01x05 - Episode 5

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KATE LANGBROEK: Previously
on My Mum, Your Dad...

Let's go!

..a bunch of single parents
were taken to a retreat

by their kids

to find love.

They've been secretly watching
their every move...

Can't believe I'm spying on Dad.
Unreal.

..and pulling the strings.

Give each other a peck.

And in the end, it's the ones
who love the most

who have the ultimate power.

If your parents make
a special connection,

you decide if this can or can't work
in the real world.

What if I say yes and then
it doesn't work out?

Or what if I say no
and it was meant to be?

Here's where we left it last time.

This is what we want to see!

Kristy and Shane sealed the deal...

[CHEERING]

..with the retreat's first big kiss.

It was nice.

Darren and Petula's off-site date

had Drhys and Tess watching
closer than ever...

They had absolutely no idea.

Nice bed-head.
[BOTH LAUGH]

..as their parents' connection
deepened.

[LAUGHS]

I think Darren could be
my forever love.

Ooh!

Meanwhile, things were getting
steamy with Carole and Roe.

She's beautiful, she's sexy...

But...

Hi, guys!

..with the arrival of Tim...

and Michelle...

No way!

Va-va-va-voom!

First impression...

Wow.

..things heat up in the retreat.

Ooh-whee.

She looks hot!
This just go spicy.

"The time has come
to cast your secret votes

"and to send one parent home."

It feels evil.

I don't know what to do.

Your time here will be determined
by the dating consultants,

who are watching from afar.

What we're looking for here
is for people to make connections.

If you fail to make a connection,

you run the risk of being sent home.

Here we go, guys.

And I'm sorry to say, tonight...

one of you will be
leaving the retreat.

That person has been chosen
by the dating consultants.

Oh, wow.

The person leaving the retreat
tonight is...

it's you, Marette.

I'm sorry.
That's alright.

Hmm, I don't care.
I'm happy to see my mum, so...

That's alright. It's... I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Yeah, I 100% was expecting Kate
to say 'Marette'.

Alright. Who the f--- voted
for my mum? I want to know.

Anyway, it's lovely to see that, um,
nobody really liked Marette.

I love that.

I'm definitely here to defend my mum

and I'll always back her.

Sorry - can I just
make something clear?

So, you guys have voted
individually...

Yeah. We all had a vote.

..against your mother.

Mm-hm.

Oh, that's... Yeah, OK.

Tonya, her reactions were...

you know, being expressed, um...

Haven't sent one person in that's,
like, my mum's proper type,

so it's like, what's her point
in even being here?

Just to, what - stand around
and look hot?

I definitely felt like there was...

yeah, just a little bit
of sly comments from her.

I feel great, guys.
Thanks for asking.

How are you feeling, Marette?

Haven't found my man, so it's fine.

I don't feel bad about it at all.

I've met some amazing people and...

I'm not gonna force anything.

You came in here saying
that you had your walls up.

Do you think that your walls
have come down in this process?

Um, I just think this has changed me
to make me stronger,

to know what I will
and won't have and...

and I know
what I will and won't accept

and I just haven't found that person

and I totally get it

and we're not here for friends -
we are here...

for everyone to find love.

TONYA: Seeing Mum break down
just broke my heart.

She was really gutted.

It's just a pity that, for you,

love didn't translate romantically.

Yeah.

But the outside world awaits.

Love awaits

and there'll be plenty of people
waiting to slide into your DMs.

[LAUGHTER]
I can guarantee it.

MAN: Oh, yeah. For sure.

TONYA: How's that fair?

Is my mum here?

Bring her in. I want to leave.

Seeing Tonya's reaction -
it was very hard.

I think because, you know,

she took it personal
when it wasn't personal.

Can you please not film this?

Can you close the door,
Tess, please?

Alright.

MARETTE: I do feel

coming in here and talking
about things with everybody

has made me realise
how closed I am.

I didn't have a connection,
so I'm going home.

Oh, my god. I missed you so much!

I missed you so much.
I'm so proud of you.

Yeah. I'm so proud of you.

Oh, this is the best feeling
in the whole world.

I wouldn't have chosen
anyone for you anyway.

Why would I make you
go through that?

And we're not gonna do
people-pleasing.

Exactly.

My mum deserves a man who will
treat her with respect,

be really compassionate and kind,

just someone that will want to
share their life with her.

KATE: And just like that,

Rapunzel and her daughter
retreated back to her tower.

At the bunker, the shockwaves
of Marette's departure are rippling.

The emotions. It's a bit
of a roller-coaster.

Yeah, it's horrid, isn't it?

I didn't want to see
the elimination happen.

I think it's probably been the
hardest time in the bunker

for me so far.

Oh...

I just, you know,
didn't know how to feel.

It's getting, you know, full-on now,
'cause these...

Everyone's kind of
solidifying connections,

so throwing new people in the mix

is gonna be really
interesting to see...

I thought it would definitely
ruffle a few feathers.

..yeah, how that
changes the dynamic.

MAN: Could shake up some couples
and...yeah. Yeah, re-write 'em.

Hopefully not.
Feathers have been ruffled!

Yeah.
[LAUGHS]

KATE: To stay in the retreat,

the only way
is to find a connection,

so rocker Tim
makes a beeline for Mel.

TIM: So, how are you feeling?
Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm OK. Yeah.

When I entered the retreat,
I noticed Mel.

I thought that she was
very attractive.

She lights up the room
and she is a really nice person.

Like, I went on a date with Shane,
here, yeah, but we're not quite...

Why don't you tell me who
he hasn't been on a date with,

instead of who he's been
on a date with?

We've shared him for a while, Mel.
Yes, yes.

Jeez, Shane,
you're a popular man, brother.

Can you tell me what
the secret is, mate?

You've obviously got...
Yeah, he's, like...

Got it down pat.

Shane's the man

I've gotta do some one-on-one
training with, potentially.

Oh, yeah.

I think Mel's Dad's type.

I think that they do have
a connection.

Hopefully they hit it off.

KATE: And speaking of
hitting it off,

Michelle has no shortage
of dad-attention.

OK. So, do we clean up now?
What's the story?

No. No, no, no, no.
You're not cleaning up.

We're the guests, love.
You're the guests.

We're the special guests, love!
This is all for you guys.

Michelle is absolutely stunning.

It was really nice to connect
instantly with someone.

Just relax...you're gonna relax,
sit at the bench...

No, I don't want to.

Hopefully the feeling
is reciprocated.

Do you want another drink?
Um... I'm alright.

I'm just, like...
It's like someone's...

There's a death in the family.

It's, like, a bittersweet...

So, as long as you can
hold yourself in a room,

I think she'll really like you.

And you'll know
if my mum likes someone.

She'll giggle like a schoolkid.

She's such a flirt.

Well, hopefully, she likes
firefighters, then, eh?

Are you going for your dad?
Yeah.

This is where they need
to send in shots.

What?
Send in what?

Send in shots.
Shots?

Just to spark us up.
Oh! [LAUGHS]

Naughty.

Darren - he's confident.

Got a bit of naughtiness
in him, for sure.

