''Change of Heart'' was a

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that was hosted by Chris Jagger (1998–2001; 2002–03) then

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(2001–02) and syndicated by

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(via its

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unit). During the 1998-2001 season,

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would also serve as a fill-in host during some episodes with Phil Kollin doing the same during the 2001–02 season. Koplitz was not asked back for the 2002–03 season due to an undisclosed financial issue. The series was featured in a 1999 episode of ''

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'', while rapper The Game also made an appearance that same year. The show was originally taped in

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for its first three seasons, and then moved to

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in 2001, where it would remain for the last two. During season 1, ''Change of Heart'' was once paired in most markets with a revival of ''

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'' hosted by

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in 1998, which was cancelled after one season. From 2000 to 2003, the series was also paired in some markets with another game show, ''

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'' hosted by

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. The premise of the show involved

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couples who are matched up with other

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and then sent out on respective dates. During the taping, they discuss their relationship, then their new dating experience. At the end of show the couples have to decide if they want to "Stay Together", or if they've had a "Change Of Heart".

References

External links

Official site (Jagger era) via Internet Archive

Official site (Koplitz era) via Internet Archive
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Change Of Heart Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios First-run syndicated television programs in the United States 1990s American game shows 2000s American game shows 1990s American reality television series 2000s American reality television series American dating and relationship reality television series 1998 American television series debuts 2003 American television series endings Television shows set in Los Angeles Television shows set in New York City Television series by Telepictures