Everyone Got Super-Emotional Watching This Lad On Last Night’s First Dates

First Dates always throws up a major dose of cringe-tastic viewing, but one of last night’s couples had people talking for an altogether more lovely reason.

From the moment viewers met Ben and heard his story, they were gunning for things to work out well for him at the restaurant. The 32-year-old was hit by a car while driving a moped back in 2004, leaving him in a coma for over a month and with serious brain injuries.

It’s been a long road to recovery, but Ben is ready to get back in the dating game. #FirstDates pic.twitter.com/pHPzN77EG8

— First Dates (@FirstDates) April 12, 2016

‘It can be a game changer,’ he admitted to the camera before heading off on his date. ‘When I meet a woman it’s difficult for them to see past it.’

As is to be expected, people got more than a bit emosh watching Ben tell his story:

I have a sneaky suspicion Ben will have me in tears in the next half hour. #firstdates

— David (@DavidJohnRees) April 12, 2016

Christ within about 2seconds I’m willing Ben to find love!!!!! #FirstDates

— Kelly (@KellyR2401) April 12, 2016

And everyone had their fingers crossed when he sat down with fashion designer Charlotte.

He told her his story within the first couple of minutes, so it really was make-or-break time:

Well we’re still holding out for that head over heels love… #FirstDates pic.twitter.com/W67vgD9boK

— First Dates (@FirstDates) April 12, 2016

Ben is breaking my heart! I really hope him and Charlotte work out! #firstdates

— Hayley Baker (@haylesi) April 12, 2016

Oh Ben and Charlotte …. Please fall madly in love… With each other… #FirstDates

— Skinny Doll (@theskinnydoll) April 12, 2016

If it didn’t work out though, Ben didn’t have to worry – basically every viewer fell head over heels for him:

Ben is a hottie #firstdates #iddatehim

— Karen McGrath (@shoegal1973) April 12, 2016

I’ve decided I’d already marry that Ben on first dates

— Leanne McIver (@CodySimpson4_) April 12, 2016

Luckily though, things seemed to go well:

Our work here is done. #FirstDates pic.twitter.com/o2hf3lmbLY

— First Dates (@FirstDates) April 12, 2016

Oh my days @FirstDates… Laughing, crying, aaaw-ing and cheering! Emotional roller coaster! #firstdates #emotional #love

— Coley Taylor (@ColeyTaylor1) April 12, 2016

I have high hopes for Ben and Charlotte. I’ll be upset if they don’t get married. #FirstDates

— Roz Laws (@rozlaws) April 12, 2016

Thank god Ben and Charlotte said they’d see each other again. It be like watching watership down if they didn’t #firstdates

— GrievousBodilyCharm (@_Grievous_) April 12, 2016

Very well, in fact…

Ben & Charlotte followed their date with cocktails…And Ben has since cooked for Charlotte in Manchester! #FirstDates pic.twitter.com/IiKMGSNpvG

— First Dates (@FirstDates) April 12, 2016

Ben + charlotte are proof that nice guys win. If you don’t agree then you don’t know where the finish line is #FirstDates

— Merv Payne (@mervpayne) April 12, 2016

Yay Ben!

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