''Burning Love'' is a web and television comedy series that is a spoof of reality dating competition shows like '' The Bachelor'' and ''

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''. The show was created and written by

Erica Oyama Erica Oyama (born 28 March 1981) is a television writer and producer. She created and wrote the comedy series ''Burning Love''. Oyama was born to a Japanese karate teacher and an american mother in Birmingham, Alabama, and went to the Alabama Scho ...

, while her husband,

Ken Marino Kenneth Joseph Marino (born December 19, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. He was a cast member on MTV's ''The State'' and has starred in shows such as '' Party Down'', '' Marry Me'', '' Burning Love'', and '' Chil ...

, co-produced, directed and starred in the series.

Ben Stiller Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is the son of the comedians and actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Stiller was a member of a group of comedic actors colloquially known ...

was one of the series' executive producers and appeared in a supporting role. The show premiered on the web on

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's Comedy Channel and was later picked up for television. In 2013, the series was nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs category.

Cast

Season 1

as Mark Orlando, the bachelor *

Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black (born Michael Ian Schwartz; August 12, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including ''The State'', '' Viva Variety'', '' Stella'', '' Wet Hot American Summer: F ...

as Bill Tundle, the host The contestants: *

Kristen Bell Kristen Anne Bell (born July 18, 1980) is an American actress. Beginning her acting career by starring in stage productions while attending the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, she made her Broadway stage debut as Becky That ...

as Mandy, a devout Christian *

June Diane Raphael June Diane Raphael ( ; born January 4, 1980) is an American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She has starred in TV comedy programs ''Burning Love'', Adult Swim's '' NTSF:SD:SUV::'', and ''Grace and Frankie''. Notable film work includes support ...

as Julie Gristlewhite, the "damaged goods" contestant *

Ken Jeong Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong (, ; born July 13, 1969) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, producer, writer and licensed physician. He rose to prominence for playing Leslie Chow in ''The Hangover'' film series (2009–2013) and Ben Chang in the ...

as Ballerina, the "exotic" contestant *

Malin Åkerman Malin Maria Åkerman (born 12 May 1978) is a Swedish actress. In the early 2000s, she had several small television and film parts in both Canadian and American productions, including '' The Utopian Society'' (2003) and ''Harold & Kumar Go to Wh ...

as Willow, a homeless woman *

Natasha Leggero Natasha Leggero () (born March 26, 1974) is an American comedian, actress and writer. She rose to fame after appearing as the host of the MTV reality television series '' The 70s House'' in 2005, and as a regular roundtable panelist on Chelsea Ha ...

as Haley, the sex freak * Abigail Spencer as Annie, the "too perfect" contestant *

Carla Gallo Carla Paolina Gallo (born 1975) is an American actress. Gallo has had recurring roles in the television series '' Undeclared'', ''Carnivàle'', '' Bones'', '' Californication'', and a number of film roles. Since her role on ''Undeclared'', she ...

as Tamara P, a blind contestant *

Helen Slayton-Hughes Helen Slayton-Hughes ( Slayton; October 30, 1930 – December 7, 2022) was an American actress who was best known for playing Ethel Beavers in '' Parks and Recreation'', as well as over 200 theatre and television shows. Personal life Helen S ...

as Agnes, the older woman *

Noureen DeWulf Noureen DeWulf ( née Ahmed) is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her film roles in ''West Bank Story'' (2005), ''Ghosts of Girlfriends Past'' (2009), and '' The Back-up Plan'' (2010). She also starred as Lacey on the sitco ...

as Titi, the rich contestant * Morgan Walsh as Vivian, a pregnant contestant *

Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress and film producer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Since her career ...

as Dana, who keeps her identity secret * Beth Dover as Lexie, a contestant obsessed with Mark *

Erin Muroski Erin is a Hiberno-English word for Ireland originating from the Irish language, Irish word ''"Éirinn"''. "Éirinn" is the dative case of the Irish word for Ireland, "Éire", genitive "Éireann", the dative being used in prepositional phrases ...

as Destiny, the desperate contestant *

Deanna Russo Deanna Russo (born October 17, 1979) is an American actress. She is known for her starring roles on the 2008 NBC version of ''Knight Rider'' and the 2014 USA Network television series '' Satisfaction''. Career In 2003, she made her television de ...