But you called me cheeky
when I first came in.

I know you're cheeky. I can tell.

Thank you.

I've been around the pond
a few times, love.

The pond?

Kissed many frogs.
Oh, a lot of frogs!

Oh, yeah.

I'm a little bit concerned

that Darren could be
interested in Michelle.

To see him now directing his...

his attention, his focus
towards Michelle

and she's lapping it up.

I work with my daughter, so...

Well, um, me and my baby
are like this.

We're like best mates.
We go out together.

We hang out together.

How old is she? 23?
She's just turned 22.

Oh, 22.
And I turned 52.

I'm 56.

I'm worried about Darren's eyes
being diverted.

I'm always sceptical.
I'm always protective over Mum.

I love her and she's always
gonna come first

and I don't want Mum to get hurt.

Mmm. You look young for it.

We are very, uh...

Emotional? Really? You're emotional?

I'm not.

Um, it's making me feel vulnerable.

It's making me feel
a little threatened.

Michelle doesn't know me.

She doesn't know that
there's a connection.

She doesn't know that
Darren and I spent time together.

You weren't expecting my accent when
I walked through the door, were you?

WOMAN: Yeah, no, no.
It was fine. No, I loved it.

I do. I love it.
You want to see when I'm working.

When I'm flying and I walk up to
the passengers and I'm like...

Oh, so you're a hostie, are you?
Yeah.

Oh, OK.
I'm a flight attendant.

I didn't pick that one up.

I'm a flight attendant,
not a hostie.

Flight attendant.
Yeah.

But they do struggle with my accent
when I'm flying.

You reckon they'll get along...

Your accent is easy.

Like...
You can understand me, can you?

Your accent's easy.

Let me know if you
need a translator.

[LAUGHS]
Did you like that?

This could jeopardise
our connection.

KATE: Coming up,

Petula pulls away from Darren...

..like I'm just too boring for you.

..as a new single dad
enters the retreat.

MAN: I think this is
my next chance at love.

I mean, that's why I'm here.

You have got a great smile.
Oh, thank you.

I actually felt a little bit
of a connection straightaway.

And as our parents pour out
their hearts by day...

I never thought I could ever
find love again.

Aww!

..by night, things get much deeper.

Oh!
[LAUGHTER]

Um... yeah, I have no comment.

KATE: It's a slow morning
in the retreat

after an eventful night.

Marette went home

and two new single parents
joined the love quest -

rocker Tim
and flight attendant Michelle.

I woke up and honestly,
I thought I was dreaming.

Oh. [CHUCKLES]

It might be a dream for Michelle

but for others,
it's more like a nightmare.

PETULA: I think instantly,
some women might have been

a little bit concerned
when she walked in -

I might have been as well.

Last night, when I was arriving,

I just went through that door
and that was it.

It was like
Alice in the Wonderland walk.

Thank you.

Straightaway, the dynamic changes.

Shane, Heath, Darren,

they're hovering around.

Everything is 'babe', 'sweetie',
'honey', 'love'...

So, did you come in on your own,
did you say?

We all came in...
All individually?

Yeah, we were all sort of...
Weren't you freaking out?

No, not really.

DARREN: The emotions were
running pretty high last night.

New people coming in,
it sparks it up.

It gives you a little bit more
to talk about

but it also makes it hard

when you're actually trying
to build a relationship,

because there's distractions
on the side.

Darren and I
are gelling really nicely.

Shane and Kristy continue to grow,

Carole and Roe have got their
little thing going on

on the side

and now Michelle
comes into the retreat.

We don't know what's
gonna happen next.

Here's hoping the balance doesn't
change too much and it isn't...

Let's not rock the boat.

I could live in a place like this.
Could you imagine?

How nice.

KATE: While Michelle's rapidly
becoming the centre of attention,

new arrival Tim has quietly piqued
the interest of someone else.

You've got a bit of a glow up, Mel.

I've had a nanna nap.
No!

That's what it's called.

No, you've got a little bit
of a glow.

No, it's a nanna nap.
Yeah? Oh, OK.

Yes. I got enough...
That's what it does, does it?

Yes. Yes.
Yeah?

So, Tim is starting to talk to Mel,
or Mel is starting to talk to Tim.

There is a little connection there

and if you asked her, she would go,
"Oh, no, no, no!"

She'd grab a pillow
and close herself off

but yeah, it's nice to watch
something that may blossom.

TIM: What are you doing?
Oh!

Oh, you scared me!
Oh, you're loading it?

Yeah.

Aww! They're cleaning together!

Awww!

Straightaway, we've sort of clicked,

which is nice.

He seems really gentle.

So, do you live with your son?

He's come back home now, yeah.

Oh, OK.
He's a Tik-Tokker.

"TiK ToK." Really, like,
emphasise the K's.

"Tik-Tokker."

He's good at it.
Oh, wow.

He's got, like, 3.2 million...
[GASPS]

Ooh!
I've seen you on Tik Tok.

Yeah. Really?
Yeah.

MEL: I wonder if I've seen him,

because sometimes,
when I can't sleep...

Probably.

..I just go through, you know,

when you just flick it up
and just see all the things...

TIM: I've been nominated, obviously,
by James, for the retreat

because, um, I've been single
for three years.

I've tried many forms and it hasn't
happened, for whatever reason.

This was a great opportunity,
to enter the retreat,

to find a connection.

Oh, jeez, I'm nervous.

It's not easy at our age, is it?
Yeah. Oh, no.

And I won't go on a dating app.
Never been. Won't do it.

It's stupid.
Nah.

People bullshit, people don't
get back to you and they say...

Yeah. You know what it is?

..and they say, "Communication's
really important to me."

Yeah.
You know?

Yeah.

Yeah, I know.

It's, like, the first time seeing
her not, like, get like...

Yeah. Recoil.

Yeah. Yeah.

She really struggles
to trust new people.

But I feel like, with Tim,

um, they're a little bit more
relaxed and, um,

there may be a potential, you know,
love interest for my mum.

Come on, Tim. Step it up. For Mel.

This could be the one
that cracks Mel, you know?

Yeah. Hopefully.

Mel can kind of relax and just
let herself enjoy a bit of romance.

Yeah. Let's hope.
Fingers crossed.

And she sounds really good
for Dad as well.

Tim is... a really nice guy.

I think I'd like to spend
some time with Tim.

[CLAPS] Chop, chop!

I want to see you
get married to Tim.

[LAUGHS]

KATE: With only a few days left
before the blessing ceremony,

here's hoping Mel doesn't hold back.

Speaking of not holding back...

So, what is your favourite fruit?

Cherries.

Oh!

That little trick
which you've just...

The cherry stem.

Oh, god! I can't do it.

Put it on your tongue
and you try to make a bow out of it,

just using your tongue only.

Sorry!

[LAUGHS]

OK. Enough, 'cause I've just got
a tingle in my...

[LAUGHS] I'm sorry.

Ooh-hoo-hoo!

Yes, well, when I saw you,
I thought you seemed excited!

Oh, my god! I'm so excited!

The cherries. Oh!

