For the Love of Ray J was a dating show on VH1 that featured hip hop singer Ray J. The program had a format similar to Flavor of Love, I Love New York, and Rock of Love. One source noted that it would "be produced by the same geniuses" as those shows, 51 Minds. In reference to the series, Ray J said:
The show, which premiered on February 2, 2009, followed Ray J and his entourage of female suitors to clubs in Los Angeles, to Las Vegas where they partied with his friends, and to Ray's childhood home where they met his family and older sister Brandy Norwood.
According to one commentator, the concept of the show involved pampering the contestants with "upscale trips throughout the series" and Ray J being "so in love" he had "already given participating girls names like Cashmere, Unique and Hot Cocoa."
Contestants
Contestant Notes
Joanna "Cocktail" was on the first season of The Bad Girls Club. In episode 15, she was brought on the show and stayed for the remaining 7 episodes. Stacks withdrew from the competition because of family matters. Lil' Hood left because she felt she was being disrespected. Cashmere withdrew from the competition because she couldn't handle it anymore Danger was asked to leave by Ray J because he feared for her health and safety, as well as that of himself and the other contestants.
Call-out order
The contestant won Ray J's love. The contestant went on a group date with Ray J. The contestant went on an individual date with Ray J. The contestant was eliminated. The contestant quit the competition. The contestant won a date with Ray J, but was eliminated. The contestant was eliminated at the beginning of the elimination ceremony. The contestant won a date with Ray J, but quit the competition. The contestant was going to receive a glass, but quit the competition. The contestant lost a challenge, but got to join the winning team on the date due to Ray J's choice. The contestant was eliminated outside of the elimination ceremony.
Episode 4 Ray J told the girls that everyone was safe except Caviar; names are alphabetical. Episode 5 Because Stacks and Lil Hood quit, Ray J did not eliminate any of the remaining girls; names are alphabetical. Episode 6 Ray J told Cashmere that she could pick up the glass if she wanted to stay, but she could not handle the pressure and left. Episode 9 Ray J said that he needed to meet the girls' parents before he could make a decision. Episode 10 was a recap episode. Episode 11 Ray J decided to eliminate Unique and he chose to pick Cocktail. Episode 12 This was a reunion show. Ray J and Cocktail are going to try to maintain a relationship.
Episodes
A Tall Glass of Chardonnay
First aired February 2, 2009
Bottom Three: Naturalle, Hot Cocoa, Chardonnay
Eliminated: Hot Cocoa, Naturalle
Episode Notes
Ray J's godsister Lil B will help him make the decisions along the way. Chardonnay does the splits for Ray J in front of everyone and he almost eliminates her, because he thought she was too forward with her sexual side. Ray J gives the girls glasses of champagne. Reasons For Elimination Naturalle: Ray J felt that she was there more for her acting career, than trying to be with him Hot Cocoa: Ray J felt that she didn't make an effort to get to know him
Video Thrilled the Radio Star
First Aired February 9, 2009
Challenge: Video Thrilled
Challenge Winners: Danger, Cocktail, Chardonnay
Bottom Three: Atomic Bomb, Caviar, Genuine
Eliminated: Atomic Bomb, Genuine
Episode Notes
During the video chat challenge, Chardonnay made herself a human banana split, with her putting the ice cream over her body, doing the split, and eating a banana. The challenge winners were automatically picked first by Ray J to stay in the house longer.
Reasons for Elimination
Atomic Bomb: Ray J felt that she didn't open up to him. Genuine: Ray J felt that she was confusing him, first she saying she didn't like being in front of the camera, later mentioning she wanted to be an actress.
The Foxes are Feuding
First aired February 16, 2009 (2.254M viewers)
Guest Star: Tommy Davidson
Challenge: Foxy Feud
Divas: Lil Hood, Feisty, Chardonnay, Cocktail, Caviar
Darlings: Danger, Unique, Cashmere, Stilts, Stacks
Challenge Winners: Darling/Conservative Girls
Captain Winner: Stilts
Bottom 2: Stilts & Caviar
Eliminated: Stilts
Episode Notes
Ray J has the girls play a game called "Foxy Feud" which is a parody of Family Feud. Reasons for Elimination Stilts: Ray J found out that she is still legally married.