FIRST DATES host Fred Sirieix paid tribute to daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix after her sixth place in the final of the women's 10 metre platform at the Olympic Games. Diver Spendolini-Sirieix , 19, claimed bronze in the women's 10m synchro last week alongside Lois Toulson . But she was unable to follow that up with a medal in the individual event as she had to settle for sixth.
Following her gutsy display, the teenager broke down in tears and revealed the struggles she has gone through to get to the Olympics , bravely admitting she "didn't want to be alive" three years ago. And dad Sirieix , 52, host of popular Channel 4 reality show First Dates, took to social media to offer some lovely words to his daughter. Speaking on X , he shared her interview and simply added: "My love 🦆❤️.
" But he then offered a more lengthy message on Instagram alongside several throwback photos. He said: "Thank you for this incredible adventure and the inspiration Andrea. What a beautiful moment! "You and your brother are the best thing I have ever done and will ever do ❤️🥰 #lavieestbelle.
" After Spendolini-Sirieix's sixth place, dad Fred told the BBC: "What I love about my daughter [Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix] is her positivity. Most read in Olympics CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS "Today she didn't make it to the podium, tonight she is going to have a quiet night, and tomorrow she is back to being happy, smiley Andrea. "Just enjoying life, enjoying Paris, and enjoying .