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A Cupid Who Shoots From the Hip
The Washington Post – July 5, 2009

They weren't kidding when they called it "Tough Love." With Steve Ward at the helm, the first season of VH1's dating reality show was a festival of tears, obscenities and crazy-girl breakdowns. The 28-year-old Fairfax High alum, who became a partner in his mother's matchmaking service six years ago, took a tear-'em-down-before-you-build-'em-back-up approach to helping eight single women try to find love. The ensuing drama equaled ratings success (if not true love for most) and the series will return for a second season in October, with Ward's mom, JoAnn, again playing good cop to her son's bad cop. ...

VH1 Presents Steve and JoAnn Ward's Crash Course in Love
Washington DC – July 2009

VH1 Presents Steve and JoAnn Ward's Crash Course in Love - an evening dedicated to helping you identify your best attributes for love and relationships, and learning how not to be your own worst enemy! Using the VH1 Tough Love approach, we'll help you figure out what you need to do to be more successful in love.

Steve Ward hosting the 76ers Ladies Night Out
Philadelphia 76ers – April, 2 2009

Steve and JoAnn Ward of VH1’s new hit show "VH1 Tough Love" will be hosting the 76ers Ladies Night Out this Thursday night. Steve and JoAnn will take part in a meet-and-greet and give dating advice at halftime for women who purchase the Ladies Night Out package.

VH1's Tough Love - Caught on Camera
TimeOut New York – April 2009

TONY teamed up with VH1 to celebrate the premiere of reality dating series Tough Love at Apothéke, named one of TONY's Best Bars of 2009. Hopeless (and hopeful) romantics packed into the intimate speakeasy on March 19, where inside the music was pumping and libations were flowing. TONY's Tough Love contest winners had a chance to meet with the show's hosts, dating experts Steven Ward and JoAnn Ward, along with cast members Abiola Abrams and Natasha Malinsky.

Now That's Tough Love!
The 10! Show on NBC10 Philadelphia – April 2009

Love and matchmaker expert, Steven Ward, chats about the show Tough Love and answers some questions on relationships.

Locals Dish Out 'Tough Love' On VH1
Good Day Philadelphia on FOX 29 Philadelphia – March 30, 2009

"Mother-son team "Steve and Joann" have helped hundreds find love. Now, the Philadelphia natives are expanding their expertise to a new reality show."

Lessons in love
Associated Press – March 25, 2009

New VH1 reality show teaches 'relationship-challenged' women how to find a man.

Steve Ward's guest appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC – March 19, 2009

Steve Ward discusses 5 of his top rules of dating and Jimmy pulls something out that is hilarious!

Other guests include Jamie Pressley and Eric Church.

Jonathan Storm: A Philly matchmaker moves into reality TV
Philadelphia Inquirer – March 19, 2009

This marriage wasn't made in heaven, or on the comfy couches in the swank Philadelphia Four Seasons lobby, where eager clients look for love under the auspices of a Philadelphia outfit called Master Matchmakers. Its principals, JoAnna Ward and her son Steve, have been making marriages for years.

Nope, this match came from the pressurized L.A. offices of the behemoth Creative Artists Agency, where scouts and moneymakers brought together an unknown boy from Fairmount and an adorable Hollywood princess who's been famous since she was 7 years old.

"I know Drew Barrymore," Steve says - so proudly his buttons would bust if the top couple hadn't been left unfastened. "I was invited to her house. For her Halloween party."...

Cosmopolitan Magazine April 2009 Cover
A Dating Coach Gives His NO-BS Tips
Cosmopolitan Magazine – April 2009 Edition

If you're not getting asked out on second dates or, worse, not getting asked out at all, former Cosmo Bachelor Steven Ward, professional matchmaker and host of the new VH1 show Tough Love, has some helpful (and yeah, at time harsh) advice.

