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The Big Picture Hot singles trying to find love on reality TV is a popular formula. The public likes watching even the most attractive people navigate the dating scene. The shows might have different challenges and prizes. But what they all have in common is the possibility of true love...or at least that's what they would like you to think. However, Black women viewers usually have to watch these shows with their guard up.
The Unfortunate Black Girl Ratio on Dating Shows The cast of dating shows wasn't on the women's side in terms of numbers. "It's like we don't get that much representation on these other shows," Demari Davis of Too Hot to Handle season 6 told Collider. "Usually you get one Black girl, and we get one or two Black guys and most of the time Black guys don't go for the Black girl.
'Perfect Match' Season 2 Showed Comfortable Black Love Viewers had to wait, but they finally got a Black couple with potential. Christine Obanor went on a date with Nigel Jones dressed in white in the final episode. She was done pursuing a man, which she had to do to get into the house. Christine and Nigel hung out with a group of friends in New York City before filming. This was their chance to reconnect.
‘Love Island USA’ Showed Black Couples Keeping It Real The Love Island franchise inspired Perfect Match with its uneven number of men and women. People must pair up or be dumped from the show. Season 6 of Love Island USA started with two Black couples. Kordell Beckham was instantly attracted to Serena Page. Serena needed time which is not afforded to reality stars on a filming schedule.
Love Island UK Saw It's First Black Couple Winners The U.K.'s Love Island season 11 had Mimii Ngulube being an original islander. She connected with Ayo Odukoya, who later let it be known that Mimii wasn't her type. The familiar story for dark-skinned women was frustrating to watch as Mimii gave Ayo chances to prove he was into her. She ended things with him when he brought Jessica Spencer, and matched with Josh Oyinsan.
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