{"id":9322,"date":"2021-12-29T01:01:52","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T00:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1542327"},"modified":"2021-12-29T01:27:09","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T00:27:09","slug":"the-language-of-love-line-up-meet-the-cast-of-davina-mccalls-new-dating-show","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/the-language-of-love-line-up-meet-the-cast-of-davina-mccalls-new-dating-show\/","title":{"rendered":"The Language of Love line-up: Meet the cast of Davina McCall\u2019s new dating show"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Grace Henry\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 29 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Davina McCall is returning to our screens this January to host a brand new dating show, with a twist, for Channel 4.<\/p>\n

Set in stunning finca in Andalusia, The Language of Love<\/a> will see a group of Brits and a group of Spaniards pairing up at a dreamy Spanish country estate to see if they can find romance, despite not speaking each other\u2019s language.<\/p>\n

So, who are the singletons looking for love on the series.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

The Language of Love cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tara<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Tara<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 32<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Stoke-on-Trent<\/p>\n

Job:<\/strong> Schools liaison officer<\/p>\n

Tara separated from her husband three years ago. She has lived in Stoke all her life and wants to find a guy further afield, saying: \u201cI\u2019ve never had a holiday romance, so fingers crossed I\u2019ll get one.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thalia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Thalia<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 27<\/p>\n

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

Job:<\/strong> Football club administrator<\/p>\n

Thalia is a mum to a seven-year-old daughter and has been single for six years. Speaking about her decision to go on the show, she said: \u201cI would move abroad if it was the right person. I just want someone to love and to love me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tracy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Tracy<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 26<\/p>\n

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

Job:<\/strong> Careers advisor<\/p>\n

Tracy had her heartbroken when she found out her ex had cheated on her. She\u2019s happy for her friends settling down, but feels like it\u2019s her turn now.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m at that age where I will move for love. I think you can find love anywhere and everywhere,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Cristobal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Cristobal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 29<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> La Li\u0301nea, Ca\u0301diz<\/p>\n

Job:<\/strong> Nurse and barman<\/p>\n

By day, Cristobal works as a nursing assistant. By night, he gets to unleash his charisma when he works as a barman.<\/p>\n

Jose<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jose<\/span><\/figcaption> Channe; 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>27<\/p>\n

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

Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Model<\/p>\n

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Jose works as a model, and says his look has been compared to Brad Pitt! Loyalty is important to Jose\u0301. When he is with a girl, he wants to look after them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love English girls, but I don\u2019t have a type, per se. As long as she catches my eye and she\u2019s beautiful on the inside, she\u2019s perfect,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Jose Carlos<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Jose Carlos<\/span><\/figcaption> CHANNEL 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 29<\/p>\n

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

Job:<\/strong> 5-star hotel customer services<\/p>\n

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Jose Carlos loves music. He sings and plays Spanish guitar. In the past, he says that women have treated him like an object, but he is tired of that life and wants to find true love.<\/p>\n

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He says: \u201cI\u2019m so extroverted and I\u2019ve met many people that can\u2019t handle my personality.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Akonne<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Akonne<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 29<\/p>\n

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

Job:<\/strong> Professional MMA fighter<\/p>\n

Akonne has started to think about settling down and would like to have a big family of his own, saying: \u201cI want about five kids, so I better get started soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arran<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Arran<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 26<\/p>\n

From:<\/strong> Northumberland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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

Arran is originally from Newcastle and is a father to a girl and two boys. He has never been to Spain before. He has found looking for love while being a parent is harder, but he is open to meeting someone special.<\/p>\n

\u201cI used to work in a tapas restaurant and all I know about Spain is the names of different foods,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Luke<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Luke<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:<\/strong> 29<\/p>\n

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

Job:<\/strong> Telecoms Engineer<\/p>\n

Luke has been single for two years after an eight-year relationship. He lives alone and is looking for companionship and someone to come home to.<\/p>\n

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He says: \u201cI would give up anything and move anywhere across the world if it was for the right person.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Albania<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Albania<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age:\u00a0<\/strong>27<\/p>\n

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

Job:<\/strong> Karaoke bar manager<\/p>\n

Albania\u2019s friends describe her as the life and soul of the party. She has lived in Barcelona for 16 years and enjoys the fun that comes with her job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cI need a man who is polite, knows what he wants and will treat me like a princess,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n

Kimey<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Kimey<\/span><\/figcaption> CHANNEL 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age: <\/strong>23<\/p>\n

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

Job: <\/strong>Medical student<\/p>\n

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Kimey has lived in Tenerife all her life. She describes herself as intense, flirtatious and extremely ambitious. She takes pride in her intelligence as much as her appearance.<\/p>\n

\u201cLove moves me, and I will do anything to have a person I love by my side,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Lucia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Language of Love Lucia<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Age: <\/strong>24<\/p>\n

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

Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Make-up artist & nail technician<\/p>\n

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Luci\u0301a describes herself as spontaneous, romantic and quite sentimental.<\/p>\n

In terms of her dream man, she says:\u00a0\u201cWhat I\u2019m looking for in a relationship is loyalty, respect, charm and someone I can fall in love with.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Language of Love starts on Channel 4 on Tuesday 4th January at 10pm. If you\u2019re looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide<\/a>. Visit our\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n

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