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The Millionaire Matchmaker 
The Millionaire Matchmaker logoFormat Dating, Reality Starring Patti Stanger Country of origin United States No. of seasons 4 No. of episodes 7 (Season 1)
12 (Season 2)
12 (Season 3)
12 (Season 4)Production Location(s) Los Angeles, CA & New York, NY Running time 60 minutes
(with commercials)Broadcast Original channel Bravo Original run January 29, 2008 – present External links Website Millionaire Matchmaker is a television series produced by Bravo and presented by Patti Stanger. Stanger founded the Beverly Hills-based "Millionaire's Club" in 2000 to cater to wealthy men looking for partners.[1] The premise of the series is to match single wealthy people, all claiming to be millionaires, with potential spouses.[2]
Contents
Season 1
Episode 1
On the series premiere of The Millionaire Matchmaker, the world is introduced to Patti Stanger, a matchmaker who is the founder and CEO of the Millionaire's Club, a dating service attempting to match wealthy clients to people looking to date rich partners.
Season 2
Season 2 consisted of 12 episodes which ran from February 2009 to May 2009. The Season 2 premiere episode remains as one of the highest rated hours ever for Bravo television (according to February 2009 Nielsen rating chart).
Season 3
Season 3 began on January 12, 2010. During its 12 episode arc, the 3rd season averaged 1.3 million viewers per episode, a 17% increase from the second season. The season 3 finale is the highest rated episode in Millionaire Matchmaker history according to the Nielson rating chart.[3]
Season 4
Season 4 participant David Golshan at the season premiere party
For Season 4, Stanger moved her matchmaking service to New York City.[4]
The fourth season premiered October 19th.
Season 5
For Season 5, Stanger moved her matchmaking service back to Los Angeles. Season 5 premiered on August 15, 2011.
Contestants
Some of the show's contestants have appeared on other reality programs.
- "Sex Toy" Dave, who appeared in the first season, later appeared as a contestant on the VH1 reality show Megan Wants a Millionaire.
- Brittany, who appeared on Season 3, was originally the 3rd place finalist on A Shot at Love II with Tila Tequila.
- Joslyn Pennywell, who appeared on the March 23, 2010 episode (in season 3), finished seventh on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 11.
- Baje, who appeared in the season 3 episode "Trevor and Tricia", also appeared on Season 1 of Paris Hilton's My New BFF.
- Omar appeared on Shark Tank, featuring his company, Hunks Hauling Junk.
- Jason Davis appeared on Celebrity Rehab.
- Miranda Reinfeldt was the second place finalist on the VH1 Reality Show, My Antonio.
- Josie Goldberg was a contestant on Farmer Wants a Wife.
DVD releases
Millionaire Matchmaker Season 1 (2 Discs) was released on 11/02/2010.
Cast
Regular Cast Members Positions Seasons Patti Stanger CEO of Millionaire's Club Season 1- Chelsea Autumn VP of Matching Season 1-3 Alison Standish Club Rep in Sales Season 1 Destin Pfaff Executive Assistant (S1) & COO (S2-) Season 1- Rachel Federoff Office Assistant (S1-3) & VP of Matching (S4-) Season 2- Andreea Intern Season 4 References
- ^ "'Matchmaker' finds love for needy rich dudes". NY Post. 2008, January 20. http://www.nypost.com/seven/01202008/tv/mister__lonely_466038.htm.
- ^ "Millionaire Matchmaker news item". NY Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2008/01/22/2008-01-22_marry_rich_with_millionaire_matchmaker.html.
- ^ The Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo renewed and plans move to Big Apple, Christine Nyholm, Examiner, March 21, 2010
- ^ The Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo renewed and plans move to Big Apple, Christine Nyholm, Examiner, March 21, 2010
External links
Categories:- 2000s American television series
- 2010s American television series
- 2008 American television series debuts
- American reality television series
- Bravo (U.S.) television series
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