Lewis Capaldi takes part in blind date in experiment which connects strangers through their love of the same foods

Lewis Capaldi has taken part in a unique dating experiment where the West Lothian star is matched with complete strangers, connected only through their love of the same foods and flavours.

A new study of 2,000 singletons has unveiled that it is a case of ‘love at first bite’ for more than one in five Brits, who admit they decide whether to continue dating someone based on their food preferences.

Commissioned by Peperami Chicken Bites, the experiment follows a recent survey, where thousands of singletons unveiled that they would only consider a future with someone if they shared the same taste in cuisine and are considered ‘food compatible’ (23 per cent).

A further 14 per cent admitted they would end a budding romance if the person in question had completely different tastes to them and 11 per cent have, or would, decide against a second date based on their prospective lover’s food order.

Lewis Capaldi on his date

In the dating experiment, the ‘Before You Go’ hitmaker selects a blind date on food taste alone.

During the experiment Lewis, from Whitburn, tastes three dishes created by the mystery chefs and struggles to make his decision, but lands on a dish made by Megan, described as a lookalike of Love Island’s Paige Turley – and Capaldi’s ex-girlfriend.

In recent years, Lewis has been known to often poke fun at his relationship status on Twitter and explained why he is ‘such a catch’ during the experiment.

He said: “I’ve got a forehead that goes on for days. I’ve got just a bang on average genitalia. I’ve got a car, I can drive you to places, even if you want to be in an open relationship, I can drive you to that place. And of course, I am handsome, so handsome and in shape.”

Thanking Megan for the dish, Lewis jokingly apologies that she has not been welcomed by heartthrob and heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, who has also taken part in the unique dating experiment.

The singer-songwriter is then joined by his blind date, and prepare to see if it is love at first bite.

As the couple bond and laugh throughout the experience, singleton Megan asks Lewis if his next song is going to be written about her winning dish.

The musician says, “Yes. I’ve always wanted to do culinary themed music and I’ve always said there is a market for it. ‘Megan’s Nachos’ coming 2021.

Dishing the dirt on dating do’s and don’ts, the star unveils that he “belched” halfway through the meal and his date “didn’t even flinch.”

The video concludes that love really is possible at first bite – through connection over cuisine, unique scenario, and some amount of physical attraction probably.

With grub the key to getting the guy or girl, according to the survey, more than half believe that someone liking the same dishes and flavours as them makes them more attractive.

And 17 per cent feel so passionate about it, that they would not go out with someone with different tastes - even if they were a millionaire.

When questioned, respondents declared that they were more likely to judge what is on their dates plate than their shoes, what car they drive and how much money they make.

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