Everyone who watches Channel 4's First Dates knows that the show would not be complete with the suave operations of maître d' Fred. 

From his sexy accent, his organisational skills and his words of sheer wisdom, Fred has a pretty giant role to play in the operations of the hit dating show. 

So naturally all eyes have been on RTE as we waited the announcement of just who would be filling Fred's rather large shoes on the Irish version of First Dates that will be soon hitting our screens. 

And our new dinner host is…. *drumroll please*… introducing Mateo Saina. 

Well, hello there… 

Matteo was a shoo-in for the job as the maître d' at Dylan McGrath's top restaurant Taste as well as being from Croatia (he will therefore, hopefully, add a bit of continental class to proceedings.)

"I am so excited to be involved with First Dates Ireland," said Mateo on his new exciting television role. 

"From my experience, I can tell whether people on a date are confident or not, whether they are nervous, and my job is to help them feel relaxed. 

"Everyone that walks into this restaurant deserves a chance to find love, that’s what First Dates is all about. It’s a great feeling to see two people making a connection and if I can help make this happen, then that’s my job done."

First Dates is due to hit our screens later in the spring.