Oh, my god. I just feel the whole
cherry running down my body.

Oh!

No, I can't!

Oh, my god. I've got the chocolate.
I just need the fruit.

I'm gonna be squirmy.
I'm not watching. I'm leaving.

I can't. It's too much.

I guess this is just, you know,
the negative side

to having to watch
our parents' every move.

You have to hear things like that!

Does he eat lollies?
Forget the lollies!

We're into the fruit. Now, let's
just get the fruit happening, babe.

You've gotta put yourself out there.

I want to live life to the fullest.

It's a bit of excitement,
a bit of spark.

Ta-da!

My daughter told me to behave.

Well, that's gone out the door.

I'm not listening to that.

I didn't really
want to be hearing that.

KATE: But there are always
two sides to every story.

Uh, Carole is very interesting.

Uh, I had a chance
to speak with Carole

a few different times

and she's forthcoming
in what she wants with me.

But Carole can definitely be
over-the-top,

more than she needs to be.

I mean, I'm... The bells
and whistles don't impress me.

I've... I've had bells
and a lot of whistles.

I think that she has
a lot of good qualities.

She's caring, which is great,

but I'm saying... the extra
is not needed.

Do you think, if you
got to know her a bit better,

that something... you know,
a connection could happen?

Yeah.
Yeah?

Yeah, it's a possibility.

She's very confident,
she's got a great body,

she's got a wonderful smile.

Let me get to know more
about who she is.

My dad...

is definitely feeling your mum

but I just need to see more and be
more than just, you know,

the... the sexual side of things.

There's an obvious sexual tension
between the two

and chemistry but...

you know, lust doesn't
sustain relationships - love does.

KATE: And lust is becoming a problem
for Petula and Darren,

as his eyes wander
towards newcomer Michelle.

Do you reckon Darren
would go there with Michelle?

He might!

Mmm. Interesting.

Interesting.

She's not coming in here to go,
"OK - you're taken, you're taken,

"you're taken -
I'm just gonna look at you."

Everyone is here looking for love.

I'm aware that we're here
to make a connection

and time is running out.

New people are coming in,
people are leaving -

I'm really conscious
of the possibility

between Michelle and Darren.

I'm aware of how the dynamics
can change very quickly.

Nothing's changed -
I am still attracted to him.

Mmm.
He ticks all the boxes.

Yeah.
As what I know so far.

I'm just a little bit confused.

It's making me feel vulnerable.

I realise that I've got to
make my intentions clear.

I need to make sure
I don't lose this guy.

Anything could happen.

KATE: Indeed, anything CAN happen
in the retreat.

Heath's spotted
a potential connection

between Darren and Michelle,

so he decides to make a move.

When you came in,
you owned the room.

You reckon?
Yeah, 100%.

Oh!
Aww!

You lifted the room up
when you walked in.

So... you were glowing. It was nice.

Aww!

It was a nice energy.

Aww!
Aww!

Thank you.

Oh, my goodness.
She has that little grin.

And then we were all excited
to meet the couple of new people.

I'm assuming that everybody is...
Oh, we're all looking for someone.

Exactly.
Yeah.

I haven't connected with anybody.

Aww!

Haydn, your dad seems so nervous.

I reckon he is a little bit nervous.

She has that effect.

Do you have a set, sort of, look
that you go for?

Well, I can't describe
any more than...

Oh, get lost!
[LAUGHS]

God, you're full of it!

[BOTH LAUGH]

I think Heath was definitely
showing some signs.

Yeah, I think he likes me.

And what about you?
What are you thinking?

Loads. I'm thinking loads.

[LAUGHS] I'm thinking loads.

HAYDN: Dad's definitely put his
heart on the table with Michelle

and I feel like she's a little bit
reluctant and she's really...

kept to herself and hasn't really
given him much yet.

She's just taking it slow.
Taking it slow.

Yep.

Do you reckon this is
how she normally acts?

Like... is this normal for her?

I think she's on her best behaviour

and maybe she's listened
to my advice.

She's taking it slow.

She's just really sussing them out

before, you know,
she puts both feet in.

'Cause I, you know,
did tip her off, saying,

"Sit back, watch, digest -
then go in."

[CHUCKLES]

I have a habit of being a bit
too spontaneous and I rush in,

with both feet.

I'm doing things a lot different.

For the first time ever,
I'm stepping back

and trying to change
my normal behaviour,

slow it.

I'm learning now
that things need to be different.

KATE: Next...

ROE: Uh-oh - new message!

Oh!

"A new single dad is waiting
at the tennis court.

..our single mums
have stars in their eyes

as our final new dad arrives.

Oh, my god.
He was like Richard Gere.

God, you're tall! Nice.

Like, sexy.

What's he like?
Oh, he's OK.

Who would be his match?

Michelle, I think.
[GASPS]

KATE: When new singles
enter the retreat,

it creates waves on interest

and Darren seems to be drowning.

Having Michelle come in last night,

bubbly, you know, looks great -

it's just thrown
the spanner in the works,

'cause she's my normal type.

You go, "Ooh! Ooh, she's nice."

But you know, then you've got
relationships with others.

You want to do the right thing
by everyone,

so it's... it is really difficult.

So Darren rounds up his
primary interest, Petula,

for some one-on-one.

He said something
along the lines of,

"Petula, I'd like
to have a chat with you,"

So I was like, "Oh, OK. Fine."

I don't know what's going to happen.

I'm nervous.

How are you feeling
about the whole thing?

Good.
Yeah?

Yeah. I like the connection
that we have.

I like everything so far.

Yeah.

What's... How are you feeling?
What's your take on it all?

Yeah, look, it's been great for me.

I've never talked about my feelings
so much.

Every day, day in, day out,
talking about how you're feeling

and all that sort of stuff

but I... The best thing for me
was actually getting to know you.

Petula's a really calming soul

and the vibe is everything I want.

I'm more patient
in this relationship,

so I've gotta give that a chance.

Sometimes I was like, "Oh, maybe
I'm just too boring for you.

"I'm too quiet. I'm not,
you know, out-there."

But I was just like... well, I would
hope, um, that we build on this...

you know, what we've got

and see where it goes, you know?

SAM: I think your mum is just
trying to be, you know, mature

in all this,

in the sense where it's not
a regular experience

and people are entitled
to explore their options.

And it's a great sign - she can see,
like, different sides to all...

Mmm. Open-hearted.
Yeah.

I think Mum's always an open book.

She always spoke from the heart

and that's by far
one of her best traits.

Yeah and that's it - it's, um...
it's just digging deeper

and finding that connection.

I came into the retreat to change
the way I looked at relationships.

Tess said, "Dad, maybe
give love more of a chance,"

and I've got one connection
and I'm hoping to work on that.

TESS: Yeah, I think
it was really nice.

That's what they're all...
we've all sent them there to do,

is really find connection
and find love.

DRHYS: 100%. They were being
very open and very genuine.

They definitely have a connection

and I don't see that ending
any time soon.

