The streets of Atlanta just got hotter!
OWN’s new dating series Ready to Love follows twenty successful and grown Black men and women in their 30s and 40s on the quest to find long lasting love. Hosted by Nephew Tommy, the show explores the real-life dating interactions and highlights the men’s observations and experiences in the search for true love in Atlanta.
But before Ready to Love hits your screens on October 22, ESSENCE has the inside scoop on the show’s eight sexy bachelors. Check out these photos to learn more about some of ATL’s finest, because trust us, you’ll definitely want to keep these baes on watch!
01
Kebba N’Jie
Age: 38
Height: 6’6″
Title: Independent Contractor
Sign: Leo
Life Motto: If talent won’t do it, persistence will.
Instagram: @IAmKebba
Courtesy of OWN
02
Devan Dmarcus
Age: 30
Height: 5’10”
Title: Co-Founder | Black Men Smile
Sign: Taurus
Life Motto: Create work within this lifetime that transcends lifetimes.
Instagram: @Forevalivin
Courtesy of OWN
03
Chris Evans
Age: 49
Height: 6’1”
Title: Pastor, Author, Consultant
Sign: Aires
Life Motto: The best is yet to come.
Instagram: @Christopherevans.sr
Courtesy of OWN
04
Chris “Paco” Cunningham
Age: 51
Height: 5’10”
Title: Entrepreneur
Sign: Virgo
Life Motto: Carpe Diem
Instagram: @PacoRoxStyle
Courtesy of OWN
05
Darnell King
Age: 36
Height: 5’9”
Title: Electrician
Sign: Taurus
Life Motto: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Instagram: @the_infamous_darnell_King
Courtesy of OWN
06
Michael Gould
Age: 39
Height: 6’5”
Title: CEO of GMI Development Inc
Sign: Pisces
Life Motto: If you don’t want the truth, don’t ask me!
Instagram: @MikeBless
Courtesy of OWN
07
Alexx Blanks
Age: 34
Height: 6’5”
Title: Truck Driver Owner/Operator, Clothing Line Owner
Sign: Gemini
Life Motto: Wisdom over intelligence. Chess, not checkers.
Instagram: @Chocolaticity @TheRealChocolaticity
Courtesy of OWN
08
Aaron Cotteral
Age: 34
Height: 6’1”
Title: Real Estate Entrepreneur & Luxury Realtor
Sign: Capricorn
Life Motto: Complexity is the enemy of execution. Keep it simple.
Twitter and Instagram: @aaroncotteral