If you're single and ready to mingle, this new show could be for You.
11 people up for grabs.
One or more might suit you.
SABC2's new dating show Love is Love follows eleven people who are searching for a meaningful, romantic relationship and the series is looking for people who'd like to join them in their quest.
Applications are open and this is what you need to know if you want to apply:
Must knows
Each of the eleven people are going to go through the applications with their best friend and will choose people they think they'll connect with.
They'll go on a group date with everyone they've chosen and will select two people for a one-to-one date.
They'll then choose the person they want to get to know better during the episode’s finale.
The series is produced by Cardova, producers of Expresso and Tropika Island of Treasure.
How to apply
If you'd like to go on a date with one of the love seekers, this is how to apply:
By submitting your details on a Google form here:
Love is Love Application form
Or via the entry forms on the official website here:
Love is Love (Under the heading If You Want to Date a Participant).
Application closing date: Friday 28 April 2023
Who to choose
"But who are these eleven people?" - we hear you ask.
And how were they chosen?
This from executive producer Bradley Van Den Berg:
Bradley: “After a call to enter for contestant submissions, a selection of people across demographics and regions were chosen to find love on the show.”
The eleven are...
Andra Mostert
A 56-year-old woman from Cape Town interested in men of any age.
Andra is a marketing executive who is looking for a man who is caring, gentle and ready to have some fun!
She is positive, energetic and loves to cook.
Anga Plaatjie
A 26-year-old food stylist from Johannesburg who is interested in men between the ages of 30 and 40.
Anga is a massive foodie who is looking to meet a man who shares her zest for life and passion for food.
Chimenuex Kuen
A 30-year-old women from Johannesburg, Chimenuex is interested in men of any age. She loves swimming, wine tasting, hitting the gym, singing, dancing and takes up martial arts.
She is looking for a man who is kind, considerate and has a great sense of humour.
Eric Von Brandis
A 38-year-old single dad interested in men between the ages of 30 and 45.
Eric is an award-winning hairstylist from Johannesburg who is very creative and arty. He is looking for someone who is kind, loyal, well-groomed and has morals.
Ethan McKay
22-year-old Ethan is a drama teacher from Cape Town who is interested in both men and women between the ages of 20 and 30.
For him, good communication is key and he is looking for someone who is respectful and funny.
Eudes Andre
A 27-year-old man from Cape Town interested in women between the ages of 20 and 30.
His ideal partner should be supportive, has a good heart and is mature. Eudes believes he is a great partner because he is bold and charismatic.
Eudes loves writing poetry, the outdoors and going to the gym, where martial arts is his exercise of choice.
Rosette Cele
A 50-year-old woman from Johannesburg who is interested in men between the ages of 45 and 60.
Rosette is an adventurous person who loves exercise, particularly yoga and swimming. Her ideal man is a great communicator, kind, empathetic and tall.
Simphiwe Jack Mabaso
(
Ed: No-no, he's not Jack's son from Generations but he
was a contestant on the latest season of Tropika Island of Treasure. He's also going to be on The Estate, as head of security Thato and will be on The River too, as Muscle Man 1.)
A 28-year-old man from Johannesburg interested in women.
Simphiwe is a television and theatre actor and fitness trainer. He is looking for a lady who is loyal, honest, a go getter, career driven, and independent.
He is a dreamer, a go getter, he loves going to gym and taking care of his body and health.
Stacy Anderson
34, from Cape Town and interested in men who are 30 plus.
Stacy is a regional events manager and part time model.
She is looking for someone who loves animals, who is adventurous, ambitious and takes care of themselves.
She is very family orientated and takes good care of her health and wellbeing.
Wimpie van der Merwe
A 65-year-old man from the Western Cape.
Wimpie is a world champion cyclist and the CEO of his own company with a strong and positive mindset.
He is interested in meeting ladies from 45 and over, who are active, intelligent, have a great sense of humour and someone who is soft spoken with Christian values.
He is easy going, highly focused and lives life to the fullest.
Yentel Jacobs
A 27-year-old woman from Cape Town interested in women between the ages of 27 and 45.
Yentel loves living active. She’s very adventurous and loves attending festivals, going rock climbing, pole dancing and DJing.
She’s looking for someone ambitious, kind-hearted, respectful and someone who knows what they want.
The series premieres on SABC2 later this year.