Petula is so amazing and from what
I've seen on the surveillance cams,

Dad would be very lucky
to have her in his life

but I can definitely see him

kind of opening up
and relaxing a little bit,

so it's gonna be interesting,
where it goes from here

and I think Dad's definitely
showing some real interest.

KATE: Now that Darren's
all in with Petula,

Everyone's nicely coupled-up.

ROE: They're very sexy on you.
Look at you.

You see?

And they lived happily ever after.

It's nice and peaceful, innit?

It is. Yeah.

Hang on - what's this?

A new player is entering the field,
ready to score?

Meet dashing single dad Neil.

Looks like we're here, eh?
The retreat.

The house.
It's not bad. That's not bad.

I've nominated my dad, honestly,

to kind of throw him
in the deep end.

He's a big kid. I think it's time
for him to grow up and settle down.

I reckon Dad's a good catch.

He's likable.
He's got a lot of energy.

Absolutely great sort.

A great sort!
I'll take that any day.

Ah, well, it's gonna be
a nice little place

to stay for a little while,
meet some nice girls.

I was married twice
and engaged once.

Let's go!

It's been five years, I guess,
where I've been happily single

but look, I think a woman
is missing in my life.

Cracking day, cracking place.

It's gonna be good times.

Sport's been good for me.
AFL was a big part of my life.

Played footy with St Kilda
and Richmond

and some females are
attracted to sporting people,

so life wasn't too hard
in that environment.

What's your final words
of advice, buddy?

Don't be an idiot.
OK. I'll take it.

I'm looking to meet a girl
that's outgoing, athletic

and... fun-loving.

I think this is my next chance
at love.

I mean, that's why I'm here.

[INDISTINCT CONVERSATION]

I've never been but my sister's...
Uh-oh. New message!

Oh!

"Ladies, a new single dad
is waiting at the tennis court.

[GASPS] Another one!

Oh, my days!

Boogie, boogie. Wonderland.

Another male.

"You will each have 10 minutes
to get to know him.

"Could he be your perfect match?"

Yeah, I'm like, "Oh, my god."

That's confusing now.

That is confusing, isn't it?
Yeah.

Isn't he married?

Straightaway, the dynamic changes.

Shane, Darren, Heath -

they become quite territorial.

For the dads, this is not good news.

It's like the competition is now on.
Yeah.

That's what it feels like
to me, anyway.

First thought is, Dad should maybe,
uh, be a little bit worried.

I mean, he's really gonna
have to up his game here.

What?
Oh, my god!

What is that?
You're kidding me!

What is that?
Another one!

We are spying on our parents.
That's outrageous.

Uh, seeing all those TVs
with everyone's parents...

Something out of a spy movie,
to be honest.

Not something you see every day/

Basically, this is
the surveillance room

and we get to watch
our parents' every move.

Get me in on that.
That's gonna be hilarious.

Most of my life,
Dad's been keeping tabs on me

and I guess it's my turn to...

hold him accountable.

And I kinda like it a little bit.

I've been told I'm a great wingman.

[LAUGHTER]
Whoo!

KATE: With that,
the game is on for Neil

and for the kick-off...

Hello! I'm Carole.

How are you, Carole? I'm Neil.

How are you, Neil?
Good, good, good.

Lovely to meet you.
I'll do a little peck.

Oh, my god. Neil!

The minute I saw him,
it was like, "Whew!"

I mean, how the hell...

It's like the world map - where do
you start and where do you finish?

CHLOE: How tall is he?
He's 6'7".

[GIRLS EXCLAIM]



You're gonna have to
climb that like a tree!

CAROLE: Oh, my god. How are you?
Good.

Welcome to the house.

So, um, beautiful tennis court
right there.

I'd, uh... if you played tennis,
I'd ask you for a hit.

No but I don't mind juggling ba*ls.
Oh, well...

[LAUGHS]
You know, hey, perfect. Perfect.

[LAUGHTER]

I know how Lebanese are.
What do you mean, how Lebanese are?

We're just vivacious.
Yes, I know you guys can be so...

Your poor dad's gonna
have a heart attack.

He's stuffed that.
She's stuffed him real good.

Carole's my type of person that
I would go out and have fun with.

Very, very bubbly.

KATE: That was a steamy start

and now the more demure Mel.

This is... whose?
That's my mum.

Your mum?

She's straight
to the comfort pillow.

TESS: Security pillow, yep.

Oh, so you're putting champagne
in your orange juice?

Yeah. Do you want a...
Oh. No, no, thank you.

I was just gonna say,
if you want to try it...

No, that's fine.

This is a weekend of...
a week of trying.

Oh, OK. Yes.
So...

I've tried quite a few things, yes.

Have you done any dates here?

Yeah, I'm having fun. Yeah.
Are you letting your hair down?

Oh, a little bit.

She does, you know,
keep her walls up high

but I feel like, with Tim,
she's more relaxed.

KATE: Maybe Neil will have
better luck with Kristy.

So, what are you looking for
at the retreat?

Is this your mum?
No, my step-mum. Dad's girlfriend.

Came in, obviously, to try and find
a connection with someone

and, um... yeah, I met Shane

and I've sort of been
getting to know him.

She's already made her mind up.
Big no.

Next.

KATE: Will Petula be the one, then?

You have got a great smile.
Well, thank you.

Connections? Any dates? Tell me...

Yeah, yeah.
I've been on a few dates.

With Darren, the connection
was quite instant.

Yep.

Dad might be
at a bit of a disadvantage.

He's come in late to the retreat.

All the other parents had a couple
of days to get to know each other

and form connections.

What's... what's he like?
Which bloke?

Tall, dark and handsome?

No, he's OK.
Young? Old?

Oh, maybe 57, 58?

As each of us
come back from our date,

the men are right there -
"How tall is he?"

"What's his name?"
"What does he do?"

So they're really anxious
to find more information

about who could match
with this new gentleman.

Who would be his match?

Michelle, I think.

NEIL: Hello!
Hi!

Oh, my god. He was like
your tall Richard Gere.

God, you're tall! Nice.

Like, sexy.

Oh, my goodness!

They reckon it doesn't matter
when you're lying down, so...

Oh, hey, I'm not complaining.
[LAUGHTER]

TESS: Do you think that
Neil is your mum's type?

Yeah.

Yeah. This is...
this is huge for Dad.

I know he's obviously
smitten already.

Uh, cheers. Cheers.
Cheers. Cheers.

Nice to meet you.
Yes. Nice to meet you.

That's making me
a little bit worried.

As much as I like Michelle, I really
don't want him to get hurt again.

Cheers. Cheers.

KATE: Michelle has joined
the final quarter...

It's nice to meet you.

..of this speedy dating game

and ex-AFL player Neil
is trying hard to win the trophy

for best on ground.

Who brought you in?

My daughter's Chloe.

Um, we're both very adventurous
and ambitious

and spontaneous in life and...

Jeez, you've just about named
everything I'm looking for.

[LAUGHS]
Um, so...

I'll bet you've said that
to all of them.

Your dad's kind of keen.

Yeah, he definitely is.
I'm getting, like...

That was the first time I've,
like... kind of, like,

SAM: Seen him react like that.
Yeah.

