0:00:02 > 0:00:05Project Parent lets you take charge of your single parent's life. Hello?
0:00:05 > 0:00:08- Hello, is that Project Parent? - Yes, it is.
0:00:08 > 0:00:10Our mum is scared to go shopping.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12She wears black and purple,
0:00:12 > 0:00:15and she hasn't been out with anyone in two years. We need help.
0:00:15 > 0:00:17- Really, we do.- I'm on my way.
0:00:17 > 0:00:20Today's project managers are Ben and Lauren.
0:00:20 > 0:00:24We can't wait to get control of our mum's life.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26They're on a mission to change Mum's image...
0:00:26 > 0:00:28I think that makes her look a little bit more girly.
0:00:28 > 0:00:30I'm shaking, finding it really hard.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33..find a nice man to take her on a glam night out...
0:00:33 > 0:00:37I don't think Mum would like people with facial hair.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40..and get up to mischief in the surveillance van.
0:00:40 > 0:00:41How fast are your reactions?
0:00:43 > 0:00:45That wasn't very nice!
0:00:45 > 0:00:48You want me to do what? It's a bit scary that they have control!
0:00:48 > 0:00:50- That one! BOTH:- Mummy, we're ready!
0:01:11 > 0:01:13Welcome to Project Parent,
0:01:13 > 0:01:18the place to be if you want to be the boss of your mum or dad.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21I'm ready and waiting, to help you kick-start your single parent's life
0:01:21 > 0:01:25by sprucing up their image and boosting their social life.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28Today's case study is from Hampshire,
0:01:28 > 0:01:29and boy, does she need help.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32Today's project is 38-year-old mum Rebecca.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35She's stuck in a rut.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38She looks like she's about 45, and she's not.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40She's not even 40 yet.
0:01:40 > 0:01:41Even with Ben's broken foot,
0:01:41 > 0:01:44these karate kids are ready to whip Mum into shape.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47Together we can do a better job than my mum,
0:01:47 > 0:01:51and we can make her look really, really good.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55But it's not only her image that needs work.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59My mum only goes out about 12 times a year.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01I'm embarrassed that I don't have a social life.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05I almost feel sorry for myself. That's quite sad!
0:02:05 > 0:02:07If we could create the perfect man for our mum, he'd have...
0:02:07 > 0:02:13George Clooney's hair, David Beckham's nose and Brad Pitt's mouth.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- BOTH: Perfecto! - I'd like them to pick somebody who
0:02:18 > 0:02:19makes me laugh and I have fun with,
0:02:19 > 0:02:22and I think hopefully that's what they're looking for.
0:02:22 > 0:02:29Some absolute no-nos are boring, bossy, and definitely no bald.
0:02:29 > 0:02:30What's wrong with bald?
0:02:30 > 0:02:34- People who are in prison have bald heads.- What?!
0:02:34 > 0:02:38She needs a bit of help with her social life.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42She needs a lot of help with her wardrobe. It's black and purple,
0:02:42 > 0:02:46- purple and black and black and purple.- Purple!
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- It's basically a wall of darkness. - Wall of darkness!
0:02:51 > 0:02:53Her colours don't reflect her personality,
0:02:53 > 0:02:56because she is very happy and very bubbly.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01It makes her look like one in a crowd of boring people.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03- She's not boring.- At all!
0:03:03 > 0:03:07There's no doubt about it, this is a mum in need of Project Parent,
0:03:07 > 0:03:11so I've brought along our hot-shot stylist Darren Kennedy.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14His trendy take on fashion will transform even
0:03:14 > 0:03:19the darkest of wardrobes from depressing to refreshing.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Hi!
0:03:22 > 0:03:26Hello! We've got here as quickly as we can, haven't we?
0:03:26 > 0:03:28We have. Lauren and Ben,
0:03:28 > 0:03:30I want to get stuck into that wardrobe straight away.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32Be nice!
