Ready To Love: Cast Guide (Seasons 1 [2018] to Season 9)
The following is a cast guide for the OWN program “Ready To Love” featuring season 1 to 9 and the spin-offs in-between.
Spoiler Alert: This show and character guide contains spoilers.
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Ready To Love: Season 9 (2024)
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Median Age (Women) | 36 |
| Median Age (Men) | 36 (Glen is included) |
Elimination Order
| Episode (Who Was Up For Elimination) | Bottom 2 | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Men) – Mixer Part 1 | William and Damonte | Damonte Self-Eliminated: Glen |
| 2 (Women) – Mixer Part 2 | Patricia and Vanessa | Patricia |
| 3 (Women) – Final Introductory Mixer | Koshiea and April | April |
| 4 (Men) – Justin Introduced | Will and Lamar | Lamar |
| 5 (Women) – Group Pajama Party | Koshiea and Meiko | Cliffhanger |
| 6 (Men) – The Non-Negotiables | William, Will, Jonathan | Koshiea, Will, Jonathan |
| 7 (Women) – Meet The Best Friends | Alexis and Mieka | Alexis |
| 8 (Men) – Meet The Exes | Alonzo and Domonique | Domonique |
| 9 (Men) – The Getaway | Alonzo, William, Lamar | Cliffhanger |
| 10 (Women) – The Getaway Part 2 | Rasheena | WilliamSelf Eliminated: Rasheena |
| 11 (N/A) – Meet The Family | N/A | N/A |
| 12 (Final Couples) – Meet The Family Part 2 | Patrice and Alonzo & Mieka and Justin | |
Justin
“Justin explaining he isn’t against playing a stepfather, as he has dated many a woman with children,” Ready To Love, Season 9/ Episode 5 “Pajama Jam,” 2024, (OWN)
Justin is a 34-year-old PE teacher from Mississippi.
- Introduced In: Ready To Love: Season 9/ Episode 4
Additional Information
- Grade He Teaches (9.6): 8th Grade
Quotes
Vanessa
“Vanessa walking into the mixer,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Vanessa is a 35-year-old flight attendant who is 5’9, has no kids, and has only been married previously once.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
- Correction – Kids (9.3): Vanessa has two sons, one who is 16 and another who is 5
Quotes
Alonzo
“Alonzo being interviewed by a producer,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Alonzo is a 35-year-old insurance adjuster who is 6’3.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
Quotes
Patricia
“Patricia walking into the mixer,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Patricia is a 35-year-old tech recruiter who recently relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, for her job.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
Quotes
Chaz
“Chaz talking about the women at the mixer,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Chaz is a 37-year-old senior data analytics manager who has struggled with dating or the potential of having kids due to losing his first child.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
Quotes
Mya
“Mya explaining how she taught many men to love, and is ready for her prince who doesn’t need instruction,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Mya is a 30-year-old healthcare IT Consultant.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
- Origins (9.6): She is from Mississippi
Quotes
Layllen
“Layllen talking to Jonathan,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Layllen is a 40-year-old cyber security consultant from Sierra Leone.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
Quotes
Jonathan
“Jonathan trying to get to know one of the ladies,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Jonathan is a 36-year-old recycling center owner, who is Nigerian, but born in the United States, who works with his family and is divorced with one child.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
Quotes
Lamar
“Lamar walking into the mixer,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Lamar is a 42-year-old DJ and former coach with a notable sexual appetite and one divorce behind him.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
Quotes
Patrice
“Patrice making it clear she ready to have babies for her crush,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Patrice is a 42-year-old transportation company owner whose company primarily focuses on celebrities. But, alongside her main business, she also invented a $30,000 machine that can help someone do 200 kegels in a minute. Lastly, she is a divorcee.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
Quotes
Rasheena
“Rasheena being interviewed by a producer,” Ready To Love, Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky,” 2023, (OWN)
Description: Rasheena is a 38-year-old salon owner who is high femme, divorced, and has two sons.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 2 “The Good, Bad and Freaky”
Additional Information
Quotes
Glen
Description: Glen is a 41-year-old teacher.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
Quotes
Damonte
Description: Damonte is a 42-year-old fashion stylist and photographer with at least 35 tattoos and seven fashion shows.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
Quotes
Will
Description: Will is a 31-year-old real estate developer.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
Quotes
William
Description: William is a 37-year-old comedian who has done standup for eight years, is divorced twice, has three children, and is part of the National Guard.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
- Kids (9.3): William has 3 sons
- Background (9.3): William was adopted
- Further (9.6): His sons are his first known biological relatives
Quotes
April Michelle Butler
Description: April is a 41-year-old pharmaceutical director with no children.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
- Education (9.3): Has a doctorate from Texas University
Quotes
Mieka
Description: Mieka is a 36-year-old esthetician with two children and no interest in having more.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
Quotes
Alexis
Description: Alexis is a 32-year-old operations director and a basketball referee on the side. She also has an autoimmune disorder, specifically hidradenitis suppurativa, aka HS, that deals with her ability to sweat and makes it so she has to be very careful with her diet.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
Quotes
Kosheia
Description: Kosheia is a 35-year-old realtor, once divorced, with two children.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
Quotes
Domonique
Description: Dominique is a 35-year-old accountant and art curator who has never been married and has no kids but would want 2 to 10 kids.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
Quotes
Laron
Description: Laron is a 31-year-old systems operations manager who moved to Texas two years ago due to COVID, Texas not collecting taxes, and to find a wife.
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Additional Information
- Party Boy (9.5): While Laron is assumed to be a party boy, the truth is that he works from home so going out is his only means to socialize.
Quotes
Ready To Love: Make A Move
General Information
- Time Passed (1.7): According to Verneashia, in conversation with Mizell, a month has passed.
Nick
“Nick,” Ready To Love: Make A Move | Season 1/ Episode 8 “All Work, No Play” | 2023 | OWN
Nick is a 40-year-old barber and fitness trainer.
- Introduced In: Season 1/ Episode 8
Additional Information
Quotes
Trey
“Trey,” Ready To Love: Make A Move | Season 1/ Episode 7 “Mixin’ It Up” | 2023 | OWN
Trey is a 38-year-old warehouse manager for a garage oil company that covers four regions, and at night, he is a personal trainer.
- Introduced In: Episode 7 “Mixin’ It Up”
Additional Information
Quotes
Mike
“Mike,” Ready To Love: Make A Move | Season 1/ Episode 7 “Mixin’ It Up” | 2023 | OWN
Mike is a military veteran who served for nine years and messed up his knee due to a vehicular accident in Afghanistan. But, since his military career, he has worked as a project manager in construction, and his longest relationship was six years. Thus, the 31-year-old is probably one of the most interesting of the men we’ve met on paper.
- Introduced In: Episode 7 “Mixin’ It Up”
Additional Information
Quotes
Brandon
“Brandon,” Ready To Love: Make A Move | Season 1/ Episode 7 “Mixin’ It Up” | 2023 | OWN
Brandon is a 43-year-old personal trainer.
- Introduced In: Episode 7 “Mixin’ It Up”
Additional Information
Quotes
Will
“Will,” Ready To Love: Make A Move | Season 1/ Episode 7 “Mixin’ It Up” | 2023 | OWN
Will is a 39-year-old community engagement manager at a facility that supports fatherless boys. He has been in New Orleans for five years, has a six-year-old, and has never been married.
- Introduced In: Episode 7 “Mixin’ It Up”
Additional Information
Quotes
Darius
“Darius,” Ready To Love: Make A Move | Season 1/ Episode 6 “A Big Easy Birthday” | 2023 | OWN
Darius is a 31-year-old photographer who, in Zadia’s mind, is a duplicate of Cameron.
- Introduced In: Episode 6 “A Big Easy Birthday”
Additional Information
Quotes
Danzie
“Danzie,” Ready To Love: Make A Move | Season 1/ Episode 6 “A Big Easy Birthday” | 2023 | OWN
Danzie is a 44-year-old pharmaceutical rep who focuses on selling drugs that treat rare diseases.
- Introduced In: Episode 6 “A Big Easy Birthday”
Additional Information
Quotes
Kenneth
“Kenneth,” Ready To Love: Make A Move | Season 1/ Episode 6 “A Big Easy Birthday” | 2023 | OWN
Kenneth is a 35-year-old high school principal who hasn’t been in a serious relationship in ten years but has been in situationships during that gap. He wants one or two kids but isn’t in a rush for them.
- Introduced In: Episode 6 “A Big Easy Birthday”
Additional Information
Quotes
Cantrelle
“Cantrelle,” Ready To Love: Make A Move | Season 1/ Episode 6 “A Big Easy Birthday” | 2023 | OWN
Cantrelle is a 39-year-old high school social worker from New Orleans with two kids and is an assistant basketball coach. He has been single as long as he has because he has a good example of what marriage is, and won’t settle with anything less.
- Introduced In: Episode 6 “A Big Easy Birthday”
Additional Information
Quotes
Dylan
“Dylan,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Episode 5 “Blast From The Past,” 2023, (OWN)
Strangely called Chris, originally, by Zadia, Dylan is a 31-year-old teacher who only recently moved to New Orleans after being in New York for six years. He teaches fourth-grade English, is in his first year teaching, and notes he is dyslexic.
- Introduced In: Episode 5 “Blast From The Past”
Mizell
“Mizell,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Episode 5 “Blast From The Past,” 2023, (OWN)
Mizell is a New Orleans native who is a 55-year-old High School Dean who was born in February, during Pisces season. He also owns a big dog named Ranger.
- Introduced In: Episode 5 “Blast From The Past”
Tabari
“Tabari,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Episode 5 “Blast From The Past,” 2023, (OWN)
48-year-old Tabari is a realtor and restaurateur and owns his own radio station.
- Introduced In: Episode 5 “Blast From The Past”
Christopher Keelson
“Christopher Keelson,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Episode 5 “Blast From The Past,” 2023, (OWN)
Likely one of the few people who give their first and last name, Christopher is a 35-year-old insurance agent whose nickname is Boxx due to the shape of his head. We’re told it has been 3-4 months since his last relationship, which lasted 3 ½ years.
- Introduced In: Episode 5 “Blast From The Past”
Gary
“Gary,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Season 1/ Episode 4 ‘Keep Your Options Open,’” 2023, (OWN)
Gary is a 45-year-old father of two boys, 15 and 14, who works in transportation, but his passion is really doing sports commentary on social media and via his podcast.
- Introduced In: Episode 4 “Keep Your Options Open”
Justin
“Justin,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Season 1/ Episode 4 ‘Keep Your Options Open,’” 2023, (OWN)
Justin is the 35-year-old food and beverage director of the Magnolia Hotel, who is from Baton Rogue.
- Introduced In: Episode 4 “Keep Your Options Open”
Keith
“Keith,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Season 1/ Episode 4 ‘Keep Your Options Open,’” 2023, (OWN)
Keith is 50 years old, was born and raised in Louisiana, and while he has been engaged, he has never been married. However, he is very much married to his job as a barber and running his own salon.
- Introduced In: Episode 4 “Keep Your Options Open”
Kirsten
Kirsten is a 36-year-old former NFL player turned entrepreneur, with no word on what business, or businesses, he is involved in to substantiate what he means by entrepreneur.
- Introduced In: Episode 3 “Seeing Double”
Walter
Walter is a 46-year-old musician with over 33 years of experience in music. He was born and raised in New Orleans and was married for 19 years. No word if he has kids or not.
- Introduced In: Episode 3 “Seeing Double”
Cameron
“Cameron,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Wake Up Call,”, 2023, (OWN)
Cameron is a 36-year-old pharmacist and photographer with his own photography company, which has international staff. He is from Omaha, Nebraska, but went to school in Atlanta and, surprisingly, went to the same college as Zadia for a short time.
- Introduced In: Episode 2 “Wake-Up Call”
Maurice
“Maurice,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Wake Up Call,”, 2023, (OWN)
Maurice is a 51-year-old attorney who is divorced with four children, of which the youngest is 21.
- Introduced In: Episode 2 “Wake-Up Call”
- Veteran (1.10): He was active for a year and spent 6 in reserves, with experience in the Gulf War.
Ramon
“Ramon,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Wake Up Call,”, 2023, (OWN)
Ramon is a 38-year-old former basketball player who was in the G league in the United States and played for multiple international basketball teams. His last relationship was in 2008, and it lasted two years.
