Chad Ochocinco, prized wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, has resorted to a dating reality show in order to find love. He's not the first; we all watched Flava Flav, Bret Michaels, and Ray J search for love on national television. But Chad Ochocinco? Really? He's a current star, not a has-been still clawing for their fifteen minutes of fame. Why does he need VH1 to find a girlfriend?
For sensibility purposes, Ultimate Catch fails miserably.
For entertainment purposes, Ultimate Catch delivers.
I can't pinpoint why I love this show so much. Maybe it's Chad's southern drawl, abs of rock hard steel and creepy all-white wardrobe. Maybe it's the tournament-style bracket that he sets the girls up in, complete with its own "Whore" Final Four. Or maybe it's the show's entire premise, which began with eighty-five girls competing on a football field to get noticed.The show has classic VH1 written all over it. The girls bring less drama to the house than in past dating shows, but most of them are probably vying for a spot in Chad's wallet, not his heart.
Ochocinco is already known for being a bit of an eccentric. After all, this is a guy that legally changed his last name to the number on his football jersey. He's wacky and unpredictable; a show-off on the field with the skills to back it up. Oddly enough, his cocky on-field persona doesn't come through on the show. He rarely speaks in third person and almost never flaunts his fame. He is upfront about his commitment issues and appears to be sincerely trying to pick a good girlfriend. If Ochocinco can find real love on Ultimate Catch, his popularity will only grow. Kudos to him for marketing himself and showing his sensitive side.
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