I Love New York (TV series)

I Love New York
Created byCris Abrego
Mark Cronin
StarringTiffany Pollard
Michelle Patterson
Mauricio "Chamo" Sanchez (season 1)
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes25
Production
Executive producersCris Abrego
Mark Cronin
Ben Samek
Running time60 minutes (including commercials)
Original release
NetworkVH1
ReleaseJanuary 8, 2007 (2007-01-08) –
January 6, 2008 (2008-01-06)
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I Love New York is a reality television series featuring Tiffany "New York" Pollard on a quest to find her true love. The series first aired on VH1 as a spin off to Flavor of Love, another relationship competition series, which featured Pollard as a finalist in two consecutive seasons.

The winner of the show's first season, Tango (Patrick S. Hunter), failed to deliver as New York's soul mate. When the second season aired, Tailor Made (George Weisgerber) was revealed as New York's chosen flame. (Weisgerber and Pollard later separated during the taping of New York Goes to Hollywood.)

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," during 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 I Love New York was wrapped up for season one, the house was used for another VH1 show, Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School.

On October 22, 2020, a reunion special titled I Love New York: Reunited was announced which premiered on November 23, 2020.[1]

Season Season premiere Season finale Reunion show Winner Runner-up Number of contestants Number of episodes
1 January 8, 2007
(4.426M viewers[2])
April 2, 2007
(4.8M viewers[3])
April 15, 2007
(5.01M viewers[4])
Patrick Hunter
"Tango"
Kamal Givens
"Chance"
20 12
2 October 8, 2007 December 17, 2007
(5.4M viewers[5])
January 6, 2008
(4.86M viewers[6])
George Weisgerber
"Tailor Made"
Ezra Masters
"Buddha"
20 13
  1. ^ "VH1's Tiffany "New York" Pollard Returns for "I Love New York: Reunited" Hosted by Vivica A. Fox Airing Monday, November 23rd at 8:00pm ET/PT". The Futon Critic. October 22, 2020.
  2. ^ "'Jump In!' Tops Cable Ratings". Associated Press. 18 January 2007.
  3. ^ Reynolds, Mike (6 April 2007). "Viewers Love VH1's New York; Flavor of Love Spinoff Draws Series-Best 4.8M Viewers". Multichannel News. Archived from the original on 2010-06-06. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
  4. ^ Crupi, Anthony (17 April 2007). "USA Tops Weekly Ratings Race". NEWS - CABLETV. Mediaweek. Retrieved 26 May 2010.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly; Gough, Paul J. (19 December 2007). "Showtime's 'Dexter' on fire". The Hollywood Reporter. 402: 6. Archived from the original on 5 September 2008. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
  6. ^ Crupi, Anthony (8 January 2008). "USA Rings In New Year With Ratings Win". NEWS - CABLETV. Mediaweek. Retrieved 26 May 2010.[permanent dead link]