1. The First Night of Filming Story notes for editors: Season 37, Episode 1 Story producer: Dev Deshpande Air date: Monday, September 13, 2021 Executive producer: Maureen Scott Scene: Opening montage of contestant confessionals about Charles Winshaw Location: Shot pre-carriage exits at the Beverly Hilton's ballroom Lauren L., 25, Dallas, professional cat cuddler: When I heard Charles Winshaw was going to be the next Ever After prince, I knew I had to audition to be a contestant. He is literally everything I've been looking for in a man. I mean, he's strong, but you can tell he's also sensitive. Megan, 24, Tampa, spray-tan technician: Why did I come on this show? I'll give you eight reasons, and all of them are Charles Winshaw's abs. Delilah, 26, Los Angeles, software engineer: Charles Winshaw is a legend in the tech world. This will be like dating the Michael Jordan of app design. You know, if Michael Jordan were notoriously private and mysterious. My friends are going to be so jealous. Lauren S., 23, Little Rock, former student: I've had my heart broken in the past, but I'm older and wiser now. I'm ready to find love again. I'm ready to be a wife. I'm ready to be a mom. Whitney, 31, Kansas City, pediatric nurse: Did I think I'd already be married at thirty-one? I mean, yeah. But it's given me extra time to get to know myself. I've spent years taking care of sick babies. Now I'm ready to take care of a man. Sabrina, 27, Seattle, travel blogger: My life is pretty rad, honestly. I'm just looking for a partner to make it even radder. Daphne, 25, Atlanta, social worker: Why did I come on this show? Gosh, um, you know, the same reason as everyone else. I'm here for love--the kind of love you see in movies and hear about in songs. Love that changes you, love that conquers all. Everyone talks about that kind of love, so it must be real, right? Maureen's note to editors: Please create the bio chyron for each contestant based on the provided details. Excerpted from The Charm Offensive: A Novel by Alison Cochrun All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
