Celebs Go Dating: James Lock’s dad warns him off Essex girls and suggests Chelsea ladies


Celebs Go Dating EXCLUSIVE: James Lock’s dad warns him off Essex girls and suggests he tries out Chelsea ladies ‘who might have a few quid’

His Celebs Go Dating experience is yet to bag him his ideal woman thus far.

And The Only Way Is Essex star James Lock has been advised by his father where he’s going wrong.

The reality personality sits down in a clip from the upcoming instalment of the E4 show, where he listens to some words of wisdom from Lockie Sr. 

So far, no good: His Celebs Go Dating experience is yet to bag him his ideal woman thus far – but TOWIE’s James Lock has been advised by his father where he’s going wrong

‘How’s it all going anyway?’ James’ dad Steve asks of his experience on the dating series.

‘I’ve met a few nice girls…’ James insists.

‘Don’t jump into a relationship too quick,’ Steve cuts in. ‘On your record, you ain’t picked too many good ones have you?

‘There’s never a problem attracting the right ladies. There’s not a problem with that. You need the right one who’s a bit stronger for you.’

Pearls of wisdom: The reality personality sits down in a clip from the upcoming instalment of the E4 show, where he listens to some words of wisdom from Lockie Sr

Pearls of wisdom: The reality personality sits down in a clip from the upcoming instalment of the E4 show, where he listens to some words of wisdom from Lockie Sr

Lock & Lock: The reality personality sits down in a clip from the upcoming instalment of the E4 show, where he listens to some words of wisdom from Lockie Sr

Lock & Lock: The reality personality sits down in a clip from the upcoming instalment of the E4 show, where he listens to some words of wisdom from Lockie Sr

Update: 'I've met a few nice girls...' James insists

Daddy knows best: 'Don't jump into a relationship too quick,' Steve cuts in

Daddy knows best? ‘I’ve met a few nice girls…’ James insists. ‘Don’t jump into a relationship too quick,’ Steve cuts in

James, 33, replies: ‘It’s easier said than done trying to find the right one…’

To which Steve observes: ‘You always go for the looks – I’m not saying go for a right monster…’

James goes on: ‘At my age its very hard to meet someone who ticks all the boxes. They’ve all been good looking girls and I’ve had good dates. There’s just no spark.’

James, 33, replies: 'It's easier said than done trying to find the right one...'

To which Steve observes: 'You always go for the looks - I'm not saying go for a right monster...'

James, 33, replies: ‘It’s easier said than done trying to find the right one…’ To which Steve observes – ‘You always go for the looks – I’m not saying go for a right monster…’

James goes on: 'At my age its very hard to meet someone who ticks all the boxes. They've all been good looking girls and I've had good dates. There's just no spark'

James goes on: ‘At my age its very hard to meet someone who ticks all the boxes. They’ve all been good looking girls and I’ve had good dates. There’s just no spark’

Steve continues: 'You're attracting the wrong women! No disrespect to Essex people but you don't need someone from Essex! Go up to Chelsea, Mayfair, that area. Get someone who has a few quid. They might have a nice mum, and I can take the mum out and all!'

Steve continues: ‘You’re attracting the wrong women! No disrespect to Essex people but you don’t need someone from Essex! Go up to Chelsea, Mayfair, that area. Get someone who has a few quid. They might have a nice mum, and I can take the mum out and all!’

Steve continues: ‘You’re attracting the wrong women! No disrespect to Essex people but you don’t need someone from Essex!

‘Go up to Chelsea, Mayfair, that area. Get someone who has a few quid.

‘They might have a nice mum, and I can take the mum out and all!’

Celebs Go Dating continues on Monday night at 9PM on E4.       

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