What's your, sort of, type?

Looks, to start with, and then, um,

the connection comes with
the communication.

You can be in a room - don't have to
speak for any amount of time,

you don't feel awkward.

I like.

[LAUGHS]
That's one tick. That's a start, eh?

Well, I hope that you find somebody

that gives you that spark.

HAYDN: It felt like Dad and Michelle
were really onto something

and Dad's got
a bit of competition now,

so he's gotta really fight
for this relationship

and try and get the most out of it
before Neil takes over.

TESS: Do you think that Neil
is your mum's type?

Yeah.

I had my heart set a little bit
with Haydn's dad, Heath.

However, like, I know my mum's gonna
be attracted to... your father.

It was really good to see Dad get in
there and try and make a connection

as early as he can.

There's another little love triangle
in the house now.

Spanner in the works.

They got some sharp edges,
that triangle, yeah.

MICHELLE: Watch your step.

I actually felt a little bit of
connection straightaway there.

I've been a naughty girl, yeah?
Oh, uh-huh.

Oh!
Oh!

NEIL: So, they saved the best
till last.

From that point, uh, in my mind,

I've felt that there's been
something there

that I need to explore

and, um, she's been the stand-out.

MICHELLE: Let's go in.

Let's do it.

Hey.

Hey, hey!
Hey!

Guess who I've brought!

Oh!
Oh!

Reveal!
Oh!

Now, look at this
vast array of people.

Everybody, this is Neil.

Hello, Neil.

Ooh!
Ooh.

Yeah. What happened?

Dad's reaction - straightaway,
he looks stumped.

I think he's just thinking,
"Should I be worried?"

NEIL: Guys, guys.

Seeing Michelle and Neil
walk back into the room,

holding hands...

I could feel Heath's pain.

I knew that he was
going to be disappointed

with how this was unfolding.

What brought you to the retreat?

Well, the same reason as probably
you and you and you and you and you.

[LAUGHTER]

HAYDN: It's so awkward to watch.

Sometimes you just want to leave
the room and not watch anymore,

'cause, you know, you just
want to be able to help him.

DRHYS: And how are you feeling?

'Cause obviously, you were ecstatic

to see your dad finally
have a connection.

Yeah. Pressure's on now, isn't it?

Or do you think he's gonna,
sort of, retreat?

I just think he's gotta
put in some work.

I just want to go in there
and just...

get him to, you know, up his game
and really go for it.

I want Dad to fight for Michelle.

[MAN SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY]

Welcome to paradise.

MICHELLE: What are you thinking
so far? You like?

Yeah. Look, I mean, it's...
it's, uh...

It's just...
Feeling comfortable?

Yeah. Oh! I'm never uncomfortable.

That's good.

It is confusing, in a sense.

You can obviously see the dynamics
of a couple brewing.

[LAUGHS]

Mmm.

I don't want to be seen
as this puppy dog

that's following her
around this place.

Heath, I absolutely love so much

and I hate that he hasn't
had a connection.

And I know he genuinely
wants to find love.

Michelle has come in here,
you know...

I'm already thinking, "Well,
if I connected with this person,

"would I be hurt again?"

Starting to get... in myself,
starting to get frustrated,

as to why... what are my walls?

Like, is there... am I...
have I got these barriers up?

Why am I... What is wrong with me?

Um...

You start to second-guess,

um, what sort of person you are

and... yeah, so...

OK.

KATE: You'd think that halfway
through this romance boot-camp,

our parents would be
all loved-up by now.

But no - they still need some help.

So, I turn my back for one night

and suddenly, there are
so many new people.

Dylan, did you get a shock when you
walked into the surveillance room?

Oh, yeah. Was not expecting that,
at all.

No.
Not one bit.

Well, as you know,
you won't just be watching.

I've got a job for you.

Today, your parents will have
some time to reflect,

during a special session
about self-love

and confidence.

Do any of your parents
need help in that area?

But you know what?

You'll have an impact
on the workshop

and on your parents, from afar.

Today, you'll be able to communicate
with your mum or your dad.

With just one word.

Only one word?
Exciting.

It's gonna be tough but...
That's hard!

And the word you choose

should be one that helps guide
your mum or your dad.

Think about your word carefully.

CHLOE: So, Kate told us
to pick one word only

and this word was gonna go
to our parents.

Our parents are not gonna know
it is from us.

I think all of us wanted to be
greedy and write a whole sentence.

It was very difficult

to try and put a whole conversation
into one word.

I was really focussed around

trying to give him some type of...

you know, self-motivation to...

to believe in himself.

Sachem, have you come up with a word
for your dad, Roe?

Yes.

I came up with 'intuition'.

Ah.

I reckon, if he just
listens to his gut,

he will find himself
in the right direction.

Carole could be a potential partner
for him.

He is feeling her but he's also
holding back a little bit.

I know that if he just
trusted his intuition, he would...

be there, next to her.

Tess, what message are you
gonna send to Darren?

I chose 'depth'.

Just reminding him to show
that true side of him,

because he can come across
as quite arrogant or peacocky.

Perfect.

Sam. What word do you have for Mel?

I chose 'trust'.

Aww!

My mum struggles with trust

and I wanted to, you know, say,
"Trust is what you need."

If you're not open
with your trust, then...

you're not gonna get...

Yeah. Nothing can advance.
No.

Haydn.

Uh, 'confidence'.

Ah.

So, he's been hurt
in the past, hasn't he?

He has.

And do you think
that's where, maybe,

his confidence has taken
a little bit of a... beating?

Um, yeah. For sure.

So I'm hoping he reads this
and he...

you know, just gets a bit confident
and just sticks to his g*ns,

'cause I know if he does that,
he'll be perfectly fine.

I just want him to, you know,
up his game

and really go for it,

because I really want him
and Michelle to work out.

KATE: Back at the retreat,
confidence expert Anthony Ikin

is charged with delivering
the kids',

I mean the dating consultants',
secret messages.

Today is all about self-confidence
and self-love.

There's a real power
in vulnerability.

The more you open up,

the better the results you will get
out of this session.

I'm gonna pass out one word
to each of you.

Just share what that one word
means to you.

Michelle, I'm gonna start with you.

[LAUGHS]
Whoo!

Thanks, Babe.
[ANTHONY LAUGHS]

So, my word is 'grounded'.

And I believe, for me,
that I am grounded.

Yes, you are.

I think it's took to be on my own

to realise I have got
good things about me.

[APPLAUSE]

Are you willing to share
those great things about yourself?

Yeah, absolutely.
I've got loads to give.

A hundred million percent.

So, whoever gets me
is a lucky guy.

I agree.

Grounded.

Stay with what you're doing.

Stay grounded and stay who you are
and keep going, Mum.

Know your worth, babe.

My message is 'depth'

and that's probably the last thing
that my daughter said to me.

It was more looking for
deeper connections.

And she said, delve deeper.

Feel deeper feelings.

You know, just take it to that
extra level in meeting people,

understanding people,
understanding their feelings.

I think he immediately caught on.

He definitely understood that

it's a word that he's constantly
growing towards.

