Property boss Gary hopes to find perfect partner on new dance & dating show
BY JENNIFER RUSSELL jennifer.russell@reachplc.com
A LONELY Scot is hoping to waltz his way to true love on Channel 4’s dating show Flirty Dancing.
Glaswegian Garry Connor is appearing on the programme in the hope of finding romance with help from cupid choreographer Ashley Banjo.
The series sees two disillusioned daters taught two halves of the same bespoke dance.
Across a week they train separately, working with Ashley and his team to get to grips with their routine.
The pair then meet for the first time in a cinematic setting where they don’t speak, just dance, deciding afterwards if they want to go on a second date.
Property manager Garry, 33, has been single for two years but feels this could be his last chance at love after getting nowhere in his bid to find “the one”.
He said: “I’ve done all the dating apps. When I say I’ve been looking for someone, I’ve tried everything.
“I’m looking for a guy that’s quite cheeky, a little bit romantic.”
Despite the support of his sister, Garry struggles to feel like he can take the lead in a relationship.
He said: “I never really meet anyone that I have that spark with.
“Some people are looking for long-term relationships, some just want to have fun, so it’s difficult to meet someone that’s on the same page as you and you’re both equally attracted to each other.”
Garry is partnered with Ryan, a 25-year-old wig assistant who has been single all his life.
Garry is determined to give it his all.
He said: “This is more nerve-racking than a normal date. You know a normal date, you’ve met the person before, you’ve had a bit of interaction.
“I hope he likes me. It’s something I’ve been looking for for such a long time.”
Flirty Dancing is broadcast on Channel 4 on Friday at 8pm.