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Lottie Gibbons

ITV's Romeo and Duet's first episode leaves viewers with one request

ITV's new dating show Romeo and Duet caused a huge divide amongst viewers as it aired its first episode.

The show sees singletons stand on a balcony and serenaded by potential love matches that they can hear, but not see. The seven-part prime-time series gives its singers just one song to entice a singleton down from the balcony.

Only then will the two come face-to-face for the first time. Viewers at home were split in their opinions, with some loving the format and its host Oti Mabuse. Anne-Marie tweeted: "I love @OtiMabuse and this Saturday night fun TV."

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Allan said: "@OtiMabuse is actually a really good host, very natural and engaging on this Romeo and Duet."

And Joanne tweeted: "This #romeoandduet reminds me of part #BlindDate and part #TheMaskedSinger. I like it! Loving @OtiMabuse as a presenter! She is definitely doing a fantastic job @ITV."

However, others weren't so keen and asked for ITV to bring back the likes of Paddy McGuinness' Take Me Out. Joe said: "@PaddyMcGuinness please for the love of God bring back Take Me Out for a decent Saturday night dating show."

Red tweeted: "This doesn't have the fun of Take Me Out."

Steve said: "Bring back #takemeout I say."

Darren added: "Take me out with singing....no likey."

And Ellie said: "Just bring back Take Me out I beg #romeoandduet."

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