NI's newest reality star Rachel Foster has shared her experience of filming Netflix's unique dating show 'Dated and Related'.
Dated and Related will see 16 singles flown from across the world to a villa in the south of France where they are going to get the chance to mingle.
But they won't be alone as they are going to be accompanied by their sibling, giving their opinion whether they want it or not.
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Rachel, who is mainly known for her raunchy jokes, fashion, makeup and lifestyle videos on TikTok, jetted off with her brother Andy to be the ultimate 'wingman' for each other in the 10-part series.
The 23-year-old full-time content creator says the show brought the siblings, who have always had a "great relationship" closer together as they made their bombshell appearance in the show.
Speaking to Belfast Live, Rachel said: "I had done previous castings for a few other tv shows and a previous casting for a different show for Netflix so they had my details and reached out again thinking I would be a perfect fit with my brother Andy.
"I had thought about going on a dating show with Andy before because we both did castings for Love Island at the same time so the idea of us appearing on the screen together was starting to feel highly possible."
The Co Antrim duo are no strangers to the small screen, having appeared on Family Fortunes together with their mum, brother and sister in 2020.
Rachel continued: "Me and Andy have always had a great relationship we share some similar friend groups and have previously travelled together but I do feel the dating show brought us closer together because it’s an experience that was really unique to us and we really supported each other while we were in the villa!
"We had previously appeared on family fortunes together which we thoroughly enjoyed, so we were very excited when we found out we were jetting off to France we both getting away into the sun."
Ahead of the show, quantity surveyor and keen surfer, Andy, had been in one serious relationship and admits he can often fall in love too easily. He's been focused on his career and partying with his mates until now, but now he's ready to find an all natural, surfer bombshell to settle down with.
Rachel was described as a "pocket rocket and complete firecracker who has no qualms about living the free and single life" who is extremely picky and won't fall for anyone less than a solid 10/10.
"I was looking for a partner who was caring and could make me laugh, someone who doesn’t take themselves to seriously," she explained. "Andy was looking for someone who would enjoy working out with him, be adventurous and have a fiery personality that would keep him on his toes.
"We definitely helped each other in terms of giving each other advice when we were in the villa whether we listened to it or not, it was nice to have the support."
She added: "Overall the experience was fantastic, the cast and crew were all amazing, we have all kept in touch since filming were like a big family and all like to support each other, we were treated like kings and queens whilst in the villa we had everything we needed and private chef with the most amazing meals you could imagine."
Dated and Related is currently streaming on Netflix
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