Who'll find love on our virtual date? This week it's Elena, 29, and Jamie, 32, but will romance be on the cards?

• Every week FEMAIL sends a couple on a blind date and asks them to report back
• Elena, 29, who is a baker and business owner, Jamie, 32, shared their date
• Would you like us to find you a date? Are you a singleton, or is there someone you'd like to send on a blind date? Email: blinddate@dailymail.co.uk 

ELENA, 29

Dating Past?

I was with my last partner for nearly two years. We lived together, but it ended about three years ago and it took me a year to get back into dating.

While in lockdown, I have been on a couple of virtual dates. Even though none worked out, it’s a nice way to get to know someone.

Pre-Date Nerves?

I messaged friends for support in the run-up to the date, but I knew I’d be fine. I’m good at getting on with people and I’m used to chatting online.

Vital statistics 

Single for three years, no children.

Current Role

Baker.

Would Like To Meet

A guy who has some ambition but knows the best things are not material. He won’t be afraid to take a chance and commit.

First Impressions?

Jamie seemed quite confident and wasn’t nervous at all. I couldn’t tell what he was wearing, but I’d made an effort on my top half, with a nice white blouse.

Jamie couldn’t see, but I was also wearing my pyjama bottoms. I told him and he was quite amused.

Easy To Talk To?

We have lots in common because we’re both bookworms and we love fantasy stories. I’m a huge Harry Potter fan, whereas Jamie prefers The Lord Of The Rings.

We also talked about places we’ve travelled to, including Florida and Israel, and discussed our religious upbringings. My family is Jewish, whereas Jamie has recently found his Christian faith.

Embarrassing Moments?

On some video conferencing apps you can change your background. Jamie had changed his so it looked like he was sitting in front of a bridge and he kept disappearing into it. It was quite amusing because every time he leant over to get his drink he’d vanish. He said it was nice to go somewhere ‘virtually’ as we couldn’t leave the house.

Did Sparks Fly?

It’s hard to get a feel for someone over the internet. However, the evening flowed really well and we ended up chatting for three hours.

Would you like to meet in person?

Elena’s verdict: 8/10 

Liked? He was lovely and seemed interested in me.

Regrets? I didn’t ask him to change his background.

See Him Again? Yes.

Yes. We’ve agreed to keep talking, and have planned a second virtual date, because it’ll probably be a while before we can meet.

What do you think he thought of you?

Hopefully he thought I was interesting. He sent me a text later to thank me for a lovely evening.

Would your friends like him?

Yes, Jamie would fit in with my social circle. He’s outgoing and can hold a conversation.

JAMIE, 32

Dating Past?

I don’t want to sound cheesy, but I am looking for my soulmate and I’m a great believer in fate.

I was in a nine-month relationship in my early 20s, but we weren’t compatible, although we have stayed friends. Since then, I have been single. I find dating apps a challenge, because you don’t really get to know the person.

Pre-Date Nerves?

I was more excited than nervous. I was genuinely enthused about meeting someone new. I treated it like a proper date and even told my family and friends.

Vital statistics 

Single for five years, no children.

Current Role

Business owner.

Would Like To Meet

Someone intellectual, ambitious and charitable, who enjoys deep conversations. It helps that I’m now in a good position to settle down.

First Impressions?

It was nice to see Elena had made an effort and was wearing a white blouse with her hair down. She looked attractive.

I was glad I had put on a collared shirt, which I’d usually wear for a date. I thought that setting a virtual background for our date would be fun, too.

Easy To Talk To?

While we ate our takeaways, we talked about where we’d travelled and it turns out we’ve both been to Florida and Israel. I was also charmed to discover Elena has her own cake-baking business.

Embarrassing Moments?

When I asked for her number at the end, I missed off a digit. I called and it didn’t work and I wondered if she had given me a fake number. Thankfully, it was my fault. We’ve been texting ever since.

Did Sparks Fly?

Yes, I felt there was a spark there. It helped that we talked about our previous relationships and why we’d agreed to a virtual date. We both want to meet someone.

If there wasn’t any chemistry I suspect we wouldn’t have spent three hours talking.

Jamie’s verdict: 8/10 

Liked? I had no idea who I’d be ‘dating’ and it turned out incredibly well.

Regrets? None.

See Her again? Yes.

Would you like to meet in person?

It’s a definite yes from me. Meeting in person would give us both a better picture of each other. We are keeping in touch.

What do you think she thought of you?

It’s hard to tell. The disadvantage of a virtual date is you can’t read one another’s body language. That said, we did laugh and smile at one another a lot.

Would your friends like her?

Yes, Elena is bubbly and a good conversationalist.

Would you like us to find you a date? Fancy a date with an eligible single like you? Or would you like to play cupid for someone else? Email your — or their — details and a photo to blinddate@dailymail.co.uk