Age of Love

'Age of Love' Star Wants to "Play One More Great Match"

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Tennis champion Mark Philippoussis is gearing up to race at the celebrity event at this year's Australian F1 Grand Prix, which kicks off on Thursday, March 13. Philippoussis, whose career also includes a reality TV run as the eager-for-love bachelor on NBC's Age of Love, will be racing despite a knee injury that has forced him to walk with crutches for the past weeks.

Apart from this week's F1 event, Philippoussis is also looking forward to getting back in the court to secure a more glorious and fitting end to his sports career.

'Age of Love' Bachelor to Participate in Grand Prix Celebrity Challenge

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Age of Love bachelor Mark Philippoussis will be participating in this year's Celebrity Challenge at the Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. The 31-year-old Australian tennis champion will be joined by other celebrated athletes from a broad range of sports, including ALF, rugby, netball, athletics, soccer, surfing, cricket and basketball.

"Having a passion for cars and motor sport, I am really looking forward to the opportunity to be part of all the GP action," Philippoussis said. "As a Melbourne boy, it will be great to see the city come alive for this event."

"Age of Love" Runner-Up Wants to Use Fame to Help Women

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Every cloud has a silver lining, and for Age of Love runner-up Jennifer Braff, the silver lining turned out to be getting the opportunity to achieve her ultimate goal of reaching out to women everywhere.

The 48-year-old model and executive assistant, who came close to winning tennis star Mark Philippoussis' heart on the NBC reality dating series Age of Love, is planning to use her newfound fame to help women both physically and emotionally.

Braff told Reality TV Magazine last month that she would like to host her very own makeover show for the “new 40's plus woman.”

Former 'Age of Love' Finalist Pens Two Books

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Braff has not let losing NBC's Age of Love get in the way of accomplishing her goals. The 48-year-old model, who was recently featured on the TV Guide Channel's latest special, Sexy Stars of Reality TV, has penned two books, both of which help older women like herself regain and maintain their youthful sexiness.

“I know there are many women out there that want [sexiness, excitement, and youthfulness back in their lives],” Braff told Reality TV Magazine. “I received thousands of letters after doing Age of Love stating that I helped them in those ways. One woman still writes me and since watching me on the show and getting back into the gym, has lost 18 pounds. A couple wrote that I helped save their marriage.”

Age of Love: Mark Philippoussis and Amanda Salinas No Longer Together?

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT

After learning about their “stronger than ever” romance from Confidential just nearly two months ago, many are speculating that Mark Philippoussis and Amanda Salinas, stars of the realty dating series Age of Love, are no longer together. Controversy has sparked after Philippoussis' agent refused to comment on whether the couple is still an item.

Australian tennis player Philippoussis met Tennessee cheerleader Amanda Salinas on Bachelor-style dating show Age of Love, where he chose 25-year-old Salinas over 48-year-old Jennifer Braff.

'Age of Love' Star Makes a Triumphant Comeback to Tennis

editor@buddytv.com — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 06:00:00 GMT

After his controversial stint on Age of Love, Mark Philippoussis was more than eager to get back in the court to engage in some hardcore tennis action. His efforts to get back in shape after his knee injury back in January proved to be successful as he made a victorious return to tennis when he beat former Australian Open champion Petr Korda at the Stanford Champion Series tournament in Dallas, Texas yesterday.

As reported previously, Philippoussis was supposed to take on Mats Wilander at the Stanford Championships. But due to Wilander's lingering lower back injury, he was forced to withdraw from the event and was consequently replaced by Korda of the Czech Republic.

'Age of Love' Star to Face Mats Wilander at Stanford Championships, Might Score on Another Reality Show

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Mark Philippoussis has not played tennis since his knee injury at the Hopman Cup back in January but has seemingly found love in a seven-episode reality series called Age of Love. For a brief period, he became the center of attention of the show where women in their 20s, as well as women in their 40s, compete for his affection. But now that the 30-year-old Australian tennis player has chosen his ideal girl in the form of 25-year-old Age of Love contestant, Amanda Salinas, he soon has to make his professional tennis comeback and face the challenges that lie ahead on the court.