Middle MAN
Star – March, 23 2009

Matchmaker Steve Ward gives eight single women a no-holds-barred crash course in what a man wants on VH1's Tough Love

Phila. Matchmakers Tell You How to Find Love
KYW Newsradio 1060 – March, 17 2009

"The stars of the new VH1 dating reality show "Tough Love" are Philadelphia-based matchmakers."

"Steve Ward with Master Matchmakers admits it's not easy to date when men and women follow different rules:"...

'Tough Love': Are you just not that into Drew Barrymore's new VH1 show?
Entertainment Weekly – March, 16 2009

..."Much like the best-selling book on which Barrymore's movie is based, Steve's advice is just the re-warmed common sense your grandmother tried to teach you. Unfortunately, nobody listens to Granny anymore -- at least not these ladies. Jacklyn advertises that she wants to be married by 25. Taylor needs a storage unit to hold all her insecurities. And Abiola -- oh, this is rich -- is a journalist who offers relationship advice. If they can learn a few things from Ward, great."

Steve Ward and Yahoo! TV host Frank Nicotero
Primetime in No Time - Yahoo! TV – March, 16 2009

Steve Ward sits with Primetime in No Time host Frank Nicotero and offers to set him up with some women from the show Tough Love.

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Interview with Steven Ward
TV GUIDE Hollywood 411 – March 12, 2009

Professional matchmaker and star of VH1's TOUGH LOVE Steve Ward sits with Hollywood 411's Madison Michele to talk about the show and his unique approach to finding a soulmate.

Clipping: Tough Love
LifeStyle – March 2009

Brace yourself for a peek inside the male mind as well-intentioned but harsh matchmaker Steven Ward...

Local matchmaker turned VH1 star, Steven Ward stops by to talk dating and promote his new show, Tough Love.
The 10! Show on NBC10 Philadelphia – March 4, 2009

Clipping: Tough Love
US Weekly – March 2009

Drew Barrymore exec-produces this sweet matchmaking show (call it Why He's Just Not that Into You).) Steven Ward, an amiably brash love expert who works with his mom, JoAnn, promises eight single women...

Review: Tough Love
New York Post – March, 12 2009

Matchmaker gets 'Tough'

8 Tips to Get Him to Notice You in 10 Days
GLAMOUR Magazine – February 2009

How to Lose a Guy in 10 days? No offense to the movie, but that’s not exactly the advice most women are looking for. The Master Matchmaker and host of the upcoming VH1 reality show Tough Love, Steven Ward shares his best advice for snagging the man of your dreams in days.

VH1 Enlists Brutally Honest, Professional Matchmaker Steven Ward to Teach Women to Find Mr. Right in New Series 'Tough Love'
PR Newswire – February 25, 2009

"For all the really great women out there that can't seem to figure out why they are single - meet Steven Ward. This matchmaker is here to give women a unique perspective on dating - an inside peak into the male brain. Steven refuses to sugar coat anything and instead tells women exactly how men think and feel, so they can understand how they are perceived."

"We are thrilled to partner with Drew Barrymore as well as Flower Films and High Noon Entertainment on this project," said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production, VH1. "The moment they introduced us to Steven we knew that he is not your mother's matchmaker and has the rare courage to tell women what men honestly think. Our collaboration will maximize all of the positive potential in what's sure to be an entertaining show with real heart and stakes."

Love! Romance! Desire! Ecstasy! ....Business!
Entrepreneur.com – February 13, 2009
"Entrepreneurs need to know that while they are up against hundreds of online dating services, nothing can replace personalized service," says Steven Ward, co-founder of the Philadelphia-based matchmaking service Master Matchmakers.
Drew Barrymore's New Dating Coach
OK! Magazine – February 9, 2009
"We hear that for her new series Tough Love, a dating reality show she’s producing for VH1, the He’s Just Not That Into You star has cast the drill sergeant of dating."
Mother and son 'Master Matchmakers' offer dating tips for busy singles
KABC, Los Angeles, CA – January 26, 2009
On "The Bachelor" dating is almost a full-time occupation. But in real life, many singles have busy lives and a hard time meeting people.

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