Amid rising popularity of GLP-1s, Netflix is casting singles who’ve had dramatic weight loss

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19 Aug 2026 • 6:48 AM MYT
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Amid rising popularity of GLP-1s, Netflix is casting singles who’ve had dramatic weight loss

  • Netflix has announced a new unscripted reality dating series titled Weight to Date.
  • The documentary-style show will follow 10 to 12 singles navigating identity and romance after undergoing major body transformations and weight loss.
  • Casting is currently open online for applicants who are legal U.S. residents aged 18 or older.
  • The series expands Netflix's portfolio of reality dating shows, which includes hits like Love is Blind and Love on the Spectrum.
  • The announcement arrives amid a significant surge in the popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy across the U.S.

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