- Introduced In: Episode 2 “Wake-Up Call”
Marcus
“Marcus,” Ready To Love: Make A Move, “Wake Up Call,”, 2023, (OWN)
Marcus is a 41-year-old high school assistant principal.
- Introduced In: Episode 2 “Wake-Up Call”
Jabari
Jabari is a 43 year old program analyst who has a daughter in college in Texas, where he went to school (Texas Southern).
- Introduced In: Episode 1 “Welcome To Nola”
Tamica
“Tamica Lee,” Ready To Love: Make A Movie, “Welcome To Nola,” 2023, (OWN)
Tamica is the Tommy for “Ready To Love: Make A Move,” and she touts herself as a professional matchmaker as her credentials, alongside being married with two kids.
- Introduced In: Episode 1 “Welcome To Nola”
Antonio
Antonio is a 38-year-old Marine Corps engineer officer from Baltimore who has three kids, aged 13, 11, and 4.
- Introduced In: Episode 1 “Welcome To Nola”
Donald
“Donald,” Ready To Love: Make A Movie, “Welcome To Nola,” 2023, (OWN)
Donald is a 35-year-old videographer and is divorced.
- Introduced In: Episode 1 “Welcome To Nola”
Richard
Richard was Zadia’s original choice, who is a 41-year-old high school principal, but because she didn’t like the way he started their conversation, like skipping over what her name is, she switched over to Jabari.
Also, he was married for five years previously.
- Introduced In: Episode 1 “Welcome To Nola”
Ashlee
“Ashlee,” Ready To Love: Make A Movie, “Welcome To Nola,” 2023, (OWN)
- Introduced In: Season 1
Additional Information
Quotes
It’s not time to listen, it’s time to talk.
— Ashlee (1.7)
Zadia
“Zadia,” Ready To Love: Make A Movie, “Welcome To Nola,” 2023, (OWN)
- Introduced In: Season 5
Additional Information
- Life Update (1.6): She is now a makeup artist
- Degree (1.9): She has a degree in exercise science
Quotes
Shareese
“Shareese,” Ready To Love: Make A Movie, “Welcome To Nola,” 2023, (OWN)
- Introduced In: Season 7
Additional Information
Quotes
Verneashia
“,” Ready To Love: Make A Movie, “Welcome To Nola,” 2023, (OWN)
- Introduced In: Season 4
Additional Information
- Degree (1.10): She doesn’t have a college education
Quotes
The Ninth Season’s Cast Members
| First Aired | 7/7/2023 |
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Median Age (Women) | 37 |
| Median Age (Men) | 37.5 |
| Median Age (Combined) | 37 |
Episodes
Chris
“Chris,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Chris is a 39-year-old Construction worker who is an upfront Nigerian.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Arranged Marriages (9.2): In Chris’ family, his parents and older brother had an arranged marriage, but he broke tradition and decided to find his own wife.
- Children? (9.5): He has an 11-year-old daughter who is vegan
- Parents (9.5): His dad died before he was born and he lost his mom recently
Quotes
Jessica
“Jessica,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Jessica is a 37-year-old coffee line owner.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Quotes
Phillip
“Phillip,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Phillip is a 41-year-old supply chain analyst who has struggled for the last year and a half.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Kids? (9.6): He notes he has a child
Quotes
Aries
“Aries,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Aries is a 43-year-old software sales manager with two sons.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Age Of Kids (9.5): Her sons are 11 and 13
- 9.11: It is noted they are 12 and 14
- Parents? (9.5): She has lost her dad
- Divorced? (9.6): She has been divorced twice
Quotes
Taquilla
“Taquilla,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Taquilla is a 35-year-old marketing assistant
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Name Pronunciation (9.1): Ta-quill-a
Quotes
Habibi
“Habibi,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Habibi is a 33-year-old saxophone player who is originally from Arlington, Texas but for the last four years, has lived in Dubai and has gotten accustomed to wearing a ghutrah.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Children (9.1): He has a seven-year-old son
- Where Your People From (9.2): St. Martinville
- Beyond the Saxophone (9.2): While Habibi’s identity is strongly wrapped around playing a saxophone, Taquilla reveals he is going to school for Information Technology, he is a DJ, and he has a military background
Quotes
Sierra
“Sierra,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Sierra is a 33-year-old stylist for athletes and socialites who is originally from New Orleans. However, she moved to the Dallas area 12 years ago.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Momma’s Girl (9.2): Sierra is very close to her mother, Leslie
- Background (9.2): Her people are Creole
- Siblings and Kids (9.3): She has 5 siblings and wants 6 kids
- How Long You Been Single? (9.4): 4 to 5 years
Quotes
Leiann
“Leiann,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Leiann is a 49-year-old gym owner who is a Gemini.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Quotes
Herbert
“Herbert,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Herbert is a 37-year-old aviation manager who is a libra (born September 26th)
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Quotes
Marvin
“Marvin,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Marvin is a 41-year-old erotic author and sensual dominant who works out of his apartment.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Virgin Islands (9.3): Where his dad currently is, and where he wants to move within the next 6 to 8 years.
- Children? (9.5): Marvin has a daughter, but wants two kids, specifically a boy
Quotes
Eunik
“Eunik,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Eunik is a 31-year-old TV and Film producer who considers herself a country girl who loves horses.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Children (9.5): She has 2
Quotes
Janelle
“Janelle,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Janelle is a 41-year-old creative director who was adopted at six months old and wishes to adopt a child in the future.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Father’s Occupation (9.2): He was a cop
Quotes
Keyra
“Keyra,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Keyra is a 31-year-old realtor and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader who has been dancing since she was 3.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Siblings? (9.6): She has two older brothers
Quotes
Quinton
“Quinton,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Quinton is a 33-year-old personal trainer who formerly played football and would like to be married like his parents, who have been together for 44 years. Maybe even married as long as his grandparents, potentially, who have been married 70 years.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- When Did His Parents Get Married?: His mom was married when she was 15, and has been married to his dad for 39 years.
- Allergies (9.2): He is allergic to seafood
Quotes
Red
“Red,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Red is a 42-year-old DJ and comedian who has two sons, an eight and a 12-year-old.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Past Jobs (9.4): He worked for the city as a contract compliance officer and an internal communications manager for another job, covering the US, Canada, and Mexico
Quotes
Brandon
“Brandon,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Brandon is a 36-year-old who is a train dispatcher and owns a cleaning company. Also, he has four kids from his ex-wife of 10 years, who he only finalized his second divorce from 6 months ago.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
Quotes
Lee
“Lee,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Lee is a health and wellness coach whose last relationship was a year and a half, and the one before that was seven years. She would like to have two kids and notes soccer is her first love.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Born and Raised (9.11): In Dallas
Quotes
Maurier
“Maurier,” Ready To Love, “Bigger In Texas,” 2023, (OWN)
Maurier is a 36-year-old entrepreneur who was very close with his dad and tries to replicate that relationship with his son. He is also a Taurus, born on May 14th, and it is noted by Leiann that he isn’t notably tall.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 1
- Why Is He Single (9.4): The mother of his son never closed the door between her ex and herself
- Dual Citizenship (9.10): He is working on having dual citizenship, with Mali being the country he wants to become a citizen of and potentially move to
Quotes
Christopher
“Christopher talking about his interaction with Red,” Ready To Love, “Tommy’s Choice,” 2023, (OWN)
Christopher is a 34-year-old security company owner who runs the company with his father and the rest of the family. He comes from a small town in Mississippi, has never been married or engaged, and considers himself a country boy at heart.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 3 “Tommy’s Choice”
Quotes
Katarina
“Katarina introducing herself,” Ready To Love, “Tommy’s Choice,” 2023, (OWN)
Katarina is a 34-year-old registered nurse originally from New Jersey but raised in Mississippi. Her dad is from Sierra Leonne, and her mom is Haitian. She enjoys being outside and working out and currently runs a beauty bar out in Arizona.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 9/ Episode 3 “Tommy’s Choice”
Quotes
The Eighth Season’s Cast Members
| First Aired | 1/7/2023 |
Elimination Order
| Episode (Who Was Up For Elimination) | Bottom 2 | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Men and Women) – The Initial Mixer | Men: Dre and BlakeWomen: Zee and Natasha | Men: DreWomen: Natasha |
| 2 (Women) – 4 New Sexy Singles Are Introduced | Zee and Corvaya | Zee |
| 3 (Men) – The Ladies Take The Guys Out To Do Their Favorite Things | Blake and Fabrice | Fabrice |
| 4 (Women) – Yacht Party Mixer | Jeffri, Marcia, and Corvaya | Elimination Held Off Till Next Episode |
| 5 (Men) | Blake and DeMario | CorvayaDeMario |
| 6 (No One) – The Open Forum | N/A | N/A |
| 7 (Men and Women) | Jonique, Sue-Ann, Mark-Anthony, Anthony | JoniqueWomen used a lifeline to save Mark-Anthony |
| 8 (Men) – Meet the Exes | Bluu and Blake | Bluu |
| 9 (Women) – Meet the Best Friends | Marcia and Sue-Ann | Marcia |
| 10 (Women) – The Getaway: Part 1 | Sue-Ann and Mercedes | Elimination Held Off Till Next Episode |
| 11 (Men) – The Getaway: Part 2 | Sue-Ann, Mercedes, and Lyndon | Sue-Ann and Lyndon |
| 12 (Women) – Meet The Family [Women Meet Men’s] | Cynthia | N/A |
| 13 (Final Choices) – Meet The Family [Men Meet Women’s] | Andre and JeffriCynthia and Anthony | Mercedes Rejected Mark-AnthonyMorgan Rejected Tony |
| 14 & 15 (Reunion Shows) – Final Couples | From Ready To Love: Blake and Sue Ann, Bluu and KaylaOutside The Process: Fabrice and Lyndon | |
Lyndon
“Lyndon,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Lyndon is a 33-year-old cocktail bar manage who comes from Kingston, Jamaica who is ready to phase out bar life and look for something else.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Live Alone? (8.1): Lyndon has a roommate
- Interested In (8.1): Mercedes
- (8.2): Morgan
Quotes
Morgan
“Morgan,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
38-year-old Morgan is an interior designer who is nicknamed “Pastor Morgan” due to her strong faith and being raised in the church.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Dating History (8.2): At least 90% of the men she has dated were Haitian
- What Is Love (8.3): Notes she has never been in love before, she just settled or made a decision
Quotes
Damian aka Bluu
“Damian aka Bluu,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Damian, who goes by Bluu, is a 40 year old lounge, liquor store, and hookah lounge owner who likes being outgoing and spontaneous.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Kid(s)? (8.1): He has a 5 year old child
- Interested In (8.1): Mercedes
- (8.2): Jeffri
- Animal Lover (8.2): Currently has a cat, formerly had a monkey
Quotes
DeMario
“DeMario,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Demario is a 37-year-old accountant, who is into fashion, baddies, ass, and long hair, but there is more to him than the superficial. He goes to therapy, tries to keep up with his nephew in Dallas, especially after his sister died of breast cancer, and considers himself an alpha man looking to make a tight family unit.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Interested In (8.1): Corvaya
- (8.2): Jeffri
- Kids? (8.3): He doesn’t have kids
- Astrological Sign (8.4): Libra
Quotes
Marcia
“Marcia,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Marcia is a 34-year-old fashion designer who was born and raised in Miami.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Bad or Misunderstood (8.2): Marcia got kicked out of three elementary schools and while a problem kid, so many people poured into her which allowed her to become the woman she is today
- Not That Kind Of Girl (8.4): Marcia isn’t much for animals or outdoor activities
- Astrological Sign (8.4): Gemini
Quotes
Anthony
“Anthony,” Ready To Love, 2023, (OWN)
Anthony is a 39-year-old nurse practitioner who has a daughter.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Interested In (8.2): Mercedes and Marcia
- Birth Order (8.8): He is the eldest of ten kids
Quotes
- It’s not perfection that we’re seeing. It’s a healed woman. — Anthony (8.13)
Blake
“Blake,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Blake is a 44-year-old corporate security officer with three boys, who are 22, 13, and 9, and he seems done having and raising kids at this point.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Sex Before Marriage (8.1): It’s a yes for Blake
- How Many Baby Mommas? (8.1): He has three different mothers to his children.
