Would you tell your date your credit score? Debate breaks out on GMB as podcaster claims sharing your finances creates 'weird power dynamics'

A debate broke out on Good Morning Britain today when a podcaster and a teacher clashed over whether a good credit score matters when finding love.

London-based podcaster Paige Lewin said knowing your date's finances “automatically creates a weird power dynamic,” while teacher Bobby Seagull needs to get people “in line” financially.

It comes after the announcement that a new dating app, Score, will launch in the US on Valentine's Day to help people 'pay their bills on time', with singles having to pass a credit check to sign up to the platform.

Fellow Londoner Bobby said: 'On dates you feel lust and passion and that can lead to a fantastic affair in the short term. But if you're looking for a great long-term relationship, you're looking for alignment. Your financial capacity is important.'

However, Paige disagreed, saying that discussing finances too early takes the “romance” out of dating.

She added, “Should we discuss that first? Should we drag the romance out of the situation? If that's the way we're matched, it's an elephant in the room.

“So once we've matched and we know what our credit score is, we want to bring that up.”

'I was 19 and thought I had paid off my credit card, but I hadn't. Fast forward to when I was 23 and discovered I had a CCJ (District Court Judgment).

'At the time I was the youngest event director in the country and I was doing incredible things at a disability show. But if I used the app, I would get the dregs, the bottom of the barrel.”

Bobby said that while there are exceptions to every rule, it's a good way to filter out people you don't want to date.

He added: 'In dating there are thousands of people swiping and screening, this is something that can make your life a little easier.

'They did research in America that showed that people with better credit scores are more likely to look for long-term relationships. There is clearly a connection.'

Teacher Bobby Seagull said people need to get on the same page financially and said 'your financial standing is important'

Paige added, “The other problem is that it automatically creates a weird power dynamic because now I know my credit rating could be higher than yours.

'So what does that mean? You are in control, you are at the wheel for everything. It can't be based on three numbers on a website, we are more than numbers.'

Opinions were divided and many rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to leave their own thoughts.

One person against the idea of ​​the app says: 'No, absolutely not. What a superficial idea. Finding that real connection with someone is the most important thing, not what their financial situation is. Money can't buy love or happiness.'

Opinions were mixed online, with many rushing to X, formerly known as Twitter, to leave their own thoughts

However, others were in favor, saying it could help match like-minded people.

One said: 'No one is forced to join the app so why not? For some it is more important than for others.'

Someone else wrote: 'I'm looking for a man who knows how to treat a woman. I don't care if he's rich or poor. Money is not a problem.'

A fourth said: 'Excellent idea. Why on earth would anyone want to date someone who doesn't have the money to pay their own bills, or worse, wants to live beyond their means and buy things they can't afford! It's just the same as matchmaking for millionaires. I wouldn't want to be with someone who is in debt!'

You must have at least a credit score of 675 to use the new dating app Score, which launches on Valentine's Day.

The app is aimed at people with good to excellent credit and aims to raise awareness about the importance of finances in relationships.

According to a recent survey According to IDFA, financial problems are one of the leading causes of divorce in the US.