In this week’s episode of Telling Tinder Tales, hosts Chris O’Neil and Thomasin Lockwood welcome Sian from West London—stand-up comedian, true-crime enthusiast, and collector of some rather odd dating stories.

At 58, fresh out of a divorce, Sian jumped into the chaotic world of online dating and comedy gigs… sometimes on the same night. Today she joins us to share a hilariously disastrous Plenty of Fish date that went from mildly awkward to full-blown cringe.

Sian also reveals:

• The truth behind her unusual divorce (yes… there was a catfishing moment).
• What dating was like in her 20s vs. dating in your late 50s.
• Why she once kept a stack of 1980s Lonely Hearts photos.
• Her unexpectedly heart-warming first date with her current partner—who broke every rule she thought she had.
• And her best safety and sanity-saving advice for anyone navigating modern dating apps.

This episode has everything: dating disasters, comedy-gig chaos, true-crime energy, and a reminder that sometimes the best relationships appear when you least expect them—if you keep an open mind.

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Hosts/Producers: Thomasin Lockwood and Chris O'Neill

Producer/Editor: Lucie Regan

Edit Assistant: Leo Dunlop