Age of Attraction is a reality dating television series created by Jennifer O'Connell and Rebecca Quinn, cofounders of Velvet Hammer Media. It premiered on Netflix on March 11, 2026.
The series features contestants dating based not on age, but compatibility. Similar to Love Is Blind, it has couples dating without knowing a key aspect of their potential partner. Instead of hiding appearances, Age of Attraction does not allow the contestants (or the viewers) to know each other's ages. It is hosted by Nick Viall and Natalie Joy, a couple with an 18-year age gap themselves.
On March 31, 2026, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.
So far, Age of Attraction has received mostly positive reviews from critics.
Format A group of 20 men and 20 women date without knowing each other's ages. The contestants couple up before going to the "Promise Room" where they exchange promise rings and reveal their ages. The couples then move in together to explore their relationships and meet close friends and families. At the end, they commit to their relationship or break up.
Couples There were 14 couples that went to the "Promise Room" but only 6 couples who had the potential for the most interesting journeys were selected. The production team selected both older men/younger women and older women/younger men couples. Couple (Older first)Age gapStill together?NotesTheresa and John27John explained on a podcast they continued dating for 6 months, and then broke up.Vanessa and Logan20Derrick and Pfeifer20Andrew and Libby16Leah and Chris15Chris decided they should part instead of remaining together in the finale after some time reflecting on the pressure the age gap puts on them, especially surrounding kids.Jorge and Vanelle33Broke up in Episode 5 after an altercation on the street that was not filmed. Vanelle was uncomfortable with the way it was handled.
Contestants Cast memberAgeOccupationHometownAndrew38Bar ownerBaltimore, MarylandBrian48Bakery ownerMadison, WisconsinCharlesIT specialistDallas, TexasChris26Public speaker and business ownerMiami, FloridaDavid E.Broadcast analyist and MMA fighterWentzville, MissouriDavid G.39EntrepreneurLos Angele, CaliforniaDerrick43Medical salesDallas, TexasIsaiah26Youth life coachSyracuse, New YorkJaquesSpecialty car scoutAmelia Island, FloridaJohn27Software salesMiami, FloridaJorge60AttorneyLos Angeles, CaliforniaJosh46ConsultantAustin, TexasJustin G.Insurance AgentTampa, FloridaJustin S.44Director in healthcare AICharleston, South CarolinaLenLawn irrigation company owner Tulsa, OklahomaLogan29Corporate purchasingDallas, TexasSeanSports performance coachIndianapolis, IndianaTristanReal estate investorAtlanta, GeorgiaWest30Founder of a creative agencySan Diego, CaliforniaWilliamEntrepreneurMiami, FloridaAngelFounder and CEO of Angel AestheticsDenver, ColoradoAshleyBusiness ownerFishers, IndianaBrendaSalon ownerLos Angeles, CaliforniaChloéSports reporter and marketing managerLos Angeles, CaliforniaElise23Model and actorSan Marcos, TexasErinMassage therapistDelavan, WisconsinJoleen48TeacherFremont, California KatharineFounder of luxury swimwear brandNew York, New YorkLauren47EntrepreneurLos Angeles, CaliforniaLeah41Flight attendantLos Angeles, CaliforniaLibby22Social media managerSan Diego, CaliforniaLindey24Social media managerLos Angeles, CaliforniaMichelleBusiness ownerRedondo Beach, CaliforniaPfeifer23Graphic designerSeattle, WashingtonSophieMarketing managerCincinnati, OhioTheresa54StylistEvanston, IllinoisTiffanyLife coach Charlotte, North CarolinaVanelle27Project managerDallas, TexasVanessa49Salon ownerCanton, OhioVickie44Dermatology pharmaceutical repNashville, Tennessee
Future appearances In 2026, Chris Dahlan appeared on season four of Perfect Match.
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