My Mum, Your dad is set to return to ITV for a second series later this year, and the first series saw some of the parents falling in love – while others were left heartbroken
The ITV dating sensation first graced our screens in 2023 and quickly became a fan favourite, earning the nickname “middle-aged Love Island”.
The show’s unique premise involves parents being nominated by their children in a quest for love, as they date each other in a bid to find romance. The contestants reside together in a sprawling countryside mansion, blissfully unaware that their kids are keeping tabs on their every move.
While ITV has yet to announce an exact premiere date for the second series, we know it will be hitting our screens sometime in September 2024. The inaugural series saw couples like Roger Hawes and Janey Smith find love, although not all romances were successful.
Here’s a look at where the contestants from the first series of My Mum, Your dad are now…, reports OK!.
Roger and Janey.
Roger and Janey are the standout success story from My Mum, Your dad. Their relationship flourished on the ITV programme, and over a year later, they’re still smitten!
Roger, 59, won over viewers when he shared his heartbreaking story of losing his beloved wife to cancer. His eldest daughter Jess, 29, put him forward for the dating show in hopes of helping him find love once more.
Jess’ efforts weren’t in vain, as Roger fell head over heels for Janey, 48, on MMYD. The mum-of-one joined the show alongside her son Will, 19.
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Roger and Janey’s love story is blossoming beautifully, with the couple often spotted soaking up the sun on romantic getaways or enjoying cosy visits to each other’s homes. Their families have even bonded, sharing a delightful weekend in the scenic Cotswolds.
The lovebirds, who’ve become familiar faces on This Morning sharing their travel tales, recently toasted to their first anniversary in May. They’ve been dropping hints about tying the knot and possibly moving in together down the line.
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Opening up to OK! about their whirlwind romance, Janey gushed: “We’re always together, either at my house in West Sussex or at Roger’s in Derbyshire. Even when we’re not physically together, we’re on the phone four or five times a day. It’s a wonder we get anything done [laughs]. But it’s lovely that’s how it should be when you first meet someone.”
Roger chimed in with future plans, saying: “We’ll probably move in together at some point but, right now, the dynamic is working for us, especially while our family is spread across different locations.”
Elliott and Sharon
Meanwhile, Elliott and Sharon emerged as another success story from My Mum, Your Dad, leaving the retreat hand in hand. The connection between Elliott, who joined MMYD alongside his son Zachary, and Sharon, who brought her daughter Tia, has only grown stronger.
They’d been enjoying days out and flaunting their blossoming relationship on Instagram, much to the delight of fans who are cheering on their love.
Reports swirled in November about Elliott Wright and Sharon’s relationship ending. The couple stayed mum on the rumours then, but it seems the love waned due to the miles between them with Sharon being anchored in Sunderland and Elliott in Essex.
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ITV screengrab)Elliott has broken the silence on their parting, assuring they’re still mates. Chatting exclusively to OK! Elliott shared: “It’s just the way things go. It just doesn’t work out sometimes.”
Single life seems to suit Sharon well as she’s amping up her Insta game. The mother of two dishes out style cues along with beauty and skincare secrets to her growing list of followers.
On the flip side, Elliott’s diving into his podcasting gig. His show, Fifty Shades and Grey, stirs up chats about romance and more with various guests.
Natalie and Paul
Regarding Natalie and Paul, whose sparks flew during ‘My Mum, Your Dad’, reality hit hard post-show. After the series wrapped, they went public about going separate ways post a summer fling.
Taking to social media, Natalie and Paul expressed gratitude, penning: “Firstly just wanted to say thank you for the overwhelming support from everyone who has watched the show and how invested you have been with our journey. It was an incredible experience and one that we will be forever grateful for taking part in.
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“Nat and I had an incredible experience in the retreat and loved every moment, we continued that connection over the summer and had some great times together. Unfortunately in early August we decided to call a day on the relationship. We are both still friends and wish each other the best. Thank you for your continued support and we’re very thankful to @davinamccall @itv @mymumyourdaduk for all we gained from the experience.”
Natalie appears to still be single, focusing on her career by assisting others with ‘relationship recovery’, helping them to ‘heal from trauma and toxic relationships’.
Meanwhile, Paul seems to be enjoying the single life, keeping his followers in the loop with regular updates on his Instagram about his life and work.
