Is there anyone in the world of celeb dating that works as hard as Paul C Brunson?
The life coach is currently on our screens working with famous faces for Celebs Go Dating and in a few weeks he will be tackling the newlyweds in the new series of Married at First Sight.
Who is Paul C. Brunson?
Paul is a life coach and matchmaker, best known for being one of the seasoned experts on MAFS UK and Celebs Go Dating.
Before he found his passion for matchmaking, he earned an MBA from Georgetown University, and worked in investment banking.
He is also a published author, and in 2012 published his first book It's Complicated (But It Doesn't Have to Be): A Modern Guide to Finding and Keeping Love.
How old is Paul C. Brunson?
Paul was born on 24 August 1974, making him 49 years old and a Virgo.
What has Paul C Brunson said about Married at First Sight UK backlash?
During MAFS 2023, fans took to social media to voice their concerns surrounding Peggy Rose's treatment of her betrothed Georges Berthonneau, as they believed the bride was belittling and gaslighting her husband.
Paul tweeted a response to viewers addressing the accusations, 'It’s important to understand that the couples sit on the couch for up to 60 minutes. You only see about six (or less). We give extensive advice. So, just because you don’t see it doesn't mean it didn't happen.'
How does Paul C. Brunson know Oprah?
So it turns out, Paul helped one of Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine writers find love with his pro bono matchmaking skills, and that writer recommended him to Oprah herself.
During an interview on The Diary of a CEO, Paul revealed that Oprah gave him his big break after watching his matchmaking videos when they were getting 10-15 views a week.
Paul explained, 'It is a powerful story because she ends up offering me a job to co-host a television show with her on her brand-new network off of this YouTube series that no one was watching but Oprah, my mother and like two other people.
'And I say it’s a powerful story about quality over quantity. Ultimately the who that’s watching is more important,' he said on the Diary of a CEO.
Is Paul C. Brunson married?
Paul has been married to his wife, Jill Brunson since 2000, so he must know what he’s talking about. The couple met 27 years ago and have been together ever since, so keep that in mind when you see him doling out the love advice.
Does Paul C. Brunson have children?
Paul shares two sons, Kingston and Liam, with his wife, Jill. He revealed, 'We tried unsuccessfully for 8 years to have a baby, so we turned to IVF for help.
'Initially, the process was unsuccessful, devastating actually, because Jill became pregnant, and then we lost our child. We still consider him our first baby.
'Then, after a break and another cycle, we got Kingston! We continued for another cycle, and Liam was born!'
What happened between Paul C. Brunson and Joey Essex?
When the TOWIE turned Love Island star was on Celebs Go Dating back in 2021 he somehow managed to rub Paul up the wrong way.
In an unaired row, Joey allegedly made a 'racially insensitive' comment that Paul did not appreciate.
The Sun reported the altercation back when it all kicked off and it is reported that Joey used the slang term 'fo sho' during a conversation with Paul leading to the dating expert explain why he found the phrase inappropriate.
Does Paul C. Brunson have Instagram?
He does, and frequently posts snaps of his wife and their two boys. You can follow him at @paulcbrunson.
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Sarah O’Byrne has written many articles for heat about MAFS UK and passionately believes that it is one of the best human experiments ever put to camera. She also considers applying daily.