Ready to Love Cast Guide
The following is a cast guide for the OWN program “Ready To Love” and its spin-offs.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Does everyone on ready to love wear veneers? They all have perfectly straight white teeth.
Does everyone on ready to love have veneers? Every last one of them seem to have perfect teeth.
I’m mad you said that lol
Can “Ready to love” consider a BBW (big and beautiful), version? I know you have to have a variety of ladies in your pool. However, I felt it was unfair for full figured sisters like Tessa, who almost got eliminated early, because she just wasn’t the majority of the men’s “type”. You’re either attracted to plus size or you’re not. In the end, they may reconsider their position, but those types usually end up not lasting or having a brother wanting to change a sister. BTW, thanks for changing your format from what you had in season 1. Having 12 women competing for just 4 men, had me livid. WTF?!
I totally agree with Crystal about Arron, he should not have even been on the show Period!
Just wondering if OWN TV and Will Packer Productions conducted background checks (criminal, civil) on the cast of Ready to Love. An internet search revealed one of the females has a criminal record and the occupation of one the males is questionable. Both were in the Cabin episode. Were these people properly vetted?
Hello, I’d like to say I really liked the Series Ready to love watching the show really represents the reality of what it’s like to get to know someone on a different level which was real for me, I can’t wait until the next season. One more thing Arron was full of mess from the beginning I don’t know how he made it to the end.