Tough Love 

A reality-show around a women's love boot-camp is hosted by matchmaker Steve Ward who is the son of successful matchmaker Joann Ward. His brutal honesty makes for an entertaining "tough ... See full summary »

Creators:

Jim Berger, Pamela Healey, Nancy Juvonen

Stars:

Steven Ward, JoAnn Ward, Taylor Royce

Cast

Series cast summary:
Steven Ward	...	Himself - Host / ... 50 episodes, 2009-2013
JoAnn Ward	...	Herself - Host / ... 50 episodes, 2009-2013
Taylor Royce	...	Herself 32 episodes, 2009-2011
Leif Holt	...	Panelist 24 episodes, 2009-2011
Brandon Richardson	...	Himself 23 episodes, 2011-2012

Storyline

A reality-show around a women's love boot-camp is hosted by matchmaker Steve Ward who is the son of successful matchmaker Joann Ward. His brutal honesty makes for an entertaining "tough love" advisory approach to helping these nine love troubled women deal with their issues. Classic character personalities earning titles such as "the gold digger" or "Wedding Obsessed." Watch as they learn how to change themselves in order to better themselves and attract good men. They will participate in dating 101 classes under the male matchmaker. See who has "daddy issues" to overcome. See them go through personal challenges as well as the ones setup for them. Who will leave and who will stay?

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Genres:

Reality-TV

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Details

Official Sites:

VH1 VH1 - Season 2

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tough Love 2

Company Credits

Production Co:

VH1 Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color Color (season 1)

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.73 (2012)

User Reviews

Finally a Reality Show With Substance.

I am a guy and I find this show seriously compelling. I cannot even believe I learned so much watching this show. In fact...boy oh boy...I seriously wish Steve could speak to a friend of mine. Man...I should send her to the show. She needs Steve's coaching...big time. I would like to see a professional psychologist assist Steve as I think some women on the show...not all of them and not generalizing here, but some of them have such major deep seeded psychological issues. Some of them are so traumatized they are even beyond Steve's coaching. I am sure people get annoyed with some of the drama queens on this show. I would have to admit this show is not really for men, but you would be very surprised that some buddies of mine actually watch this show too.

Steve is an outstanding person. Sure he is harsh sometimes, but this is a boot camp not a bridal shower. I think Steve should be featured in way, way more segments on all the morning talk shows and afternoon shows could use a segment with Steve. Maybe a book and a book tour or promotion? His insight into the entire dating scene? So many of us single people love hearing his advice and perspective. Men can learn from this show...but single women? Forget about it. This show should be mandatory if you have trouble finding that special someone. If you seriously listen and learn you can gain free knowledge and that is awesome. Wonder why you are still single? Watch this show and you will find out why within 2 episodes. Great job, Steve...great concept. Original reality show with way more substance than most of them...and I sincerely appreciate a good show. Bravo.