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Sunday World
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Irish gay dating show contestant reveals why he didn't mind being axed from programme
Galway's Rory Jennings didn't mind getting the boot because he got to share a bottle of bubbles with an Aussie icon Rory says his appearance on I Kissed A Boy was a full-circle moment for him An Irish contestant on a gay TV dating show reveals that the best thing about being first to being kicked off the programme was ending up spending the night with Dannii Minogue. But Galway lad Rory Jennings smiles as he stresses all they shared together was a bottle of prosecco. Rory (23), from Salthill, is a mental health graduate and part time model, who's currently working in London with Britain's NHS helping gambling addicts. Viewers of BBC1/3's I Kissed A Boy dating programme – in which 10 gay young men share an Italian villa hosted by Danni Minogue in their search for love – being dumped last Tuesday night. But handsome Rory could do little to being axed, as a lad he was smitten with, Jordan B, chose another guy to be matched with, Jordan R, resulting in him being the only one not chosen in the pairings-off. 'Sure look it happens, it was an experience anyways, so it's grand,' he pipes up. I Kissed A Boy. Credit: BBC / Two Four Broadcast Ltd / Corinne Cumming 'Being so self-critical and ashamed of my sexuality as a teenager in Ireland, going onto I Kissed a Boy was such a full-circle moment for me and my emotional development, and I got to do it alongside a bunch of hotties.' Rory likes to observe and figure people out before making a move romantically, and when it comes to drama, he says he would rather watch the drama than be part of it. He lists Michael B Jordan, Joey Essex and Troye Sivan as his dream boys. He admits he was smitten on the show with cute retail store manager Jordan B (25), who hails from England's Lake District and now lives in Manchester. 'I think it was his buzz cut. I like them, and he was a bit older,' he beams. 'There was something about him that was really kind of masculine that I liked. 'There was a bit of flirting going on, we never got to know each other that deeply though, but it wasn't that long. It didn't really work out, so I was first on my merry way.' Jordan B ended up choosing Jordan R, with Rory confirming that because both of them had a parent who died when they were quite young, they seemed to bond over that. 'That connection was a bit deeper than I had with Jordan, so I kind of know that it was going to go that way,' he admits. Rory with Jordan B on the show 'I was like 'if it happens it happens', I wasn't too put out.' But Jordan B ended up getting itchy feet again and dumped Jordan R for fellow housemate Callum 'I was saying he was getting excited with all the boys around and was putting his fingers in the pie to see what he'd like,' smirks Rory. Rory's eyes didn't stray to the rest of the housemates. 'I loved them all as friends and I would kind of be the person with friendships first and then maybe if it developed,' he stresses. 'Maybe if I had of been in there longer, I could have had a connection that way, but in terms of like anyone I would have had my eye on romantically, not really.' After Rory left another young Irish guy, Hugh from Cork, joined the fun in the villa. 'I have gone for people similar to him before,' he confirms Rory. 'Then obviously he's Irish, so we would have had that. I have met him since and we get on well, but I think it's more platonic.' Rory also had a bonus on being first to leave the house, when he got up close and personal with Dannii. 'Dannii is lovely, she's so nice. Really really warm,' he raves. 'When I got dumped, we went off afterwards me and Dannii, we had a bottle of prosecco, my claim to fame. I was buzzing with Dannii Minogue can you get any better?!.' He has been single for two years. Rory says his appearance on I Kissed A Boy was a full-circle moment for him News in 90 Seconds - May 30th 'I'm as single as ever, for the past two years on and off,' he reflects. 'I haven't found the one. I'm a bit picky. A sense of humour is really important to me, so I think I'm waiting for someone to be really funny.' He's not a fan of dating apps. 'I have used them before, I haven't recently, they are a bit boring and repetitive,' he complains. 'Anywhere I've met anyone before it's been organic and hasn't been on a dating app.' Jordan B, Jas, and Rory on the show After he finished school Rory initially tried Business Studies in Dublin's Trinity College before dropping out and taking up Psychology, which he studied for four years in Belfast. It was in Belfast he had his longest relationship, for a year. At 6' and with his chiselled looks, Rory was snapped up by a Dublin model agency. He also explains confusion over his first name. 'I was called Ruairi when I was born and I'm christened Ruairi, but when I was in school people had trouble pronouncing it and the odd teacher couldn't pronounce it, which was mad in Galway, so I changed it to Rory when I was 14 or 15 and was impressionable,' he reveals. 'So, it stuck and now I'm called Rory the whole time.'
