Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn - Celebs Go Dating 2025

What do you love about Celebs Go Dating that keeps you coming back to the show?

Oh, I have to say it's working with Anna, Paul and Tom. The agency family is my favourite part. But you know what, the whole thing. I love that Celebs Go Dating is not about exploiting people because there are shows out there that I feel like are about exploiting people. Celebs Go Dating is about self growth and self development, but also dating, learning and having fun, sexy, spicy times! So to me, the mixture of the fun moments and the touching moments along with all the personal growth that the celebs get from joining the agency is really my favourite. That's why Celebs Go Dating is like such an amazing show.

You mentioned that the show is not exploitative, why is that integrity so important to you?

Because we live in a world where dating just feels so grim. You know, there's a whole trend of dating exhaustion. A lot of people are single and they're exhausted dating. So I think we’re showing some positive light regarding dating and personal development, that is just really good for society.

How would you describe your relationship with Paul and Anna?

Oh, I feel we're like brothers and sisters, really! It does feel like that. Anna, you know, farts everywhere in the agency! There has to be a certain level of comfort and trust and closeness in the relationship. But I feel like we're all so close, it's just amazing. I feel like they're my family

What do you think you bring to the agency?

I think I'm bringing a lot of multicultural perspective because I’ve lived around the world. My main home is Los Angeles and being someone from Thailand, I feel like I bring a lot of multicultural perspectives, and non traditional perspectives too. Both Paul and Anna are more traditional when it comes to their relationships. I bring a sort of fresh non traditional perspective to dating and relationship dynamics and of course sex positivity.

Being from Thailand but living in LA, has it taken a moment to get your head round British banter and slang?

Oh, absolutely! Sometimes a British person will say something and I just have a blank face but everyone's laughing because I don't understand and I feel so dumb because I'm like, ‘I don't get it!’ It's been an adjustment period for sure. I do think that I understand a lot more now and there's just such diversity in accents in England!

Do you think you've learnt anything from Anna and Paul?

Oh, I learned a lot from them. I think Anna has taught me a lot about psychotherapy, resilience, and really being the breadwinner because, you know, she's a badass woman, and I just love that she's the breadwinner. I love that. Paul has taught me a lot about patience. And also Paul has taught me a lot about how to exist in the TV industry.

How?

In multiple ways, one of them would be coaching me during filming. So for example, he might talk me through a scene like, if you do this, then it's more impactful because what you're saying is really important, here's a way to say it with impact on screen. He's sort of like my TV brother slash coach!

What are you hoping to teach the celebs this series?

I always want to help people gain more self esteem and build their confidence to become a confident and competent dater. A lot of people might feel shy or embarrassed or uncomfortable flirting. I think that is something that I always bring to the table, helping people feel less shame or discomfort around flirting and just becoming someone who's good at communication, someone who's good at flirting on their dating journey. But ultimately it's all about just self confidence and self love.

What was the first mixer like?

Oh, the first mixer was dramatic! I can't give too many details, but it was dramatic, there was a kiss and a lot of people being indecisive, people not knowing people's names!
 

Watch Celebs Go Dating on E4, or stream on Channel 4 from Monday 11 August at 9pm.