0:03:35 > 0:03:39Wow, it's completely black and purple!
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- A purple hoodie.- Black.- Purple. - A purple top.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44What is the obsession with purple?!
0:03:44 > 0:03:46Everything in here is purple!
0:03:48 > 0:03:50You've done something amazing recently,
0:03:50 > 0:03:53lost a lot of weight. Tell us about that.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56I have lost just over six stone, and it was really hard.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58I didn't eat chocolate for over six months.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00The kids'd go in the other room
0:04:00 > 0:04:03to eat their chocolate so I didn't have to watch.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05- They were supporting you?- They were,
0:04:05 > 0:04:09and as I lost more weight, they kept telling me how great I looked.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12Your mum has done an amazing thing - she has lost a lot of weight.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14She's lost a me!
0:04:14 > 0:04:16She's lost you?! Wow!
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- Has she updated or changed her wardrobe to reflect that?- No.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24She still acts in the way that she dresses
0:04:24 > 0:04:27like she's six and a half stone heavier.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30It makes her look bigger than she is.
0:04:30 > 0:04:35- You're good.- Somewhere in there are some gigantic trousers.- Show me.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- These were tight on her! - We can both fit into one leg each!
0:04:39 > 0:04:41That's brilliant!
0:04:41 > 0:04:43They're, like, custom made for a race!
0:04:43 > 0:04:45When was the last time you had a fun night?
0:04:45 > 0:04:49Two and a half years ago, with somebody who's not a girlfriend.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51What's your ideal man?
0:04:51 > 0:04:53My ideal man would probably be Hugh Grant.
0:04:53 > 0:04:58- Well, hello!- He's lovely, and he's a real gentleman.
0:04:58 > 0:05:00Your eyes are lighting up, talking about him!
0:05:00 > 0:05:03I like it when he's dressed up in a suit with his tie undone.
0:05:03 > 0:05:08I can't promise you Hugh Grant, but I'm going to see what I can do!
0:05:08 > 0:05:11What is it that you would like to change about Mum's wardrobe?
0:05:11 > 0:05:15We want Mum to wear colourful tops,
0:05:15 > 0:05:19girly skirts and dresses, high heels and more make-up,
0:05:19 > 0:05:20especially lipstick.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- Not flower print, though.- OK.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- Why?- It makes people look old.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29Are you ready to let your children take control?
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- Yes.- Are you sure?!- I think so! It's scary, but I think I'm ready.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35We've got a big challenge ahead,
0:05:35 > 0:05:36to get your mum some colour,
0:05:36 > 0:05:40something with shape, something that shows off her girly side.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42It's going to be quite hard, but I think we can do it.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44Are you up to being project managers?
0:05:44 > 0:05:48- Yeah!- That's what I like to hear! High five! Off, let's do it.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57Angellica, that is the darkest wardrobe I have ever seen!
0:05:57 > 0:06:00Ben and Lauren are right, she needs to brighten up a bit.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02Mum is now telling me that she wants Hugh Grant!
0:06:02 > 0:06:04Tough work! This parent is a tough project.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07I have to find her a completely new look.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09And I have to find her a guy.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12We've got to get cracking. Let's do it.
0:06:15 > 0:06:21I think I trust Angellica to get some good men,
0:06:21 > 0:06:24and it's going to be a really good treat for my mum.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31If Ben and Lauren are serious about transforming Mum's life,
0:06:31 > 0:06:32they've got work to do,
0:06:32 > 0:06:34and it all starts in here,
0:06:34 > 0:06:38in our high-tech, multi-screen, dual-satellite surveillance van.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41This is where the hunt for a match for Mum begins.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43Not only is this a hub of technology, it is also
0:06:43 > 0:06:46the perfect place to interrogate adults,
0:06:46 > 0:06:49as they have to sit in the hot seat.
0:06:49 > 0:06:51Sounds painful!
0:06:51 > 0:06:54I can't wait to get my hands on the van!