Buzz Feed
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Lulus Dresses To Help You Survive Wedding Guest Season Without Spending An Arm And A Leg
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Say yes to the dress — wedding guest don't-break-the-piggy-bank edition. Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's. 1. A satin lace-up maxi dress that's giving "local sea witch invited to happy nuptials." If you want to add some drama (and some awesome accordion pleats) to your wedding guest wardrobe, look no further than this little number. Lulus Promising review:"I ordered this dress to wear as a bridesmaid at the request of the bride. I LOVE this dress. It looks just as good as it does in the photos. I did have to get it tailored because it was too long, but that's true of almost everything I purchase as I'm only 5'1". The rest of the dress fit exactly as I wanted it. The material is sturdy and doesn't feel cheap. It looks amazing on and I love the color/shimmer of the fabric! So happy with the fit and the look. Would definitely order from Lulus again!" — Amy K. 2. A perfect-for-spinning A-line sleeveless maxi dress if you live for the post-speech dance floor and want to celebrate the happy couple and your crazy-in-love feelings for this maxi. Lulus Promising reviews:"I bought this for a wedding and I loved it! Fit perfect and looked so nice!" — Jordan B. "This dress is phenomenal! It hugs me in all the right places and made my chest POP! If you are someone who wants a bit less fitted around the waist, I would size up, otherwise AMAZING wedding guest dress, I received so many compliments! I can't wait to buy my next Lulus dress :)" — Michela O. 3. A floral midi dress with a tulip skirt to give you the ultimate flower power for your next wedding adventure. The high-low hem ensures you've got ample room to dash to the dessert table, the dance floor, and the great sendoff without getting your dress in a wad! Lulus Promising review:"I got this for a spring wedding this year and it's perfect. Fabric is great high quality. Colors are gorgeous." — Erica M. 4. A puff-sleeved mini so you can best show off your heels while proving that you are still the master of the Cha Cha Slide. Lulus Promising review:" I wore this dress to a rehearsal dinner and absolutely loved it. However, I would say size down because I'm typically a small and would have wanted an XS to make it fit perfectly but it still worked and was still cute!" — Sarah P. 5. A super chic V-neck maxi you'll want in your closet for all those fancy weddings where you know there are going to be fancy photographers and you want to look your fanciest best. Lulus Promising review:" This is a super cute wedding guest dress! I was struggling to find a cute floor-length/maxi black dress. This one fits perfectly, and the material is very good quality. Very nice dress! Will be buying from here again!" — Cami W. 6. A strapless ruched dress because every wedding frequent flyer ought to have a strapless Disney Princess dress moment on standby. This one has a sweetheart neckline to give you a little extra spunk and a little extra space to display your drop necklace. Lulus 7. A textured puff-sleeve midi dress that you'll want to rock at any and all outdoor nuptials because it's going to instantly turn you into a woodland fairy. Lulus Promising review:" I couldn't be happier with this dress! I used it as my second-look dress at my wedding dinner and it was perfect. I love that the dress is properly lined; the material is soft and stretchy and it fits wonderfully. Now I want one in every color :)" — Aleksandra D. 8. A one-shoulder satin dress that might only have one shoulder but has all the superb wedding guest vibes. Whether you're going super formal or just want to look chic at your friends' backyard wedding, this classic silhouette has got your back. Lulus Promising reviews:"Lovely dress with a gorgeous color. Fits perfectly, can't wait to wear it to the wedding I'm going to!" — Renee D. "This dress fit perfectly. Especially with the adjustable straps. No alterations needed. Very appropriate for a formal wedding." — Tricia M. 9. An abstract sunset mesh dress perfect for diversifying your wedding guest dress portfolio by still having a mix of bright, happy colors but without the typical florals. 10. A fold-over one-shoulder maxi to give yourself the easiest go-to for those ultra-sophisticated weddings that have, like, an open bar and tasty little hors d'oeuvres. Lulus 11. A tie-strap mini dress so you have a shorter, cooler option for all those upcoming warm-weather weddings. Lulus Promising review:"LOVE this dress! The square neckline gives a classy look and the small slit and bow straps provide such a fun vibe. I purchased the green and the color is beautiful! Got so many compliments!" — Maria Q. 12. A V-neck subtle puff-sleeve midi with the kind of neutral coloring that is going to look FAB with any accessories and shoes already in your closet. Lulus Promising review:"Ordered for a spring wedding. Currently 12 weeks pregnant (second baby so growing fast). Normally I'm a medium but sized down based on reviews. Small fits great with room! Elastic waist, and elastic on the back of the neckline which is nice. Will probably pin the front but great fit and hits mid shin. Love it!" — Brenna G. 13. A mesh off-the-shoulder bustier-style dress for a full-blown Wedding Guest Barbie moment without needing Barbie's pink piggy bank on standby, because you will not believe how affordable this stunner is! Lulus Promising review:"This dress is GORGEOUS. I got so many compliments and honestly didn't want to take it off! I'm getting married in two months and I swear I'd get married in this if I could.." — Jessica Z. 14. A coastal striped faux-wrap dress perfect if you are headed to a daytime wedding and want to win "best dressed" among the wedding guest crowd. Lulus Promising reviews:"This dress is very comfortable and stylish! Even better than I