No Homeland Handout for 'Age of Love's' Mark Philippoussis in Next Year's Australian Open

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:30:00 GMT

No one but Mark Philippoussis himself knows how hard it really was to choose from among 13 women and then from between the eventual two finalists during his recent search for lasting romance on the reality dating show, Age of Love. However tough it was to find his heart's true preference, the Australian tennis star may have an even more daunting task when he finally embarks on a comeback in professional tennis.

As we reported last month, Philippoussis will begin his return to the professional men's tour via the Stanford Championships senior's event to be held in Dallas from October 17-21. The Texas tournament will mark the Aussie Scud's debut in the senior circuit as a preparatory step for getting back in the ATP circle. When Philippoussis finally does realize his intended comeback to the ATP tour next year, among his first opportunities will be the Australian Open, which is the first grand slam event in the yearly ATP calendar.

Jayanna Howeton Talks of Life After 'Age of Love'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Jayanna Howeton may not have been the perfect match for tennis star Mark Philippoussis, but this does not mean she did not find love through NBC's Age of Love. Shortly after she was eliminated, Howeton was reacquainted with an energetic and “great-looking” gentleman she had featured on her audition tape for the reality dating series.

“I am with someone now,” Howeton told RealityWanted.net, explaining that at the time of their fateful first encounter, her new man was involved with someone else. “Ironically, a week after I left the show, I was standing in line at a night club and he was behind me, we started talking and I found out he was single.

Jennifer Braff: A Cougar with A Playboy Past

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Nowadays, Vanessa Hudgen's steamy photos aren't the only ones floating around the internet. Jennifer Braff, a contestant on Age of Love, is also getting lots of hits with her naked pictures that are now creating much controversy.

Braff, 48, was known as a runner-up on the reality dating series, Age of Love. She was beaten by Amanda Salinas, 25-year-old hockey team dancer who was chosen by 30 year-old Australian tennis star Mark Philippoussis in the finale.

Age of Love: It's Back to Tennis for Mark Philippoussis

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:39:48 GMT

While Age of Love was possibly successful in finding tennis star Mark Philippoussis a mate, it's looking like the show might not necessary have been a rousing success for his career development.

His behavior and persona on Age of Love turned off a lot of viewers. While he did find some new fans from the audience, it doesn't seem likely there will be enough of a positive response demanding more reality time with Mark. And the stint on a reality dating show certainly didn't impress the tennis world which has already had its doubts about his commitment to the sport.

However, Mark is determined to refocus his career on tennis, and he's starting to make the comeback he promised earlier this year. He might have found love with Amanda Salinas, but he remains passionate about tennis, saying "The biggest thing for me is I love the game and I miss the game."

Age of Love: Mark Philippoussis and Amanda Salinas Still In Love

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:09:16 GMT

After much buzz about the cloudy status of her relationship with Age of Love star Mark Philippoussis, Amanda Salinas has finally broken her silence and reveals that they are still very much an item.

Salinas, a 25-year-old financial planner's assistant from Nashville, Tennessee, met Philippoussis, the 30-year-old Australian tennis player, on the reality dating show Age of Love where he chose her over 48-year-old Jennifer Braff.

Three months after the reality series wrapped up, Confidential reveals that the couple's relationship is stronger than ever.

'Age of Love' Host is 'Husband for Hire'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT

After serving as a host on the reality dating show Age of Love, Mark Consuelos will soon take the lead in Husband for Hire, a new original movie for the Oxygen cable channel. Set in New Mexico, the upcoming feature is written and directed by Kris Isacsson, along with producers Tim Perell and Howard Gertler of Process Media, which is credited for movies such as My Sexiest Mistake, Tempting Adam and Romancing the Bride.

"Husband for Hire, with its hilarious, gorgeous cast, is a perfect romantic comedy for Oxygen," Debby Beece, Oxygen's president of programming and marketing, said in a statement. "This will be our fourth original movie with Tim and Process Media, and nobody knows our audience better than them."

Is 'Age Of Love' Couple On The Rocks?

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:12:53 GMT

Earlier in the week, a story popped up on Yahoo News saying that tennis star Mark Philippoussis had broken off his relationship with girlfriend, Amanda Salinas. The next day, the story had magically vanished and NBC refused to comment on the status of their relationship. Last month, Philippoussis chose Salinas over the much older Jennifer Braff on NBC's summer romance reality show, Age of Love. If the story is true and if the couple truly are no longer together, one can only ask: is anyone surprised? Very few reality couples make it after appearing on a dating show together.

