| Creator | Jennifer O'Connell and Rebecca Quinn |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nick Viall and Natalie Joy |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Num seasons | 1 |
| Num episodes | 8 |
| Executive producer |
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| Location | Whistler and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Company | Velvet Hammer |
| Network | Netflix |
| First aired | March 11, 2026 |
| Last aired | present |
Age of Attraction is a reality dating television series created by Jennifer O'Connell and Rebecca Quinn, cofounders of Velvet Hammer Media.[1] 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.[2]
So far, Age of Attraction has received mostly positive reviews from critics.[3][4]
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.[5] The production team selected both older men/younger women and older women/younger men couples.
| Couple (Older first) | Age gap | Still together? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa and John | 27 | John explained on a podcast they continued dating for 6 months, and then broke up. | |
| Vanessa and Logan | 20 | ||
| Derrick and Pfeifer | 20 | ||
| Andrew and Libby | 16 | ||
| Leah and Chris | 15 | Chris 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.[6] | |
| Jorge and Vanelle | 33 | Broke up in Episode 5 after an altercation on the street that was not filmed. Vanelle was uncomfortable with the way it was handled.[7] |
Contestants
| Cast member[8] | Age | Occupation | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew | 38 | Bar owner | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Brian | 48 | Bakery owner | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Charles | IT specialist | Dallas, Texas | |
| Chris | 26 | Public speaker and business owner | Miami, Florida |
| David E. | Broadcast analyist and MMA fighter | Wentzville, Missouri | |
| David G. | Entrepreneur | Los Angele, California | |
| Derrick | 43 | Medical sales | Dallas, Texas |
| Isaiah | 26 | Youth life coach | Syracuse, New York |
| Jaques | Specialty car scout | Amelia Island, Florida | |
| John | 27 | Software sales | Miami, Florida |
| Jorge | 60 | Attorney | Los Angeles, California |
| Josh | 46 | Consultant | Austin, Texas |
| Justin G. | Insurance Agent | Tampa, Florida | |
| Justin S. | 44 | Director in healthcare AI | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Len | Lawn irrigation company owner | Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| Logan | 29 | Corporate purchasing | Dallas, Texas |
| Sean | Sports performance coach | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Tristan | Real estate investor | Atlanta, Georgia | |
| West | 30 | Founder of a creative agency | San Diego, California |
| William | Entrepreneur | Miami, Florida | |
| Angel | Founder and CEO of Angel Aesthetics | Denver, Colorado | |
| Ashley | Business owner | Fishers, Indiana | |
| Brenda | Salon owner | Los Angeles, California | |
| Chloé | Sports reporter and marketing manager | Los Angeles, California | |
| Elise | 23 | Model and actor | San Marcos, Texas |
| Erin | Massage therapist | Delavan, Wisconsin | |
| Joleen | 48 | Teacher | Fremont, California |
| Katharine | Founder of luxury swimwear brand | New York, New York | |
| Lauren | 47 | Entrepreneur | Los Angeles, California |
| Leah | 41 | Flight attendant | Los Angeles, California |
| Libby | 22 | Social media manager | San Diego, California |
| Lindey | Social media manager | Los Angeles, California | |
| Michelle | Business owner | Redondo Beach, California | |
| Pfeifer | 23 | Graphic designer | Seattle, Washington |
| Sophie | Marketing manager | Cincinnati, Ohio | |
| Theresa | 54 | Stylist | Evanston, Illinois |
| Tiffany | Life coach | Charlotte, North Carolina | |
| Vanelle | 27 | Project manager | Dallas, Texas |
| Vanessa | 49 | Salon owner | Canton, Ohio |
| Vickie | 44 | Dermatology pharmaceutical rep | Nashville, Tennessee |
Future appearances
In 2026, Chris Dahlan appeared on season four of Perfect Match.[9]
References
- ^ White, Peter (2025-03-26). "Netflix Orders 'Age Of Attraction' Dating Format From Velvet Hammer Media". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ "What is Age of Attraction hosts Nick Viall and Natalie Joy's age difference?". Cosmopolitan. 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ "'Age Of Attraction' Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ MacArthur, Greg (2026-03-11). "Netflix's New 5-Part Series Is The Perfect 'Love Is Blind' Replacement (Surging Now)". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ Patton, Tess (2026-03-11). "'Age of Attraction' Creators on Hiding Ages and Avoiding Cougar Cliches in Age-Gap Dating Show". TheWrap. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ "Are Theresa and John from Age of Attraction Still Together After the Finale?". 25 March 2026. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ "Find Out the Statuses (and Age Gaps) of the 6 'Age of Attraction' Couples Moving In Together". Cosmopolitan. 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- ^ "Age of Attraction: Meet the Singles Proving Age Is Just a Number". Netflix Tudum. Archived 2026-03-06 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ "'Perfect Match" Season 4 Cast Photos & Episode Release Schedule: Netflix Adds Stars From 'Vanderpump Rules,' 'Love Island,' 'Squid Game' & More". Deadline. 2026-04-15. Retrieved 2026-04-16.