- Interested In (8.2): Sue-Ann
Quotes
Mercedes
“Mercedes,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Mercedes is a 31-year-old flight attendant who wanted that career for she loved, as a kid, watching planes take off and land.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Last Relationship (8.3): Was a year ago and it ended because he cheated and fathered a child
- Attendant to Pilot (8.7): She is training for her private plane license
Quotes
Corvaya
“Corveya,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Corveya is a 31-year-old digital strategist who likes her men over 6 feet and is extroverted.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Racial Background (8.1): Her mother is Latina and her father is Black
- Kid(s) (8.1): Doesn’t have any, but wants them
- Standards (8.1): Doesn’t date men who don’t live alone – No roommates
- From (8.2): She is from New Jersey
- Upbringing (8.4): Came from a low income household growing up
Quotes
Andre
“Andre,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Andre is a 39-year-old entrepreneur who is a bit of a jokester.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Interested In (8.2): Mercedes, Jeffri, and Cynthia
Quotes
Jeffri
“Jeffri,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Jeffri is a 32-year-old executive assistant who is a mother of three and considers herself spiritual.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Upbringing (8.3): She considers herself a country girl and spent a good part of her childhood at her uncle’s farm riding horses
- Crohn’s Disease (8.7): She reveals she suffers from this, which causes extreme fatigue and inflammation of the guts
Quotes
Dre
“Dre,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Dre is a 39-year-old radio producer and DJ who is into marketing, rapping, and is notably shorter than the other men and around the same height as the ladies.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
Quotes
Natasha
“Natasha,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Natasha is a 37-year-old attorney who was engaged once long ago but now is completely single, mainly due to committing herself so much to her job.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Preference (8.1): Men who aren’t too put together
Quotes
Zulika aka Zee
“Zee,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
34-year-old Zulika, aka Zee, is a digital producer who, when it comes to her relationships, likes to baby her man and believes communication is everything. Also, she sees herself as an alpha woman but is sometimes willing to be submissive.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Past Issues (8.1): Zee is the type who has been willing to move too fast and jump into a relationship
- From (8.2): New Jersey
Quotes
Sue-Ann
“Sue-Ann,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Sue-Ann is a 39-year-old attorney.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Siblings (8.5): Has 6 older brothers
- Children (8.9): She has two daughters
Quotes
Tony
“Tony,” Ready To Love, “16 Sexy Singles,” 2023, (OWN)
Tony is a 42-year-old tax director with two boys, aged 16 and 9, trying to get closer to god. Alongside that initial information, we learn his parents were never together, and he grew up in the projects.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 1
- Family Background (8.1): His father was a playboy and mom a pastor
- Allergies (8.4): Allergic to seafood
Quotes
Jonique
“Jonique,” Ready To Love, “Tickle My Pickle,” 2023, (OWN)
Jonique is a 30-year-old Software Distribution company owner.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 2 “Tickle My Pickle”
- Interests (8.2): She likes her men dark, tall, and husky
Quotes
Mark Anthony
“Mark Anthony in conversation with Corvaya about being spoiled,” Ready To Love, “Tickle My Pickle,” 2023, (OWN)
Mark-Anthony is a 34-year-old medical lab tech originally from New York, who graduated from New Jersey, and is currently training to become a pilot.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 2 “Tickle My Pickle”
- Background (8.2): He is Haitian
- Interested In (8.2): Mercedes
- Children (8.4): He has no kids
Quotes
Fabrice
“Fabrice,” Ready To Love, “Tickle My Pickle,” 2023, (OWN)
Fabrice is a 44-year-old fashion designer who is Black (via Haiti), Asian, from the Caribbean, and lived in Paris, where he worked for Giorgio Armani.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 2 “Tickle My Pickle”
- Things of Importance (8.2): Sex is a top priority for him in a relationship – Good Sex
- Languages (8.2): Speaks French
- Interested In (8.2): Morgan
- Business Man (8.3): Started his first brand at 27, kept it for 10 years and sold it in 2014.
Quotes
Cynthia
“Cynthia,” Ready To Love, “Tickle My Pickle,” 2023, (OWN)
Cynthia is a 37-year-old consulting firm CEO who is a mother of 2 from Miami, Florida, and was raised by a Haitian mom.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 8/ Episode 2 “Tickle My Pickle”
- Siblings (8.5): Has one brother and multiple sisters
- Her Ex (8.9): She has known her ex since they were 12 but they haven’t been together since 2014
- Education (8.12): Has two masters, two bachelor degrees, and two businesses
Quotes
The Seventh Season’s Cast Members
| First Aired | July 29, 2022 |
Elimination Order
| Episode (Who Was Up For Elimination) | Bottom 2 (or 3) | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Men and Women) | Men: Sean and SwaseyWomen: Shareese and Dominika | Men: SeanWomen: SavedSelf-Eliminated: Calvin |
| 2 (Men and Women) | Men: Devin and MikeWomen: Shareese and Dominika | Men: DevinWomen: Dominika |
| 3 (Women) – Date Who Isn’t Your Type | Kadian and April | April |
| 4 (Men) – White Party Mixer | Justice, LJ, and Alonzo | TBD (Delayed To Episode 5) |
| 5 (Men) – No Theme | Justice, LJ, and Alonzo | Alonzo |
| 6 (Women) | Shareese and Shakyra | Shakyra |
| 7 (Men) – Meet The Best Friend | Justice and LJ | Justice |
| 8 (Women) – Meet The Truth Teller (The Ex) | Tranika and Lunie | Lunie |
| 9 (Men) – Weekend Getaway | Sampson and Swasey | Tommy Decides to Eliminate LJ For Not Showing Up For The Getaway |
| 10 (Women) – Weekend Getaway | Kayla and Tranika | Tranika |
| 11 (Men) – Meet The Family | Sampson | Sampson |
| 12 (Final Choices) | Final Couples: Mike and Brandi as well as Jamala and Randall | |
| 13 & 14 | Final Couples: Mike and BrandiPotential Couples: Justice and Lunie, April and Calvin | |
Sampson
“Sampson looking directly at the camera,” Ready To Love, “Call In The Reinforcements,” 2022, (OWN)
Sampson is a 48-year-old life coach who isn’t strongly into being an initial pursuer,
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Background (7.1): He is from a Black woman and Persian man
- Education (7.11): Went to Morehouse
Quotes & Gifs
Tranika
“Tranika smiling,” Ready To Love, “Opposites Don’t Always Attract,” 2022, (OWN)
Tranika is a 36-year-old woman who has never been married and works as a growth and innovation director.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Last Relationship (7.3): In 2019
- Blended Family (7.5): While a daddy’s girl, she had to share her dad with her stepmom who came into her life when she was 1.
Quotes & Gifs
Shareese
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Shareese is a 43-year-old aesthetician who is formerly from Maryland.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Ethnicity (7.4): She notes she is 100% Black
Quotes & Gifs
Calvin
Calvin is a 45-year-old contract manager.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
Quotes & Gifs
Brandi
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Brandi is a 35-year-old flight attendant who doesn’t have kids but wants kids,
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Single For How Long (7.2): Technically a year, but she makes it sound that she was a girlfriend to somebody who wasn’t her boyfriend (they might not have defined the relationship and she made assumptions)
- Previous Engagement (7.6): Has never been engaged
Quotes & Gifs
Alonzo aka Zo
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Alonzo is a 46 year old real estate investor who formerly was a medical device representative, but he retired from that job.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Kids (7.1): He has a 21-year-old daughter
- Last Major Relationship (7.4): Was 11 years ago when he was with someone 7 years
Quotes & Gifs
Kadian
“Kadian getting defensive,” Ready To Love, “Opposites Don’t Always Attract,” 2022, (OWN)
Kadian is a 35-year-old woman born in April who owns salons and beauty businesses.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Job (7.3): She has been at her job for 11 years
Quotes & Gifs
Randall
“Randall addressing Jamala’s comment,” Ready To Love, ” Real-er Than You’ve Ever Been,” 2022, (OWN)
Randall is a 36-year-old personal trainer.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Love Language (7.1): Physical Touch
- Background (7.7): He was born and raised in DC, and played basketball back in the day
- Height (7.7): Is 6’5
- Last Relationship (7.9): Was 4 years ago
- Upbringing (7.11): Was raised by grandparents
Quotes & Gifs
Mike
“Mike noting people are here to find love and not drama,” Ready To Love, “Opposites Don’t Always Attract,” 2022, (OWN)
Mike is a 42-year-old appliance repair shop co-owner from Miami that was married to his childhood sweetheart.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Children (7.2): He has three kids whose ages range from 14 to 10
- Astrological Sign (7.10): He is a pisces
Quotes & Gifs
Dominika
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Dominika is a 42-year-old program analyst who has been single for 5 years and is a grandma.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
Quotes & Gifs
I am the song that you skipped and it became a top hit.
— Dominika (7.2)
Sean
Sean is a big-time flirt who is 38, has never been married, likes to travel, and is a real estate developer.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
Quotes & Gifs
Jamala
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Jamala, aka Jay, is a corporate health consultant who is 33, has and loves dry humor, and doesn’t like goofy men.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Hobbies and Interests (7.5): Is a big motorsport fan and drives every car like a three series
Quotes & Gifs
I’m not jealous but I am territorial.
— Jamala (7.9)
Kayla
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Kayla is a 30-year-old media and marketing executive who has a talk show on YouTube.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Last Relationship (7.2): Was over a year ago that ended due to baby momma drama
- Background (7.12): She was a Jack and Jill debutante, went to Howard University, is from Georgia, and her mother was a real estate broker for 25 years.
- Favorite Wine (7.12): Pinot Grigio
Quotes & Gifs
I think he has good intentions, but he doesn’t know how to execute.
— Kayla (7.10)
LJ
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
LJ is a 33-year-old government risk specialist from the Virgin Islands who has been single for 3 years, has a six-year-old daughter, and alongside working in IT, also does music.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
Quotes & Gifs
Swasey
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Swasey is a 33-year-old firefighter/paramedic who also has a CPR company.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Average Relationship Length (7.2): 2-3 years, with the mother of his daughter being a 4-year relationship.
