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I Love New York (TV series)
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I Love New York is a reality television
series, which first aired on VH1
. It features Tiffany Pollard
(better known as "New York") in a quest to find her true love. The series is a spin off
of another relationship competition series, Flavor of Love
, which featured Pollard as a finalist in two consecutive seasons. Season 2's final episode was leaked to the internet a week before the TV air date. After Tango (Patrick S. Hunter), the winner of the show's first season, failed to deliver as New York's soul mate, the second season aired, revealing Tailor Made (George Weisgerber
) as New York's chosen flame. Somehow during the taping of her latest show New York Goes to Hollywood
, Weisgerber and Pollard separated.
In addition to Pollard, a host of other individuals from Flavor of Love, including "Sister" Patterson (Pollard's mother), appeared on the show to help Pollard choose the right man. Mauricio Sanchez
played New York's assistant, "Chamo," but only for the first season. The production of a second season of I Love New York was first announced during a commercial break for the April 29, 2007, episode of Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School
. After the show was wrapped up, the house was used for another VH1 show, Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School
.
, Rock of Love, and I Love New York are brought together in a mansion in Mexico
to compete in a co-ed battle of mental and physical challenges to win $250,000. I Love Money
was filmed from February to March 2008, with the season premiere on July 6, 2008.
began on August 4, 2008, and consists of ten 30-minute episodes. The show will star New York as she goes throughout Hollywood trying to find an acting job. To focus on her new mission, New York has to put her last conquest, Tailor Made, on the backburner as she tries to take on Tinseltown. At the end of the series, Pollard decided to keep auditioning for film work, stating she would continue to document her career search in "New York Goes to Hollywood: Part 2"; if her film career doesn't pan out, she has mentioned a possible return to reality-television dating with an "I Love New York 3."
, which premiered October 20, 2008. On the show, the horse-breeding, music-producing entertainer brothers (known as the Stallionaires) were the stars of their own reality dating competition. Seventeen female contestants participated in the show and taking part in various challenges. Each week, women are eliminated until the final episode, where Ahmad selected "Corn Fed" and Kamal selected no one. A second season has been confirmed by Vh1 and casting began in March 2009. The season premiered on August 3, 2009 and the finale was on October 26, 2009. On the second season finale Ahmad selected "Doll" and Kamal selected "Hot Wingz".
premiered on May 4, 2009. The reality show followed New York as she searched for a regular job. After the finale, viewers were asked to vote on what she should do next. The choices were: I Love New York 3, Take a vacation, or find a real job. America voted for I Love New York 3.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series, which first aired on VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
. It features Tiffany Pollard
Tiffany Pollard
Tiffany Pollard is an American reality television personality and actress. She is best known as New York and for her participation in VH1's Flavor of Love and I Love New York television series. Pollard was given the nickname by rapper Flavor Flav, whom she dated on both season 1 and season 2 of...
(better known as "New York") in a quest to find her true love. The series is a spin off
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
of another relationship competition series, Flavor of Love
Flavor of Love
Flavor of Love is an American reality television dating game show parody starring Flavor Flav of the rap group Public Enemy.While not a direct spin-off, the show was a result of Brigitte Nielsen and Flavor Flav's failed relationship on Strange Love, as well as The Surreal Life...
, which featured Pollard as a finalist in two consecutive seasons. Season 2's final episode was leaked to the internet a week before the TV air date. After Tango (Patrick S. Hunter), the winner of the show's first season, failed to deliver as New York's soul mate, the second season aired, revealing Tailor Made (George Weisgerber
George Weisgerber
George Weisgerber III is best known for being the winner of the reality TV show I Love New York 2, and a runner-up on the second season of I Love Money...
) as New York's chosen flame. Somehow during the taping of her latest show New York Goes to Hollywood
New York Goes To Hollywood
New York Goes to Hollywood is a reality VH1 series that consists of eight, 30-minute-episodes. New York Goes to Hollywood premiered on August 4, 2008. This spin-off of the I Love New York series, features Tiffany "New York" Pollard as she tries to find an acting job in Hollywood, California...
, Weisgerber and Pollard separated.
In addition to Pollard, a host of other individuals from Flavor of Love, including "Sister" Patterson (Pollard's mother), appeared on the show to help Pollard choose the right man. Mauricio Sanchez
Mauricio Sanchez
Mauricio Sanchez is a Venezuelan actor.-Family and education:Born and raised in Mérida, Venezuela, a town located in the Andes, Sanchez is the son of local hoteliers Manuel and Rosarito Sanchez-Hernandez. He is the youngest of three brothers. Marlon, the eldest, runs a popular bar in Mérida...
played New York's assistant, "Chamo," but only for the first season. The production of a second season of I Love New York was first announced during a commercial break for the April 29, 2007, episode of Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School
Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School
Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School, known as Charm School: Flavor of Love Girls in Europe, is the first season of the VH1 reality show Charm School. It is a spin-off of Flavor of Love created by the producers of The Surreal Life and Flavor of Love spin-off I Love New York...
