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A cast members from OWNtv’s ‘Ready To Love’ realty dating show is extremely ill and has been hospitalized with brain flu.
Alexx Blanks, one of the three remaining males on the show seeking life lasting love, is now battling for his life after a severe case of the flu traveled to his brain.
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OwnTV’s ‘Ready To Love’ aired it’s 2nd episode this past weekend and it seems the dating options have dwindled.
Last week we started out 8 men and 12 women but by the end of the show, the women were forced to chose only 5 of those 8 to remain.
[READ: ‘Ready To Love’ Tackles Atlanta’s Dating Scene (Episode 1)]
OWNtv synopsis:
The women begin staking their claims as the competition heats up. Meanwhile, the five remaining men choose which of the 12 remaining women to ask on dates—with some going better than others. At the end of the week, two more men will be sent packing by the ladies, who still hold all the power (for now).
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The show, which is produced by Will Packer, officially premiered last night and OWN: the Oprah Winfrey Network invited a few people out to Suite Lounge in Atlanta to celebrate the premiere.
Host Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles and several members of the cast were in attendance. Special guests included “Sister Circle Live” co-hosts Syleena Johnson, Rashan Ali, Quad Webb-Lunceford and Trina Braxton; “Greenleaf” star Lamman Rucker; comedian and tv personality Kiana Dance; Xscape singer Tamika Scott; ex-blogger Necole Bitchie; actress Reece Odum, actor Mike Merrill & more.
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Another day, another dating reality show hits the airwaves.
Producer Will Packer has partnered with the Oprah Winfrey Network to provide a different spin on regular dating shows. Hosted by Tommy Miles (Nephew Tommy), the show brings together 12 men and 8 women to tackle the Atlanta’s well-known dating problems.
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The two industry heavyweights first made a surprise visit to an Atlanta area high school then headed over to Morehouse College where they hosted a ‘Real Talk’ event with eager college students.
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It’s seems this Mo’Nique reign just won’t let up! *Rihanna voice*
In addition to Mo’Nique’s awkward exchange with The Queen’s Court last night, the net is also buzzing about Producer Will Packer’s recent comments.
If you recall, Packer was pulled into the drama after Jawn Murray read an email Packer (producer of ‘Almost Christmas’) had written to Mo’Nique’s husband/manager Sidney Hicks last week (click HERE if you missed that).
Well… Packer has finally chimed in.
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Who’s Talking?