Anna Williamson on Dating, Dinner Dates and Why Carbs Could Be the Secret Ingredient
The MarshyCast
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 12 minutes
Finding love isn't always about grand gestures.
Sometimes, it starts with a bowl of pasta.
In the latest episode of The MarshyCast, I caught up with broadcaster, dating expert and Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williamson to chat about modern dating, relationships and why food might play a bigger part in romance than many people realise.
We began by talking about the latest series of Celebs Go Dating and how the show continues to help famous faces navigate the often confusing world of modern relationships.
One of the most interesting conversations centred around dating itself. Anna explained that once couples move beyond the first few dates, cooking dinner at home has become an increasingly popular way of spending time together. It offers a chance to relax, chat and get to know each other without the distractions of a busy restaurant.
That led us neatly onto Heinz's viral "Marry Me Sauce", which exploded across social media after countless people claimed it was so good it could inspire a proposal.
Naturally, we couldn't resist asking whether the quickest route to somebody's heart really is through great food.
Away from dating, we also discovered we have a mutual friend in Professor Green, before Anna shared her thoughts on why James Haskell deserves far more credit than he often receives, describing him as genuinely lovely despite the reputation some people have of him.
Finally, we spoke about Anna's ever-growing list of podcasts. Between hosting multiple successful shows, television work and everything else she has going on, I suggested she may well be the Queen of Podcasts... and it's hard to argue with that.
It's a conversation full of laughs, dating advice and plenty of food for thought.
🎧 You can hear the full conversation now on The MarshyCast, available on Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
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