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The Ultimate Love Test

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Ryn
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08-11-2000

Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 8:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This compelling new reality series follows four couples on the most dramatic, emotional journey of their lives. After years of dating, each couple has found themselves at a crossroads in their relationship. They’re fully committed, but a hint of doubt still lingers…is this the right person? Are they ready for marriage? Is love enough? “The Ultimate Love Test” gives each couple the opportunity to test their love and find answers to these difficult questions. After agreeing to take "the test," the couples are separated. One of them stays home while the other is sent to a spectacular resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where they are met by a person (or people) who represents everything they feel is lacking in their current partner.

When faced with this option, will they choose to return to the one they love, or to pursue another dream? It is the ultimate test of real vs. ideal, and the results are life-changing. “The Ultimate Love Test” is produced by Renegade 83 in association with Assisted Reality. David Garfinkle, Jay Renfroe and Clay Newbill are executive producers. The series premieres, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 (10:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET.) on CTV. Check local listings.

Ryn
Moderator

08-11-2000

Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 8:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Posted this because I just figgured out that Brandon Showalter seems to be on this show.

He was the guy kicked off BB4 before it began last summer.

Check it out on my bb page http://ilovereality.com/Bigbrother

Talk about a reality show addict... this guy was also on another "reality" show about building your own car - can't remember the name - but I remember him sending me e-mail on it.

Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Seems a lot like Temptation Island. What a train wreck this will probably be.

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Am I the only one who watched this? It actually wasn't too bad. A kind of low-key temptation island. But to think that three weeks of tempting with eyes watching is a true test of long term fidelity is ridiculous.


Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 9:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I watched. Looked like a low-budget Temptation Island to me, but I always loved Temptation Island so I'll probably watch this through to the end. I think Brandon and Kenesha are history. The other couples I'm not too sure of yet.

Brenda1966
Member

07-03-2002

Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 9:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I watched and found it kind of boring. It seemed like a less-trashy Temptation Island to me. The video almost had a documentary look to it (I think they are trying to make it more classy.) But, overall I think these shows are like watching a train wreck and the premise is not at all good for a relationship. I find myself hoping the couples break up. I don't know if I'll keep watching.

Rupertbear
Member

09-19-2003

Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 10:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It never fails, that once audiences evince any interest in a show, then they all flood the airwaves with poorly made imitations. I think these are the dregs or they would be running them in prime time in November.

Texasdeb
Member

05-23-2003

Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I watched. Nothing too exciting for me except how Frank got so pi$$ed off when he saw his flame being on "vacation" with her X.

Minismurf
Member

04-27-2004

Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 6:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I haven't heard anything about this show expect what is here. lol can anyone give me the info on it? Where and when does this show come on?
thanks

Texasdeb
Member

05-23-2003

Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 6:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I watched it on ABC last night (Wed.) @ 9:00 cst. I've no idea when it shows again.

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 7:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mini,
It is on next Wed. @ 10:00 EST. Here is a link to the show's website.
ULTIMATE LOVE TEST


Ryn
Moderator

08-11-2000

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 8:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have a page set up with links to some of the cast members sites - that might give you a bit more info: My Ultimate Love Test Page.

I kinda saw it as a version of Temptation Island as well. Not sure how its going to do when all the other new reality shows start up.

I still don't understand how they get the 100k.

Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
SHOOT - I love watching this stuff when I'm on my treadmill, so taped it to watch the next day (or so I thought) and now I find the tape came unattached at one end so it's wrecked and I can't watch it and I'm told that it can't be reglued or anything! WAHHHHHHH!! (couldn't find a crying icon) Does anyone know if thie opening episode will be repeated.... Ryn???

Ryn
Moderator

08-11-2000

Friday, June 04, 2004 - 11:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I doubt it will be re-peated - MAYBE on ABC "FamilY" where they sometimes have re-run "The Bachelor"

You really didn't miss a whole lot - they spent a lot of time introducing the people involved and setting up the rest of the show - I am sure next weeks episode will have a mini-recap that will catch you up.

Theowl
Member

09-28-2000

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 8:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dahli, I have it TIVO'd, and I didn't watch if very closely so if you want a copy, just e me, and I can take the time to watch it again. (I even take out commercials!!)

Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 8:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
WOWZER Thanks Owl - That is an amazing offer! I am smiling here, but will likely see if I can't catch up next week like Ryn suggested and save your generous offer for something REALLLLLLLY important

Theowl
Member

09-28-2000

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OK Dahli, it's really no problem, so just let me know.

Realfan
Member

08-08-2001

Monday, June 07, 2004 - 3:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I finally watched my tape of this. Yes, I was THAT excited to see it. BWAH! Anyway, the musician girl reminds me of an actress--can't think of her name.

The black couple seemed to really "get" each other (I enjoyed the way they joked together), but it looks like they're history. I don't see why it's fair to throw babes at the guy--babes can always be bought, after all. Your lifemate is someone you genuinely love who loves you back, flaws and all. These three women couldn't care less about the guy (Jaye? J-something). It's such a farce.

Musician girl and her ex make more sense.

I thought the indecisive guy was funny. He sure did seem to be! What a dork.