0:06:55 > 0:06:58It's going to be really fun, interrogating people,
0:06:58 > 0:07:02asking them questions, because they won't know who we are.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- Quite funny.- We can ask whatever questions we like.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11We've lined up three guys to be grilled by Ben and Lauren.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14First up, sporty Darren.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16Mum loves the great outdoors,
0:07:16 > 0:07:18so this skydiver might just fit the bill.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20Next is funny Dale.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23Like Mum, he's got a great sense of humour.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25And, adventurous Anthony.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29Mum likes try new things, and this guy has been to 57 countries!
0:07:29 > 0:07:32But if these guys don't come up to scratch,
0:07:32 > 0:07:35we've got a back-up plan - Mum's best mate, Caroline.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- Are we ready to buzz in our first person?- Yeah.- We've got Darren.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- Hello.- Hello there.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48Describe your personality in three words.
0:07:48 > 0:07:53Witty, charming, organised.
0:07:53 > 0:07:54Can you sing?
0:07:56 > 0:08:00# It's a little bit funny
0:08:00 > 0:08:03# This feeling inside
0:08:03 > 0:08:10# I'm not one of those who can easily hide... #
0:08:10 > 0:08:11That was quite good!
0:08:13 > 0:08:14Can you do the Macarena?
0:08:14 > 0:08:20No, I can't. It's something I don't know. Is it like this?
0:08:20 > 0:08:22I don't know.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28I attempt to do it, but I can't do it.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30- How fast are your reactions?- Erm...
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- Think fast!- Oh!
0:08:38 > 0:08:41That wasn't very nice!
0:08:41 > 0:08:44Say a joke, your best joke.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47Why are pirates called pirates?
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- I don't know.- Because they arrrr!
0:08:54 > 0:08:56HOOTER HONKS
0:08:56 > 0:08:58- Thank you.- What did you think of him?
0:08:58 > 0:09:00BOTH: Quite nice.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03It was tough, but good fun. They're a nice pair of kids
0:09:03 > 0:09:06with a good sense of humour, I can tell you that!
0:09:06 > 0:09:09Next up is Dale.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- Hello.- Hello.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13Can you sing?
0:09:13 > 0:09:15# I'm caught in a trap
0:09:15 > 0:09:18# And I can't walk out
0:09:18 > 0:09:22# Because I love you too much, baby
0:09:22 > 0:09:28# We can't go on together with suspicious minds... #
0:09:28 > 0:09:30That's enough!
0:09:30 > 0:09:33That hurt!
0:09:33 > 0:09:35How would you describe your reactions?
0:09:37 > 0:09:39Think fast!
0:09:39 > 0:09:42- Like that, you mean?- Well done!
0:09:42 > 0:09:44How do you compare to Hugh Grant?
0:09:44 > 0:09:47I'd say we're like brothers.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49Tell us a joke.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52How to you invite an ant to a party?
0:09:52 > 0:09:55I don't know, how do you invite an ant to a party?
0:09:55 > 0:10:01Here he is here. Would you like to come to my party? He said no.
0:10:01 > 0:10:02HOOTER HONKS
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- Your time is up.- Thank you, bye bye.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09What do you think?
0:10:09 > 0:10:11- Good.- Quite nice, yeah.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14I really hope they pick me to meet their mum.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17I'm really looking forward to seeing what she looks like,
0:10:17 > 0:10:19especially being grilled by the children!
0:10:19 > 0:10:21Shall we see what we think of Anthony?
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- BOTH:- OK.
0:10:24 > 0:10:28Hi, Ben, hi, Lauren.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32Describe your personality in three words.
0:10:32 > 0:10:33Happy-go-lucky.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35Can you do the Macarena?
0:10:35 > 0:10:39If there was music, it goes like this, doesn't it?
0:10:39 > 0:10:41He knows the Macarena!
0:10:42 > 0:10:44And then you turn around... Oh!
0:10:44 > 0:10:47And then you do it all again. You jump and do the...
