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Tinder’s most ‘swiped right’ guy finally finds love – the old-fashioned way!

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Stefan Pierre-Tomlin and Natasha Boon. (Photo: CATERS NEWS/MAGAZINEFEATURES.CO.ZA)
Stefan Pierre-Tomlin and Natasha Boon. (Photo: CATERS NEWS/MAGAZINEFEATURES.CO.ZA)

A male model dubbed “Mr Tinder” after becoming the dating app’s most swiped right man in history has finally found the girl of his dreams.

Stefan Pierre-Tomlin (29) shot to fame in 2017 after Tinder announced more users had swiped right for him – an incredible 14 600 in two years – than anyone else.

But ironically, romance blossomed with his new love Natasha Boon (27) a former X Factor contestant, in a completely traditional way after the pair met through a mutual friend on a night out.

The hunk, who spent five years looking for love on dating apps before meeting Natasha in April this year.

“When I first saw Natasha, she instantly reminded me of Marilyn Monroe – she wore a tight red dress, red lippy and her trendy blonde hair was styled amazingly,” Stephen said.

“She knocked me off my feet and that rarely happens with me.

“I had butterflies in my stomach, which left me thinking ‘this isn’t normal for me’!

“After we spent an hour or so hanging out and chatting that night, I grabbed her number before my manager ushered me home.

“We ended up texting all night long and the rest is history – now we’re totally in love.

Stefan Pierre-Tomlin and Natasha Boon

“Usually people these days use modern technology to find love but Natasha and I just have that natural chemistry, so it was nice to have met her the ‘old-fashioned’ way.

“After the whole Mr Tinder hype, I kind of thought the universe would help me meet ‘Miss Right’ offline, and there we have it!”

After becoming “Mr Tinder”, thanks to an average of 20 women a day swiping right for him over 24 months, Stefan, from South London, hit the small screen on TV dating shows like Celebs Go Dating.

But he struggled to build a connection with girls through the app, despite it leading to 15 dates over the two years, including one during a lads’ holiday to Marbella in Spain.

Stefan did end up in two relationships from his Tinder matches but said the partnerships didn’t work out as the women were more interested in fame than his personality.

Natasha first caught his eye this April at London’s Opium nightclub, where she was singing. He didn’t get the chance to speak to her that night. But soon after, a mutual friend who was singing at a private rooftop party in Croydon invited Natasha along when Stefan said he was attending it.

After swopping digits and texting non-stop, the couple went on their first date in July at Hampstead Heath Park – and have been inseparable ever since.

“At first, Stef’s nickname was weird for me because I didn’t understand why he’d need to use an online dating app – he’s so handsome,” Natasha said.

“I do get a little jealous when I think about all the women he’s matched with, but I appreciate that a lot of people fancy him and I feel privileged to be with him.

“I’ve never used dating apps myself, but I think they’re great for people who are looking for love in the modern era because these days people seem to be busier than ever before, so they deliver convenience in the mix of people’s busy schedules.”

Stefan Pierre-Tomlin

When Stefan was first dubbed Mr Tinder by a women’s magazine, he thought it was all a practical joke but reckons the key to his successful swipe right stats was his TV appearances and modelling.

While he was active on the app, he found it challenging to find people who wanted to get to know him for him.

“When I was still on dating apps, I got the impression that people just wanted to speak with Mr Tinder so that didn’t make it easy for me, in the sense of working out who genuinely liked me versus those who wanted to be a bit of a roadie,” he said.

Now Stefan, who’s also a trained pilot, is head over heels for Natasha, who has jokily dubbed him ‘The Gok Wan of dating’ after sharing his relationship tips with pals.

The former dating app addict claims he’s now “matched” more than 10 couples by introducing them to each other at club nights and events.

“I love his outgoing, witty and humorous personality, and his respect for people – it’s really endearing – which allows me to think of a future with him as I hold respect real high.

“He surprises me with different red lipstick all the time too, and I bought him a moonstone for his birthday which represents protection and his pure personality.

Stefan Pierre-Tomlin and Natasha Boon

“I also love that he’s a pilot – that’s a winner for me as I love flying!” she said.

Since their first date, they’ve gone from strength to strength – and have already moved in together.

“We’d like to start making music together and vlogging, and if things continue to go well in the future we’d like to get engaged, buy a house and start a family together,” Stefan said.

“I love the way Natasha is so patient and that she’s a great team player; she’s kind; importantly, she understands my industry and work because she’s a signed singer and been on national television.

“I also love her voice so much – it makes my hair stand on end, not that I’ve got much!”

Source: Magazine Features

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