Chapter 624

In truth, the number of applicants for the show was skyrocketing by the hour. For many ordinary men, the thought of appearing on the hottest dating reality show in the country—and having the chance to date stunning female celebrities who usually seemed as untouchable as the moon—was the opportunity of a lifetime—a golden ticket to fame, romance, or at least bragging rights. And Susan? She was even more breathtaking than most stars who graced the silver screen. Her presence alone sent the male applicants’ enthusiasm into overdrive. Eleanor sat back in her chair, scrolling through a selection of audition tapes. Since Love at First Sight required an on-screen presence, every applicant had to submit a self-introduction video to the production team, who then filtered candidates based on multiple factors—appearance being a not-so-secret priority. A handful of these clips had been discreetly forwarded to her by one of the crew members. She had braced herself in advance. She really had. And ye