0:10:47 > 0:10:52- Like this, isn't it?- Good. - Is that how it goes?
0:10:54 > 0:10:57- Can you juggle?- No!
0:11:01 > 0:11:03I never learned that at school.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06How fast our your reactions?
0:11:06 > 0:11:07Pretty slow.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- See, I told you they were slow! - How do you compare to Hugh Grant?
0:11:15 > 0:11:19I'm not as good-looking as him. I wouldn't mind looking like he does.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22Don't put yourself down!
0:11:22 > 0:11:24Can you tell us your best joke?
0:11:24 > 0:11:28- What's the name of two Spanish firemen?- I don't know.
0:11:28 > 0:11:35- Jose and Hose B. Ta-da!- Very good!
0:11:35 > 0:11:41- See you!- Goodbye.- Bye.- Goodbye. - Bye.- Bye.- Bye.- Bye.- Bye.- Bye.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43- What do you think? - I liked all of them.
0:11:43 > 0:11:46It'll be a really hard decision.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48I love the whole concept of the kids being involved.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52You never know what they're going to ask, so it's all random.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56You were both brilliant with your questions. How did you find it?
0:11:56 > 0:11:58Easy, definitely fun!
0:11:58 > 0:12:00So you have to choose two candidates
0:12:00 > 0:12:04from the three that will go forward and have an activity with your mum.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08Let's just talk about the pros and cons of each one.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- Darren.- Really nice.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14He wasn't trying too hard.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17But he wasn't trying hard enough.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19He was too laid back.
0:12:19 > 0:12:24- Then we moved on to Dale.- He was trying too hard to be funny, I think.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- If you're trying too hard, you're not funny.- Then we had Anthony.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31I liked him, laid-back, but I know Lauren doesn't like beards.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33This has changed my opinion.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38- Ta-da!- Have you two made a decision? Tell me your thoughts.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41I think Anthony and Darren.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43I think Anthony and Darren, and Dale is out.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45Sorry, Dale, bye bye.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49Devastated, can't believe I didn't get through.
0:12:49 > 0:12:51I think it might have been the ant joke that let me down!
0:12:51 > 0:12:55Oh, dear. Bad luck, old chap.
0:12:57 > 0:13:01As Mum loves sailing, we've lined up a luxury yacht for her night out,
0:13:01 > 0:13:04but who will Ben and Lauren choose to join her?
0:13:04 > 0:13:07Darren, Anthony or best mate Caroline?
0:13:07 > 0:13:11Before Mum can step aboard, she needs a brand-new image.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17Rebecca's wardrobe is so dark I'm surprised bats didn't fly out,
0:13:17 > 0:13:19so we've come on an emergency shopping trip.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22After a lifetime of wearing black, purple and baggy clothes,
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Ben, Lauren and I have our work cut out
0:13:24 > 0:13:28if we're going to inject some colour and change her style.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34Unlike most mums in the country,
0:13:34 > 0:13:37Rebecca would rather be anywhere else than shopping.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41In fact, she hates it, but today, Ben and Lauren are in charge.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44Ben and Lauren, you're coming with me,
0:13:44 > 0:13:46and we'll pick out some clothes for Mum.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49Mum, I want you to pick out some clothes you think
0:13:49 > 0:13:52you would like to wear on a fun night out.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56Today is all about us forcing her to do something for herself.
0:13:56 > 0:14:02- Darren is tough, but it's not, because it's for her.- Tough love!
0:14:07 > 0:14:10Yuk! Very bright!
0:14:10 > 0:14:13I like this pink dress behind it.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17- Black is good.- I'm just not really sure about the colour.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20I think we might be able to get away with that.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22High five!
0:14:25 > 0:14:27Everything is just funny colours.