- How Long Has He Been Single? (7.2): 3 years
- Who did you date? (7.7): To explore other options, Swasey didn’t date Black women
- Age of Ex (7.2): She was 38
- Upbringing (7.11): Was raised by mom and step dad
- Background (7.11): His grandfather is Jamaican
Quotes & Gifs
Justice
Justice is a 42-year-old event planner who was raised mainly around women in a single-parent household.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Kids? (7.1): He has one daughter
Quotes & Gifs
Lunie
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Lunie is a 36-year-old realtor
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Family (7.3): Her mom died in 2016, and doesn’t have family beyond her mom
Quotes & Gifs
April
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
April is a 46-year-old singer who was raised in a single-parent household.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
Quotes & Gifs
Shakyra
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Shakyra is a 37-year-old media host and model who has been single for three years and has a 7-year-old son.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Divorce (7.2): She triggered her divorce 3 years ago
- Parents (2.9): Her mom is a veteran and dad worked/works in law enforcement
Quotes & Gifs
Devin
Ready To Love, “Miami Mixer,” 2022, (OWN)
Devin is a 32 year old director of sales who formerly did a few short stints in the NFL playing for the Bills, and was in football since he was 8.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 7/ Episode 1
- Kids? (7.1): He has a ten-year-old son born of a one-night stand that he doesn’t often see due to his relationship with their mom
Quotes & Gifs
The Sixth Season’s Cast Members
| First Aired | 1/28/2022 |
Elimination Order
| Episode (Who Was Up For Elimination) | Bottom 2 | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Men and Women Choose) | Paul and Fernando (Men)Kina, Tiffani, and Ace (Women) | Fernando (Men)Kina (Women) |
| 2 (Women) | Ace and Tiffani | Tiffani |
| 3 (Men) | Cornelius and Paul | Cornelius |
| 4 (Women) | AP and Precious | TBD – Cliffhanger |
| 5 (Men) | Wiley and Laverne | AP and Wiley |
| 6 (Women) | Joi and Precious | Precious |
| 7 (Men) – Meet the Exes of The Ladies | Laverne and Tory | LaverneEric (Self-Elimination) |
| 8 (Women) – Meet the Best Friends Of The Men | None | Ace (Self-Elimination) |
| 9 (Men) – 2 Day Getaway | Paul and Tory | TBD – Cliffhanger |
| 10 (Women) | Postponed | Tory |
| 11 (Women) – Ladies Meet The Men’s Families | None | Tina (Eliminated By Tommy)Sabrina and Demetrius (Self-Elimination) |
| 12 (Final Decision) | N/A | DaKiya and Paul (Self-Elimination) |
| Final Couples | Carmen and DonovanJoi and CliftonWiley and Tiffani | |
Paul
Paul, aka PO (since like the post office, he always delivers or for pretty outstanding), is a 48-year-old software analyst
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Height (6.6): He is 6’4
- POJ (6.8): Paul’s nickname since 5th grade, which is the name he’d rap under
- Marriage and Children (6.12): Was married 12 years and has twin daughters who are 27
- Credit (6.12): Is part of the 800 credit score club
Quotes & Gifs
DaKiya
Vaxed and waxed Dakiya is 39, a senior systems engineer, who wants to live or be near water in the next five years.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Eating Habits (6.3): Is vegetarian
- Survivor (6.3): We learn she had cervical cancer and has been 9 years cancer-free
Quotes & Gifs
Tiffani
Tiffani is a 37-year-old southern girl, from Emporia, Virginia, who is a mobile education owner. with two sons.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
Quotes & Gifs
Wiley
Wiley is 32, an athletic director and musician, and his name comes from his grandpa, Clarence Wiley’s, middle name.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Athletic Background (6.1): He played ball at Virginia Tech and was in the ACC Championship
- Preference (6.1): He likes older women
- Father (6.2): His dad is the Father of Gogo, Chuck Brown
Quotes & Gifs
Fernando
The 34-year-old risk analyst is on Ready To Love due to his ex cheating on him, extensively, and is from the Old East section of Baltimore.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Hobbies (6.1): He likes to cook
- Background (6.1): His father is from Panama
- Tattoos (6.1): Has a Spawn and Iron Man tattoo on his legs
Quotes & Gifs
Kina
Kina is a 39-year-old budget analyst who is a self-described diva that wants her man to ultimately lead but under her guidance.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
Quotes & Gifs
Precious
Precious is a 34-year-old IT consultant with no issue taking the lead and making an initiative in dating.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Family Dynamic (6.1): Previous hasn’t seen her mother in 20 years, and her aunt raised her
- Worries (6.1): As someone with a big personality, she worries it could make the men insecure
- Single and Celibate (6.4): Precious has been single for 9 years and celibate for 6 months
Quotes & Gifs
Demetrius
Demetrius is an outdoorsy 42-year-old who served in the military for 21 years, straight out of high school, and has recently retired.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Why Is He Single (6.1): Demetrius was married before, but he had infidelity issues which ended the three-year marriage
Quotes & Gifs
Sabrina
Sabrina is a 36-year-old non-profit executive whose middle name is Topaz, and she is a divorcee.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Favorite Food (6.3): Mac and Cheese
- Single For How Long? (6.8): A year and a half
- How Long Was She Married (6.8): 7 years
Quotes & Gifs
Laverne
Laverne is a 44-year-old lead technical analyst from Gary, Indiana who enjoys bodybuilding in his spare time.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Kids? (6.2): Has two daughters
- Divorced? (6.2): Has been divorced 10 years
Quotes & Gifs
Clifton
Clifton is a 44-year-old project management consultant who enjoys being by the water.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Kids (6.3): Has a 17 year old and 3 year old
- Marriages? (6.3): He was married twice
- Allergies (6.3): He is allergic to coconut
- Father (6.3): He lost his father at age 23 and his father was the one who held the family together
Quotes & Gifs
Joi
Joi is a 41-year-old singer from Baltimore, who isn’t necessarily sure about having children.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
- Drink of Choice (6.2): Vodka, soda, and lime
- Background (6.3): Her mom is from Trinidad and she was raised by her dad from age 6 (and he, unfortunately, has passed on)_
Quotes & Gifs
There is a difference between connection and chemistry.
— Joi (6.9)
Ace
Ace is a 37-year-old philanthropist who was married 10 years ago, with the marriage lasting two years and is now divorced. In her spare time, she enjoys doing yoga.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
Quotes & Gifs
I cannot really just be explained in words. I have to be experienced. Explanations can only go by so far.
— Ace (6.2)
Tory
Tory is a 39-year-old realtor who enjoys fishing and, due to his mom being in the military, mostly Kuwait, he was raised by his grandparents.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 1 “Quality over Quantity”
Quotes & Gifs
Cornelius
Cornelius is a 41-year-old real estate investor who is a multi-millionaire, known amongst family as Cousin Cornbread.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 6/ Episode 2 “Blind Dates”
Quotes & Gifs
Carmen
43-year-old Carmen is a sports brand management CEO who is also an air force veteran with one son.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 6/ Episode 2 “Blind Dates”
- Origin (6.2): Is from the Ashburn area of northern Virginia.
- Hobbies (6.2): Enjoys playing golf and making sure her natural hair is healthy
- Marriage? (6.5): Is a divorcee and has been single 4 years
Quotes & Gifs
I think she’s a good girl. However, I think I’m a better woman.
— Carmen (6.10)
AP
42-year-old AP is a holistic life coach who was married for 10 years, but her husband died 5 years ago.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 3 “Sparks Will Fly… Or Sizzle”
- Shoe Size (6.3): Is a size 11
- Kids? (6.3): She has a 9 and 7 year old, and one is a boy and the other a girl
- Dietary Habits (6.3): She is vegan
- Older Men Might Be Her Thing (6.4): Her husband was 14 years older than her
Quotes & Gifs
Eric
Eric is a 44-year-old private celebrity chef who is the child of a preacher who was married at 18, but it only lasted 4 years. But, with his parents still married to this day, he wants to achieve a relationship like that.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 3 “Sparks Will Fly… Or Sizzle”
- International Man (6.3): Graduated high school in Germany
- Before He Was A Chef (6.3): He was an IT Systems Engineer
- Kids? (6.3): He has two daughters, and they are 23 and 21, and he notes he is open to having more kids
- Hello Friend (6.4): Eric has worked for Carmen in the past
Quotes & Gifs
Donovan
After being married for 12 years and getting divorced, seemingly due to issues on his part, 42-year-old Donovan thinks he is ready to love.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 4 “Party Crashers”
- Job: He works in real estate
- Age of Kids (6.6): 16 and 11
- Religion (6.12): Was raised Catholic
Quotes
Tina
Tina is a 31-year-old esthetician who has a 2-year-old daughter, and we learn the child’s father cheated on her when she was 6 months pregnant.
End of Season 6
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 6/ Episode 4 “Party Crashers”
Quotes
Season 5 Cast Members
| Network(s) | OWN |
| Created or Developed By- | Will Packer |
| First Aired | 10/15/2021 |
Groups
- The Brown Girl Squad (5.9): Comprised of Kamil, Zadia, and Mumen.
Elimination Order
| Episode (Episode 1 is Casting Special) | Bottom 2 | Eliminated |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (Men and Women Choose) | Lamont and CoreyTisia and Libba | Lamont & Libba |
| 3 (Women Choose) | Corey and Corrington | Corrington |
| 4 (Men Choose) | Tisia and Kheri | Kheri |
| 5 (Women Choose) – Two New Singles Added | Corey and Tyrone | Corey and Tyrone – Double Elimination |
| 6 (Men Choose) – Get To Know Someone Not In Your Top | Kamil and Courtney | Courtney |
| 7 (Women Choose) – Meeting The Friends | Cornelius and Shawn | Shawn |
| 8 (Men Choose) – Meet The Exes | Tisia and Sabrina | Tisia |
| 9 (Women Choose) – Group Vacation | Cornelius and Nai’im | Cliff Hanger |
| 10 (Men Choose) | Mumen and Zadia | By Decision: Cornelius, ZadiaSelf-Elimination: Kamil, Nai’im |
| 11 (Women Choose) – Meet The Family (Men Meet The Ladies’) | No Elimination By Decision | Self-Elimination: Shiloh |
| 12 (Final Choices) – Meet The Family (Ladies Meet The Men’s) | N/A | By Decision: WalterSelf-Elimination: Sabrina |
| Final Couples | Sidney and PhilFrank and MumenDonta and Aisha | |
| Couples Post-Reunion Show | Phil and Sidney | |
Frank Mills
Frank is 35 years old, is a beverage brand owner (Daring Kombucha Cocktails), and his last relationship lasted 4 and a half years.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- When Was The Last Relationship (5.7): 3 years ago
- 1st Generation (5.11): Frank is the first in his family born on American soil and they are originally from the Korle Gonno, Korle Bu area, near Accra, in Ghana.
Quotes & Gifs
Corey
Corey is a 40-year-old gym owner and body transformation expert who boasts going on over 100 dates in the past 12 months, thanks to his copy-paste online dating routine. However, while he is good on the first date, the second date is a struggle.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Red Flags (5.1): He doesn’t like when women check their cell phones, get verbally disrespectful, or let themselves go.
- Eliminated Episode 5
Quotes & Gifs
Phil
Phil is a 37-year-old entrepreneur whose focus is consulting for government agencies, alongside running his own marketing and public relationships company. His last relationship was 2 and a half years and ended due to her not being ready for the next step. Currently, he has been single for a year and a half, and just lost his mother a few years ago. Also, he has no kids.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- From (5.7): Queens, NY
- My Best Friend (5.10): His mother was his best friend, and she died 4 years ago
Quotes & Gifs
Shiloh
Shiloh is a 33-year-old intimacy coach whose last relationship ended, 2 years ago, for she found out the man was married.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- What’s Your Job Title Again? (5.2): She is a technical program analyst and life coach, with a focus on intimacy coaching
- Ethnic Mix (5.2): She is half Trinidadian and half Mexican
- Childhood Trauma (5.2): Notes she has abandonment issues due to her parents’ divorce which took over 3 years and transformed her affectionate childhood into a tumultuous one.
- Love Language (5.3): Physical Touch
- Love Language (5.4): Words of Affirmation and discrete PDA
- Elimination (5.11): Self-eliminates
Quotes & Gifs
Courtney
Courtney is a 30-year-old marketing consultant who has one child but is no longer with the child’s father due to him not accepting they aren’t who they were when they met 5 years ago.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Love Language (5.3): Physical Touch
- Eliminated: Episode 6
Quotes & Gifs
Kamil Hazel
Kamil is a 42-year-old teacher who has taught within the performing arts field for 13 years. But, while accomplished in her professional life, her personal life has been sketchy. For example, she has been engaged at least 3 times but ended each engagement. The reason? Well, she doesn’t reveal that but it seems she has a pattern of ending the relationship when it gets to be a bit much.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Education & Experience (5.2): Is working on her doctorate and directed plays and musicals in the past
- Degrees (5.4): Has two masters and a bachelors
- Minister In The Family (5.3): Grandfather is a minister
- Mommy Dearest (5.6): She has a son
- Self-Eliminated: Episode 10
- Multiple Personalities (5.13): Notes she has two alternative personalities. One is Shay-Shay, who is a firecracker, and then Olivia, who is the emotional one.
Quotes & Gifs
Cornelius Bryant
Cornelius is a 39-year-old electrical engineer who would describe himself as a country boy and whose last relationship was about a year ago. But, he is ready to love and wants to get married and have a long-lasting relationship like his parents, who have been together 38 years. And between his faith in God and abstinence, he is hoping to be worthy of the right woman.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Specific Field (5.2): Aircrafts
- Origins (5.2): He’s from Kansas
- Love Language (5.3): Gift giving
- Eliminated: Episode 10
Quotes & Gifs
Mumen Ngenge
Mumen is a 36-year-old singer/songwriter who is very big on spirituality and wants a God-fearing man who will take initiative and practice abstinence until marriage.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Love Language (5.3): Acts of Service are her love language
- Relationship With Father (5.4): Is strained
- Family Planning (5.8): With her not necessarily being close to her family, she hopes to, with her partner, have 3 kids and form that kind of bond between them.
