Gemma on Dean
What were you hoping for?
I had low expectations. I was preparing for it to be boring.
First impressions?
Dean seemed relaxed and very easy to get on with – phew!
What did you talk about?
Politics, terrorism, feminism, family. Dean is like a friendly Jeremy Paxman – I disclosed more than I intended!
Any awkward moments?
Nothing too distressing.
Good table manners?
Dean is a natural gent.
Best thing about Dean?
His great questioning manner, from, “What do you like for breakfast?” to, “Who did you vote for?”
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Dean is a chilled, open guy – I’m sure he’d get on with them.
Describe Dean in three words
Better than expected.
What do you think he made of you?
He complimented me without it being awkward.
Did you go on somewhere?
To the club downstairs. The music was right up my street but I didn’t feel I could crack out my wild dance moves yet.
And… did you kiss?
A lady never tells.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I can’t think of anything.
Marks out of 10?
8.5.
Would you meet again?
He has my number – let’s see.
Dean on Gemma
What were you hoping for?
Beyoncé, telling me it wasn’t working out with Jay Z.
First impressions?
My word, a tall, attractive lady.
What did you talk about?
Our mad families. Gemma’s volunteer work abroad.
Any awkward moments?
I didn’t fall over. Always a plus.
Good table manners?
Exceptional.
Best thing about Gemma?
Her brain. Straight up, this is one erudite individual.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
To quote a great man, “Hell yes.”
Describe Gemma in three words
Interesting, warm, humble.
What do you think she made of you?
A human giraffe.
Did you go on somewhere?
For a sneaky drink in the bar.
And… did you kiss?
Yes.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
More wine and a smaller steak.
Marks out of 10?
We agreed to give at least 7, but I had a good time, so 8.5.
Would you meet again?
Yes. Although if she says no, please change my answer.
• Gemma and Dean ate at the Botanist, London EC2.
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