Joe Millionaire is a 2003 reality dating show, that featured a group of single women, each competing for the affection of a bachelor, who was said to be a millionarie. However, the twist was, the bachelor was not actually a millionaire at all. But only the last woman standing found out. If she agreed to still go out with him, they would share the $1 million prize. The show was well-received and aired for two seasons.
Now, the show is coming back in 2022 with even bigger twists and turns. As one of the first dating shows to air during thr early 2000s, it will be interesting to see how much it is going to change, nearly 20 years later. FOX announced, in November 2021, the relaunch of the show titled Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer. Here is what we know about the new version of the show.
8 The Premise Of 'Joe Millionaire: For Richer Or Poorer'
The premise of the show is mostly the same as the original, except this time with a few twists, but we'll get to that. This new series will follow 20 women as they think they are pining for a millionaire boyfriend. They have to prove whether love or money is more important to them. They will all stay in a lavish estate in Georgia, and, according to the trailer, at least one horseback ride. The two "Joes" stay in one down the road.
7 The Show's Twist
With the concept already out in the world, the women might become suspicious, so creators changed up the format a bit. This time, there will be two bachelors both posing as CEOs and millionaires, but the catch is only one of them will actually be telling the truth. Unlike the original concept, there is no cash prize. They either fall in love with personality or wealth.
6 The Bachelors Of 'Joe Millionaire: For Richer Or Poorer'
The two "Joes" are Kurt Sowers,32, who is a construction CEO from Charlotte, N.C. and Steven McBee, 27, who is a farming CEO from Gallatin, Mo. They both have the titled of CEO, but only one of them is actually rich.
5 The 'Joe Millionaire' Contestants
Although the two "Joes" are the main focus, the show would be nothing without its female counterparts. Here's a short glimpse at the contestants vying for love. Amanda, 28, is a fashion designer and entrepreneur from Newport, CA. Amber, 28, is a realtor from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Andrea, 31, is a Restaurateur, from Newport, RI. Annie, 25, is a Digital Creative Strategist from New York, NY. Breanna, 27, is a Graduate Admission Specialist from Inner Grove Heights, MN. Brokell, 30, is a model from Los Angeles, CA. Calah, 28, is a project manager, from Dallas, TX. Caroline, 23, is a recruiter from Nashville, TN. Carolyn, 30, is a skincare company owner from Orlando, FL. Doris, 32, is a dance company owner, from Bethpage, NY. Jennie, 29, is an attorney from San Diego, CA. Katy, 33, is a travel blogger from Los Angeles, CA. Monica, 31, is an Olympic medalist, from Brooklyn, NY. Rachel, 30, is an attorney from Los Angeles, CA. Sara Rose, 22, is an influencer/model from Houston, TX. Suzan, 28, is a supplier management operations from San Antonio, TX. Suzette, 32, is a realtor from Los Angeles, CA. And last, but not least is Whitney, 25, is a talent acquisition executive from Lake Oswego, OR.
4 The Host
Like the original show, Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, also had a butler, which essentially is the show's host. Paul Hogan took the role of the original butler, but now a man named Martin Andrew, who is an actor, musician and Rod Stewart impersonator, will be taking over the role. He helps facilitate the action and serve as an adviser.
3 When And Where Does 'Joe Millionaire' Premiere?
Nearly two decades later, the show is coming back to FOX. It is set to air in January 2022, but no set premiere date has been announced. They will be airing at the same time as The Bachelor, so it will be interesting to see who wins in the end.
2 Where Is The Original Joe Millionaire Now?
Evan Marriott was the first 'Joe Millionaire' who made history with reality TV. However, that was his first and last attempt at it. He and the final woman got together in the end but did not stay together. Now, he owns an equipment rental show in Orange County, California. He has mostly kept to himself and doesn't seem too keen on getting back into reality TV. In 2015, Marriott told Vulture, "I’ve been offered all kinds of things as far as interviews and shows, and I’ve said no so much over the past 10 years that a lot of people think I’m crazy. I’ve got a good job I can fall back on. If something else comes along, I’ll do it, but I don’t really have to."
1 What The FOX President Said About The New 'Joe Millionaire'
Rob Wade, the president of FOX, has had his eye on the revival for quite a while. After making sure the network still owned the rights to the franchise, he decided to bring it into the modern age. “We knew we couldn’t just bring back a remake of the original, that wouldn’t work,” Wade told Variety. “Obviously, the big surprise was gone. I also felt like that kind of surprise is very particular to a certain era. And that kind of era is probably gone in TV. So we had to find a way of reimagining the format by putting a twist on it, which was going to be fresh, and also really importantly, sustainable.”