Ready to Love

About Ready to Love

Ready to Love, a dating series from Will Packer Media and Lighthearted Entertainment, explores the real-life dating interactions of sexy, successful and grown Black men and women in their 30s and 40s who are each looking for lasting love and an authentic relationship. A unique twist on a typical dating show, Ready to Love highlights the men's observations and experiences in the search for true love in Atlanta.

Making / Production

The show is produced by Will Packer Media and Lighthearted Entertainment. It first premiered in 2018 on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). The Executive Producers are Will Packer and Rob LaPlante with co-executive producer, Jeff Spangler. Each season is filmed in Atlanta, a city which, in recent years, has become a hotspot for film and television productions.

Actors

• Thomas "Nephew Tommy" Miles: He plays the host and mentor in the show. He guides the cast through their journey of finding love and adds his funny yet insightful take on the relationships.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show deviates from the typical romance reality shows by not just focusing on the women's perspective, but also intimately following the male participants.
• The host, Nephew Tommy, is actually Thomas Miles - the nephew of Steve Harvey.

Quotes

• "Dating in your 30s, it's like, do you have any children? Do they live with you? If not, who do they live with and why?" - A participant reflecting on dating at their age.
• "I'm not looking for perfection, but I am seeking perfection in my perfect match." - A participant noting their hopes for finding the perfect partner.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show features various modern R&B tracks throughout its episodes to set the tone for the romantic and sometimes dramatic scenes. However, no official soundtrack has been released.