Particle.news

Download on the App Store

First Dates Premieres First Throuple Date On Channel 4

A three-way date starring Sophie, Ricki, Emily challenges misconceptions about polyamory on Channel 4’s First Dates.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • On July 4 Sophie and Ricki joined Emily, a pansexual massage therapist, for First Dates’ inaugural throuple date.
  • The trio reported strong initial chemistry and positive follow-up meetings as they await audience reactions.
  • Sophie and Ricki, who met on Tinder in 2015 and married in 2018, opened their marriage in 2023 after Sophie came out as bisexual.
  • Show producers required confidentiality, surprising many friends and social media followers when the episode aired.
  • The new series airs weekly at 10pm on Fridays and aims to normalise polyamory through mainstream representation.