- Family Background (5.11): Her dad’s family is from West Africa, specifically Cameroon
- Number Of Kids Desired (1.12): 3
Quotes & Gifs
Aisha Finch
Aisha is a 38-year-old hair salon owner whose previous relationship was a marriage that lasted 11 years until he cheated on her. Together, they have two kids, one boy, and one girl, and Aisha is hoping to meet someone a little bit sensitive, maybe a touch of shy.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- How Long Divorced (5.2): 3 to 4 years
- Marriage (5.3): Was married from 19 to 31
- Age of Children (5.4): Are 13 and 15
- Origins (5.5): She is from the Bronx
- Middle Child (5.5): She is the third of eight children
- Astrological Sign (5.5): She is a gemini
- Hobbies (5.6): Loves to cook, with lobster being her favorite dish
Quotes & Gifs
I tell him all the time to stretch because when you let them stretch, then you see how far they wander. You’re gonna see if that rubber band gonna pop back, or you’ll see if that rubber band gonna snap and pop.
— Aisha (5.7)
Walter Maxwell Jones
The self-proclaimed reformed thug is an entrepreneur and 46 years of age, who is a widow. He was with a woman for 9 years, back when he was a thug and not necessarily a gentleman, and by the time he got her life together, and she graduated college, they were married a year and a half, and then she died.
How? Well, she had a cyst on her ovary, about the size of a grapefruit, and the surgery didn’t go well.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Origins (5.1): He is originally from Maryland
- Do You Want Kids (5.2): Walter does
- When Did She Die (5.2): His ex-wife died when she was 28
- Aftermath (5.6): After his wife’s passing, he reverted to his wild 19-year-old ways for a while.
- Love Language (5.2): Touch
- Mommy’s Favorite (5.2): Walter took care of his mom the last three years of her life and she even died in his arms.
- Faith (5.3): Is spiritual, not religious
- Relationship With Father (5.4): His father left when he was 2, and is Filipino. He tried to reconnect with a 6-page letter, but that didn’t work out
- Raised By (5.6): Grandmother, cousin, sister, and mom
- Education (5.7): Went to Morgan State on a full scholarship, with a focus on Electrical Engineering
- Age Preference (5.11): Generally Walter dates younger women but he notes with Sabrina, she is about the age his wife would have been if she lived.
Quotes & Gifs
Zadia Murphy
When it comes to Zadia, banter is her love language and the 35-year-old personal trainer’s whole family loves it, and just generally talking s***.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Love Language (5.8): Quality Time and Physical Touch
- Eliminated: Episode 10
Quotes & Gifs
Sabrina
The mother of an 8-year-old daughter, 48-year-old fashion designer, Sabrina, is just trying to find a man, a good man, who isn’t already married and has a pleasurably sized penis to spend life with.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Origins (5.2): Was born in Seoul, Korea
- Caretaker (5.2): She helps to take care of her 80-year-old parents and doesn’t really have an outlet since she is a single mom doing a lot on her own and while her mother helps to take care of her dad, it’s a lot.
- Private Dancer (5.9): She was a dancer for 10 years
- Reasoning (5.10): Between being bullied while growing up, combined with having to figure out a way to make money at 18/19, that’s why she did it.
Quotes & Gifs
[…] don’t rush into anything just because somebody said the right things to you at the right time.
— Sabrina (5.10)
Donta Smith
Donta is a deputy superintendent and at 38, he has 3 children by 3 different women. In his spare time, he likes to hike, meditate, avoids clubs, and lives a vegan lifestyle. Also, he is originally from Chicago and his last relationship ended due to it being long distance.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Children Diversity (5.6): He has two girls and one boy.
- Love Language (5.8): Depending on the person, his love language is physical touch
Quotes & Gifs
Carrington Barbour
The 33-year-old marking firm CEO, Carrington, is trying to end his string of situationships and find himself something real. His last relationship was 6 years old and produced his daughter, and it seems his career as a nightlife entrepreneur/ restaurateur has made dating difficult. But, he sees himself as a chameleon who likes an alpha woman that knows how to switch it up just like him.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Relationship History (5.3): Has never been in a relationship
- Eliminated: Episode 3
Quotes & Gifs
Tyrone Wilson
Tyrone is a 44-year-old cyber security CEO who has been single for 3 years and is a military man (with his career starting right out of high school). He comes to Ready To Love with a few issues due to seeing his mother cheat on his dad over the course of his parents’ 20-year relationship.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Places He Has Been Stationed (5.2): Include Korea, and he speaks some
- Post-Military (5.3): He has PTSD and Anxiety (which has led to two hospitalizations)
- Tours (5.3): Was deployed twice
- Eliminated: Episode 5
Quotes & Gifs
Lamont Wilkins
44-year-old Lamont works in cyber security and was married when he was 22, until his wife cheated. When not working, you can find him at an open mic night due to his love of spoken word.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Eliminated: Episode 2
- How Long Was He Single? (5.2): 7 years
Quotes & Gifs
Kheri Carter
Kheri is a 38-year-old interior designer who got married at 21 and was divorced by the end of her 22nd year. Since then, she has mostly found good time or hangout buddy-type relationships which is unfortunate for her since she is an all-in kind of woman. The type who will give you wifey privileges while she is your girlfriend.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Eliminated: Episode 4
Quotes & Gifs
Libba
A 44-year-old professor of marketing, Libba has been unhappily married for a good part of her life and wants to experience love the way she knows it should be with a man who loves God. However, it has been tough since dating in DC is competitive and she doesn’t have a big ol’ booty. She does like to cook though.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Eliminated: Episode 2
- Marriage background (5.2): She got married at 19 and divorced 20 years later
Quotes & Gifs
Nai’im
Na’im is a 40-year-old programmer whose ex was in the military, and he notes he likes his women fit, highly melanated, who wear out their natural hair and put on very little makeup. Being from the Caribbean is also a notable plus for him.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Eliminated: Episode 10
Quotes & Gifs
Tisia
Tisia is a 33-year-old tech startup founder who likes masculine, bearded men who are medium ugly, since she doesn’t like the work it takes to deal with a fine guy. But, with that said, she wants a provider, alpha male type who wants kids and a family, and is going to spoil her.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5
- Marriage? Kids (5.2): No previous marriage and no kids
- Education (5.4): Got her Masters at 22
- Background (5.6): Her parents are from Mississippi, but she was raised in Chicago
- Eliminated: Episode 8
Quotes & Gifs
Shawn
Shawn is a 44-year-old creative and journalist whose last relationship was pre-pandemic.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5/ Episode 5 “Sink or Swim”
- Origins (5.6): He grew up in Macon, Georgia and is Baptist
- Eliminated (5.7)
Quotes & Gifs
Sidney
Sidney is a 33-year-old entrepreneur from southern New Jersey.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 5/ Episode 5 “Sink or Swim”
- You Got Your Passport? (5.8): Lived in Japan for two years
- Where Your Parents From? (5.8): Her dad is from Brooklyn
Quotes & Gifs
Tanika Ray
Stepping in for Nephew Tommy, due to him catching COVID, Tanika handles hosting duties for the reunion special.
Additional Information
- Introduced In: Season 5/ Episode 13 “DC Reunion Special: Part 1”
Season 4 Cast Members
| Network(s) | OWN |
| Created or Developed By | Will Packer |
| First Aired | 4/2/2021 |
Groups & Organizations
- Frick and Frack: Chrisantheium and Stacy’s group nickname
Other Noteworthy Information
- Length Of Time (4.12): This all took place over 10 weeks
Joel
42-year-old Joel is a Drilling Fluids Engineer who has fraternal twins (a boy and a girl) who are 8 years old. He enjoys working out, loves living a carefree life, has a few tattoos and some of his favorite singers are Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Anita Baker.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Ex-Wife (4.4): Her name is Courtney
- Widow (4.10): Lost his wife two years ago
- Reunion (4.14): Is no longer with Verneashia
Quotes & Gifs
Jason
Jason is a 36-year-old teacher who spent a good portion of his life as a basketball player, and he notes he even went pro. However, in modern times, he focuses on being a teacher and his youth organization “I-AMM” which he has run for over 8 years.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Workplace Romance (Casting Special): Jason shares that he dated a co-worker who was cheating on him in such a way that everyone knew.
- Familiar Faces (4.2): Jason was Alexis’ son’s basketball coach at one time.
- Michael Phelps Ain’t Got Nothing On Me (4.3): Reveals he was on the swim team and went to diving school in the past
- Asking All The Right Questions (4.3): After dealing with depression, he went to therapy
- Reunion (4.13): Ends up with Liz
- Height and Shoe Size (5.1): Jason is 6’4 and wears a 13 to 14 sized shoe
Quotes & Gifs
Ron
Ron is a Regional Sales Director, with a focus in corporate sales, with two side hustles. One is running a small car lot and the other importing caskets. One of the reasons he is single deals with feeling there are too many options in Houston alongside seeing how his father’s divorce affected his dad.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Dad’s Divorces (Casting Special): It is noted his dad was divorced twice.
- Background (4.4): Was in jail at 18 and was from a bad part of Detroit.
Quotes & Gifs
Eliminated Episode 9
Verneashia
Verneashia talking about when she left her ex of 8 years
39-year-old Verneashia is a salon owner and mother of 4 daughters she co-parents with her ex. Currently, she has been single for 10 years, and her last relationship was with the father of her daughters. They were together for 8 years, 5 of which she was a stay-at-home mom, and she notes, while he was a great father and provider, her ex, he also was controlling and a cheater.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Oldest Child (4.2): She notes her oldest is 19
- Reunion (4.13): Is single
Quotes & Gifs
Chrisantheium (Chris)
Chrisantheium (Chris) laying down how she plans to play the game
Despite being a social butterfly, Chris has had trouble maintaining her relationships due to being a flight attendant. For if it isn’t the man being insecure, it is her constantly traveling and no one deciding to pick up the phone and maintain a connection.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Ethnic Background (4.2): Notes she is half-Italian, and grew up in Italy
- How Long In Italy (4.6): She notes she grew up in Italy until she was 7
- Relationship With Father (4.6): Notes she didn’t meet her dad until 6 years ago
- Met The Mom (4.13): Met Ron’s mom
Quotes & Gifs
Eliminated Episode 7
Alexis “Fly” Jones
Alexis ‘Fly’ Jones talking about how her life was when she was a pastor’s wife.
A TV news producer in Houston, Alexis’ nickname “Fly” comes from having a notable style throughout her life and her usual demeanor. The reason she is single comes from being unable to work it out with her ex, who was a pastor in Houston, Texas, and that she was with for 5 years. Now, what went wrong? Well, it was not feeling like she was a priority. As for modern times? Well, the problem deals with men more so approaching her for sex than a relationship. Which, with her having a son, and wanting a The Notebook type romance, sex and lack of commitment aren’t what she is looking for.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Love Language (4.4): Her love language is time
- Hold Up, Be Careful Now! (4.10): Has Vertigo
Quotes & Gifs
Eliminated Episode 11
Stacy
Stacy introducing herself
From Pass Christian, Mississippi, 39-year-old Stacy formerly was a basketball player’s wife for 10 years but is now divorced. Her focus now has been her insurance and financial services career alongside her 3 kids, of which the oldest is her 19-year-old son.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Previous Relationship Length (4.2): While married for 10 years, she notes the relationship was 17 years.
- What Kind of Insurance? (4.2): She does do life insurance
- Divorced When (4.5): Four years ago
Quotes & Gifs
There’s a difference between transparency and trust.
— Stacy (4.4)
Eliminated Episode 5
Dedrick
Dedrick is a chef who is 47 years of age, has two daughters, one 26 and the other 21, and is a grandfather of a 3-year-old. He has been single for two years and feels not having a partner is holding him back, but with encountering too many women who wish to be sugar babies, he has been hesitant to date.
Though he does note, when it comes to being with him, the woman should be willing and ready to have a child – with him specifically aiming for a son.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
Quotes & Gifs
Eliminated Episode 6
Andrea
Andrea being interviewed for the show
Single since 2004, so between 16 to 17 years, 38-year-old Andrea’s struggle with dating is similar to Chris’ due to being a flight attendant. However, unlike Chris, Andrea makes it clear she doesn’t get hit on much, which is part of the reason she is single.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- How Long Has She Been A Flight Attendant? (4.2): 6 years
- Reunion (4.13): Is dating Christian
Quotes & Gifs
Eliminated Episode 3
Liz
Liz reflecting on being single 17 years
The CEO of her own production company, Liz is ready to love after putting it off to focus on her career. Making her, like Andrea, single for nearly 17 years! But, while Andrea’s last relationship was in college, for Liz it was right after high school.
