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Date My Ex: Jo and Slade

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Jo De La Rosa, Slade Smiley, Myia Ingoldsby, Where to watch: Bravo)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Real Housewife stars in dysfunctional dating show.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    While this is a dating show, it definitely plays up the dysfunctional relationship between Jo and Slade. Jo lets Slade have some control over her love life; Slade exhibits some very jealous behavior that leads to sabotage. Some contestants make sexist remarks about Jo "being auctioned" and previously "belonging" to Slade; many of them seem to look at her as an object. The contestants are from various racial/ethnic backgrounds, Slade is Caucasian, and Jo is Latina.

  • Violence:

    Some arguments between contestants. Slade threatens contestants to make sure they treat Jo well. He occasionally loses his temper and storms out of rooms.

  • Sex:

    Some strong sexual innuendo, including mild references to male genitalia (like "sausage fests"). Lots of talk about being and feeling sexy. Some kissing/making out. Jo is sometimes shown in her underwear and getting dressed.

  • Language:

    Audible language includes words like "crap," "hell," and "douche bag." Stronger words are bleeped out.

  • Consumerism:

    Jo receives gifts from designer stores like Louis Vuitton. The series is a promotional series for Jo, who has released her first single.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking (wine, champagne, cocktails) is frequently visible.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Date My Ex: Jo and Slade

Parents need to know that this reality dating show -- which follows former The Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Jo De La Rosa as she tries to find romance after breaking up with ex-fiancé Slade Smiley -- includes some sexist comments and other iffy language ("crap," "douche bag"). There's also lots of sexual innuendo (including seeing Jo in her scanty underwear) and alcohol consumption. And Slade exhibits some jealous and often controlling behavior as potential dates compete for Jo's affection.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    mascher
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    An Intriguing Dreadful Mess

    I would love to say that I hate this show. There is really nothing about it I can recommend. Okay, as an admirer of excellent dental hygiene Jo is worth watching. I don't think that this show is real. It's called a reality show but it's as staged as anything else on television. For some odd reason I will continue to watch this show. Even the reruns. Why? Hmm. I ask good questions.

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    kennycat
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    I lost 6 brain cells watching this

    I didnt like jo on the orange county I think this will be worse.You can still tell the guy slade likes her it makes me sick anything to make money.I promise you this show will flop and do a triple flop at that.Who came up with this idea lame.I would rather watch 2 fish in a fish bowl.

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