Meet Our Hosts
Amber
I’m From: "Austin, Texas"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "Fireman Speed dating"
Favorite Romantic Comedy: "Swingers"
Celeb Crush:"Chris Hemsworth"
Dating Advice:"Go into it with an open mind, have no expectations & smile often."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"Male daters that struggle with rotating in numerical order despite table numbers."
Why I Love My Job: "Falling in love changes your life, makes me feel good to see people happy & know I helped."
Cait
I’m From: "New Jersey"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "Twenty-Something Speed Dating"
Favorite Romantic Comedy: League of Their Own - YES that counts as a rom-com!
Celeb Crush:"John Krasinski"
Dating Advice:"Be genuinely passionate, focused, & excited by everything in your life. That's attractive & people will take notice."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"People who immediately judge a book by it's cover. At least wait.. like a chapter or two!"
Why I Love My Job: "Social interaction fascinates me. I also learn dating tips for myself by watching others."
Lucy
I’m From: "Manhattan"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "Latin Lovers Speed Dating"
Favorite Romantic Comedy: "You’ve Got Mail"
Celeb Crush:"Tom Selleck"
Dating Advice:"Include a photo with your speed dating profile so daters can easily find you."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"When daters ask if they can skip their current date or are texting and looking at their phone while speed dating."
Why I Love My Job: "When matches are made, and people connect it’s great to see and be a part of."
Rachel
I’m From: "New Jersey"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "Have Passport, Will Travel
Favorite Romantic Comedy: "There’s Something About Mary"
Celeb Crush:"Christian Bale"
Dating Advice:"To make a stellar first impression, make eye contact, smile and focus on what your date is saying."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"Bad breath and over-sharing of past, failed relationships."
Why I Love My Job: "It's efficient. In just three minutes, you’ll know if that person fits your dating criteria."
Billy
I’m From: "New Jersey, don't tell anyone"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "To date at, Cougar Speed Dating, To host, Gay Speed Dating"
Favorite Romantic Comedy: "Definitely, Maybe"
Celeb Crush:"Ryan Reynolds, I mean Susan Sarandon"
Dating Advice:"Play to your strengths. Don't be a jerk. Unless your strength is being a jerk."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"People that are more focused on telling their life story than getting to know the other person."
Why I Love My Job: "We cancelled the cable at my house." [side note: Billy is also a stand-up comedian.]"
Sunny
I’m From: "Pelham Manor, New York"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "Halloween"
Favorite Romantic Comedy: "HITCH"
Celeb Crush:"Portia de Rossi"
Dating Advice:"Being open-minded will get you far in life."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"When people have their phones out at events."
Why I Love My Job: "It's very rewarding. I've introduced people, who started dating, are now married and have started a family already."
Juan
I’m From: "The Dominican Republic"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "Latin Lovers Speed Dating"
Favorite Romantic Comedy: "Swingers"
Celeb Crush:"Kate Beckinsale"
Dating Advice:"Be yourself and be confident."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"People that show up late for events."
Why I Love My Job: "I love meeting new people."
Mayra
I’m From: "New York"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "Size Matter’s Speed Dating for men 6'1+"
Favorite Romantic Comedy: "Overboard"
Celeb Crush:"Ryan Phillipe"
Dating Advice:"Don’t judge a book, by it’s cover. Read a few pages before you put it back on the shelf.."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"Guys that don’t rotate after the bell has rang."
Why I Love My Job: "Getting to meet cool new people."
Michelle
I’m From: "Atlantic City"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "Have Passport, Will Travel Speed Dating"
Favorite Romantic Comedy: "Sixteen Candles"
Celeb Crush:"Seth Rogan"
Dating Advice:"Keep an open mind. Don’t dismiss people before giving them a chance."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"Guys that give you the silent treatment on their 3 minute speed date."
Why I Love My Job: "I enjoy helping people find love."
Phil
I’m From: "Minneapolis"
Favorite Speed Dating Theme: "Tough Love Speed Dating"
Favorite Romantic Comedy: "Heartburn"
Celeb Crush:"James Franco"
Dating Advice:"Explore if you have chemistry with someone prior to dismissing them simply because of their looks."
Speed Dating Pet Peeve:"People that are fake, just be honest & yourself."
Why I Love My Job: "I've been playing Cupid my whole life & love setting people up."
