The Courtship host Rick Edwards will undoubtedly be a fan-favorite, so viewers are already very curious to learn all there is to know him. This brand-new series has an original take on the dating competition genre by transporting viewers to the 19th century, which is described as the "most romantic time in England." The series plays out in a Regency-era setting and features ballroom dances, horses and carriages, swordsmanship, handwritten letters, a castle, among other elements. The Courtship cast members also wear the appropriate clothing and adopt the customs of that time to fully immerse themselves in the experience, which offers a refreshing take on modern-day dating.
In what can only be described as The Bachelorette meets Bridgerton, this dating show features a heroine (the leading lady) being courted by 16 suitors with the goal to find the love of her life. Host Rick Edwards acts as a guide to the heroine in her journey to find love, and it's safe to say that this new dating series is a great alternative to The Bachelorette. The host has captured viewers' interest during The Courtship series premiere, with fans on social media writing, “Mr. Edwards, the real prize of the show.”
Overall, Rick Edwards is an English TV and radio presenter, author, and journalist. He began his career at a young age when he hosted a radio show called The Weekenders on XFM right after college. Before that, Rick performed stand-up comedy in school. He soon after joined the BBC by providing coverage of the Reading and Leeds festival. Rick then went on to host his first reality TV show called Tool Academy. He has since hosted several beloved English shows, including the very popular game show Impossible.
Edwards is also a science enthusiast and has earned a degree in Natural Sciences. Meanwhile, the host of The Courtship also has a podcast titled Science(ish). His overall success in podcasting has also led Rick to write a book series with the same title. In each new episode of the podcast, Rick shares his love for science and math with listeners. In 2021, he announced the debut of a brand-new podcast, In The Driving Seat, via Instagram. Besides the aforementioned podcasts, Rick also hosts the Who Says You Can't podcast and the newly-released podcast, Eureka, among others.
Fans who are curious about the relationship status of the charming host would like to know that Rick is married to British actress and screenwriter Emer Kenny. With so many podcasts, books, and TV hosting gigs, he isn't slowing down any time soon. Now, viewers can catch more of Rick Edwards on The Courtship on the USA Network since the series moved from its original network, NBC. This comes shortly after CBS dropped Love Island USA and the American edition was picked up by NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock.
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