0:14:27 > 0:14:32Unfortunately, Mum Rebecca still hasn't found anything she likes.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35I hate shopping, because I am too nervous about going into shops.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38I hate trying things on, I never know what to take in.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42That's horrible. The things I pick up and take in don't suit me,
0:14:42 > 0:14:45because I haven't really got a clue.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49I'm actually shaking, I'm finding it really hard. It's rubbish.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52Luckily, she's in safe hands.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54Ben, Lauren and Darren have found outfits
0:14:54 > 0:14:55for Mum to try on.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- Time to hit the dressing room. - This one first.- And then this one.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01OK, thank you.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03How are you feeling?
0:15:03 > 0:15:07A bit nervous to see how she looks!
0:15:07 > 0:15:11Ben and Lauren have rarely seen their mum in anything
0:15:11 > 0:15:13other than black or purple.
0:15:13 > 0:15:14- BOTH:- Are you ready?
0:15:16 > 0:15:17Wow!
0:15:17 > 0:15:19What do you think?
0:15:19 > 0:15:21Seriously, that is amazing.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25I'm amazed it makes me look slimmer, even though it's a dress.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27Ooh!
0:15:27 > 0:15:30I always thought horizontal stripes made you look bigger.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32It's all about where you put them.
0:15:32 > 0:15:35If you were wearing a horizontal stripe all over and it was tiny,
0:15:35 > 0:15:37they can make you look bigger.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40Wow.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- I actually love that.- I think that makes her look a bit more girly.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46That was one of our aims.
0:15:46 > 0:15:47Not this one?
0:15:47 > 0:15:49Next!
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- Not sure.- Finally, 20 dresses, skirts, heels and tops later,
0:15:52 > 0:15:54Ben and Lauren have
0:15:54 > 0:15:58narrowed it down to three, but you have to wait until the big day
0:15:58 > 0:16:00to find out which one they have chosen.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02We got there in the end. Are you happy?
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- BOTH:- Yes.- High five!
0:16:05 > 0:16:10I really like the outfit that we've come away with.
0:16:10 > 0:16:15I'm really pleased that we've got some new colours.
0:16:15 > 0:16:19It's really, really nice, and I'm excited to have Mummy wearing it.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26Lauren and Ben's mum Rebecca has not had a night out
0:16:26 > 0:16:28on the town for two years.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30They're trying to find someone lovely
0:16:30 > 0:16:33to take her out on a glam night out.
0:16:33 > 0:16:34They've whittled it down to two,
0:16:34 > 0:16:37Darren and Anthony.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40I know Rebecca loves sports, so I've invited them both down
0:16:40 > 0:16:42to come and meet her at a climbing wall.
0:16:42 > 0:16:44Meanwhile, Lauren and Ben will be watching
0:16:44 > 0:16:47their every move from the surveillance van,
0:16:47 > 0:16:51and Lauren and Ben might be throwing in some sneaky surprises
0:16:51 > 0:16:53to see just how good our two guys are.
0:16:55 > 0:16:59Rebecca is wearing an earpiece, so Ben and Lauren can give her
0:16:59 > 0:17:01secret instructions at any time.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04We can see your mum. Do you think she's nervous?
0:17:04 > 0:17:08She's nervous. She is biting her lip, she's nervous.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11I don't think she's nervous about the rock climbing.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13She's nervous about meeting the men.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18Hiya.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- Nice to meet you.- I'm Rebecca.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- Do you like Becky?- Rebecca's good.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- I don't know your name. - Darren. You should go first.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27No, we should go together!
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- But it's not a race!- No?!
0:17:30 > 0:17:32- Oh, he's quite competitive! - My mum is quite competitive
0:17:32 > 0:17:35in normal games, but I'm not sure about this!
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- I think you should try and beat me. - No, no!
0:17:37 > 0:17:39- You've got to be competitive! - We'll see!
0:17:41 > 0:17:42- Off we go, then.- OK.
0:17:42 > 0:17:46Is speedy and competitive enough to impress Ben and Lauren?
0:17:46 > 0:17:48You're going fast, aren't you?!
