In a whirlwind of romance and reality TV drama, S Club singer Jon Lee found himself at the center of an unforgettable moment on the latest episode of Celebs Go Dating. The 43-year-old pop star, known for his smooth vocals and boyband charm, stepped into the dating scene with high hopes but left with a lesson in manners that he’ll likely never forget.
Earlier this week, fans were glued to their screens as Jon took part in a daring blindfolded date, a bold move that sparked an instant connection with a mysterious stranger. The chemistry was undeniable, and Jon eagerly chose to see his date again, setting the stage for what would become a cringe-worthy moment in his dating journey.
On Wednesday night’s episode, the blindfold came off, and Jon finally met Jordan face-to-face at a lively brunch event. Sparks flew as the pair locked eyes in what dating expert Paul Brunson, 50, cheekily dubbed an “awesome eye bang” that left the room buzzing with tension. Their connection was so intense that it seemed to eclipse everything—and everyone—else in the room. But this is where Jon’s troubles began.
Paul, never one to shy away from calling it as he sees it, didn’t hold back when addressing Jon’s behavior. “You had just finished your awesome eye bang, to the point where it even made people feel uncomfortable in the room,” Paul recounted with a raised eyebrow. “You two walk over, you embrace each other… but here are two people who you went on phenomenal dates with—both of them were into you.”
The room fell silent as Paul’s words hit home. Jon had completely overlooked two other men he’d previously dated, both of whom were present at the brunch and had been genuinely interested in him. “How in the world does Jon dismiss these two people?” Paul pressed, his tone a mix of disbelief and disappointment.
Caught off guard, Jon scrambled to explain himself. “I was just overwhelmed in the moment,” he admitted, his voice tinged with regret. “That was quite an intense interaction with Jordan and myself. I honestly just forgot my manners. I would never want to come across rude or dismissive. It’s really not in my nature to be like that.”
Despite the awkward misstep, it seems Jon’s heart was in the right place—and it’s paid off. Sources close to the show revealed to The Sun that Jon and Jordan are now officially dating, their connection blossoming beyond the cameras. The journey wasn’t without its emotional highs and lows, though. In a particularly raw moment on the show, Jon broke down in tears while opening up about his past, revealing how his mother once feared he was dead—a moment that left viewers reaching for tissues.
Adding a touch of warmth to the story, Celebs Go Dating’s resident sexpert, Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, shared her admiration for Jon. Speaking exclusively to The Sun, she said, “Jon has a very positive result from this journey, a very positive result. Honestly, Jon is one of the kindest people, the nicest celebrities I’ve ever met.” She even recalled a sweet moment when Jon attended her talk at Flackstock, a music festival, accompanied by a “mysterious guy” who fans now know to be Jordan. “He was there to listen to the talk, it was really sweet,” she added.