‘Double dates with your mates’ strikes again at Billabong

The match makers of Jesmond were at it again this week, pairing four sexy singles in the search for love. Unable to afford heating and living in the coldest place on EARTH, the singles were more desperate than ever to find a special someone to snuggle up to on these icy winter nights. Or perhaps they were thinking of the potential Christmas pressies they could bag from their new bae?

They met at Billabong on Osborne Road for a night of fun, flirting and free bevs. But was it love at first sight? We think not.

Let's take a look, ladies first…

Lilly and Grace, second year, Combined Honours

How long have you guys been mates for?

17 years.

What is your type?

The guy that does Street Smart TV lol.

Do you both look for the same thing in a partner?

No haha, we have quite different tastes.

What were your first impressions of the others?

Very sweet boys.

Would you swipe right for them?

Go on haha.

Was it easy to tell which of you fancied which? You dont want to be liking the same person!

No not at all!

You went to Billabong, was this a good place for a date?

Billabong did really good food, was reasonably quiet in there though.

What drinks did you have?

G&Ts.

Were there any awkward moments?

No not at all!

What did you like about them?

Really easy to chat with.

If they were a celeb duo who would they be?

Max and Paddy lol.

Snog, marry or avoid?

Marry deffo.

Will you see them again?

Maybe bump into them at Swingers??

If you were to message them again, would it be for a date, a booty-call or to hang out as pals?

Hang out as pals.

Did any of you kiss?

No we don't kiss on the first date.

Now onto the gentlemen…

Will and Jack, third year, Business with Economics

How long have you guys been mates for?

Four wonderful years and counting.

What is your type?

We accept beggars can't be choosers. Will, classy brunettes who like a party and Jack, anyone that talks to him.

Do you both look for the same thing in a partner?

Nah, Will is probably a bit more fussier than Jack.

What were your first impressions of the others?

Rated their creps, and nice girls.

Would you swipe right for them?

Already have, still waiting on that match.

Was it easy to tell which of you fancied which? You dont want to be liking the same person!

I’d say so yeah, as the night went on the differences in the girls made it easier. Aye that would cause a bit of a pickle.

You went to Billabong, was this a good place for a date?

Yeah it's really chilled and the food was very nice.

What was the atmosphere like?

Classy, nice bar.

What drinks did you have?

Gin and tonic, gin Thursdays so had to done.

Were there any awkward moments?

Just the solo taxi to Swingers for Jack.

What did you like about them?

They had some cracking stories and were just good down to earth people.

Was there anything you didn’t like about them?

Na, just a bit unlucky they filled in for a late drop out as they couldn’t drink because of work they had to do!

If they were a celeb duo who would they be?

Miley Cyrus before she went mad and Rhianna.

Snog, marry or avoid?

Snog and/or marry.

Will you see them again?

Sure, we may bump into one another at an event or Swingers.

If you were to message them again, would it be for a date, a booty-call or to hang out as pals?

All of the above.

Did any of you kiss?

Alas no sparks were made last night.

It seems that neither side were really into this one? Better luck next time!

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