0:17:48 > 0:17:50Only trying to keep up with you!
0:17:50 > 0:17:51You've beaten me!
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- That's a nice smile you have from up here!- Thank you!
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- Oh, he's complimenting her! - That's good!
0:17:59 > 0:18:03Ben and Lauren know that their mum likes men to have good manners
0:18:03 > 0:18:04like her ideal man, Hugh Grant.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07Oh, terribly kind!
0:18:07 > 0:18:09So, it's time to put Darren to the test.
0:18:09 > 0:18:14When he comes down, I need you to fake a little coughing fit.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16You want me to do what?
0:18:16 > 0:18:19Fake a coughing fit and see whether he is going to help you.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- OK.- Will Darren be a gentleman and get
0:18:22 > 0:18:26our spluttering damsel in distress a glass of water?
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- SHE COUGHS That was good fun.- Excuse me.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31He didn't do anything!
0:18:33 > 0:18:35Cough again, maybe.
0:18:35 > 0:18:36SHE COUGHS AGAIN
0:18:40 > 0:18:45A drink of water. I'd like a drink of water.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47That'll be a no!
0:18:47 > 0:18:50He didn't do anything.
0:18:50 > 0:18:51Thank you, it was good to meet you.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- That was good fun.- That was great fun.- Take care, bye.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58Mummy, did he react when you did the coughing fit?
0:18:58 > 0:19:01He looked a bit concerned but he didn't get me a drink of water.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03I hope they pick me, I really do.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07It would be really nice to go out and spend time with Rebecca,
0:19:07 > 0:19:09because I think she's a lot of fun.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- OK, shall we find out what match number two is about?- BOTH: OK.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14Let's see Anthony again.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- Hi, I'm Rebecca. Nice to meet you, Tony.- And you.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19It's quite high.
0:19:19 > 0:19:21I'm not one for heights, are you?
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- Not great once I get halfway up. - Ladies first, isn't it?!
0:19:24 > 0:19:26No, together! Nice try!
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- Are you all right?- Yeah.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34It's not as scary as it looks.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36I don't know about that!
0:19:36 > 0:19:40It's just finding the places to put your feet.
0:19:40 > 0:19:42I think he's nervous.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44He did say that he wasn't one for heights.
0:19:44 > 0:19:46The climb may be over,
0:19:46 > 0:19:51but what Anthony doesn't know is the real test starts now.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52Shall we test him the same way?
0:19:52 > 0:19:54Coughing fits?
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- SHE COUGHS - Excuse me.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00'Surely he'll notice!'
0:20:00 > 0:20:05- It makes you cough, it's hard work. - I need a towel!- Yeah, definitely!
0:20:05 > 0:20:06Any minute now!
0:20:06 > 0:20:08Continue coughing.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- SHE COUGHS AGAIN - Oh, dear.- Have you done this before?
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- No. Excuse me, I'm having a cough. - One last chance?
0:20:19 > 0:20:22Nah. It's official - there are no gentleman in the building!
0:20:22 > 0:20:24Jolly poor show, lads!
0:20:24 > 0:20:27I would like to go out with Rebecca and spend some time with her
0:20:27 > 0:20:28to get to know her a bit better.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31We've got a big decision to make, haven't we?
0:20:31 > 0:20:33We have Anthony and Darren here,
0:20:33 > 0:20:37and remember, we also have your mum's best friend, Caroline.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40I'm very nervous about Ben and Lauren making the decision
0:20:40 > 0:20:42while I'm stood here - I really want them to
0:20:42 > 0:20:45make the right decision. There's no pressure on them,
0:20:45 > 0:20:48but it's scary they still have control over what's going to happen!
0:20:48 > 0:20:51OK, who's going to be?
0:20:51 > 0:20:56Darren's pros... One of them was he made my mum laugh quite a lot.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59He was quite speedy up the wall.
0:20:59 > 0:21:00Anthony, what about him?
