There can’t be many First Dates episodes to challenge this ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ moment for sheer cringe

In January 2024, Lauren Simon of ITVBe's Real Housewives of Cheshire appeared on Channel 4's First Dates and was paired with a man named Chiles. He did not recognise her. When she mentioned her television work, the exchange became awkward. The clip resurfaced in October 2024 and drew widespread online criticism.

Source: There can’t be many First Dates episodes to challenge this ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ moment for sheer cringe — The Poke

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