Transamerican Love Story

Transamerican Love Story,' a reality dating show on the LOGO network, details the courting of Calpernia Addams, a transgender woman. In the eight episode series, eight eligible bachelors (straight, transsexual or pansexual) travel to Los Angeles to compete to be Calpernia's suitor. Hosted by Alec Mapa, a bachelor is eliminated in seven of the eight episodes. While participating in the show, the bachelors live together in a mansion until they are eliminated. Calpernia eliminates the potential suitors when she has decided that they are not well suited for each other romantically. In each of the episodes, the bachelors are asked to participate in various competitions. The competitions include cooking a traditional Southern meal, participating in a boot-camp style workout, performing a song, learning how to dance, and meeting family members. When a competition is won, a bachelor wins alone time with Calpernia in hopes of getting to know her better. In episode six, one of the suitor's has to leave to attend a family funeral, but returns by episode eight. In the end, Shawn, a 33-year-old concert promoter from Ventura, California, wins Calpernia's heart. Originally airing in 2008, 'Transamerican Love Story' was one of LOGO's most popular original programs. MORE