Emma on Kenny
What were you hoping for?
To meet someone fun.
First impressions?
He was really friendly and seemed to find the whole thing as bizarre as I did.
What did you talk about?
Films, music, Ipswich Town football club, family, our jobs, the complexities of editing film footage.
Any awkward moments?
When I told him the last gig I went to was McBusted.
Good table manners?
Yes.
Best thing about Kenny?
His smile.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Probably to my friends with cooler taste in music.
Describe him in three words
Clever, chatty, interesting.
What do you think he made of you?
I thought we got on but there wasn’t much of a spark for me.
Did you go on somewhere?
No.
And… did you kiss?
On the cheek.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
To make the date later in the week. Mondays are the worst.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
We didn’t exchange numbers but I wouldn’t mind meeting again as friends.
Kenny on Emma
What were you hoping for?
To meet my future wife (I’m very optimistic).
First impressions?
Chatty, friendly, intelligent.
What did you talk about?
Siblings, music, London, films, the blind date.
Any awkward moments?
She ordered the wine literally five minutes after arriving. I think she was nervous.
Good table manners?
I don’t pay too much attention to table manners.
Best thing about Emma?
We support the same team.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
No. Different social group.
Describe her in three words
Not the one.
What do you think she made of you?
I’m pretty sure I’m not the type of guy she goes for.
Did you go on somewhere?
Nope – early start next day.
And… did you kiss?
No.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Replace the wine with beer.
Marks out of 10?
6. Lovely girl but there wasn’t much chemistry.
Would you meet again?
Unlikely. I’d prefer someone with a bit more edge to them.
• Emma and Kenny ate at Gallery Mess, London SW3.
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