My word, 'brave'.

For me, bravery is knowing that
it's scary but doing it anyway.

ANTHONY: Mmm.

I had a high school sweetheart

that I thought I was going to
live forever with.

Had two beautiful kids.

And that failed.

And that was the end of the world
for me

so I never thought I could
ever like,

even survive not having my kids
with me 24 hours a day,

let alone...

[SHANE GETS EMOTIONAL]

Yeah, let alone finding love again

or believing in happiness again.

I love this word because I am brave
and I'll continue to be brave.

ANTHONY: Yes! That's incredible.

That was so beautifully said.

When I heard my dad expressing
what brave meant to him,

it was just very special.

Having to leave his children,

he didn't know how he would be
able to cope.

He didn't know that he would find
love again.

And for me, I just know that he
can take on anything.

He's the most incredible human being
I've ever met.

[SIGHS]

'Connection'.

What that means?
Mmm.

Connecting with Roe.

Yeah?
Yeah.

And how has that been for you
so far?

Fantastic.

Do you think connection's
been missing from your life?

A hundred percent.

How long for?

Twenty-one years. God.
[SOBS]

You know, it's nice to have someone

just even take time to
get to know you.

What people don't know about my
mum is even though she has a loud

and vivacious exterior,

she's a big softy and
quite vulnerable on the inside.

Being Lebanese so,
I came from a strict family.

Mmm?

And I was in a relationship
for nine years

and then to fall pregnant
and then he just walked out.

My sort of culture which is a no-no
to have a child without a wedlock.

So, I was called every name
under the sun.

And then I had to deal with
my mother saying,

[BITTER, CONDESCENDING TONE]
"You see what you've done?"

It actually shattered me
as a person.

But then there's a child here
that needed to be cared for so...

For me it's been a gift
and my daughter is my life.

Yes.

And I'm very proud of that.
Yep.

I got emotional because yeah,

I tapped into my past
and my vulnerability.

I just put it all on the line.

I wanna just connect.

I wanna really see what it's like

for me to just focus a little bit
on myself, on my personal needs.

Put your arm around her.

Now you've made me cry and I don't
have any waterproof mascara on.

[LAUGHTER]

What's it like for you to have
connection with new people?

I love how they accept me
for who I am and how I am.

Even though I'm loud and out there.

That's all I've ever wanted
is just to be accepted for who I am.

And that's real connection.
Yes.

♪ I'm finding a place
that warms my heart again... ♪

Not alright.
Not alright.

Anyway.

Thank you for sharing that.
My pleasure.

In the group session, Carole,

what she went through and she
had to find a strength and power.

I really appreciate her for that.
I really do.

You know, I felt like that was
a starting point to

getting to know her better
on another level, emotionally.

And that's what I'm looking for.

More of an emotional connection
with Carole.

KATE: Next...

Mel inches closer to trust.

When you walked in I thought,
oh, he sounds nice.

We've only known each other
a short time but you're authentic.

You've got a nice smile.
Really?

Yeah, of course.

And later...
They're playing truth or dare.

[GASPS]
[BLEEP]

..dangerous games.

I'll swap anything to answer
this question.

No! You tell us what it is.

Oh, no.

KATE: At the retreat,

our parents are halfway through
a confidence workshop.

Intuition.

ANTHONY: What does your intuition
tell you right now?

To allow myself to have fun
meeting new people.

Yeah?

Yeah, my bro.

KATE: But what their intuition
isn't telling them

is the words they're receiving

are actually secret messages
from their kids.

'Confidence.' Um...

Confidence. Yeah, I guess...

Yeah no, I think you know, I'm
confident in what I do when I work.

Just gotta have the confidence to
move forward

and find a person to form
a relationship with.

What's the confidence like for you

in the space of a relationship
right now?

I think...

I guess I lack it in the sense of,
you know,

a bit like the trust issue
and the second-guessing.

My mind is my worst enemy.

I overthink things.
Yeah.

Confidence shouldn't be
in what you do.

It's in who you are and the
relationship you have with yourself.

Yeah.

Aw. Go Heath.

How does that make you feel?
Good.

Yeah?

Watching Dad read out the word that
I gave him which was 'confidence'

was really good.

I'm just hoping that he just starts
to believe in himself

because I know he's got it in him.

ANTHONY: Mel.
Of course.

What's your word?
Trust.

[SNIFFS]
Aw!

What does that mean to you?

For me it's very hard to
trust someone

because that trust was broken.

Do you want to trust?
I do.

Do you know how to trust?

I'm OK. It's just hard.

ANTHONY: The only way to get it back

is to be back in the game
of trusting.

I just don't want to
get hurt again.

ANTHONY: That circumstance doesn't
have to replay itself over again.

It's not the playbook
for the rest of your life.

She does get very emotional.

And I got really emotional watching
it but I kept it together.

ANTHONY: Are you willing to
trust again?

Yep. Yep.

At first my impressions of Mel

I thought she was
extremely sensitive.

A bit afraid of everything.

But she's
in touch with her feelings

and that's a beautiful trait.

I think the counsellor's doing
an amazing job by like, you know,

reassuring all our parents.

Yeah.

The word 'trust' felt good.

I felt like yeah, you know, there
is a light at the end of the tunnel.

TESS: I think we all nailed
the words.

I think every word kind of resonated
individually with each parent

really well.

And you all should be so proud
of your parents for doing that

in front of, literally, strangers.

So, I think it's a proud moment.
Yeah.

KATE: Inspired by his newfound
confidence, Heath

kicks off his plan to beat Neil
in the race for Michelle's heart.

I don't want to leave this retreat

without knowing why I came here
to make that effort.

I know my son

and he'd be extremely disappointed
if I just was closed off

and not making an effort.

So far so good?
Yeah I am, actually.

It's beautiful.
Yeah?

If I was to take you out for dinner,

where would you expect me
to take you?

Do you take loads of girls
out on dates?

[LAUGHS]

No. Not at all.

Really?
No.

Mmm.

Do I come across
as that sort of person?

Don't know. I'm sussing you.

Sussing me out?
Yeah.

Yeah, my mum's straight up.

She wants to sniff the bullshit out.

Not that your dad has any bullshit
but, you know.

Can I ask you about what happened
with your ex?

Yeah.

The relationship fell apart
when I was 40.

She played up with my best mate.

[SOMBRE MUSIC]

Like, that was what it was over?
Yeah.

You didn't see it coming?
No. Hit me for six.

Yeah. I was quite shocked by it all.

That's crap.

It all sort of come to a head
six years later.

And I was sort of, Mister
Mum-and-Dad for... ever since.

I still am.

Which is sad in a sense because
I feel like I've failed.

Did I do something wrong.
Not at all.

I feel like this has been such
a massive eye-opener about your dad.

HAYDN: Mmm. It gives an insight
into how he is.

Yeah, massively.

He's a good man.

I was quite dependent on my partner.

Yeah, OK.

And then he went and cheated on me.

[SOMBRE MUSIC]

That was just the final straw for me

and I think when somebody
actually does that to you

then that's it,
there's no going back.

