For the Love of Ray J is a dating show on VH1 featuring hip hop singer Ray J.[1][2][3] The program has a format similar to Flavor of Love, I Love New York, and Rock of Love.[4] In reference to the series, Ray J said:
I've been in this game a long time... I've been with a lot of women but I'm ready to get out. I want to do this show to find a ride or die chick, a chick that makes me want to get out of the game.[5]
The show ended right before the spin-off Family Business which stars Ray and his sister Brandy. Ray J called the show "a learning experience."
It was just a learning experience for me to just let it happen naturally, absolutely.[6]
Season 1
The show, which premiered on February 2, 2009, follows Ray J and a group of 14 female contestants. The winner was Cocktail (Joanna Hernandez).
Season 2
A second season premiered on November 2, 2009, with a group of 19 female contestants.[7] The winner was 32 year-old Mz. Berry (Connie Deveaux).
Airing of the show
| Season | Season premiere | Season finale | Reunion show | Winner | Runner Up | Contestants | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 2, 2009 (2.3M viewers)[8] |
April 20, 2009 (4.22M viewers)[9] |
April 27, 2009 (3.753M viewers)[10] |
Cocktail (Joanna Hernandez) | Unique (Danielle Pastorino) | 14 | 12 |
| 2 | November 2, 2009 | February 1, 2010 | February 8, 2010 | Mz Berry (Connie Deveaux) | Platinum (Mary Cherry) | 19 | 14 |
References
- ^ "Another Love Drama On VH1 - For The Love Of Ray J". Archived from the original on 2009-02-28. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
- ^ "VH1 "For The Love Of Ray J" Contestants Revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-08-02. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
- ^ Clarke, Norm (January 5, 2009). "The scene and heard". Las Vegas Review-Journal: A3.
- ^ "For the Love of Ray J: Meet the Ladies". VH1 Blog. VH1. January 13, 2009. Archived from the original on January 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ "Lipstick Alley: For the Love of Ray J".
- ^ "5 Questions: Ray J" | Interview | VH1.com
- ^ "For The Love Of Ray J 2 – Meet The Ladies! | Reality TV + Gossip | VH1 Blog". Archived from the original on 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- ^ Levin, Gary (11 February 2009). "Grammys tick upward". Life. USA Today. p. D.2. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ^ "List of top 15 cable TV programs in the Nielsen ratings for April 20–26". Washington Post Express. Associated Press. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (6 May 2009). "Bulls vs. Celtics, WWE RAW and NCIS lead cable shows". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on 9 May 2009. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
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