| Runtime: | 60 minutes (including commercials) |
| Creator: | Cris Abrego Mark Cronin |
| Executive Producer: | Cris Abrego Mark Cronin Paul “UNPFKT” A. Ben Samek |
| Starring: | Willie Ray Norwood Jr. |
| Composer: | Moweezy |
| Country: | United States |
| Company: | 51 Minds Entertainment |
| Network: | VH1 |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 26 |
| Related: | I Love Money |
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: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."
See 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).
See 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.[5] The winner was 32 year-old Mz. Berry (Connie Deveaux).
| Season | Season premiere | Season finale | Reunion show | Winner | Runner Up | Contestants | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 2, 2009 (2.3M viewers)[6] | April 20, 2009 (4.22M viewers)[7] | April 27, 2009 (3.753M viewers)[8] | 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 |