It's not good feeling, is it?
No.

It's took me this time
just to sort of figure me out

and sort myself out, you know?

I've learnt so much.
Yeah.

And it makes you grow.

I think Heath and my mum needed to
get out, away from the whole group.

That one-on-one time,

that was amazing 'cause I just think
it's gonna bring them a bit closer.

So, here in the retreat...
Yeah?

What do you think you're gonna
get from it?

Like, just try and get to
know somebody like, in here.

Yeah.
Do you know what I mean?

Someone a bit more genuine.

And there ain't many.

Maybe you're looking
in the wrong spot.

Definitely. I reckon.

[GASPS]
[LITTLE CHUCKLE]

I like him. He doesn't play games.

There's more to learn
about each other but...

Mmm.

You need to talk to the other guys,
get to know them.

And you should talk to the girls
as well.

I've spoken to most of them.
All of them.

And?

There's no connections there
with anyone else.

"Anyone else"?

Apart from you.

Major hints have been dropped.
HAYDN: Yeah.

Your dad just finished
that whole conversation with,

I do not have another connection
other than with me and you.

That is a big green flag.
Yeah.

[LAUGHS]
He's put it out there.

Like, he's almost laid his heart
on the table, hasn't he?

Big time.

Heath is just wanting to get going

and I don't think my mum
should be scared of that.

He's not messing around.

There's no games involved in this
so it's raw and it's real.

♪ Can we dance together one time

♪ Would you like to be
my friend?... ♪

KATE: The retreat
is tailor-made for

single parents
willing to break old habits.

The workshop felt good because
I've learnt to trust myself

and then I'll be able to trust
the next person that comes along.

So, Mel's taking matters
into her own hands

and inviting Tim for a walk.

It was nice chatting this morning.
Yeah, it was nice.

Just off the cuff, you know?
Yeah.

You're easy to talk to.
You think so?

Yeah, I think so.
Oh, that's nice.

Do you wanna take a seat or...?
Yep. OK.

OK.

I don't know why
I've got nerves. Like, I'm...

You're nervous for them.
I'm nervous for them.

So, I was married for 28 years.

My marriage wasn't that fantastic.

In his eyes, you know, I had it
easy, had everything. You know.

I had the beautiful home, the kids,
everything but...

The white picket fairytale.
Yep.

White picket fence fairytale, right?
Yep, had all that.

But for me it was just living,
you know, just...

Day to day.
Yeah.

Mmm. For the kids.
Yeah.

I didn't have the respect and,
you know...

It's hard because...

when your husband just says to you
"Oh, get over it.

"There's other people
worse off than you.

"What's your problem?"

You know?
Mmm.

"You've got it easy."

But the fact that you talk about it
and acknowledge it, that's awesome.

Yeah but a lot of people
don't wanna to hear it.

I do.
Yeah. Thank you.

I feel comfortable talking to Tim
'cause he's calm and genuine.

The way he talks to you, the way
he makes effort to get to know you.

For what it's worth, you know,

we've only known each other
a short time

but you're very open and honest
to talk about it.

OK. Yeah.

And I think that's sometimes
difficult but you're authentic.

Really?
Yeah, of course.

You've got a nice smile. You know.

Mel's a beautiful woman.

She really opened up.

And that's what I like.

People are genuine and real
and that's...

Don't hold it in.

And that's what I love about Mel.

I don't have any concerns with Tim.

I think he's being you know,
really respectful,

gentleman-like,
and nice to my mum.

I think I'm just grateful to see
the evolution of my mother from the

moment she walked into the retreat
to where she is now, you know.

And I feel like

she's gonna walk out of this
a completely different person.

You can talk to a total stranger
you've known for less than 24 hours.

Well, there you go.
You know, I think...

When you walked in I thought oh,
he sounds nice.

That was a great interaction.

It felt very natural.
Yep.

Mel is a lovely, lovely woman.

She's very genuine and that's
exactly what my dad is looking for.

I really think that they do have,
you know, that

connection through personality and
values and all that sort of stuff.

He seems really gentle.

We've sort of clicked,
which is nice.

KATE: Next...

Is it romance?

Or is it pure cringe?

[BLEEP]
Oh, no.

What's the biggest age gap
you have ever had?

Oh, no.

Oh, my gosh.

KATE: Back in the '80s

when our single parents were greener
than the gardens of the retreat,

locking eyes with a love interest

would have sent their hormones
into a frenzy...

Oh! New message.

..so I've decided to
wind back the clock

with some fun and games to get
those chemicals racing again.

"Singles, get ready to party."

Yay!

"It's '80s Prom night."

Whoo!
[LAUGHTER]

Am I gonna be Prom Queen?
'80s Prom night.

'80s.

Oh!

Fancy dress.

This is amazing!

[ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC]

The '80s night
is an awesome adventure.

[SINGS] ♪ You are the one... ♪

Yeah, that looks cute on you.
Really?

I lived my teenage years
through the '80s.

We've got a crimper.

So it didn't come as any challenge

to get dressed up and put the beads
on and do the ponytail on the side.

And it was so nice to see everyone
else really rocking it.

Oh, here comes Sandy.

My mum looks like she just stepped
out of the movie 'Grease'.

Yeah, she was
just absolutely gorgeous.

Tell me about it, stud.
[LAUGHTER]

You want to make them look,
the guys.

You need that
little bit of sass.

You look very beautiful.
Thank you.

The attention that he's giving me
is unbelievable.

I like that.

GIRL: The way that Heath
looks at Michelle.

I know.

KATE: And what better way
to fan the flames of desire...

They're playing Truth Or Dare.
No.

Oh, no.
No way.

KATE: ..than with a game
of Truth Or Dare.

[LAUGHS]

That little laugh.

I don't think I wanna watch that.
That's where we draw the line.

"Is your latest crush
better than your previous crush?"

Wow.

Wow, now I'm really thinking about
this one.

Yeah, he could be.

Could be?
Yeah, he could be.

Oh!

And who is it?

I can't tell you.

I'm keeping this.

I like that.

She's kind of given him an answer
and kind of kept it to herself.

Yeah.
Mysterious.

My mum is keeping her cards
quite close to chest.

Just let them graft

and I'll just sit back and watch,
watch this space.

Truth.

Who was the first person you were
attracted to first in the retreat?

Ooh!

Darren, sit down!

I'll show you.
Oh!

[EVERYONE SQUEALS]

Oh, my gosh!

That was a kiss and a half.
Wow.

[BLEEP] hell!

I feel like we're all blushing.
We are.

This has just escalated.

Oh, interesting.

How interesting is it?

KATE: No surprise,
Roe's taking his time with this one.

Why are you looking at me?
[LAUGHTER]

We will decide how interesting
it is.

[LAUGHS]

Cat gotcha tongue, bro?
Never that.

Never?
Never. Hold on for a second.

I love your dad's voice, eh.

It's mesmerising.

The suspense is building.
He didn't read it out.

He's eyeing the room.

[GASPS]

What is it?

I'm really nervous.

[GROANS OF EMBARRASSMENT
AND DISGUST]

[LAUGHTER]

What the actual...?

