Celebrity First Dates: Celebrity First Dates 1
12:05 am - 01:10 am, Wednesday, April 15 on E4 +1 (30)
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Celebrity First Dates 1
TV presenter Esther Rantzen has found life lonely since the death of her husband Desmond Wilcox in 2000, but is worried her formidable reputation can scare men off. She participates in this celebrity version of the show in which singletons meet up with potential partners at a restaurant. Also appearing on this first edition are actor Richard Blackwood (aka EastEnders bad boy Vincent), The Only Way Is Essex reality TV star Jess Wright and 2012 Paralympics table tennis silver medallist Will Bayley
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Jess Wright
(Contributor)
Richard Blackwood
(Contributor)
Esther Rantzen
(Contributor)
Will Bayley
(Contributor)
Mark Henderson
(Producer)
Nicola Lloyd
(Executive producer)
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Jess Wright
(Contributor)
Richard Blackwood
(Contributor)
Born:
May 15, 1972
in
London
Best Known For:
His early career as a comedian and TV presenter and playing Vincent Hubbard in EastEnders.
Early-life:
Richard Clifford Blackwood was born in London on May 15, 1972. His sister is supermodel Naomi Campbell. After graduating from university with a degree in Business Studies, Richard decided to pursue his dream of making it in showbiz. In 1993, he performed his first stand-up show at The Spot in Covent Garden. Three years later, he started co-presenting MTV Select alongside June Sarpong. The show ran for four years. In 1999, he showcased his talents on Channel 4 in The Richard Blackwood Show, which comprised sketches, interviews and music.
Career:
In 2000, Blackwood released his debut hip-hop album, You'll Love to Hate This, but his music career soon fizzled out. In 2004, he joined radio station Choice FM. On the stage, Blackwood has appeared in Cat On a Hot Tin Roof and Shrek, playing the character of Donkey. In February 2015, he made his first appearance in EastEnders as Vincent Hubbard.
Quote:
'When I was made bankrupt, it was hard because I was one of the first young guys from the MTV era to be deemed to have it all and then to lose it all.'
Trivia:
Blackwood filed for bankruptcy in 2003.
Esther Rantzen
(Contributor)
Will Bayley
(Contributor)
Mark Henderson
(Producer)
Nicola Lloyd
(Executive producer)
