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Rotorua man Thomas Falconer reveals what happened after First Dates NZ appearance

Alice Guy
By Alice Guy
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4 May, 2018 11:33 PM3 mins to read

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Rotorua man Thomas Falconer tried his luck on First Dates New Zealand. Photo/Supplied

Rotorua man Thomas Falconer tried his luck on First Dates New Zealand. Photo/Supplied

A Rotorua man who opened his heart on national television is now able to reveal what really happened when the first date was over.

Thomas Falconer was looking for love when he signed up for First Dates New Zealand and on Thursday night the nerve-wracking experience aired for the entire country to see.

"It was super exciting, I had a beaming smile the whole time," Falconer said.

He had gathered some friends together for a special viewing of the show when it went live on television.

"I didn't actually get roasted that much," he said.

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In the episode Falconer was absolutely thrilled with his date, sky diving pilot Esther.

There were a few funny moments throughout and he said sculling a beer in front of the cameras is one he'd been hearing a lot about.

During an episode where all the other couples ended in the "friend-zone", the burning question most people have for Falconer is whether he went on a second date.

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"Yes, we did go on a second date, and it was a lot less awkward than the first," he said.

Filming of the show wrapped up months ago and Falconer said that meant having to keep things a secret.

"I did introduce her to some of the friends that helped with my application."

Falconer said after saying on the show that a "radiant smile and curly hair was like being handed a plate of sticky date pudding", Esther did actually bake some pudding for him.

But for the fulltime wedding videographer who was "genuinely looking for love" it just wasn't meant to be.

"We saw each other quite a bit, then we realised we had our differences.

"Now we have a really great friendship and she can go overseas and follow her dreams."

Since last night Falconer said his phone had been blowing up with messages and notifications.

"I've had a lot of Snapchats about that Zac Efron moment."

The moment refers to a cutaway in the episode when Esther said she was looking for a Zac Efron type.

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"I reckon I'd give Zac a run for his money,"

He's also had a lot of interest from women since the show aired.

When asked about his current relationship status, Falconer said he "wouldn't be sending wedding invitations out any time soon".

"I think people have seen that I'm genuinely just a big teddy bear.

"I've had a few people hit me up about my choice of favourite movie, I listed about five, but only Made of Honor made the final cut."

Although this time it didn't work out, Falconer said he'd happily do it all again next season.

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