MODEL Ruth Higham might be many people's dream date but millions of viewers saw her turned down on Blind Date on Saturday.

Ruth, aged 24, from Bolton, featured as one of three models one male contestant had to choose from -- but he ditched her at the first opportunity.

The former Canon Slade pupil has been starring in an advertising campaign for Big D nuts, appearing on wall-mounted cards which reveal more of a bikini-wearing Ruth each time a packet is sold. She has been credited with boosting sales.

Her career has also seen her work as a page three girl. It is understood she wants to break into acting.