Contestant from US reality dating show Match Me Abroad comes to S’pore to find love
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Participant of Match Me Abroad Harold Davis (right), who went on a date with "Cheezy" in Singapore.
PHOTO: HAROLDDAVISII/INSTAGRAM
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SINGAPORE – A repeat participant of American dating show Match Me Abroad, Harold Davis, has come to Singapore in an attempt to find his soulmate.
In the reality series launched in 2023, expert matchmakers connect Americans with potential partners overseas.
Davis, a New Mexico native who previously introduced himself as someone on the autism spectrum, joined the show in its first season with the aim of finding a Czech partner. He grew close to a woman in Prague, but the relationship did not work out.
The second season follows six Americans, including Davis, in pursuit of love. It premiered over cable channel TLC in the US on June 22, and will air in Singapore on TLC (Singtel TV Ch 254) from Aug 15 at 9pm.
The 43-year-old, who lives in Texas and has become popular with fans of the show, said on Match Me Abroad that “dating in America hasn’t worked out” for him. He switched locations on dating apps and found that he had the most success in Singapore.
“I think because they see me as tall and cute. So I wish to go to Singapore to have my luck changed,” he said in a trailer for the show.
Davis said he finds women in Singapore “beautiful and sexy”. He also noted that many women in Singapore state on their dating profiles that they enjoy anime, and he has “seen thousands and thousands of anime”.
He said it would be cool to “nerd out on all the same things” with his future soulmate.
Harold also went on a “practice date” with a dating coach, who played a “typical Singaporean woman”. Their date took place at Artyzen Singapore, a hotel in Orchard.
On the practice date, he gave her a hand-drawn flower, describing himself as “an artist, inventor and designer”. He later received feedback to “loosen up a little”, as he appeared to be nervous and stiff.
Davis also shared some of his experiences in Singapore on Instagram (@harolddavisii), including going to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, a Toys ‘R’ Us shop and a McDonald’s outlet, and walking along Orchard Road.
On July 5, Davis posted about a date with “Cheezy”, during which they visited a cat cafe and enjoyed art together. He wrote in his caption: “Art cafe with cats, modern dating, a little behind the scenes, exploring Singapore.”
After the date, Cheezy noted that Davis was kind and gentle. However, she said his hands were clammy, which “was not a nice feeling” for her.
Correction note: In an earlier version of the story, we said the show airs on HBO Max from Aug 15. This is incorrect. It premiered over cable channel TLC in the US on June 22, and will air in Singapore on TLC (Singtel TV Ch 254) from Aug 15 at 9pm.
