Age of Love - 7.16.07

Mark takes the romance to another level in this episode.

Jen, 48 (Assistant to LA Lakers Owner) - turning up the heat a bit but I still think she's too old for Mark
Jayanna, 39 (Mortgage Loan Office) – she's passionate and I think there is a good connection with Mark
Maria, 42 (Photographer) - she seems like she doesn't really feel a connection with Mark and if he sends a Cougar home I think it would be her; she even said that she wanted to go home because she doesn't think he's a good match for her

Amanda, 25 (Hockey Team Dancer) - She's getting a bit over the top in her feelings for Mark. Come on, really -- they've only known each other for a very short period of time.
Mary, 24 (Dialysis Technician) – Cry, cry, cry: does she EVER stop?!?!? Mark, PLEASE, send her home!
Megan, 21 (Student) - She was cuter this episode and I think Mark seemed to like her. I think she'll be around for another week.

First date: Mark invited 3 ladies (Mary, Maria and Megan) to go to the beach to surf. Amanda was disappointed that she didn't get invited. She's already gotten a bit extreme in her feelings and this could hurt her in the end. Mark gives a bit of extra attention to Megan and it seemed like he didn't even really acknowledge Mary was there. Mary cries because she doesn't know if she can handle it anymore. Mark should give her what she asks for -- send her home! I think Maria decided Mark was too young for her.

Second date to get "reel" - movie night: Amanda and Jayanna have a date with Mark to watch a movie. Mark invited Jayanna for a drink alone and they got along well. Mark's body language was directed more towards Jayanna while watching the movie but he was holding hands with Amanda under the blankets. He then walked Jayanna to the limo and spent some alone time with Amanda.

Third date: Jen and Mark ride motorcycles together and have a date just the two of them. When he came to deliver the leather clothes, the kittens were totally jealous. She looked mighty sexy in her little biker outfit. They also played pool and it turned a "bit naughty." I liked that when Jen asked who else he kissed he was a gentleman and told her he didn't kiss and tell.

Who went home? FINALLY - Mary went home!

Next week - the first co-ed sleep over camping trip. Should be interesting because little sleeping went on! The preview says that a jealous confrontation leads to an astonishing elimination. Can't wait to see what happens!! For a show I said I wasn't going to watch and then said I'd just watch one episode, I'm hooked!

Age of Love - 7.9.07

Age of Love

Jen, 48 (Assistant to LA Lakers Owner) - I just can't see her and Mark together.

Jayanna, 39 (Mortgage Loan Office) - My favorite Cougar. I really like her!

Maria, 42 (Photographer) - I think she's sexy and she's my second favorite Cougar.

Kelli, 40 (Legal Assistant) - She seems very nice but just don't feel it with her and Mark. She's a little to Vegas for me.

Amanda, 25 (Hockey Team Dancer) - My favorite of the kittens but 4th in line after the cougars

Mary, 24 (Dialysis Technician) - CRY BABY!!!!! GO HOME!!!!!! PLEASE PUT ME OUT MY MISERY! How many times an episode does she cry?

Tessa, 23 (Surgical Sales) - I hurt my ankle, boo hoo!

Megan, 21 (Student) - Hello ... anyone home?

Yacht challenge - bike, run and surf to a yacht where Mark was waiting; Jayanna, Kelli and

Amanda won a date on the yacht. Go Cougars! Amanda got a nice kiss.

Tennis challenge - Cougars played better tennis than the Kittens but Tessa got a special date with Mark because she showed spunk by playing tennis even with her sprained ankle. I'll give her props for really trying even when she was hurt. She was more articulate than I expected.

Mark had one last chat with each lady before he had to say goodbye to one Cougar and one Kitten. Big kisses with Jayanna!!! Kisses with other women as well: Maria, Kelli, Amanda (a "kiss kiss," Jen ("she blew me away"). He didn't appear to kiss Tessa, Megan or Mary.

Mark seems like such a nice guy and he genuinely seems like he doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

Who went home? Tessa and Kelli

Next week - what started as a dating experiment has become more serious and guess what -- Mary cries (gee, really??)

Age of Love

It's often said that love is blind... but is that really true? If given the chance to choose a woman in her 20s, or a 40-something on the prowl, will a man go for youth or maturity? More than just a dating competition, "Age of Love" is a social experiment based on the question: When it comes to falling in love, does age really matter?

Hosted by popular actor Mark Consuelos (“All My Children”), the eight episode series features a new twist on the reality dating show format.

Tune in when seven beautiful, sophisticated women in their 40's, playfully nicknamed the "Cougars," vie for the affections of 30-year-old Australian tennis superstar Mark Philippoussis, along with six fun, enthusiastic women in their 20's, coined the "Kittens."

But only one woman can win Mark's heart. Is she an attractive, experienced woman who knows what she wants and has already carved out a niche of her own? Or, is she a sexy younger woman who lacks the experience of her older counterpart, but has an enthusiasm for life that only comes with the inexperience of youth? In the end, both Mark and the viewers will discover if love is truly ageless.

My vote: Jayanna (age 39)