The Bachelor is a perfect example of couples who can't seem to get it together. In fact, the only long-lasting relationship to come out of that show is that Trista and Ryan Sutter from The Bachelorette. Recent bachelor Lorenzo Borghese couldn't work things out with the woman he chose, Jennifer Wilson. He even tried to date runner-up Sadie Murray and that fizzled quickly as well. Here are the top three reasons why it jut never works out.

Age of Love: A Reality Check

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:02:37 GMT

With the lack of love directed at Age of Love, it's quite possible its first season will be its last. But if NBC decides to give it another go in the future, there are a few improvements they will have to make if they want folks to tune in again.

The main one? If you're going to call the show Age of Love, and make age the central dividing characteristic, at least make it a fair fight.

Mark Consuelos Offers His Thoughts on 'Age of Love'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:39:56 GMT

Many viewers noted that host Mark Consuelos seemed to be absent from the last few episodes of Age of Love, but he was still engaged enough to blog about the experience for NBC.

Mark is husband to soap actress and daytime chat show host Kelly Ripa and father to three children, so he has some perspective on what it takes to make a relationship work once the initial excitement of a new romance has worn off. So what does he think about Mark Philippoussis's choice of 20-something Kitten Amanda Salinas?

Exclusive Interview: Amanda Salinas, Winner of 'Age of Love'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:40:30 GMT

In last week's season finale of the NBC dating series Age of Love, 30-year-old professional tennis player Mark Philippoussis chose to pursue a relationship with 25-year-old Amanda Salinas over 48-year-old Jennifer Braff. Amanda had made an early connection with Mark and, on the night the finale aired, the two were spotted together in Las Vegas to celebrate.

Are they still together and do they have a future together now that the cameras aren't rolling? Amanda spoke to BuddyTV and answered these questions, as well as a few about her future plans and her feelings on her competition on the show. Below you will find a complete transcript as well as the mp3 audio file of the interview.

The 'Age of Love' Women Sound Off on the Finale

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:16:28 GMT

To the viewers, there didn't seem to be too many surprises in last week's finale of Age of Love. 30-year-old tennis star Mark Philippoussis chose 25-year-old Amanda Salinas over 48-year-old Jennifer Braff. Philippoussis had not known that there would be any women in their 40s competing for his heart but tried to give them the benefit of the doubt throughout the season. However, his dreams of starting a family gave the younger women quite an advantage.

But while the viewers seemed to know it was coming, did the other women of Age of Love? We asked Jen, Megan, and Maria to sound off on their feelings towards Mark and Amanda, the newest reality television couple.

Believe it or not, runner-up Jennifer Braff was mostly surprised that she wasn't chosen by Mark. "I did know that I could be eliminated at any time," Braff said. "It felt like I wasn't even there, though. When he finally told me, it was a letdown. I think I let out a breath."

Exclusive Interview: Jennifer Braff, Runner-Up on 'Age of Love'

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:23:35 GMT

Jennifer Braff, the 48-year-old Cougar, was the runner-up on the season finale of the NBC reality dating series Age of Love. In the final episode, 30-year-old professional tennis player Mark Philippoussis chose 25-year-old Amanda Salinas instead, though Jen is quite fine with it.

BuddyTV spoke with Jennifer Braff to discuss her experience on the show. She talked about her time on the show and her connection with Mark, her feelings towards appearing on another dating show, her future plans which include finishing a book she's writing, and her history of dating much younger men, including some younger than her 25-ear-old son.

Below you will find a complete transcript of our interview as well as the mp3 audio file.

Age of Love: Mark Philippoussis and Amanda Salinas Reunite in Vegas

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:05:58 GMT

The start of a new relationship can always be an uncertain time. For participants in a dating show, it is uncertain to the hundredth degree.

If you are one of the women or men in the crowd vying for the one bachelor or bachelorette, you have to deal with watching him or her dating multiple people - sometimes in the middle of the date they are on with you.

If you're the one doing the choosing, well, that's a little bit easier, but there are always the doubts about the motivations of that group of women or men. Are they angling for your heart or just more camera time?

And if you both make it through all that and decide that you've actually maybe found love...as soon as you both agree to give the relationship a go, you're separated for sometimes months until the show's finale airs.

