For the Love of Ray J

For the Love of Ray J is a dating show on VH1 featuring hip hop singer Ray J.^[1][2][3] The program has a format similar to Flavor of Love, I Love New York, and Rock of Love with Bret Michaels.^[4] In reference to the series, Ray J said:

I've been in this game a long time... I've been with a lot of women but I'm ready to get out. I want to do this show to find a ride or die chick, a chick that makes me want to get out of the game.^[5]

For the Love of Ray J
Created by	Cris Abrego Mark Cronin
Starring	Willie Ray Norwood Jr.
Composer	Moweezy
Country of origin	United States
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	26
Production
Executive producers	Cris Abrego Mark Cronin Paul “UNPFKT” A. Ben Samek
Running time	60 minutes (including commercials)
Production company	51 Minds Entertainment
Original release
Network	VH1
Release	February 2, 2009 (2009-02-02) – February 8, 2010 (2010-02-08)
Related
I Love Money Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business

The show ended right before the spin-off Family Business which stars Ray and his sister Brandy. Ray J called the show "a learning experience."

It was just a learning experience for me to just let it happen naturally, absolutely.^[6]

Season 1

Main article: For the Love of Ray J season 1

The show, which premiered on February 2, 2009, follows Ray J and a group of 14 female contestants. The winner was Cocktail (Joanna Hernandez).

Season 2

Main article: For the Love of Ray J season 2

A second season premiered on November 2, 2009, with a group of 19 female contestants.^[7] The winner was 32 year-old Mz. Berry (Connie Deveaux).

Airing of the show

Season	Season premiere	Season finale	Reunion show	Winner	Runner Up	Contestants	Episodes
1	February 2, 2009 (2.3M viewers)[8]	April 20, 2009 (4.22M viewers)[9]	April 27, 2009 (3.753M viewers)[10]	Cocktail (Joanna Hernandez)	Unique (Danielle Pastorino)	14	12
2	November 2, 2009	February 1, 2010	February 8, 2010	Mz Berry (Connie Deveaux)	Platinum (Mary Cherry)	19	14

References

1. "Another Love Drama On VH1 - For The Love Of Ray J". Archived from the original on 2009-02-28. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
2. "VH1 "For The Love Of Ray J" Contestants Revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-08-02. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
3. Clarke, Norm (January 5, 2009). "The scene and heard". Las Vegas Review-Journal: A3.
4. "For the Love of Ray J: Meet the Ladies". VH1 Blog. VH1. January 13, 2009. Archived from the original on January 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
5. "Lipstick Alley: For the Love of Ray J".
6. "5 Questions: Ray J" | Interview | VH1.com
7. "For The Love Of Ray J 2 – Meet The Ladies! | Reality TV + Gossip | VH1 Blog". Archived from the original on 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
8. Levin, Gary (11 February 2009). "Grammys tick upward". Life. USA Today. p. D.2. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
9. "List of top 15 cable TV programs in the Nielsen ratings for April 20–26". Washington Post Express. Associated Press. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
10. Seidman, Robert (6 May 2009). "Bulls vs. Celtics, WWE RAW and NCIS lead cable shows". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on 9 May 2009. Retrieved 21 September 2010.