0:21:00 > 0:21:05He didn't get up the wall quite as fast.
0:21:05 > 0:21:06He made mum quite relaxed.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12That one?
0:21:12 > 0:21:14- Yeah.- BOTH: That one.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21Finally, the big day has arrived, and it's time for Lauren and Ben to
0:21:21 > 0:21:24pull everything together and truly transform their mum's life.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27Rebecca is about to get the pampering of her dreams -
0:21:27 > 0:21:29hair, nails, make-up, the works.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33Later on, we will reveal who Lauren and Ben have decided who is
0:21:33 > 0:21:36going to be the lucky one to take their mum out on a special night.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38So, let the pampering commence.
0:21:46 > 0:21:51- So, guys, what you want them to do with Mum's hair?- Floaty.- Floaty.
0:21:51 > 0:21:57- Girly.- Girly's good.- A lighter colour, but not too light.
0:21:57 > 0:21:58And a bit less boring.
0:22:00 > 0:22:01That's so harsh!
0:22:01 > 0:22:05I want you to take a good look at yourself in the mirror, because
0:22:05 > 0:22:08it's the last time you will see yourself until the big reveal.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17I think it's going to be a big improvement,
0:22:17 > 0:22:20and I'm looking forward to seeing how she looks after.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24It feels great, I'm enjoying it, but it's scary - I don't know
0:22:24 > 0:22:27what's going on my hair, but I'm excited to see what it looks like.
0:22:27 > 0:22:29It's not only Mum that needs to get ready.
0:22:29 > 0:22:32Darren, Anthony and best mate Caroline are still in the mix
0:22:32 > 0:22:34to join Rebecca on a luxury yacht.
0:22:34 > 0:22:37Who's going to be?
0:22:37 > 0:22:39We have chosen you to take our Mum out.
0:22:39 > 0:22:43Be ready and dress smart. Yes!
0:22:43 > 0:22:47Meanwhile, back from the hairdresser's,
0:22:47 > 0:22:50we've brought Mum to a luxury pampering suite
0:22:50 > 0:22:54for the finishing touches. With the clock ticking, Ben and Lauren are
0:22:54 > 0:22:57working hard, overseeing every detail.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09Hello? Yes, we'd like some chicken tikka, please.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11- And bangers and mash! - And some bangers and mash.
0:23:11 > 0:23:14Stop messing about!
0:23:14 > 0:23:18Friends and family are arriving to see Mum's new look.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20Until Ben and Lauren took control,
0:23:20 > 0:23:23Rebecca wore baggy, dark clothes, no make-up,
0:23:23 > 0:23:25and was terrified by shopping.
0:23:25 > 0:23:27Now, she's a whole new mum.
0:23:27 > 0:23:32- Are you going to call your mum in? - Everybody ready?- ALL: Yes!
0:23:32 > 0:23:34BOTH: Mummy, we're ready!
0:23:41 > 0:23:43What a reaction!
0:23:47 > 0:23:50Incredible!
0:23:50 > 0:23:52Lauren and Ben, what you think about how Mum looks?
0:23:52 > 0:23:55Amazing. Completely different.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59I think it's time that, Rebecca, you actually see how you look,
0:23:59 > 0:24:02because you haven't seen, have you?
0:24:02 > 0:24:04OK, get into position, guys.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07Are you ready? How are you feeling?
0:24:07 > 0:24:08Quite scared!
0:24:08 > 0:24:11Mum hasn't seen a mirror all day.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14It's now her turn to see the transformation.
0:24:14 > 0:24:17ALL: Three, two, one!
0:24:17 > 0:24:19Hey! I have knees!
0:24:19 > 0:24:21You have! How are you feeling?
0:24:21 > 0:24:24I'm feeling great. I look really like a girl!
0:24:24 > 0:24:26Which is great!
0:24:26 > 0:24:27And I have legs and heels!
0:24:27 > 0:24:30When is the last time you felt like this?