What does it say?
[INDISTINCT SPEECH]

[CHUCKLES]

[ROE SPEAKS INDISTINCTLY]

[ROE WHISPERS INDISTINCTLY]

There you go.

Oh, my god!
What was the dare?

"I dare you to try
your best dirty talk."

[EXHALES]
That was heavy.

So, I have got his voice,
his words are in there.

My hormones are just running.

I think my menopause
are going off, geez!

Yeah, I had to get in her ear

and let her know that she's
dealing with a grown a*s man.

Yeah. Definitely feeling
the cringe factor.

I'm sorry.
[LAUGHTER]

I'm sorry. Oh!

Yeah. I have no comment.

You can't make this stuff up.
No way.

[EXHALES]
[BLEEP]

What?

Can I... I'll swap anything
to answer this question.

No! You tell us what it is.

Oh, no.

"What's the biggest age gap
you have ever had?"

[LAUGHTER]

Hey. And we know the answer.
[LAUGHS]

Oh, no.
Oh, no!

Oh, my gosh.

PETULA: I'm not sure
I wanna hear this.

KATE: At the retreat, Darren usually
loves nothing more than

telling everyone
about his dating history.

[BLEEP]

What?

Cat your tongue, Darren?

Oh, I'll swap anything to
answer this question.

No! You tell us what it is.
Go.

Oh, no.

"What's the biggest age gap
you have ever had?"

[LAUGHS]
Oh, my gosh!

Just tell us.
Hey. And we know the answer.

Tell me, what is it?

TESS: Tell me when it's over.

I'm feeling tired.

I think it's time for me to...
I'm old and...

Oh, my god!

Don't lie now.
No, he knows.

He's just trying to count to 47.
[LAUGHTER]

Thirty-four years.

How much?
Thirty-four years?

Oh, no.
Oh, my god!

PETULA: Darren's 56.
That means she was 22.

She's younger than his daughter.

What the [BLEEP] were you doing?

Was that a relationship or just...
No, I don't imagine it was.

OK.

He pulls out a couple of very
questionable Truth questions

which I regretfully overheard.

That I had to just pretend
I was in a safe place.

Anyway, thank you. Next.

You know, Darren is 56.
He's lived a life.

He shares the good, the bad,
and the ugly,

and that's what I like.

[EVERYONE GASPS]

[READS]

"Who do you choose?"

Whoo! Spice it up.

I vote Shane and Kristy.

I also vote Shane and Kristy.
I agree.

They haven't even had...
Yeah.

I think it's a pretty easy decision.
Yep.

Unanimous? Do we all vote...
Shane and Kristy.

Shane and Kristy.

Yay!

Oh, I'm scared that we're gonna
see sex on the TV.

[LAUGHTER]

OK so, you're next.

Ooh! New message!

Whoa!

"Singles, the dating consultants

"have crowned Shane and Kristy
Prom King and Queen.

"Congratulations.

"Tomorrow you'll be heading out
on a special date."

Aw!

Aw, yay.

Yay, Shane and Kristy. Whoo!

[CHEERING]

Aw!

She's so happy.

I came in here on this retreat

almost giving up on love and the
fact that I may be single forever.

So, to find a romantic connection

and then to be crowned Prom King
and Queen, it felt wonderful.

Because it shows everyone else
sees what we see in each other.

And this night is definitely
my turning moment

where I'm like,
I'm just having a blast.

And we actually feel like a couple.

My mum looks so happy.

I can seriously see them
falling in love now.

[DISCO MUSIC PLAYS]

KATE: With the Prom King and Queen
celebrating their win,

there's only one thing left to do.

Ready please, Mr Music.

..and that's fire up the pheromones.

I love the idea of dance
like no-one's watching.

I think most of the time when
you see me dancing,

that pretty much explains it.

Petula and Dad are quite magnetic.

Oh, they're very magnetic.

They're like
old high school sweethearts.

Yeah, right?

I definitely think a spark's been
solidified between Petula and Dad.

Now he can swoon Petula
with some romantic moves.

Oh, no. Oh, no.
I'm feeling something coming on.

What? No.
Dad's party trick.

I can almost sense it
in Dad's moves

that his party trick's
about to come out.

I can see the twinkle in his eye.

Of course he loves to
entertain a crowd

so it was only a matter of time.

Michelle, hold this. Hold this.

No!

Oh, my god!

I don't think any man's ever done
the splits in front of Mum.

She was definitely impressed.

[LAUGHTER]

Never ceases to amaze me, that man.

Your dad is my spirit animal.

I don't want the retreat to end.
I know.

They look like they're having
the time of their life.

I know.

I thought I was back in high school.

Roe was dancing with me.
I mean, I really felt special.

Look at the slow dance.

I feel like I'm watching a romantic
movie but it's starring our parents.

This is beautiful.

I feel like this is his prime.

He's got that slow move going,
pretty lady.

Look at my mum. She looks in love.
That's really adorable.

I saw something there
that I haven't ever seen before.

[LAUGHTER]

My dad happy with someone.

I don't even know the words
to explain it.

It's kind of everything
I wanted to see for him.

KATE: Heath may have

captured Michelle's attention
early in the night

but newcomer Neil is still lurking.

Tonight is like musical beds
'cause there's one bed short.

Where the hell are you going?
Yours.

[GASPING]

Neil is also my mum's type so it
has been a bit of a spicy mix.

But I think she's
got a good one with Heath.

Tunnel vision, Michelle.
Stay with Heath.

MICHELLE: Heath's like, "Do you
wanna have a dance?"

And it's like, OK.

And you know what? He's so polite.

He's like, "Is it alright
to pop my hands on your waist?"

I'm like, "Yeah, that's OK."

Like, he's a gentleman
which is good.

Look at my mother
and Haydn's father.

He's smiling.

Oh, my god!

I'm really hoping that Dad might
even try and get a kiss tonight.

No, guys,
this is a really big moment.

Do you reckon your mum wants a kiss?

Yeah.
[LAUGHTER]

Yeah!

I don't know if I wanted more though
at this point.

[LAUGHTER]

[OPTIMISTIC MUSIC]

Come on, Dad.

Make your move, brother.

Kiss!

Heath, me boy, come on my bro!

Come on!
Come on my bro.

HEATH: Michelle has the most
beautiful blue eyes

that I've ever looked into.

Oh, come on. Please kiss.

Oh, they're so close.

I think they both want it.

HEATH: It's nice to just stare
into each others eyes

'cause that's the only way
you're going to realise that

the heart pounds for someone.

[EVERYONE GASPS]

VOICEOVER: Monday...

How old are you Michelle?
I'm 52.

So you date 40-year-olds?
And younger.

The age gap question...

On dating apps, we were matching
with the same people.

..that will divide the nation.


No way!

I'm already out.

And...

The more I get to know you,
the more attracted I am to you.

Awh!

A shock confession...

I gotta be very careful what I say.

Oh!

What?

..could blow love apart.

Can't say I'm not concerned.

I've said all along,
it's actually a deal breaker.

Monday, 7:30pm on Nine.