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Fans of First Dates were left dumbfounded by the appearance of Ruth, a 27-year-old accountant who believed she was stuck in the wrong body.

Although identifying as ethnic white, Ruth sparked discussions on Twitter over ‘wrong-race syndrome’ after she explained to the camera that she felt “black inside”.

And this, ladies and gentleman, is what social media was made for…

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

Brazilian Bum Lift

We were first introduced to Scottish Ruth as she put a confusingly squeaky American accent on display.

From here, we also got a glimpse of Ruth’s fake toosh, as she admitted to barman Merlin that she had a “Brazilian bum lift”.

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

Merlin’s reaction was priceless, as he entered full fascination mode.

Go on Merl…

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

Ruth explained that she performs at the Notting Hill Carnival, suited to the world of Brazilian booty shaking because of her big “bum-bum”.

Which again, obviously isn’t South American in any shape or form.

https://twitter.com/MelaMarns/status/999762926797025281

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

Of course, Ruth had to put her twerking skills on display, with Fred Sirieix proving an avid admirer as she did her thing in the middle of the restaurant.

Twitter just creased…

https://twitter.com/sebapatel/status/999761852858093568

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

Ruth’s Date

From here, the accountant (by day and native Brazilian by night) started a string of controversial statements, starting by mentioning a “lack of black guys in Scotland”.

Keep pouring that Tanqueray, looking suave as f*ck and nod your head, Merlin!

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

And next up, here’s Ruth’s date…

Screen Shot: Kit in a kilt - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 7
Screen Shot: Kit in a kilt – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 7

Nah, we’re kidding, that’s Kit from episode 7.

Would have been funny though.

Ruth’s real date was 23-year-old dance enthusiast Michael.

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

The pair soon sat down for dinner and filled their conversation with constant natter about Ruth’s looks.

First, they discussed Ruth’s lip filler, with date Michael complimenting her facial features and adding that the lips “suited her”.

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

‘Black on the Inside’

From here, Ruth’s confessions to camera became increasingly uncomfortable for some fans on Twitter.

She opened up about a passion for black culture, although mixed in a few quotes that simply sting the eardrum with their clumsiness.

Lines such as “I’m black on the inside”…

https://twitter.com/MelaMarns/status/999761234680598528

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

https://twitter.com/Jayeveryday2012/status/999763222218661891

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

Ruth confessed that her wild side and desires made her different from the rest of her family.

She’s never felt as if she has “fitted in”.

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

The date ended with Ruth laughing nervously on camera, hoping that date Michael didn’t only like her for her body – despite Mikey-Mike only talking about her body throughout the entire date.

They both confessed to wanting to see each other again, where the First Dates follow-up confirmed of another meetup.

Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum - First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8
Screen Shot: Ruth and he fake bum – First Dates, Channel 4, series 10, episode 8

WATCH First Dates every Thursday night, on Channel 4, at 10 pm.

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