First Dates stars Fred Sirieix and Merlin Griffiths
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First Dates: Fred Sirieix pays tribute to ‘amazing’ Merlin Griffiths amid cancer battle as he issues health update

First Dates is back for Valentine's tonight

First Dates star Fred Sirieix has shared that his pal Merlin Griffiths faces a long road to recovery after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2021.

The show returns with a Valentine’s special tonight (February 14), with Fred issuing an update on bartender Merlin ahead of the episode.

Fred remained positive about his co-star, who had his stoma bag removed last month, but admitted his recovery is “going to take time”.

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Fred smiles in First Dates restaurant
First Dates’ Fred Sirieix has issued a health update on his co-star Merlin Griffiths (Credit: Channel 4)

Fred Sirieix issues update on First Dates pal Merlin

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Merlin Griffiths poses in First Dates restaurant

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