Meet My Bestie
Real Friends. Real Dates. Real Decisions. Real Love.
An Unscripted Dating Format · Created by Michelle Maack
The Bachelor meets Love Is Blind— with the group chat in charge.
Created by Michelle Maack · Meet My Bestie LLC
One lead. Five besties. Fifteen vetted men. The squad runs everything.
The Besties Vet First
250 men apply. The five besties narrow the field to 15 — then draw straws to assign them. The lead never meets a man who has not already passed the squad.
The Bestie Box
While the lead is on her group date, the besties watch live on split-screen — reacting, strategizing, and sending real-time commentary. Nothing escapes them.
The Squad Decides
After every group date the besties cut one man, then design the next challenge. The lead dates who they approve — and only who they approve.
New men each week. Red flags flying. Interventions inevitable. Eliminations earned.
The besties vet 250 applicants down to 15 and assign them by draw. Each of the five bestie episodes runs the same cycle: group date, squad cut, challenge date — until three men remain for the lead.
The Group Date
Three men dine with the lead while the besties watch on split-screen. Commentary, strategy, and hard opinions happen in real time.
The Squad Cut
After each group date, the five besties deliberate and eliminate one man. No appeal. No second chances. The lead is not in the room.
The Challenge Date
The besties design a pressure-test for the remaining two — compatibility under fire, built to expose what charm tries to hide.
Five women. Five verdicts. One unbreakable squad.
The Protector
The GatekeeperNobody gets past her without earning it. She has seen every red flag in the book — and she will call them all out before the first drink is finished.
The Investigator
The ResearcherShe's already Googled him three times before the date begins. Social media audit? Done. LinkedIn? Checked. She comes prepared — and she's rarely wrong.
The Wild Card
The Chaos AgentUnpredictable, hilarious, occasionally unhinged — and always the most entertaining person in the room. She asks the questions nobody else will.
The Ride-or-Die
The HeartLoyal to the end and the most emotional one in the room. She wants love for her girl more than anyone — which makes her the hardest to satisfy.
The Skeptic
The JuryNeeds receipts before she trusts anyone. A single inconsistency is enough. She is the last vote that matters — and she almost never gives it easily.
250 men apply. Fifteen make it through. The lead never meets a stranger.
The besties review video packages, run social media deep dives, and hold a round-table verdict before a single man is approved. They draw straws to assign the 15 finalists — then the dates begin.
Receipts. Group chat explosions. Emotional confessions. Every man returns for a final Hot Seat session — grilled by all five besties until the truth comes out.
We date the wrong people while our best friends see every pattern from the outside.
Built-in drama. Endlessly relatable.
Real Stakes
Actual friendships and genuine feelings — not manufactured conflict.
Viral by Design
Reactions, hot takes, and shocking moments built for clips.
Modern Dating Chaos
Speaks to the ghosting, red-flag, situationship era.
How the season plays out.
Every episode has a job to do. Every bestie gets her moment. Every man is tested before the lead ever sees his face.
- Eps. 1–2
The Selection
The besties narrow 250 applicants to 15 through group discussion, Instagram vetting, and a photo cut. They draw straws to assign their trio of men.
- Eps. 3–7
The Group Dates
Five episodes — one per bestie's trio. Each cycle: a romantic group date with the lead while the squad watches on split-screen, one man cut by the squad, then a squad-designed challenge date for the final two.
- Ep. 8
The Besties Pick
Hot-seat grilling. Full review. The besties decide which men advance to meet the lead — she has no say yet.
- Ep. 9
The Lead Steps In
The lead's first date — a group date with the men the besties hand-selected for her. She finally sees what all the fuss was about.
- Ep. 10
Three Separate Dates
The lead goes one-on-one with each of her three remaining men. No squad. No safety net. Just chemistry — and the clock ticking.
- Ep. 11
The Decision
The lead picks the man she wants. Then the squad votes. If two besties vote no — she has to walk away. Full stop.
- Ep. 12
The Finale
Where are they now? Months later. Relationships tested. Friendships too. Plus: a Season 2 tease where a man dates women — chosen by his best friends.
The guys return — choosing girlfriends for their best friend.
Finale Where Are They Now reunion.
The format flips. The stakes double.
A finished format, ready to launch and scale.
Fully Developed
Concept, format, tone, and episode structure locked.
Built to Scale
A repeatable city-based franchise across seasons and platforms.
Integration-Ready
Brand architecture that enhances, never interrupts — beauty, alcohol/beverage, fashion, travel, wellness.
Nashville, TN
Authentic dating culture, national appeal, sponsor magnet, lifestyle storytelling.
- New York
- Miami
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Austin / Dallas
A format built for brands that mean something.
Integration-ready brand architecture that enhances every scene — never interrupting, always adding value. Sponsorships are built into the format from day one.
Beauty
Makeup, skincare, hair — integrated into get-ready moments, group-date prep, and the Bestie Box studio.
Alcohol & Beverage
Champagne toasts, cocktail hours, and group-date dining scenes built for natural brand placement.
Fashion
Date-night looks, squad styling, and the lead's wardrobe arc across episodes.
Travel & Hospitality
Date locations, hotel suites, and destination episodes — Nashville launch, with city expansions planned.
Wellness & Lifestyle
Morning routines, self-care rituals, and the emotional wellness journey woven through the full season arc.
Ready to discuss a partnership?
Reach out directly to explore category exclusivity and integration options.
Equal parts guide, confidant, and honorary bestie.
Charismatic, culturally plugged in, and built for a full emotional range — someone the squad trusts and the audience adores.
Dream-Host Energy — The Type We're Going For
Illustrative only — no talent attached.
The host search is open.
Ready to be part of it?
Applications open soon. All roles share the same core requirements — casting is currently in development.
All Applicants Must
- 3-minute video application
- 100% single at time of filming
- Available for full filming schedule
- Pass a criminal background check
- Sign a no-lawsuit agreement
Apply as the Lead
You're ready for love — and brave enough to let your five best friends run point. The lead is the heart of the show.
Apply as a Bestie
You have opinions, you have receipts, and you would never let your girl make a mistake twice. The besties drive every decision.
Apply as a Suitor
You are ready to be vetted, challenged, and grilled by five women who will know everything about you before the lead does. Think you can handle it?
Sponsor the Show
Align your brand with a culturally resonant, sponsor-integrated format built for beauty, beverage, fashion, travel, and wellness categories.