. After the show was wrapped up, the house was used for another VH1 show, Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School
Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School
Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School, known as Charm School: Flavor of Love Girls in Europe, is the first season of the VH1 reality show Charm School. It is a spin-off of Flavor of Love created by the producers of The Surreal Life and Flavor of Love spin-off I Love New York...
.
| Season | Season premiere | Season finale | Reunion show | Winner | Runner-up | Number of contestants | Number of episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season One I Love New York (Season 1) I Love New York is first season of the VH1 reality television series entitled I Love New York. The first season consisted of 12 episodes, which first aired weekly from January 8, 2007 to April 15, 2007.-Production:... |
January 8, 2007 (4.426M viewers) |
April 2, 2007 (4.8M viewers) |
April 15, 2007 (5.01M viewers) |
Patrick Hunter "Tango" |
Kamal Givens Kamal Givens Kamal Charles Givens, also known as Chance, is best known for his role on VH1's I Love New York, and is one of 20 contenders for the affections of Tiffany Pollard. On I Love New York, Chance appears with his brother Real, with whom he was raised on a horse ranch... "Chance" |
20 | 12 |
| Season Two I Love New York 2 I Love New York 2 is a reality television show on VH1 that stars Tiffany "New York" Pollard who is on a quest to find her true love. Her relationship with season one's winner, Tango, ended shortly after the season concluded. Unlike the first season, Mauricio Sanchez did not return as "Chamo", New... |
October 8, 2007 | December 17, 2007 (5.4M viewers) |
January 6, 2008 (4.86M viewers) |
George Weisgerber George Weisgerber George Weisgerber III is best known for being the winner of the reality TV show I Love New York 2, and a runner-up on the second season of I Love Money... "Tailor Made" |
Ezra Masters "Buddha" |
20 | 13 |
I Love Money
A number of contestants from Flavor of LoveFlavor of Love
Flavor of Love is an American reality television dating game show parody starring Flavor Flav of the rap group Public Enemy.While not a direct spin-off, the show was a result of Brigitte Nielsen and Flavor Flav's failed relationship on Strange Love, as well as The Surreal Life...
, Rock of Love, and I Love New York are brought together in a mansion in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
to compete in a co-ed battle of mental and physical challenges to win $250,000. I Love Money
I Love Money
I Love Money is an American reality television series airing on VH1, and is a spin-off of Flavor of Love, Charm School, I Love New York, Rock of Love, Real Chance of Love, For the Love of Ray J, Daisy of Love and Megan Wants a Millionaire. Former contestants on these shows compete in physical and...
was filmed from February to March 2008, with the season premiere on July 6, 2008.
New York Goes to Hollywood
New York Goes to HollywoodNew York Goes To Hollywood
New York Goes to Hollywood is a reality VH1 series that consists of eight, 30-minute-episodes. New York Goes to Hollywood premiered on August 4, 2008. This spin-off of the I Love New York series, features Tiffany "New York" Pollard as she tries to find an acting job in Hollywood, California...
began on August 4, 2008, and consists of ten 30-minute episodes. The show will star New York as she goes throughout Hollywood trying to find an acting job. To focus on her new mission, New York has to put her last conquest, Tailor Made, on the backburner as she tries to take on Tinseltown. At the end of the series, Pollard decided to keep auditioning for film work, stating she would continue to document her career search in "New York Goes to Hollywood: Part 2"; if her film career doesn't pan out, she has mentioned a possible return to reality-television dating with an "I Love New York 3."
Real Chance of Love
Brothers Ahmad (Real) and Kamal (Chance) Givens did not win I Love New York, but they were given a second chance in the spin-off Real Chance of LoveReal Chance of Love
Real Chance of Love is an American reality television dating game show featuring two brothers Ahmad Givens and Kamal Givens , of the rap group The Stallionares, and former contestants on I Love New York, who are looking for love....
, which premiered October 20, 2008. On the show, the horse-breeding, music-producing entertainer brothers (known as the Stallionaires) were the stars of their own reality dating competition. Seventeen female contestants participated in the show and taking part in various challenges. Each week, women are eliminated until the final episode, where Ahmad selected "Corn Fed" and Kamal selected no one. A second season has been confirmed by Vh1 and casting began in March 2009. The season premiered on August 3, 2009 and the finale was on October 26, 2009. On the second season finale Ahmad selected "Doll" and Kamal selected "Hot Wingz".
New York Goes to Work
New York Goes to WorkNew York Goes to Work
New York Goes to Work is a reality VH1 series that first premiered on May 4, 2009. This follow-up of New York Goes to Hollywood stars Tiffany "New York" Pollard as she tries to find a regular job. The jobs are selected by fans from a list of three possible jobs for each individual episode...
premiered on May 4, 2009. The reality show followed New York as she searched for a regular job. After the finale, viewers were asked to vote on what she should do next. The choices were: I Love New York 3, Take a vacation, or find a real job. America voted for I Love New York 3.