Oprah Taps Modern Day Matchmaker for New Dating Show

January 13th, 2012 - By Brande Victorian

OWN’s executive producers said we might be seeing more brown faces on the network and it looks like they’re following through. The Oprah Winfrey Network has hired Modern Day Matchmaker Paul Carrick Brunson, also known as he “the real-life Hitch,” to co-host the biggest dating challenge in TV history, as part of a new show called “Lovetown, USA.”

The program is one of three new original series being added to the network’s 2012 lineup, and will follow Brunson and co-host Kailen Rosenberg, as they transform Kingsland, GA, into “Lovetown USA.” The matchmakers will take over the city for 30 days to help eight singles find love, and producers promise everyone from the mayor to Kingsland’s local residents will be involved.

Paul Carrick Brunson is the first and only full-time black male matchmaker in the world so this gig is a huge deal for him. Filming for the show is expected to begin in the coming months. Check out the promo residents sent in to qualify for the show.

Will you check out Lovetown USA on OWN?

Brande Victorian is a blogger and culture writer in New York City. Follower her on Twitter at @be_vic.

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  • http://www.mrdatecoach.com/ Samuel Lee

    Great article… But I am also a BLACK MALE Dating Coach and Matchmaker. (Almost 2 years in business) No disrespect to Mr. Paul but there is another very successful dating coach and matchmaker out there.

    Either way, I love articles like this because it helps my industry go main stream! I look forward to seeing more articles like this including the other black male date coaches and matchmakers that are changing people lives every day.

    http://www.mrdatecoach.com

    • Guest

      Right on Sam! I work for a Black matchmaker in LA… I feel like this comment is a slap in the face

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  • Karmen

    Kailen Roenberg, the so-host of this show, has been sued by dozens of people in MN and nationwide for fraudulent business practices- acting as a life coach and relationship expert with absolutely no formal training. Just an FYI!

  • reese

    The shows are getting better.  I think she will figure it out sooner are later.

  • http://www.peegame.net/ ThatChick

    Ok Oprah!  I see you’re changing things up.  As 50 cent said, “…go head and switch the style up, and if they hate then let them hate and watch the money pile up…”  (fingers crossed for your network’s success)

    • Baprilbaby

      …that was Kanye West

      • http://www.peegame.net/ ThatChick

        No, 50 cent said it first in his debut song “In The Club” and then Kanye used it (referring to 50′s line) in his song.  Google it if you don’t believe me.

  • RMH

    First and only full time black matchmaker in the world…are you sure??  I don’t think so…

    • RMH

      Has the show checked out match makers in London (UK)

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ava-Filmmaker-LaReaux/100001311745556 Ava Filmmaker LaReaux

    Dang…this dude is a real cutie pie. Would love to see him on Oprah’s network. Way to go, O!

  • liz

    That seems like a loving place to be. I will definitely be checking out the show when it airs on OWN.