as Tamara G, who has a medical condition *

Janet Varney Janet Varney (born February 16, 1976) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer, known for voicing Korra in the Nickelodeon animated television series ''The Legend of Korra'', co-starring as Sheriff Evie Barret in the television ser ...

as Carly, a lesbian *

as Shera Other characters: *

as Joe Rutherford, the previous season's bachelor *

Christine Taylor Christine Joan Taylor Stiller (born July 30, 1971) is an American actress. She is known for playing Marcia Brady in ''The Brady Bunch Movie'' and ''A Very Brady Sequel'', as well as roles in films like '' The Craft'', '' The Wedding Singer'', '' ...

as Symphony, Joe's wife he picked from the previous season *

Cindy Caponera Cindy may refer to: People *Cindy (given name), a list of people named Cindy, Cindi, Cyndi or Cyndy *Tugiyati Cindy (born 1985), Indonesian footballer Music * Cindy (musical), ''Cindy'' (musical), an off-Broadway production in 1964 and 1965 *Cin ...

as Cindy *

Matt Ballard Douglas Matthew Ballard (born May 14, 1957) is an American college football coach, most recently the head coach at Morehead State University, a position he held from 1994 until his firing at the end of the 2012 season. He also served as the head ...

as Limo Driver *

Chris Farah Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, Christine, and Christos. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, however it is not as common. People with the given name * Chris Abani (born 1966), ...

as Kiki *

Colton Dunn Colton Dunn (born June 30, 1977) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is perhaps best known for his role as Garrett McNeil on the NBC workplace comedy '' Superstore'' (2015–2021) and for his work on Comedy Central sketch co ...

as Tim, the medic *

Brian George Brian George (born 1 July 1952) is a British actor. He is best known for his roles as Pakistani restaurateur Babu Bhatt in ''Seinfeld'' (1989–1998), the Indian gynecologist father of Raj Koothrappali in ''The Big Bang Theory'' (2007–2019 ...

as Raj * Adam Scott as Damien, Mark's "psychiatrist" *

Mo Gaffney Maureen E. Gaffney (born November 5, 1958, in San Diego, California) is an American actress and activist. Career Gaffney hosted two of her own television talk shows: ''Women Aloud!'' (which was shown on the Comedy Central network) and ''The Mo ...

as Traci *

Matt Besser Matthew Gregory Besser (born September 22, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, director, producer, and writer, best known as one of the four founding members of the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch comedy troupe, who had their own show on Comedy ...

as Phil *

Brian Huskey Brian Huskey (born September 8, 1968) is an American character actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his roles in comedy programs such as ''People of Earth'', '' Childrens Hospital'', ''Veep'', and ''Another Period''. He also provides ...

as Hershel, Agnes' son *

Mather Zickel Mather Zickel (born ) is an American actor, mainly known for comedy roles, as well as the character Kieran in ''Rachel Getting Married''. A native of New York City, he has worked in both film and television since the late 1990s. He graduated from t ...

as Brock Glencoe, trainer to the stars *

Kerri Kenney-Silver Kerri Kenney-Silver (born January 20, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and musician. She is best known for starring as Trudy Wiegel on the mockumentary series ''Reno 911!'' and previously for her sketch comedy work on MTV ...

as Jay, Mark's friend *

Ryan Hansen Ryan Hansen is an American actor, entrepreneur and comedian. He is best known for starring as Dick Casablancas on the noir drama series ''Veronica Mars'' (2004–2019), as Kyle Bradway on the Starz comedy series ''Party Down'' (2009–2010), and ...

as the "Cowboy Waiter" *

Paul Scheer Paul Christian Scheer (born January 31, 1976) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, and podcaster. Scheer is a SAG award-winning actor known for his roles in Showtime's comedy series '' Black Monday'' and FX/ FXX's '' The ...

as Kip, a stand-up comedian * Zandy Hartig as Owner of a Burning House

Season 2 cast

as Julie Gristlewhite, the bachelorette *

as Bill Tundle, the host The contestants: * Adam Scott as Damien, Mark's former "psychologist" *

Joe Lo Truglio Joseph Vincent Lo Truglio (; born December 2, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, writer and producer. Best known for his role as Charles Boyle on the Fox/NBC sitcom '' Brooklyn Nine-Nine'', he also was a cast member on the television series ' ...