As for why she remains single? Cheating and the men she meets liking polyamory just don’t work for her. She prefers something more old school. A guy who is spiritual, not religious, but does have a relationship with God. Which she hopes to find on her time on Ready To Love.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Side Hustles (4.2): While Liz being a CEO of a production company is focused on, with David, she notes she was in a gospel singing group, and even sang with him a bit.
- Abstinence (4.4): Is practicing abstinence until marriage
- Understanding the 17 Year Gap (4.4): While she wasn’t in a real relationship for 17 years, she was in situationships
- Reunion (4.13): Is with Jason
Quotes & Gifs
AJ
AJ noting he has grown as a person
From the great city of Chicago, AJ is a 38-year-old music producer who has been in the industry for over 15 years, and because of that, he doesn’t date in the industry – anymore. As for what he is looking for? He wants a woman who is family-oriented for he’s ready to settle down. Especially since, in his 11 years in Houston, he has run through many women and even says, not in a joking way, there is a chance he may know one of the women cast for this season.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Does He Have Kids (4.2): No, but wants them
Quotes & Gifs
Troy McAlister
Troy during an interview segment
A Houston native, born and raised, Troy is a regional manager for a GPS company whose pickiness seems to be getting in his way. For with him only liking small and petite women, women who work out and aren’t full-figured, it seems he has struggled to find what he is looking for and maintaining a connection when he does find them.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Age (Casting Special): 51
Quotes & Gifs
Eliminated Episode 4
Ida
37-year-old development manager, Ida, has over 20 years of relationship experience and her last serious relationship was 2 years ago, and the relationship lasted 3 years. The problem with it? He changed up on her. As for why she is here? Well, with being raised by a teen mom she was raised with the understanding that she doesn’t need to have a man. Yet, with her wanting kids, and it being clear she is loved enough to be proposed to, multiple times, now she just wants to find a man she would accept the proposal of.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Vicki (4.2): Growing up, Ida like the robot from Small Wonders named Vicki, and so she made that her nickname throughout her childhood.
- Reunion (4.12): Is dating Khaleel
Quotes & Gifs
Eliminated Episode 3
Tressa
A Chicago native, Tressa is 42 and is a comedienne and entrepreneur. She was married for 13 years and got married at 19, and since then she has struggled with finding only men who are “hobo-sexual” aka homeless, asking her out. Also, she has had issues with just being the breadwinner in past relationships, making it so, she just wants someone on her level. Someone who her daughter, who she is close to, can love and approve of.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Comedy Career (4.3): Has been doing comedy 6 years
- Absence (4.13): Had COVID, so couldn’t attend the reunion
Quotes & Gifs
Eliminated Episode 5
Christian
Christian talking about why he is ready to love
From a side hustle in the events industry to his job of being a mailman, for over 6 years, Christian is a 36-year-old who is ready to love. Especially since there was a time when he was a ho and he feels that chapter is over.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Sobriety (Casting Special): After a really bad night, that included passing out at a stop light, Christian has been sober for 3 years.
- I Want To Know What Love Is (4.2): Notes he is married, doesn’t have kids, or wants them, and didn’t have a positive representation of relationships growing up.
- Eliminated (4.2): Due to being timid compared to the rest of the men
- Match (4.13): Ended up with Andrea
Quotes & Gifs
Khaleel
A 41-year-old teacher in Houston, Khaleel was married before, but the circumstances are very different from his fellow castmates. His marriage was born from having a near-deadly car accident in 2013, and the woman he was with, a United Kingdom native, taking care of him and proposing the idea of marriage. This led to him moving to the UK and after dealing with a lack of stability there, it being decided to annul the marriage. Thus, he went back to Houston and is now ready to love. Specifically, someone dark-skinned, full-figured, with a Lauryn Hill or Erykah Badu vibe.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Match (4.13): Is dating Ida
Quotes & Gifs
Eliminated Episode 1
Amber
With her job being a criminal attorney, Amber has spent a good portion of her life committed to her job and not looking for someone who expects or wants to argue after she spent all day doing so. What Amber really wants is someone who can allow her to be the loving and nurturing person she sees herself as because keeping the wall up is becoming tiring.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- The Struggle Is Real (4.2): One of the issues Amber has faced in the past is that she is more logical than emotional, and that leads to men sometimes feeling insecure, especially when you combine her commitment to her job. Thus, she feels she needs a man who is sure about himself.
- Adoption (4.4): She was adopted when she was 5, and has a two year older sister
- Reunion (4.13): Is with Kris
Quotes & Gifs
David
44-year old David is a real estate agent, real estate investor, and also officiates weddings on the side. He is someone very big on family, as he has 7 siblings, and 4 kids of his own. Also, he has been married twice and is still dealing with his parents divorcing after 40 years.
As for why he is single? Well, being picky. Though rather than present the idea it is over something superficial, he makes it appear to be he wants someone who isn’t just complimented for her beauty but how sweet she is.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Till Marriage (4.3): Believes in waiting until marriage before having sex
- Background (4.4): He grew up with a very strict household where girls couldn’t call the house, so when he went to college, he left the church and went all out. But he returned to being a prodigal son after college.
- 2nd Marriage (4.4): She walked out on him after 1 year
Quotes & Gifs
I’ll take you in the frame that you are.
— David (4.4)
Eliminated (Though He Pretends He Self-Eliminated) Episode 9
Kyra
34-year-old Kyra is an attorney whose last major relationship was with her college sweetheart, and the relationship lasted 9 years. Why did it end? Can’t you guess? He cheated. Because of that, she stopped dating for a year but is ready to get back in the game and find herself a nice dark-skinned man. One that doesn’t mind she can be both classy and ratchet, depending on the situation.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 4 (Casting Special)
- Bad Romance (4.2): Notes she previously dated AJ but due to him being unable to pay for the second date (his card was declined), and not telling her about it, she felt he was cheap and made sure to spread that around.
Quotes & Gifs
Kris (KG Smooth)
Kris noting he is happy to be back on Ready To Love
Kris is a 42-year-old man known for his radio persona, KG Smooth, and his radio career spans 20+ years. But, he isn’t just an entertaining on the radio, he is also a social activist whose last relationship was in 2012. So he is in dire need of a woman with some melanin.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Kids (3.3): Wants 3 children
- Update (4.8): The number is now 5
- Eliminated (3.6)
- Family (3.6): Has a younger brother
- Minister Kris (3.6): Is ordained
- The Return (Season 4: Casting Special): Is the first member of a past cast to return to Ready To Love.
- Siblings (4.4): His father has 11 children by 9 women
- Reunion (4.13): Is with Amber
Quotes & Gifs
Ready To Love: Last Resort Cast Members
Note: The casting special was the premiere for Season 3 and the season roughly took place over 10 weeks (according to Nephew Tommy in episode 11).
Also, Ready To Love: Last Resort is treated as a season here at Wherever I Look, rather than an extension of season 2 (or spin-off)
Khalfani
Khalfani is a 38-year-old personal trainer and a professional bodybuilder – one that has gone so far as to compete in the Mr. Olympia competition (A competition made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger).
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Children? (3.2): Has a 12-year-old daughter
- Love Language (3.5): Quality time
- Family Background (3.11): His family is Ghanian
- Final Decision (3.11): Ends up with Adriana
Quotes & Gifs
Rashid
The 42-year-old Rashid is a luxury car broken who has been divorced for 2 years and the marriage lasted 10 years. From that marriage, he had a 7-year-old son.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Relationship With Father (3.7): Rashid’s dad died at the age of 57, just when he finished college
- Eliminated (3.10): Eliminated himself in episode 11
Quotes & Gifs
Bryan
The 35-year-old education consultant is a single father of a 3-year-old daughter who notes he is much more about personality than he is looks.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Eliminated: Episode 8
Quotes & Gifs
Joy
The relationship oriented Joy is 38, a management consultant, no kids, and likes a tall man, with nice teeth, loves the lord (naturally), and knows what he is doing.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Divorcee (Casting Special): Was married for 3 years and knew she made a mistake in week 1.
- Friends (3.6): Has been friends with Kris since 2015
- A Man’s Role (3.6): Doesn’t mind a house husband
- Eliminated (3.10): Eliminated herself in episode 10 after the death of her sister.
Quotes & Gifs
Adriana
This 31-year-old realtor was a cheerleader for ten years, is a hopeless romantic, but has found that finding a man that recognizes she is special, that she is the catch, not them, has been difficult.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Height (3.3): Is 5’11
- Children (3.3): Adriana doesn’t have children, but would, in a perfect world, have three boys.
- Racial Background (3.4): Is just Black
- Father’s Occupation (3.11): Her dad is a therapist and a preacher
- Family Background (3.11): Was raised in a small family
- Final Decision (3.11): Choses Khalfani over Rashid partly based on her father saying that she and Rashid didn’t have chemistry.
Quotes & Gifs
Alisha
After being on and off with the father of her children for over 4 years, the 38-year-old Alisha is looking for something new. Someone who is taller than her, Black, fine, looks like he can handle himself, a beard, and someone photogenic. But, it should be known, she isn’t traditional in the sense of wanting to be domestic. Not to imply she is messy or expect him to do everything, but don’t think she is going to be a 1950s housewife.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Occupation (Casting Special): Is a clinic manager for a medical practice
- How many kids (3.3): She has two children.
- Eliminated (3.5): Episode 4
- Reunion Special (3.12): Is pregnant by someone she met after leaving the show.
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Wynter
This small business consultant from Houston was married, for two and a half years, with a man she met in church. But after 3 weeks he cheated and so she is under the impression she makes bad choices when it comes to men.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Age? (Casting Special): She is 40
- Final Decision (3.11): Despite not seeming strongly into Anthony, and more so hoping she’ll grow to love him, she chooses him as her end game pick.
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David
A self-described country boy, the 36-year-old country boy was a jock in high school, loves to ride horses, and his trouble is he loves hard and in the past was cheated on. Thus leading to some trust issues.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Occupation? (Casting Special): He is a chemical operator
- Hometown (1.1): Is from Lufkin, Texas
- Kids? (3.3): He doesn’t have kids.
- Eliminated: Episode 3
- After Show Chemistry (3.12): Is Dating Alex
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Jay
In many ways, you can see Jay, a 43-year-old real estate broker, as an old school and traditional man. Well, at least in his last marriage he tried to be. His focus was being a provider and after almost 5 years, it was realized that the marriage didn’t work. So, in order for his daughter to see the kind of relationship he grew up with, Jay filed for divorce and is now looking for love.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- How Long Has His Parents Been Married (Casting Special): 40 years
- Eliminated (3.10): Eliminated himself in episode 10 to be with and support Joy.
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Symone
Symone is a 37-year-old attorney, focused on injury cases, who doesn’t necessarily know how to turn off being an attorney. Mainly because being an attorney allows her to be herself, which is an aggressive Black woman. But, don’t take this as she doesn’t want to sometimes be sensitive, and with a man she feels comfortable in handling things. It’s just, finding a guy who can support and encourage her, yet also can get her to fallback has been hard.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Relationship with Father (Casting Special): Symone had a difficult relationship with her father and she credits that for the reason she was with a man for 7 years since he looked like her dad. But after some therapy with her dad, and repairing that relationship, she feels she has moved past those lingering feeling.
- Dominican Republic (3.2): Formerly lived in the Dominican Republic and speaks Spanish
- Parents’ Marriage (3.3): Parents have been married for 40+ years
- Accomplishment (3.3): As a first-year attorney, an article she wrote was put into a legal magazine.
- Eliminated: Episode 8
Quotes & Gifs
Vulnerability is a luxury.
— Symone
Sam
After a failed engagement, and trying to make a relationship work with the mother of his second child, the 36-year-old visual artist and illustrator is back on the market and trying to find love.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Eliminated: Episode 1
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Denice
A track and field coach, who went to Brown State University, and went so far as Olympic tryouts, has only had 3 serious relationships in her life. The first with a high school to college sweetheart, the second with a possessive man, and a third that went undefined. But, for the last 4 years, she has just been single since opening up has become difficult.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Age (Casting Special): Denice is 39
- Height (3.2): Is 5’10
- New York, New York (3.8): Went to New York when she was younger with $200, three bags, and found her way onto Essence magazine.