That was the case for Amanda Salinas and Mark Philippoussis from NBC's Age of Love. When the show's finale aired on Monday, the two were finally able to reconnect in person. It was the first time the two had been together since taping wrapped in May. And so, fans and skeptics alike wonder, how did that reunion go?

'Age of Love' Season Recap

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:16:11 GMT

I'm not gonna lie. I'm in a little bit of a fight with NBC. They promised me on their Age of Love finale teaser commercials that the ending would surprise me. And they lied. It did not surprise me. Or you. It did not surprise anyone. We all saw it coming that Mark was going to choose Amanda. No surprise there. After all, Amanda had orchestrated the exit of many of the women vying for Mark's heart. She played every card as perfectly as any girl could, making it an easy win for her.

From the beginning, the show looked interesting. I was curious who a 30-year-old man would pick. Once I knew he really wanted kids, I was pretty sure a 20-something would win but part of me was secretly hoping a 40-something would blow him away. From the minute Mark saw the 40-year-olds coming his way, he began to sweat. They managed to win him over quickly but just as they did, the show threw a wrench in their game plan by inviting a bunch of younger ladies to join the fight for Mark's heart.

Reader Reaction: 'Age of Love' Finale

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:30:59 GMT

Last night, NBC aired the season finale of Age of Love, it's newest reality dating show, and BuddyTV users responded in droves. The last episode saw 30-year-old professional tennis player Mark Philippoussis choose 25-year-old Kitten Amanda Salinas over 48-year-old Cougar Jennifer Braff. It was the result many people expected, despite NBC promos heralding a shocking twist.

Almost universally, BuddyTV readers resented this outcome. Jennifer Braff has plenty of fans out there, and some of you even thought it was a good thing she lost. Others simply thought Mark and Amanda deserve each other, as you don't like either of them. But overall, most of our readers objected to the set-up and execution of Age of Love, finding fault in its casting choices, even offering up a few ideas on how to improve it. Read below for a sampling of your opinions:

Age of Love: Season One, Episode Finale Recap

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:46:45 GMT

Episode Overview: We are down to the final two women on Age of Love. Due to the conceptually-fortunate turn of events in the previous episode, the final two are neatly and conveniently split between a 48-year-old Cougar, Jennifer Braff (Jen), and 25-year-old Kitten, Amanda Salinas. It's seemed pretty clear since about Episode Three who Mark Philippoussis really had his eye on, is it possible NBC is about to pull off the twist of all twist and give us a completely unexpected ending?

"Age of Love's" Mark Philippoussis: Will the Recovery Be Televised?

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:37:59 GMT

At last year's Hopman Cup, Age of Love star Mark Philippoussis hyperextended his right knee, tearing the cartilage in the joint. He has had to sit out for so long that, as we recently reported, his ranking has taken a serious tumble – 205 spots to 370th. Since that last report, he's actually slipped even further, to 382nd.

However, despite the questions about his commitment that have always plagued his career, he still claims that tennis is his priority, even while he spends his recovery exchanging massages and indulging in televised make-out sessions with Cougars and Kittens. He's been training with Andre Agassi's former fitness trainer, Gil Reyes, and has said that he's just waiting for the all-clear from his trainer before returning to competitive play.

The question is: as he works towards that return, will we be able to witness it? One news outlet says possibly.

Exclusive Interview: Maria Rangel, 'Age of Love'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:59:19 GMT

After making it all the way to the top 4, Maria Rangel, the photographer from Playa Del Rey, California, called it quits by eliminating herself from the Age of Love on Monday. But what was her motivation behind it and why did she wait this long to make her move after threatening Mark to do this twice before? Maria took some time to talk with us at BuddyTV about how she really felt about the show and why she did what she did.

Read the full interview transcript and listen to the mp3 audio below.

Exclusive Interview: Megan, 'Age of Love'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:33:05 GMT

Megan, the 21-year-old Kitten from Age of Love, admitted she was a little surprised she made it as far as she did in this competition. After making it into the top 3 the other night, Megan couldn’t muster up the courage to overcome her fear of flying, and had to pull herself out of the competition. Megan stopped by BuddyTV yesterday to talk about her experience on the show, what she really thought about Mark, and how she feels about some of the things people are saying about her on the internet.

Read the full interview transcript and listen to the mp3 below.