as Alex, the single dad who's emotional about not seeing his son *

as Robby Z, a party motivator * Rob Huebel as Simon, a prince *

Jerry O'Connell Jerry O'Connell (born February 17, 1974) is an American actor and television host. He is known for his roles as Quinn Mallory in the television series '' Sliders'', Andrew Clements in ''My Secret Identity'', Vern Tessio in the film '' Stand by ...

as Henry, a contractor from Provo, UT and an all-around good guy * Adam Brody as Max, a decent human being who happens to be Jewish *

Michael Cera Michael Austin Cera (; ; born June 7, 1988) is a Canadian actor and musician. He started his career as a child actor, voicing the character of Brother Bear on the children's television show ''The Berenstain Bears'' and portraying a young Chuck B ...

as Wally, an intellectual who is a hopeless romantic *

Colin Hanks Colin Lewes Hanks (born November 24, 1977) is an American actor. He has starred in films including '' Orange County'', ''King Kong'', '' The House Bunny'', '' The Great Buck Howard'', and the ''Jumanji'' film series. His television credits includ ...

as Allison, the classy one *

Martin Starr Martin James Pflieger Schienle (born July 30, 1982), professionally known as Martin Starr, is an American actor and comedian. He is known for the television roles of Bill Haverchuck on the short-lived comedy drama '' Freaks and Geeks'' (1999–2 ...

as Leo, the grown up premature baby *

as Blaze, the bad boy *

Nick Kroll Nicholas Kroll (born June 5, 1978) is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for creating and starring in the Comedy Central series '' Kroll Show'', ''The Oh, Hello Show'', the FX comedy series ''The L ...

as Khris, a baby-sitter who recently had a bad breakup *

Kumail Nanjiani Kumail Ali Nanjiani (; ur, کمیل علی ننجیانی, ; born May 2, 1978) is a Pakistani-American actor, comedian and screenwriter. He is known for his role as Dinesh in the HBO comedy series ''Silicon Valley'' (2014–2019) and for co-wr ...

as Zakir, the token ethnic contestant *

Nick Thune Nicholas Ivan Thune is an American actor, comedian, and musician. Life and career Thune was born in Seattle, Washington and grew up in Redmond. Thune moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in stand-up. His early stand-up shows focused on wor ...

as Teddy, the musical one * Brandon Johnson as Trevor, one of the bonus contestants Other characters: *

as Joe Rutherford, the bachelor from the show's (fictional) first season, now living in extreme poverty due to bad investments *

as Symphony, Joe's wife *

as Mark Orlando, the previous season's bachelor *

as Tamara G, who Mark has since broken up with *

as Tim, the medic * Abigail Spencer as Annie, bachelorette on the fictional "Burning Love: Hot for Teacher" season *

Paul Rudd Paul Stephen Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American actor. He studied theater at the University of Kansas and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, before making his acting debut in 1991. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame i ...

as Annie's ex-fiancée *

Jessica St. Clair Jessica St. Clair is an American actress and improvisational comedian from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. With frequent collaborator Lennon Parham, she co-created and co-starred in NBC's ''Best Friends Forever'' and USA Network's '' Playi ...

as Polly *

Katie Aselton Kathryn Aselton (born October 1, 1978) is an American actress, film director and producer. She directed and co-starred in '' The Freebie'', which was shown in the non-competition "Next" category at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. She also st ...

as Idina Blimperson *

Rob Corddry Robert William Corddry (born February 4, 1971) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his work as a correspondent on ''The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'' (2002–2006) and for his starring role in the film ''Hot Tub Time Machine''. He ...

as Lorenzo Blimperson *

Drew Droege Andrew Gerhardt Droege (pronounced ) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and director best known for his online impressions of Chloë Sevigny. Early life and education Droege attended and graduated from Lincolnton High School in Lincolnto ...

as Cyrano Cruze-Shippe *

Rebecca Romijn Rebecca Alie O'Connell (née Romijn ; born November 6, 1972) is an American actress and former model. She is known for her role as Mystique in the original trilogy (2000–2006) of the ''X-Men'' film series, as Joan from '' The Punisher'' ( ...

as Katie * Jensen Karp as Hot Karl *

Lindsey Kraft Lindsey Brooke Kraft (born January 23, 1983) is an American actress, model and writer. She is best known for playing Marguerite Macaw on '' Getting On'', Leslie Curry on '' Living Biblically'', and Allison on '' Grace and Frankie''. Kraft has a ...