0:24:30 > 0:24:32When I was about 12, probably.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35I actually look like a girl, which I never usually do.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37Anything you'd like to say to Lauren and Ben?
0:24:37 > 0:24:41Yes, thank you very much, thank you so much.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46She looks better than she did before.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49She barely ever wears high heels,
0:24:49 > 0:24:52so it's a big difference, and I have never seen her wear yellow.
0:24:52 > 0:24:58She looks very pretty, and I have never seen her as bright as that.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01It's very bright, but she looks really nice.
0:25:01 > 0:25:03I normally hate being the centre of attention,
0:25:03 > 0:25:05and it was just amazing to be
0:25:05 > 0:25:08the person that everybody was looking at and to feel fantastic.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11My face hurts because I can't stop smiling!
0:25:11 > 0:25:14I can't even remember when I last smiled for this long!
0:25:14 > 0:25:17I feel amazing, I feel full of confidence.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19I feel like I could walk into any room and fit in.
0:25:21 > 0:25:24- I've never even seen inside a limo! - Haven't you?- No!
0:25:24 > 0:25:29It's so cool! I do feel like a proper princess!
0:25:29 > 0:25:32There's one last surprise from Ben and Lauren.
0:25:32 > 0:25:36It's time for Mum to meet her match.
0:25:37 > 0:25:38Hiya!
0:25:49 > 0:25:52- After you.- Thank you.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55You made a good choice?
0:25:57 > 0:25:59See you!
0:26:04 > 0:26:08So, guys, how are you feeling? The overall makeover, are you happy?
0:26:08 > 0:26:11- Definitely.- Is it what you envisaged she would be?
0:26:11 > 0:26:14No, definitely not!
0:26:14 > 0:26:19Especially the yellow. We didn't think she would ever get into yellow.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22What do you think has been the most important thing
0:26:22 > 0:26:23that has come out of this?
0:26:23 > 0:26:24She's got confidence,
0:26:24 > 0:26:28and she knows she doesn't always have to wear black and purple.
0:26:28 > 0:26:31Have you enjoyed being project managers
0:26:31 > 0:26:33and being in control of this?
0:26:33 > 0:26:36It's been amazing, lots of fun.
0:26:36 > 0:26:40- I'm going to remember this when I'm older.- Especially the van.
0:26:45 > 0:26:48- After you.- You are kidding me?!
0:26:48 > 0:26:50Ben and Lauren chose well. Anthony is easy to talk to,
0:26:50 > 0:26:53and he's a great guy to spend the evening with.
0:26:53 > 0:26:55He scrubs up well - he looks really good.
0:26:55 > 0:26:58I don't think yellow matches me!
0:27:01 > 0:27:03'Rebecca and I are getting on fantastic.
0:27:03 > 0:27:08'She is a nice girl, the conversation is flowing pretty easy,
0:27:08 > 0:27:12'and I'm looking forward now to the boat cruise and the dinner.'
0:27:16 > 0:27:19This experience has been amazingly life-changing.
0:27:19 > 0:27:22I have loved every minute of it.
0:27:22 > 0:27:26I am so grateful. I can't believe they've done this for me.
0:27:26 > 0:27:28I really, really honoured to be their mum.
0:27:28 > 0:27:30I'm going to cry! I feel honoured to be their mum,
0:27:30 > 0:27:32very lucky that they're my children.
0:27:35 > 0:27:39Well, that's another Project Parent completed and delivered on time.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42Rebecca looked absolutely gorgeous.
0:27:42 > 0:27:46She's off enjoying her first proper outing in a long time,
0:27:46 > 0:27:48so it's a job well done.
0:27:48 > 0:27:51- MOBILE RINGS - Sorry!
0:27:51 > 0:27:52Hello? Yes.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57Your parents have had the same hairstyle for 15 years?!
0:27:57 > 0:28:00We're on our way. Another parent, another project.
0:28:00 > 0:28:02Where's the van?! Come on!
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