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First Dates fans left stunned as popular YouTuber with millions of followers and A-list pals makes surprise appearance
FIRST Dates fans were left absolutely stunned as a popular YouTuber made a surprise appearance.
The 34-year-old internet personality has millions of followers and boasts A-list pals as part of his inner circle.
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Mark Ferris is best known for his work on YouTube, where his account boasts 669,000 subscribers.
He also has over 545,000 followers on Instagram and counts fellow vloggers Zoella and Alfie Deyes as close friends.
The star shocked fans when he appeared on the long-running Channel 4 dating show, First Dates.
He was greeted by Fred Sirieix as he was matched with a 42-year-old cruise brand manager, Chris.
After the programme he took to Instagram with a snap of himself posing in his kitchen just as he appeared on his respective TV screen.
He wrote: "Well…Ya silly boy went on a date on national telly didn't he?
"You knowww how much this was out of my comfort zone & I never thought I'd have the courage to do something like this!
"What an experience it was! @firstdates was just incredible from start to finish!!"
Praising his date, he continued: "One I'll never forget! Chris is an absolute GEM!!!!
"Super proud of me for taking another (massive) leap to building my confidence up!"
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He added: "Please always just be you. You're perfect and wonderful just as you are xxx.
"Not my friends surprising me with T-shirts @leannes_bows_and_bits ! Hahahahha luckiest boy xxxxxxx."
During the show he couldn't help but blush on camera as he made a series of apparent blunders through accidental double entendre comments.
He made the first blunder when he asked Chris if he had ever been on a date before, not realising he forgot to say the word 'blind'.
First Dates cast
Fred Sirieix
Fred is the charismatic French maître d'hôtel who hosts First Dates. He has a rich background in the hospitality industry, with over 30 years of experience. Fred has been part of the reality show since 2015 and his charming personality helps to put punters going on the dates at ease.
Merlin Griffiths
Merlin is the bartender on First Dates. His friendly presence and expert mixology skills contribute to the show's warm atmosphere. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Merlin was in the bar industry for over two decades before offering his services to the Channel 4 series. Outside of First Dates, Merlin also owns and operates his own bar.
Cici Coleman
Cici is the show's outgoing waitress. She trained as an actress before joining the cast of First Dates, which lends theatrical flair to her role. Her ability to make guests feel at ease, coupled with her genuine interest in their stories, has endeared her to viewers. Outside of her work on First Dates, Cici continues to pursue her passion for acting and fitness, often sharing insights into her life and career on social media.
He then stated: "For so long, I tried to be someone for someone else. So now I'm 100% myself. I go in balls deep, guns blazing."
He soon realised the unintentional innuendo where he joked: "Take the first thing I just said out. I go in guns blazing."
His fans couldn't help but gush about the show as they praised the star for his bravery for taking part.
One user wrote: "I absolutely LOVED watching last night, you truly are the most lovely and beautiful person inside and out and i couldn't stop smiling watching you."
I never thought I'd have the courage to do something like this!
Mark FerrisInstagram
A second stated: "So proud of you for putting yourself out there! The love of your life isn't going to know what hits him!"
While someone else commented: "So proud of you for stepping out of your comfort zone! I have a feeling the love of your life probably watched it and will find his way to you."
And a fourth added: "Watched last night and you were absolutely hilarious & most importantly, your genuine self! It was like watching one of your vlogs whenever you were on screen."
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First Dates continues on Channel 4 and is available to stream online.
