<\/span> will<\/span> help<\/span> her<\/span> see<\/span> beneath<\/span> the surface of their<\/span> problems and allow her and Tunde to communicate with each other without clashing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tunde<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Tunde\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Marie and Tunde.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Airbnb<\/span> host\/Property<\/span> manager<\/span><\/p>\n

From:\u00a0<\/strong>London<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @txnde.oj<\/a><\/p>\n

Father of three Tunde is<\/span> often<\/span> described<\/span> as<\/span> the<\/span> male<\/span> version<\/span> of<\/span> Marie<\/span> \u2013 fun, charismatic and highly ambitious.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tunde<\/span> admires<\/span> drive<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> woman,<\/span> which<\/span> is<\/span> one<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> traits<\/span> that attracted him to Marie, and he describes himself as the perfect gentleman and modern alpha male.<\/span><\/p>\n

While<\/span> he<\/span> prefers<\/span> to<\/span> seek<\/span> relationship<\/span> advice<\/span> from<\/span> those<\/span> close to him and thinks their challenges<\/span> should<\/span> be<\/span> resolved<\/span> privately, Tunde was persuaded to give couples therapy a shot. He questions<\/span> whether<\/span> it\u2019ll<\/span> be<\/span> worth<\/span> it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Couple Rae & Shaun<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rae<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Rae\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Rae.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Mental<\/span> health<\/span> nurse<\/span><\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> South<\/span> London<\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @iberaerogers<\/a><\/p>\n

Rae was on the fence when Shaun first suggested couples therapy, and thought he was more concerned with holding her accountable than actually addressing the issues in their relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now<\/span> she<\/span> wants<\/span> Shaun<\/span> to<\/span> prove<\/span> that<\/span> he<\/span> can<\/span> be<\/span> the man<\/span> that<\/span> he<\/span> always<\/span> says<\/span> he<\/span> is.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite having a strong connection at first, Shaun\u2019s lack of effort and consistency has left Rae questioning their future together, and whether he\u2019s in it for the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the help of the relationship coaches, Rae wants to finally put<\/span> her<\/span> guard<\/span> down<\/span> so<\/span> she<\/span> can<\/span> express<\/span> her<\/span> true<\/span> feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shaun<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Shaun\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Shaun.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Professional<\/span> model<\/span><\/p>\n

From:\u00a0<\/strong>London<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @shaunokojie<\/a><\/p>\n

Shaun fell head over heels for Rae when they first met, but tired of them not being able to see eye to eye, he thinks couples therapy is the only way that they can resolve their issues without butting heads.<\/span><\/p>\n

The idea of therapy caught Shaun\u2019s attention after seeing conversations around mental health on social media and seeing clips of the original series circulating online.<\/span><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s unchartered territory for him, he\u2019s hoping that therapy will help them understand each other and address the trust issues in their relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Couple Michael & Lauren<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lauren<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Lauren\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Lauren.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Singer-songwriter<\/span><\/p>\n

From:\u00a0<\/strong>London<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @laurencofie\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

A<\/span>mbitious, confident and quick-witted, Lauren is hardly ever lost for words, but when Michael proposed the idea of couples therapy, Lauren wasn\u2019t too sure what to say or how to feel about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moving from Nottingham to London to pursue her music career, Lauren doesn\u2019t play when it comes to fulfilling her dreams. However, her drive and ambition has left Michael feeling self-conscious in their relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lauren wants to reassure Michael that she will put more of an effort into their relationship, but she also wants Michael to know that her career is important to her. Is she willing to <\/span>compromise?<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Michael\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Michael.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Doggy<\/span> day care<\/span> trainer<\/span> and<\/span> manager<\/span><\/p>\n

From:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Hertfordshire<\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @michaelmendesdc<\/a><\/p>\n

More<\/span> low-key<\/span> and<\/span> reserved<\/span> than<\/span> his<\/span> partner<\/span> Lauren,<\/span> Michael has<\/span> struggled<\/span> to<\/span> voice<\/span> his<\/span> opinions<\/span> in<\/span> the<\/span> past,<\/span> and<\/span> his<\/span> fear<\/span> of confrontation<\/span> has<\/span> allowed issues<\/span> in<\/span> their<\/span> relationship<\/span> to<\/span> brew inside of him.<\/span><\/p>\n

One<\/span> of<\/span> Michael\u2019s<\/span> pet<\/span> peeves<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> relationship<\/span> is<\/span> someone<\/span> who prioritises<\/span> other<\/span> things<\/span> over<\/span> him,<\/span> so<\/span> Lauren\u2019s<\/span> music<\/span> career<\/span> has driven<\/span> a<\/span> wedge<\/span> in<\/span> their<\/span> relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially<\/span> with<\/span> his<\/span> 9-5<\/span> job, Michael<\/span> struggles<\/span> to<\/span> understand<\/span> Lauren\u2019s<\/span> hectic<\/span> schedule<\/span> and be fully supportive of her dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael hopes that the sessions will open the line of communication<\/span> between<\/span> them,<\/span> where<\/span> he<\/span> can<\/span> voice<\/span> his thoughts and opinions without being interrupted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Couple Temi & Tang<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Temi<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Tang\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Tang and Temi.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Broadcast<\/span> programme<\/span> buyer<\/span><\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> London<\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> @temi_official<\/a><\/p>\n