- Eliminated (3.10): Eliminated herself in episode 10
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Kris (KG Smooth)
Kris is a 42-year-old man known for his radio persona, KG Smooth, and his radio career spans 20+ years. But, he isn’t just an entertaining on the radio, he is also a social activist whose last relationship was in 2012. So he is in dire need of a woman with some melanin.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Kids (3.3): Wants 3 children
- Eliminated (3.6)
- Family (3.6): Has a younger brother
- Minister Kris (3.6): Is ordained
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Dani
This mother of one, who is a 41-year-old project coordinator for a pipeline company, can be described as a woman who put her daughter before herself, so her focus primarily was on being a provider. However, with her daughter grown, she is back out there and while she has recently had a significant relationship, there was bad timing there so she is single once more.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Hometown (1.1): Troup, Texas
- Eliminated: Episode 1
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Edwin
Edwin is a 39-year-old Iraq war veteran who loves Sex and the City, to the point it inspired the name of his business, of which he acts as a private chef.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Relationship History (Casting Special): He has had 3 serious relationships
- Occupations (3.8): Has worked in law enforcement and was a personal trainer
- Eliminated (3.10): Eliminated himself in episode 10.
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Shay
To truly prove your past doesn’t determine your future, Shay was pregnant at 16, yet still made her way through college, raised her daughter, and at 41 is a chef and doing the damn thing. Now, as for her dating life? Well, she dates based on how someone makes her feel over looks. I mean, if the man is ugly but is fine to her, that is her ugly man.
But, one thing she doesn’t like is how dating can feel like a sport. She wants to be pursued but not feel like the whole courtship is a game.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Eliminated: Episode 4
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Nyya
Nyaa owns a salon and is in deep within the hair care industry, after starting off as a hairstylist. One of the her main goals is having a child and while she does want to be married too, having a child is priority since her biological clock is ticking and after 4 miscarriages, there is a worry her time is running out.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Childhood Dreams (Casting Special): As a child, she wanted to be a housewife
- Started Dating (3.3): She started to date around 15.
- Eliminated/Quit: Episode 7
Quotes & Gifs
You can like what you see, but not what they say.
— Nyya (3.2)
Raymond
Tank, Ginuwine, Angie Stone, those are but some of the names Raymond, a 52-year-old guitarist, and overall musician, has toured with. But while his professional life has hit some good highs, the most he has to show from his relationships are the 5 kids he has, of which he has 3 girls and two boys.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Oldest Child (3.2): Is 24
- Abstinence (3.3): Has been practicing abstinence for over 40 days.
- How Many Women Bore His Children? (3.3): 4
- Eliminated: Episode 2
Quotes & Gifs
I’m not looking for love. I found love. I’m looking for someone to share love.
— Raymond
Alex
32-year-old Alex is a software specialist whose longest relationship was 3 years, and that relationship ended due to him cheating. And for the last two years she has been celibate and noted, while not waiting for marriage to end that tenure, she is looking to end it with someone she trusts and loves.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Love Inspirations (3.7): After her mom got into a nasty car accident, her father took care of her and that is the basis for what she sees love as.
- Eliminated: Episode 9
- After Show Chemistry (3.12): Is Dating David
Quotes & Gifs
If you can “Huh?” you can hear.
— Alex (3.6)
Anthony
The former football player turned student support manager is 38.
Additional Information
- Introduced In Season 3
- Football Team Played For (Casting Special): Played for the Florida Firecats.
- Final Decision (3.11): Chooses Wynter
- Reunion Special (3.12): He and Wynter are on a break due to having a disagreement about finances that he didn’t take well to.
Quotes & Gifs
We’re not perfect, but we are perfected.
— Anthony (3.6)
Season 2 Cast Members
London
41-year-old London is a sales manager for the mid-south area who comes from a line of football players, his dad playing for the Baltimore Colts for example. His preference is athletic women who want kids.
Additional Information About London
- He is from Houston, Texas
- Can cook
- His parents divorced when he was 7 and moved to California with his mom and got into a bit of trouble. Leading to, about 8 years later, him moving to Houston to live with his dad and become the man we see on camera.
- London’s longest relationship is 8 years.
- Considers himself to have three personalities ranging from Mr. Dunlap, London, and D-Lab.
How Do Things End For Them?
London ends up with Devyne.
Darin
35-year-old Darin is a personal trainer and fitness club owner formerly from Ohio. He is at the point of his life where he feels secure financially and professionally so he is seeking a partner who wants him, doesn’t need him.
Additional Information About Darrin
- His ex proposed to him in an attempt to get him to stay in Ohio and fit the lifestyle she wanted.
- He is a strong believer in the zodiac and identifies with his sign – Capricorn.
- Has two labrador dogs that have been in his life for 7 years.
- His ex is named Courtney and while broken up, she is still very much part of his life and he is thinking about starting a business with her.
- 1.8: Reveals his father cheated on his mother
How Do Things End For Them?
Darrin ends up with Ashima.
Chimuka (Chika)
A 42-year-old barber by trade who now works from home and is seeking a woman that compliments. He has, thus far, had three relationships and the last one lasted two years and the one before 10. It isn’t clear how long the first one lasted but he notes the two-year relationship failed due to him not speaking up.
Additional Information About Chimuka (Chika)
- Has a mutual friend which connects him with Devyne.
Eliminated Episode 3
How Do Things End For Them?
From what it seems, Chika remains single.
Alexis
33-year-old Alexis has worked in the software sales industry for 10 years and her longest relationship was 6 years. She prides herself in being a no bulls*** alpha woman who would like to find someone who being submissive around makes her comfortable.
Additional Information About Alexis
- Notes she loves competition.
- Says, as of episode 1, she was single for two years
- Is from Kansas City.
- When she was younger she got bullied, fought a lot, and was in and out of juvenile detention facilities.
- Wants to go to South Africa, and have 3 kids.
- Grew up an only child.
- Her last relationship was a year and a half and ended due to her partner, at the time, losing their mother and on top of the issues they already had, it was too much of a strain on the relationship.
How Do Things End For Them?
She is still dating Brent, but they aren’t using titles yet.
Devyne
44-year-old Devyne is a director of sales, who also does real estate, and doesn’t really approach guys. Which sucks for her since, in Atlanta, she feels men are spoiled and expect women to take on that traditional role of being the pursuers.
As for what she is looking for? Muscles, abs, dimples, someone who is transparent and can laugh at themselves, and also isn’t looking to have kids.
Additional Information About Devyne
- Her ex was 34
- She was married for 6 years to a person she met only a month before signing papers.
How Do Things End For Them?
She is with London and considers all the Alexis drama not to matter for it came before he committed to her.
Kimber
34-year-old Kimber is a realtor looking to settle down. She has been done dirty in the past, but many of her exes will note she is the best they ever had – as a girlfriend. But now she is ready to not be the best ex but just someone’s current and find something real. Also, in time, have a few kids.
Additional Information About Kimber
- Has been single 8 months and was with the last person for around 2 years before they were locked up.
Eliminated Episode 6
How Do Things End For Them?
If Nephew Tommy had his way, Jimmy may have been given another chance.
Brent
39-year-old Brent is an entrepreneur whose focus is opening behavioral health agencies that are marketed towards assisting at-risk youth. His signature is his grey hair, which he acquired at 13, and he considers himself an aggressive dater. It’s just, as a boyfriend, it seems he hasn’t often made himself available.
Additional Information About Brent
- Raised by a single mom.
- Was formerly married to someone he had a verbally abusive relationship with.
- His marriage lasted 4 years and both of his parents have been divorced twice.
- Does martial arts in his spare time.
How Do Things End For Them?
He is dating Alexis.
Tondy
The 42-year-old singer originally from Detroit, Michigan puts it out there she is like Miss Parker, from The Parkers, of her neighborhood. She also makes it know she likes tall men who are slinging and isn’t afraid to compete to get her someone who fits her preference.
Additional Information About Tondy
- She has a school-aged daughter.
- Grew up a tomboy who would box and play ball.
- Has past trauma dealing with exes trying to control her.
How Do Things End For Them?
After Mario decided to break up with her for Reva, she became single.
Jimmy
From Decatur, Georgia, the soon to be 40 real estate agent says he dates frequently and notes he is needy. Also, that he is divorced after being married for 3 years.
Additional Information About Jimmy
- Claims he was single a year and a half in episode 1
Eliminated Episode 5
How Do Things End For Them?
Despite how toxic he may seem, he may have been given another chance with Kimber.
Nina
The 33-year-old massage therapist has never been married and notes she spent her 20s dealing with her emotional baggage. However, now she is ready to date, find a man to have kids with, and also someone who her 7-year-old son can see join their family.
Additional Information About Nina
- Originally from St. Louis, Missouri.
- Has no contact with her child’s father.
Eliminated Episode 4
How Do Things End For Them?
We learn, in unseen footage, she made a connection with Terrell.
Mario
The tax accountant from Jackson, Mississippi, who has his own firm now, is an adrenaline junkie with three daughters, at 25, 18, and 6, as well as a grandson. Also, in his 41 years of life, he was married for 6 of them to an alpha female. The type of woman he does not like.
Additional Information About Mario
- Also works in real estate and is off 8 months out of the year.
- Ex is named Latasha and broke up with him over being too controlling.
How Do Things End For Them?
He ended up with Reva days after breaking up with Tondy.
Reva
A daughter of pastors, the Gary, Indiana native is an IT Professional who has three kids, is a veteran, divorced after being with someone for 11 years, and got pregnant from her first sexual experience.
Additional Information About Reva
- She is 43
- Reva is used to dating men in the military
- Has been in ATL for 5 years and has only dated around two people in the last couple of years.
- Enjoys going to church, shooting, and experiencing a good nut – the three most important things in her life.
- Is a grandmother
How Do Things End For Them?
Despite Mario choosing Tondy, she ends up with him in the long run.
Kerry
From Pontiac, Michigan, the 51-year-old Kerry works in pharmaceutical sales for a diabetes company and has multiple failed marriages. In fact, he has been single for around 6 years. However, one of the reasons could be him being a single father who put major time and effort into his son’s rearing. Especially since Kerry grew up without a father.
Additional Information About Kerry
Eliminated Episode 7
How Do Things End For Them?
As of the reunion show, we’re left assuming he is still looking for love.
Ieashia
37-year-old Ieashia is a pediatric nurse who loves kids and left her former marriage after it became abusive. The situation was so dire that she took her kids to live in a shelter with her for three months. Because of this, she has a passion for volunteering, especially for the homeless, and seeks someone who likes to give back.
Additional Information About Ieashia
- Has been divorced about 4-5 years
Eliminated Episode 4
How Do Things End For Them?
Ends up with Mike, per the reunion special part 2 and they recently got engaged.
Terrell
A college veteran advisor, and pastors child, Terrell, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, considers himself the bad boy who didn’t get caught. At least until he lost his virginity at 18 to a 26-year-old woman who exposed him to his momma.
Additional Information About Terrell
- With growing up in a two-parent household, Terrell wants that for his future family.
- Is 42 years old
Eliminated Episode 3
How Do Things End For Them?
Thanks to his kindness and a gift, it seems him and Nina may have found a relationship.
Christina
33-year-old lawyer, focusing on various fields, Christina, considers herself aggressive, ambitious, and someone who likes to party and travel. She also is a protector and likes a man who can lead when called upon.
Additional Information About Christina
- Practices personal injury law, litigation, and more.
- Wants two kids
Eliminated Episode 1
How Do Things End For Them?
We’re not told if Christina has found love after the show, but it is made clear she didn’t find it with anyone on it.
Angie
An author/ publisher from St. Louis, Missouri, 37-year-old Angie is looking for a handful of things from a man. Money, good sex, and someone who will treat her well. Also, they need to have something edgy to them, but a subtle, calm, edginess.
Additional Information About Angie
- Is not religious
Eliminated Episode 2
How Do Things End For Them?
We’re not told if Nina has found love after the show, but it is made clear she didn’t find it with anyone on it.
Michael
40-year-old truck driver Michael is from Beaufort, Georgia and considers himself a people person. He is seeking out a woman who is put together.
Additional Information About Michael
Eliminated Episode 2
How Do Things End For Them?
Behind the scenes, we learn him and Ieashia have become a thing and they recently got engaged.
