James Haskell Rejected Date Over Driving Skills

was left sweating on after he was slammed by his date Kitty for seemingly ruling her out because she couldn't drive.

The former rugby player, 41, looked visibly uncomfortable when Kitty brought the issue up in front of the experts, stating that she has a lot to offer as a partner and that her ability to drive should not have come into the equation. 

The brunette beauty said: 'I feel quite deflated, during my date I really opened up and told you a lot about myself and I feel like I didn’t really get it back.

'Something that I wouldn't normally speak publicly about is the fact that I don't drive and I wouldn’t usually talk about that on a first date either.

'I feel like you ruled me out because I didn't have a license.'

However, James was quick to assert that her inability to drive didn't even cross his mind when ruling her out as a would-be partner. 

He insisted: 'I had completely forgotten that was one of the things

'I certainly would never have chosen someone whether they can drive or not.' 

Kitty hit back: 'As a woman I have so much to give and unless I was relying on you for lifts everywhere.

'I don't think it should be a reflection of what I can give in a relationship, as a woman or as a lover.'

Kitty's ability to drive came up when James asked her if she was a good driver during the date. 

She said: 'I don't drive, I had driving lessons for two years and I just couldn't do it. 

'They said the only person worse than me couldn't speak English.'

Following the date, the sportsman-turned-reality-star decided that he wanted to pursue another woman, Scarlett, and put an end to their connection at the show's mixer.