Monique
After sparking a romance with Martin M on My Mum, Your Dad, Monique found herself doubting his sincerity post a revealing chat with her daughter Taiya in the show’s finale. She ultimately decided to break it off with Martin, feeling they weren’t a good match.
Post-show, Monique has taken on the role of ambassador for Ourtime UK, a dating service catering to the over-50 crowd. In a joyous turn of events, she also embraced the role of grandmother when her daughter Taiya gave birth to a little girl named Alora in September 2023.
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Speaking to OK! about her experience on the show, Monique said: “I’m more confident since I’ve been on the show because I was stuck at home for a very long time with grief, so I just kind of gave up on dating because I thought ‘I’m tired, I don’t want to do it’. But going on the show just gave me the confidence.
“I think everybody should get out of their little comfortable box and get out there because you’ve got one life, one chance so give it a go. I thought if I can get on the show and do what I did, after not seeing the light of day for how many years, I’ve been single for six years. I was on my own for quite a long time.”
Martin M
Martin M found himself in hot water during his stint on MMYD due to a love triangle involving Monique and Tolullah. He wavered between the two women before finally choosing to explore a relationship with Monique, only for her to call it quits in the finale.
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Post-show, Martin M shared with his followers: “#MyMumYourDadUK was an emotional rollercoaster but every day is a learning day and no matter what gets thrown at you it’s important to bounce back stronger and grow as a person. Thanks for all your messages.”
The father of two returned to his life in Ibiza with his sons after the series ended. While he appears to be living the single life, he’s making the most of it by partying on the White Isle and travelling, having recently visited Germany for the Euros.
Tolullah
Tollulah was caught in a tricky love triangle with Martin M and Monique on My Mum, Your Dad, and unfortunately, her romance fizzled out when Martin chose Monique over her.
But life after the show has been sweet for Tollulah; she recently threw an epic catch-up party for her fellow cast mates, showing off the strong bonds formed on the series. Her Instagram is buzzing with lively updates and clips for her growing fan base.
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Despite her romantic fling with Martin not working out, they’ve managed to stay chums post-show. Last year, Martin even played host to Tollulah in Ibiza, where they shared joyful snaps with their followers online.
Caroline
Meanwhile, Caroline didn’t strike a love connection on My Mum, Your Dad, but she did strike gold in the friendship department. Clayton and she went on a trio of dates during the show but hit it off better as mates.
Caroline and Clayton’s friendship has blossomed; they’ve stuck together since their days on the show, chatting every single day through FaceTime. Caroline spilled the beans about their close kinship to Big Brother alumni Simon Gross, revealing: “I had a third date with Clayton and we had an absolute ball and that date was actually a catalyst for a really great friendship. Clayton and I FaceTime literally every day.”
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She added, with a hint of affection, “We got on so well. There’s nothing romantic, between me and Clayton but Clayton’s more my type, than I’m Clayton’s type.”
Martin H
And let’s not forget Martin H, another memorable face from My Mum, Your Dad, whose own story surely captivated viewers too.
My Mum, Your Dad’s Martin H won over the hearts of viewers during his stint on the show, but unfortunately didn’t find lasting love. He was romantically linked to Tollulah on the programme, but their relationship didn’t stand the test of time.
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Following the airing of the show, Martin reached out to fans with a heartfelt message, expressing gratitude for their support and revealing that he had been flooded with date offers. He stated: “My experience has only just begun” and added: “I am particularly touched to hear from those who have found inspiration from my journey, and feel motivated to make some positive changes in their own lives. We are on this journey together! I was just as terrified as I was excited, to be in a situation where I was confronted with my insecurities and lack of confidence.”
Since his appearance on MMYD, Martin has kept a low profile on social media, with his last post dating back to October 2023. However, it’s clear he’s keeping busy with his roles as a sports commentator and managing director of media distributor A Tall Order.
Clayton
As for Clayton, he didn’t manage to form a connection with anyone on My Mum, Your dad and was eventually voted off by the children. It appears he’s still single, but he continues to keep fans updated via Instagram.
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Clayton, who works as the creative director of Congo Sales and is also a youth life coach, revealed in June that he has a song due to be released on Spotify soon. He also recently shared that he’s ready to jump back into the dating pool, telling followers: “Open to dating again and it’s exciting to see who comes along?”
