Loud-mouthed NFL star Chad Ochocinco has been tapped to star in his own dating show on VH1.
The father of four will be featured in The Tournament, a new cable docu-soap that will follow the 32-year-old Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver as he searches for a new partner.
“Ochocinco is one of the most electrifying individuals in sports today. His bigger-than-life personality on- and off-the-field and his notorious skills as a social networker, connecting daily with his fans, makes him a perfect fit for VH1,” Executive Vice President of VH1 Jeff Olde said in a statement Thursday. “This show will not only give viewers a look inside his professional life, but also reveal his softer more romantic side when playing a very different kind of game.”
According to VH1, the first episode will follow Chad as he crosses the country meeting 85 women who want to date him. He will then narrow the list down to 16, four women from each of the four regions of the country; East, West, Midwest, South. The remaining women will then embark on a series of odd challenges in a tournament for 85’s heart.
VH1 is already home to a series of reality shows starring C-Level celebs, including Terrell Owens, Fantasia, and Brandy and Ray J Norwood.
The Tournament will premiere on The Celebreality Network in July 2010.