John
Digital C.O.O of World Star Hit Radio and their marketing agency counterpart John, he is from Jefferson County, Georgia and considers himself a dresser. One that could give Puff Daddy and Steve Harvey a run for their money. Also, he notes he is very spiritual and has taken a vow of celibacy until marriage. Perhaps due to dealing with a materialistic ex and wanting a woman who is down for him and not trying to collect a child support check (the last part we added in, he did not say that).
Additional Information About John
- He is 36
Eliminated Episode 1
How Do Things End For Them?
We learn he is married, and the person he ended up marrying he knew previous to the show and getting eliminated helped him realize she was the one.
Ashima
Ashima
A comedian from Mobile, Alabama who has your usual dose of vulgar comedy. She is looking for a guy who will take her seriously and look beyond how funny she is and how easily they can get comfortable around her. For it appears, at the age of 39, she is too often friend-zoned and after 4 to 5 years of lacking a serious relationship, she is looking for a change.
Additional Information About Ashima
- 1.8: Reveals she was raised by a single mom
How Do Things End For Them?
She and Darrin are going strong and she is slowly, but surely, getting used to his dogs.
Season 1 Cast Members
Alexx
Who Is Alexx
Alexx is 34, owns a trucking business, and he touts himself to be an everyday, average, guy. His first real connection is with Tiffany, but with multiple women interested in Alex, she may have some serious competition on her hands.
At The End Of Season 1
After realizing he can’t work things out with Tiffany, Alexx ultimately chooses Ashlee. The key thing to that decision is that she is not confrontational. Yet, with them only really starting to talk when things got bad with Tiffany, it’s hard to say if they left the honeymoon stage.
Aaron
Aaron: I’m dating for purpose. I do have a 10 year old son.
Who Is Aaron
At 34, Aaron has one 10-year-old son, and seems to want to settle down. You know, give his kid a family environment. Though, considering how Aaron is with the ladies, you may question if he is just there for some fun more than anything. Granted, his style could just be showing off his abs, getting a little touchy, and that’s what works for him. But, like with Alexx, Aaron is at the top of many a woman’s list so the competition will be fierce.
At The End Of Season 1
After “Keeping an open mind” for most of the season, Aaron ultimately realizes he isn’t probably ready to love. At least to the point of having the last woman eliminated, Angel, meet his son.
Stormy
Who Is Stormy
Stormy is a 39-year-old, international, DJ who has tattoos, a funky style, and usually meets guys in the same environment she works in – though not while working. Her type is usually tall, dark and handsome but, in a opposites attract twist, she finds herself taken by the average height pastor, Chris.
Episode 4 Update
In episode 4, Stormy cements that idea that you can’t go by basic perception to get her. She reveals, 5 years ago, she was divorced and one of the main things which kept that marriage alive, towards the end, was her husband’s kids. She loved playing the role of stepmom and even to this day are close to those kids.
Eliminates herself Episode 9
Shanta
Who Is Shanta
At 43, and an entrepreneur, the main thing established about the rarely focused Shanta, in episode 1 at least, is that she is aggressive. She has no problem going after a man and boy does she.
Eliminated Episode 5
Tiffany
Who Is Tiffany
The VP of Community Development, in an undisclosed company, of course, is 41 and is still relatively new to Georgia. She has only been in the state 5 years and believes this air about her, which leads to people thinking she is bougie, is because she can be a bit reserved. Why? Well, that isn’t 100% clear. What she does make clear is that she can switch up if she needs to. It is noted she grew up in the hood, used to rap a little bit, and while it isn’t clear if she can fight now, fighting over a boy did give her a scar on the right side of her face – all thanks to 133 stitches.
Episode 4 Update
A few details are added to Tiffany’s story like her main gig is working for a bank, but she has quite a bit of side hustles. Including hosting art events to allow local women to express themselves in wine and paint opportunities.
Eliminates herself Episode 9
Michael
Who Is Michael
The import business owner, Michael, is a 39-year-old man who seems ready to have kids. Problem is, he might be an Ankh. For with him talking to Shea and making it sound like a woman’s purpose is bearing children, he says the type of things which starts ticking off boxes. Add in him being the type who talks as if he doesn’t know how to approach women and there could be some potentially dumb things said as the season continues.
Episode 4 Update
Arguably, Michael is simply a man who knows what he wants and doesn’t have time to figure women out. He doesn’t enjoy meeting a woman’s “Representative” or whatever false persona they put out there when meeting men. He’d rather you be upfront and honest because that is what he is. Sometimes to a fault but just like he wants to get to know the real you, warts and all, he is willing to be just as open.
At The End Of Season 1
Michael ultimately chooses Shea and with the love she has for him, she decides she is open, ready, and willing to have a child with Michael.
Chris
Who Is Chris
Chris is a 49-year-old pastor who was married for 15 years and has been single for 12. He tries his best to make is a point he isn’t some boring, holier than thou, type of pastor. In fact, he tries to make it seem like they, the pastor and himself, are two sides of the same person. However, the ladies are a bit mixed on the idea of becoming his First Lady in his congregation.
Eliminated Episode 2
Paco
Paco: Let them know who Paco is. Let them feel Paco.
Who Is Paco
A 50-year-old Market Owner, or entrepreneur, Paco has the most baggage. He’s been married twice, cheated in both marriages, and he has a bit of a verbal confrontation with Tiffany over cheating. Specifically, him taking a woman back if she cheated. Which becomes a big deal for the person he revealed his past to, Courtney, puts all his dirty out there.
Eliminated Episode 1
Melinda
Who Is Melinda
A 45-year-old medical device salesperson, like many of the women on the show, Melinda feels like she got everything she could want but a man to share it with. Her eye specifically is on Aaron who she gets a little touchy with. Nothing sexual, just a hand on a thigh or knee. But with her just really having eyes on him, the other ladies better watch out.
Quit Episode 4
Angel
Who Is Angel
Angel is another person who kind of gets neglected in episode 1. The 35-year-old young woman, in software sales, only gets highlighted for taking note how hard it is for women to date in Atlanta. Specifically keeping themselves up and looking perfect to attract men. She’ll be one of Melinda’s competition for Aaron since he takes an interest in her.
At The End Of Season 1
After being connected to Aaron throughout the season, almost eliminated once, never really checking out the other men, Angel ultimately ends up eliminated in the finale. Though, rather than exiting as Melinda and Stormy did, she exits without being too upset and is quite understanding.
Kebba
Who Is Kebba
After Aaron and Alexx, Kebba, 37-year-old Marketing Manager, Kebba, might be in third place. The half-Gambian man claims to have never cheated on a significant other and pushes it is because he grew up with 5 sisters as well as his mother. As for his dad’s part in this? Well, his father left the family when Kebba was 6.
Eliminated Episode 2
Dr. Lexy
Who Is Dr. Lexy
Honestly, that is a good damn question. Outside of knowing she is a 45-year-old insurance broker, with kids, not much is revealed about Dr. Lexy. What is she a doctor of? Your guess is as good as mine. All that is made clear is that she is extra, believes in always going the extra mile, and while she may not get much screen time in episode 1? Ha, something tells me that’ll change as the season continues.
Episode 2 Update
Dr. Lexy reveals to us that all that we see that may look like her being extra actually came from her growing up a rather shy child. However, after going into the armed forces, and finding confidence, she learned to fully embrace herself. As for her look? It comes from that being one of the ways she likes to express herself. Though, for the right man, she’ll tone it down – only a little.
Eliminated Episode 3
Ashlee
Who Is Ashlee
This 31-year-old speech therapist, for kids, is perhaps one of the most comical ladies on the show. With her fan, that she keeps holding out like a microphone, she presses a few men. Not in an overtly aggressive way, but definitely pushes the more quiet ones to tell her about them. As well as the other ladies she often finds herself sitting with.
Her prospect currently seems to be Devan who didn’t click with a huge amount of girls but did with her. Maybe because her brothers are similar to him or, because she works with kids, and their similar age, she just gets him. Hopefully, we’ll find out soon enough.
Episode 2 Update
With many relationship troubles in her past, what Ashlee is looking for is someone who will wholly be hers. Not someone she shares with his main check, or be the main chick who gets cheated on. Just a good man.
At The End Of Season 1
Despite learning Alexx cheated on someone, which damn near leads you to believe they’re done, with that being in the past, and him seemingly growing since then, she lets it go. Thus leading to her choosing to be with Alexx and finally letting him kiss her.
Shatava
Who Is Shatava
Shatava is yet another woman who doesn’t get much screen time. Leading us to only know she is 35, a fashion boutique owner, and she sees this show as a straight up competition. Meaning, she will, absolutely, kick off someone else’s romantic prospect if it may threaten her meeting somebody. She does not care about any woman on that show but her.
Episode 2 Update
Shatava is the type who does a lot for others but doesn’t seem to have someone who could do the same for her – a hero, if you would. So that is what she is trying to find. Someone who doesn’t need to ask, or attempt to coerce, her making time for them. She’d rather have a guy who has his own thing, but is still the type of person who would reciprocate the investment she puts into them. Especially considering what matters it could take away from.
Eliminates herself Episode 9
Shea
Who Is Shea
Print shop owner Shea is a 44-year-old woman with a son who just graduated from high school. For nearly the entire first episode, she is locked in conversation with Michael and seemingly is the one for him. She wouldn’t mind being married, the idea of having another kid isn’t ideal, but she’d do it. So it seems she is ready to ride off into the sunset. Problem is, the show doesn’t work like that and with Michael having a laser focus on her, it may get him eliminated.
Episode 6 Update
While it seemed the main reason Shea didn’t want to have another child was between her son being grown, alongside her ex not participating much in helping her, another factor is she experienced post-partum depression. Something which took her to the lowest point she has ever been in life and she doesn’t want to revisit that feeling.
At The End Of Season 1
With her mom’s approval, consistency and honesty shown throughout all the time she has known him, Shea decides to let herself fall in love with Michael. Even to the point of having a child with him.
Darnell
Who Is Darnell
The 36-year-old Darnell is probably the most timid of all the men on here. Yes, he has a job, is a commercial electrician, has all his teeth, good credit, is in good shape, but he doesn’t put himself out there. Darnell comes off as the kind of guy, call me a hypocrite for saying this, who thinks being on a dating app, just not being at home, means he is putting himself out there.
Though, he has a reason for being timid. His former fiancée cheated on him and that crushing blow led him to being single for three years. Add in he doesn’t seem as aggressive as most dudes and it already has led to some ladies not seeing him capable of being more than a friend.
Eliminated Episode 1
Devan
Devan: I’m an artist and entrepreneur, and then I co-direct a platform.
Who Is Devan
Depending who you ask, 30-year-old Devan is either self-absorbed or just someone who requires you being an active participant in the conversation. For with him passionate about being an actor, model, musician, activist, and wanting to make a documentary, he will easily steamroll you. Which makes a lot of the ladies not so sure about him.
Eliminated Episode 1
Rita
Who Is Rita
Outside of learning she is a 41-year-old business development manager, I can’t tell you a thing. The first episode gives her maybe one or two scenes, and they aren’t that eventful. She just joins some of the other ladies in breaking up the cocoon Shea and Michael had going on. That’s about it.
Making it seem, if the men had ability to eliminate first, she’d probably be one of the first to go.
Episode 3 Update
In episode 3 we finally get to know something about Rita and it is that she, in her last relationship, of three years, had a side chick problem. However, because her man had a stronger sex drive, she was cool as long as said woman knew her place. But, with her wanting kids, and that guy, who she was in a on again and off again relationship with, having two and not wanting more, she dropped him. It isn’t clear if she is over him though.
Eliminated Episode 7
Christina
Who Is Christina
Christina is probably only 2nd or 3rd to Ashlee in terms of getting her personality on display. The 32-year-old marketing specialist, like many of the ladies, doesn’t get a whole lot of one on one time, if any, but does keep herself from getting lost in whatever group she is sitting in. Mostly by inserting herself in conversation.
Episode 2 Update
On top of learning she and her family aren’t much for drinking, we also learn she is a bishop’s daughter.
Eliminated Episode 3
Courtney
Who Is Courtney
With being a flight attendant, it makes Courtney’s desire for a family, including children, a bit difficult. For despite being 36, it seems a lot of people assume she got men near every airport and that’s just not true. As for what we learn beyond her wanting kids? Just that she is able and willing to put people on blast. She pretty much is the one who likely will have Paco on the cutting block.
Quit Episode 7