expected. I love the fabric and it's very light. I will definitely be grabbing this a lot during the spring and summer." — Dahae K. " Fits really well. Nice and lightweight without being see through." — RJ G. 15. A halter-neck midi dress to bring some old Hollywood glamour to the nuptials. Plus, it has a fitted elastic waist so you will be comfy as you hunch over to sign the guestbook and boogie on the dance floor. Lulus Promising reviews:" This dress was perfect for the rehearsal dinner at my friend's wedding. The top fit a bit loosely, but the remainder was perfect. It was very comfortable as well, which is key." — Kelly P. "I bought this to wear as a wedding guest. The fit is perfect and so comfortable. The quality is excellent. I bought a skinny rhinestone belt to wear with it instead of the tie belt that came with the dress. I'm looking forward to wearing it." — Debra P. 16. A floral chiffon dress that has an asymmetrical skirt so you can show off your shoes and not get all tangled up if you have to dash to catch the cake cutting. Lulus Promising review:"Super cute. Great fit. Love the hunter-green lining. I got lots of compliments. Fun dress to dance all night in!" — Lynda S. 17. A ruffled, tiered maxi so you can confidently say, "YES, PLEASE" to every wedding invite because you know you've got the best dress on standby and ready for any style of wedding. Lulus Promising review:"The fabric is comfortable and the dress is true to size. I'm thrilled with my purchase. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding guest dress!" — Angela B. 18. A two-piece midi dress if you want a touch of uniqueness in your go-to wedding guest wardrobe. Plus, lots of reviewers say the separates are easy to wear out in the non-wedding-world too, so it's basically a two-fer outfit! Lulus Promising review:" I wore this outfit to a wedding, and I got lots of compliments. It is so cute and versatile. I can't wait to wear the pieces as separates to get more wear out of it. Love it!" — Kathryn M. 19. A beautiful floral burnout dress because everyone knows that the tiered princess look never goes out of style. Lulus 20. A mock-neck mini so affordable, you're gonna want to grab it in all three colors. With a mock neckline and gathered fabric detailing, this is a steal of a dress, which means you can totally splurge on an accompanying bangle set, too. Lulus Promising review:"Perfect fit. Great color. Runs true to size. The dress looks exactly like the photo. It was quite wrinkled when it arrived, but this was easily solved with an iron." — Sara S. 21. A classy lacy dress with a sheer crochet waist for a super-fun peekaboo effect. It's giving Sabrina Carpenter tour, but make it wedding guest fashion. Lulus Promising reviews:"This dress is stunning! I have never received more compliments on a dress. Perfect length with heels on." — Kaitlyn E. "I loved this dress! It was a bit out of my comfort zone because I normally wear less fitted dresses, but I went for i t. Several people complimented it and the color was beautiful." — Jennifer H. 22. A bustier-topped midi that's great for any cup size thanks to the built-in supportive side boning. We love a dress that's gorgeous and has got your back... and your front and sides! Lulus Promising reviews:"This dress required zero alterations, comes with a built-in bra, and is made of a bit thicker of a material. Very high quality and well made!" — Taylor A. "The quality of the material, fit, and color are perfect! I love the dress so much that I ordered it in magenta, also. The top is so supportive that no bra is needed. Would highly recommend!!" — Hannah C. Price: $69 (available in sizes XXS–XXL and in three colors) 23. A backless ruched maxi you'll love because it's A) Stunning and B) the perfect way to showoff your hair-pinned up-do. Lulus Price: $79 (available in sizes XS–XL and in two colors) 24. A slinky knit midi as genuinely beautiful as it is comfortable. No itchy fabric here! Just a blessedly stretchy, snug-up-top, comfy-on-bottom design that won't have you second guessing your ability to go down low all the way to the floor. (Cha-cha real smooth.) Lulus Promising review:"I love the color! The material is nice. Style is super cute!" — Cynnamon D. Price: $65 (available in sizes XS–XL and in two colors) 25. A linen off-the-shoulder midi with an elegant silhouette and the easy-breezy comfort and look of linen. Perfect for a wide range of wedding styles from super casual to heckin' elegant. Lulus Promising review:"Perfect beach wedding guest dress. The silhouette of this dress gave it a formal look but the linen material added a more casual component making it perfect for almost any occasion. Also super comfortable!" — Ava T. Price: $69 (available in sizes XS–XXL and in six colors) 26. A stunning tiered ruffle dress if you want a lively maxi to add to your guest outfit lineup. Imagine how much fun you'll have twirling for photos with your besties and how great you'll look holding sparklers at the sendoff! Lulus Promising review:"Bought this dress on a whim, thinking it would be a dress that looks better online than in person. Oh my, how I was wrong!!! This dress is so beautiful and made of great and heavy material. So excited to wear!" — Clinique P. Price: $55.20 (originally $118; available in sizes XXS–XXL and in four colors) 27. And finally, a satin goddess-style one-shoulder maxi you're gonna want to hold space for in your heart and in your closet, because this showstopper is going to get you so many compliments at the next shindig you attend. Lulus Promising review:"I love the lime green color, and the dress fits true to size. It flows, so it drapes my body quite nicely. I love solid-colored clothing, and then there's a touch of gold (a gold ring) on the shoulder, which blends in nicely. All in all, a lovely dress!" — Feyi C Price: $63.20 (originally $79; available in sizes XS–XXL and in three colors) Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