Realfan
Member

08-08-2001

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 11:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No one else is watching this trainwreck? I was doing several chores during it, but I got the general gist since the announcers keep REPEATING THEMSELVES.

Anyway, that Brandon guy is sure acts like a <>. I hope his girlfriend dumps his smarmy butt as soon as he returns. And I hope the blonde leaves him, too!

<QT>

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 1:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
<> is putting it mildly! He behaves like a frat boy. I bet he was drinking like a fish so he can later blame it on the booze. She's a jerk if she stays with him.

<QT>

Dahli
Member

11-27-2000

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The gal in New York with the control problem is crackin' me up!
yep Brandon is certainly behaving like a butt....

Bella
Member

06-04-2004

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 3:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Realfan, the musician girl (shows you how well I paid attention!) reminds me of (and I know I'm going to spell this wrong so forgive me)...Marisa Tomei (hopefully you will know who I mean, she played in "My Cousin Vinny" among other movies).

I'm so stupid, I get hooked on a lot of these reality shows. I missed the first twenty minutes of last night's show. Did I miss much? It didn't seem like it from what I saw, other than I think I missed some of the video messages the ones left at home received.

Man, if I was Keneshia (I think that's her name) I would dump "frat boy" in a heartbeat. Last night I just wanted to reach through the TV and knock him upside his head. I was glad to see that the blonde (oh yeah, I am so with this show....lol) wasn't falling for his act. It should be interesting when his girlfriend gets there.

I still haven't figured out how they win the $100,000. Has anyone heard anymore about this?

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 4:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    

Amber & Diego Kenesha & Brandon Heather & Frank Carolyn & Jayre

Realfan
Member

08-08-2001

Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 4:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YESSSS!!! Marisa Tomei!! That's EXACTLY who she reminds me of (Heather, that is). Thanks, Bella!! You saved me from wasting anymore brain power on this show than absolutely necessary!

I think they win the 100K if they "stick with" the test, which I take to mean doing whatever the producers tell them and not flying down to Cabo to interupt the "experiment". Except THAT would make for some good TV. Maybe. Looks like Carolyn is going to do that next week.

You didn't miss much in the first 20 min. They kept repeating and repeating what the issues were with these people, and how they felt doing the "test," but not a lot else. No deep connections between the oldies and their new people yet. Best one was when blonde (Brooke??) got so disgusted with Brandon. The Rob guy and Heather's ex treated their women like ladies on some fun outtings, is about all that happened there. And Jayre goggled his date in her bikini--literally, with snorkeling goggles. The only other interesting bit was Carolyn talking with an ex about how she calls Jayre four thousand times a day (well 15-20, but come on! Controlling much?).



Mizinvanccouver
Member

02-22-2003

Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 2:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just finished watching last episode and it got me all ralled up!!! I'm hooked!

I see the Marissa Tomei similarity with Heather but don't you think she looks more like that actress from Twin Peaks? Anyone know who I'm talking about??

Heather's Frank just strikes me as a depressed...oh take care of me boo hooo kind of guy. She can do way better.

I also think Amber could do way better than Diego. He doesn't even have a career, not even a trainer yet but has 'pipe dreams'.

Carolyn, talk about controlling!!! Jayre is totally oogling the women. I agree with Carolyn when she was saying that if he wants to have sex with her he has to put some effort into it. I've dated guys like that, just expect you to 'be in the mood'...hello..ever heard of foreplay??? (Sorry mods if I crossed the line.)

I can't wait till Kenesha gets there!!! What a <> Brandon is!! I just wanted to wipe the smirk off his face when he was bumping and grinding the blondes leg...then had the nerve to grope her breast!!! I like the blonde she really seems to have her head on straight.

<QT>

End of rant! lol

Knightpatti
Member

12-06-2001

Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 8:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I tried to watch this show tonight, but I found it very boring.

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 7:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think it IS getting boring.

Realfan
Member

08-08-2001

Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 9:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I listened to the show while I played a game on the computer in the neighboring room. I feel like I didn't miss a thing (yes, it's that slow!). Loved Brooke calling that disgusting guy on the carpet, but his self-defense reeks! She's immature because she won't have sex with him?? And next week he rags on her and defames her because she calls him on his crap to his girlfriend.

THAT might be interesting to watch. All the girlfriend has to do is get the producers to show her the tape. I bet they're the couple that doesn't finish. In fact, I think the producers DIDN'T show her the tape and instead had her flown out to increase the drama because Brooke told them she wanted to tell the girlfriend and then leave. If Brooke had gone along with the guy's groping crap, they would have shown the girlfriend.

Good for Brooke! I'm so glad she called him on his crap and isn't easy and cheap like the three girls with the black guy. The guy seemed to think she was there to serve him.

Bella
Member

06-04-2004

Friday, June 18, 2004 - 2:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Grrrrrr, I missed it again. My sister was visiting (our Mom is in the hospital), so I couldn't watch it. Once again I am asking the same question......what happened? I've read the messages above so I got some of what happened but was wondering what else went on? Did Kenesha show up yet or is that next week? Did Jayre hook up with any of his "babes"? Inquiring minds want to know. LOL

Thanks!