as Rebecca *

as Carly

Season 3 cast

* Michael Ian Black as Bill Tundle, the host The contestants: *

as Julie, the "damaged goods" contestant (Mark's season, Julie's season) *

as Alex, the single dad who's emotional about not seeing his son (Julie's season) *

as Haley, the sex freak (Mark's season) * Rob Huebel as Simon, a prince (Julie's season) *

Leslie Bibb Leslie Louise Bibb (born November 17, 1974) is an American actress and model. Bibb first appeared on television in 1996 with minor roles in a few series, and on film in 1997 with a small role in '' Private Parts''. Her first recurring TV role wa ...

as Bevarly, the southern party girl (Joe's season) *

as Blaze, the bad boy (Julie's season) * Abigail Spencer as Annie, the "too perfect" contestant (Mark's season, Annie's season) *

Alex Anfanger Alex Anfanger is an American television writer, actor, and producer known for his roles in ''Burning Love'', ''Cake'', and ''Big Time in Hollywood, FL ''Big Time in Hollywood, FL'' is an American comedy television series created and written by ...

as Noah, the virgin (Annie's season) *

Carly Craig Carly Craig (born June 12, 1980) is an American actress. Background Born and raised in San Diego, California, Craig comes from a large Italian-Irish family that includes two professional baseball players: her father, Rocky Craig, a scout for the ...

as Felicia, the hot one (Joe's season) *

as Zakir, the bonus contestant (Julie's season) *

as Virginia, the twin of Agnes (from Mark's season), the older woman *

Armen Weitzman Armen Weitzman (born December 19, 1983) is an American actor and comedian best known for playing Garfield in the Comedy Central series ''Another Period''. Early life Weitzman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, the son of lawyer Howa ...

as Hathwell, the super fan * Morgan Walsh as Vivian, a formerly pregnant contestant (Mark's season) *

as Mark, the sexy fireman (Mark's season) *

as Symphony, the regretful winner (Joe's season) * Beth Dover as Lexie, a contestant obsessed with Blaze (Mark's season) *

as Carly, the lesbian (Mark's season) *

Rob Delaney Rob Delaney (born January 19, 1977) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and activist. He was the co-star and co-writer of the TV show ''Catastrophe'', and has appeared in comedy films such as ''Deadpool 2'' (2018) and ''Tom & Jerry'' (2021). ...

as Kirk, the life of the party (Annie's season) Other characters: *

Thomas Lennon Thomas Patrick Lennon (born August 9, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, director, and novelist. He plays Lieutenant Jim Dangle on the series ''Reno 911!'' Lennon is an accomplished screenwriter of several major st ...

as Lev Realness, a pop singer who sleeps with Haley * Casey Wilson as Aunt Pam, Julie's aunt who gives her and Mark relationship counseling over the phone. *

Jeff Ross Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz (born September 13, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known as the "Roastmaster General" for his insult comedy, his multiple appearances at celebrity roasts held by the New York Friars Club, the ...

as himself *

Seth Rogen Seth Aaron Rogen (; born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and filmmaker. Originally a stand-up comedian in Vancouver, he moved to Los Angeles for a part in Judd Apatow's series '' Freaks and Geeks'', and then got a part o ...

as Roger, a trainee medic *

as Tim, the medic *

as Robby Z, who returns as a judge for the dancing competition *

as Tamara P, who returns as a judge for the dancing competition * David Wain as Reg Durjmah, a "famed raincoat designer" who is the third judge for the dancing competition

Story and episodes

Depending on the season, the show either follows a man or a woman who is looking for the perfect mate from a pool of contestants, or has contestants living together in a mansion competing for a cash prize. Season one showcases fireman Mark Orlando (

) as the bachelor. Season two of the series, which premiered in February 2013, stars

reprising her role as season one contestant Julie, now the bachelorette given the chance to find the perfect man. Season three also premiered in 2013 and starred former contestants from seasons one and two competing for a $900 prize rather than for love (similar to ''Bachelor'' spin-off, '' Bachelor Pad'').

