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Irish League footballer turns on the charm in BBC dating show

Romance was in the air for an Irish League footballer on BBC One show 'Beauty Queen and Single' which aired on Tuesday night.

Crusaders defender Josh Robinson turned on the charm to score a date with Belfast marketing manager Emma Leckie.

Emma is one of four women featured on the third series of the Northern Ireland programme that sees contestants show their natural beauty as they go on dates.

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The 28-year-old, who is also a micro-influencer and content creator, was taken by Josh's inquisitive nature and cheeky personality.

Josh came out on top against four other fellas to win a date with Emma.

During their initial date Josh (29) revealed he was a footballer for Crusaders, a club Emma said she is familiar with.

Emma Leckie (BBC)

"I play football. When I say that people find it weird, or girls go pretty silly," Josh says on the show.

"I play locally...I play for Crusaders. You probably don't know who they are. You know Linfield, Glentoran? So you know a wee bit then."

Josh also revealed his preference for blonde or dark-haired girls who are also "funny and quiet".

Sparks definitely flew between the two during the show, especially when they both discovered they share the same star sign - cancer.

Emma said on the show: "Whenever Josh walked in there was an instant attraction, definitely on my part anyway."

Josh Robinson celebrates scoring for Crusaders (INPHO/Stephen Hamilton)

Explaining why she picked Josh, Emma added: "I do definitely fancy Josh. He is a good-looking boy and I think he does have that cheeky-chappy personality which I like."

Former Linfield defender Josh said: "I think there is something in the air but I am not sure. There is more to find out but she plays it so cool."

The show ended by saying Josh and Emma had "enjoyed many more dates since filming and look forward to seeing what the future holds for their relationship."

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