Having grown up in a Nigerian-Trinidadian household, Temi was taught from an early age to only confide in the church or her family, but now she\u2019s hopeful that the coaching sessions will allow her to express her true feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Temi often struggles to pick Tang\u2019s busy brain, and doubts whether he actually listens to her when she speaks. For Temi, therapy is the only place where Tang has no choice but to be <\/span>attentive.<\/span><\/p>\n

She wants to use the coaching sessions to discuss how they can be better parents to their daughter, ways to reignite the sexual passion in their relationship, and also hold Tang accountable for some of his past behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tang<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Tang\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Tang.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> IT<\/span> specialist<\/span><\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> London<\/p>\n

Instagram: <\/strong>@tangyinzworld<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Tang initially swept Temi off her feet with his loving and infectious personality, but his humour can sometimes prevent them from having serious conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n

After<\/span> experiencing a<\/span> turbulent first<\/span> marriage, Tang thought that he would never get married again, but he loves how much fun he and Temi have together and how open they are with one <\/span>another.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tang<\/span> thinks<\/span> that<\/span> couples<\/span> counselling<\/span> can<\/span> help<\/span> them<\/span> understand each other\u2019s feelings and how they can approach difficult situations better. As a man of East Asian background, he also wants to learn more about Temi\u2019s culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Couple Lucky<\/span> and<\/span> Annah<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Annah<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Annah\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Annah.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job: <\/strong>Mental<\/span> health<\/span> professional<\/span><\/p>\n

From: <\/strong>Essex<\/p>\n

Annah\u2019s<\/span> biggest<\/span> ick<\/span> in<\/span> a<\/span> relationship<\/span> is<\/span> inconsistency,<\/span> so<\/span> it\u2019s<\/span> fair to<\/span> say<\/span> that<\/span> her<\/span> relationship<\/span> with<\/span> Lucky<\/span> has<\/span> been<\/span> a<\/span> rollercoaster ride from the moment they met.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lucky slid into Annah\u2019s DMs after initially locking eyes at an Amapiano festival, but having dealt with his ghosting and \u2018love bombing\u2019<\/span>\u00a0habits,<\/span> Annah<\/span> has<\/span> struggled<\/span> to<\/span> ignore<\/span> the<\/span> red<\/span> flags<\/span> in their<\/span> relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

As<\/span> a<\/span> mother<\/span> of<\/span> two,<\/span> Annah<\/span> wants<\/span> a<\/span> man<\/span> who is intentional and someone who takes their relationship <\/span>seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n

Annah believes that the coaching sessions will help them address the root cause of their issues and save their relationship from reaching breaking point. She also wants to understand herself better and hear Lucky out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lucky<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Lucky\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Lucky.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Job:<\/strong> Healthcare<\/span> professional<\/span><\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Brighton<\/p>\n

Originally<\/span>\u00a0his<\/span> partner<\/span> Annah\u2019s<\/span> idea<\/span> to<\/span> start<\/span> couples<\/span> therapy, <\/span>Lucky\u2019s<\/span> willing<\/span> to<\/span> fix<\/span> their<\/span> relationship<\/span> by<\/span> whatever<\/span> means necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

His biggest red flag in a relationship is someone who doesn\u2019t know how to communicate and can only resolve conflict through<\/span> make<\/span> up<\/span> sex,<\/span> so<\/span> transparency<\/span> is<\/span> a<\/span> big<\/span> deal<\/span> for<\/span> him.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the coaching sessions, he\u2019s hoping that Annah can give him the verbal reassurance he needs to get their relationship back on track, and make her see that two wrongs never make a right.<\/span><\/p>\n

The relationship coaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Denise<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Therapist\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Denise Waterman.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

An experienced actress, celebrant and children\u2019s confidence-building teacher, Denise has worn many professional hats, but her passion for helping people express their emotions led to a career in<\/span> relationship coaching,<\/span> where she provides<\/span> a listening ear to couples in search of answers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Denise\u2019s mission is pretty simple \u2013 to help her clients find the solution to their<\/span> problems within themselves. She believes that all relationships are a work in progress and require a trying effort to truly succeed. She also says that the \u201cif it\u2019s broken, replace it\u201d mentality in today\u2019s society has allowed people to end good relationships without having tried to fix them.<\/span><\/p>\n

In<\/span> her<\/span> sessions,<\/span> Denise<\/span> encourages<\/span> her<\/span> clients<\/span> to<\/span> listen<\/span> to<\/span> both sides<\/span> and<\/span> work through their<\/span> challenges<\/span> as<\/span> a<\/span> team.<\/span> Her<\/span> advice to couples who want to start therapy is, \u201cWhat have you got to lose? You only have something to gain<\/span> by<\/span> trying it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Therapist\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Jo Dash.<\/span><\/figcaption> E4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Jo has been a holistic and wellness coach for four years, and has been able to support his clients through various relationship challenges. Now he\u2019s here to help the couples overcome their issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jo believes<\/span> that<\/span> society\u2019s<\/span> unrealistic expectations<\/span> of<\/span> love is<\/span> the root cause of most toxic relationships today, which prevents people from being honest about their real intentions and feelings. <\/span><\/p>\n

Having observed this, Jo\u2019s coaching technique emphasises the importance of authenticity and truth as a way of building a strong foundation in a relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

His objective is to encourage the couples to be totally raw and honest with one another, and to adopt a different perspective to better understand their partner.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy airs on E4 on Thursdays at 10pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our hub for more\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0news.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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