Jamie Oliver Launches Online Dating for Food-Lovers

We're not entirely clear how food-related this actually is; it's rather unclear from the site exactly what is on offer. What does seem to be clear is that Match.com is involved, and somehow will be integrated with the community on Oliver's own website.

Jamie also offers words of encouragement via video, and a chance to win a free dinner at his restaurant.

“I’ve always found food to be a really powerful way of bringing people together and I thought it would be great if we could get people who loved food, to love each other!,” said Jamie Oliver.

“My site and match.com both have great communities on them and hopefully, by partnering up, we’ll be able to bring single food lovers together and make some love matches – or maybe even a marriage – happen.”

He added,” I can't wait to hear from people who’ve met and fallen in love through this new dating site.” (Source)

Whaddya think? Would you take a chance on love with this new site from the Naked Chef?

• Take a look: JamieOliver.com/dating

(Image: JamieOliver.com)

If I weren't in a relationship, I think this would make a lot of sense. All the men I've dated have liked food, of course, but it would be interesting to hang with a real foodie who liked to cook as much as I do.

posted by SarahBerneche on November 18th 2009 at 12:10pm
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I think it's a great idea! It would eliminate all those skinny b%#*!ies who don't eat.

posted by GreatFriend on November 18th 2009 at 1:36pm
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Well, let's be honest here, it's just a PR stunt for match.com with JO's name slapped on it, not exactly a new dating service.

posted by pixelhaus76 on November 18th 2009 at 3:07pm
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