Season chronology

The seasons of the show as listed do not match the internally referenced season chronology because of two fictitious seasons. Internally season one references the Joe Rutherford (Ben Stiller) season, and seasons two and three references the Annie (Abigail Spencer) season. Neither of these seasons was produced but occurred within the fiction of the show with events from those seasons being frequently mentioned during the course of various real episodes. Season three also announced a nonexistent season with superfan Hathwell Crisping. ''Burning Love'' with Joe Rutherford (nonexistent) 1. ''Burning Love'' with Mark Orlando ''Burning Love: Hot For Teacher'' (nonexistent) with Annie 2. ''Burning Love'' with Julie Gristlewhite 3. ''Burning Love: Burning Down The House'' ''Burning Love: A Fanty Tale'' (nonexistent) with Hathwell Granger Crisping

Season 1

* ¹ Bachelor Mark decided that this contestant was who he wanted to propose to. * ^† The after the final hose ceremony episode. : The contestant was eliminated when bachelorettes first arrived. : The contestant was eliminated during hose ceremony. : The contestant was eliminated by other contestants. : The contestant received hose on group date. : The contestant was eliminated in episode 6 on one-on-one date. : The contestant was eliminated in episode 8 for violating rules. : The contestant was eliminated in episode 9 on two-on-one date. : The contestant was eliminated in the final proposal ceremony. : The contestant was proposed to and accepted proposal. : The contestant was proposed to and rejected proposal.

Season 2

* ^* Both contestants were given the box simultaneously : The contestant was eliminated at the box ceremony : The contestant was eliminated for being too drunk, getting into a fight, and urinating in the wine cellar. : The contestant was eliminated while on the puppet date for calling it 'dumb' : The contestant left on his own for not being into Julie : The contestant was given a box while on zoo date : The contestant was given a box while on camping date : The contestant left on his own since Julie isn't Jewish : The contestant proposed to Julie but she rejected him : The contestant proposed to Julie but then he had to bounce because he wasn't into Julie : The contestant proposed to Julie who accepted but then removed her acceptance to accept Blaze's then Mark's Proposal : The contestant proposed to Julie and she accepted

Season 3: Contestant standings by episode

: The contestant won the challenge : The contestant was eliminated by other players : The contestant quit : The contestant was taken on a date by the challenge winner : The contestant was taken on a date by the challenge winner and was granted immunity : The contestant was forced to leave when she was arrested : The contestant left because she was impregnated : The contestant was eliminated when they lost the challenge : The contestant returned because the rule book states that everyone needed a partner : The contestant was voted by the other contestant as a member of the winning couple and chose the money over the relationship, therefore winning overall : The contestant was voted by the other contestant as a member of the winning couple and chose the relationship over the money, therefore losing out on the prize money

Television

The first season of ''Burning Love'' had its worldwide television premiere on E! in Australia in January 2013 and E! in America on February 25, 2013. In Canada, the series premiered on Much; a sister to the local version of E!. The first season premiered in the UK on Netflix in October 2013, edited into a 110-minute movie. The second season premiered on Australia's E! in February 2014, with the third season premiering on March 6, 2014.

Home media and streaming

Season one was released on DVD on November 12, 2013. A year later, seasons two and three were released together as a two-disc set on September 16, 2014. The complete series is available on

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International adaptation

A French version of the series premiered on October 12, 2020 on

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. Titled '' La Flamme'' ( ''The Flame''), this version was created by Jérémie Galan, Florent Bernard and Jonathan Cohen, who also starred as the bachelor, Marc, in the first season.

is also one of the executive producers of this adaptation. The first season stars

Leïla Bekhti Yasmine Leïla Bekhti (born 6 March 1984) is a French film and television actress. She is best known for her roles in ''Tout ce qui brille'' (2007) and, in 2006, ''Paris, je t'aime'' and ''Sheitan (film), Sheitan''. Early life Bekhti was born in ...

, Adèle Exarchopoulos,

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Géraldine Nakache Géraldine Nakache (born 16 February 1980) is a French actress, director and screenwriter of Algerian Jews, Algerian Jewish descent. Life and career Nakache grew up in an Algerian Jews, Algerian Jewish family. She earned a Diplôme d'études uni ...

and Pierre Niney. On October 27, 2020, it was renewed for a second season titled '' Le Flambeau : Les Aventuriers de Chupacabra'' ( ''The Torch: The Adventurers of Chupacabra''), a spoof of the french version of '' Survivor''. It premiered on May 23, 2022.

References

External links

"Burning Love" Yahoo! website

"Burning Love" E! website
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