Meet the Spotlight
One single steps into the experience ready to choose connection without seeing the people behind the lights.
A BLIND-FIRST DATING EXPERIENCE
Could you fall for someone before you ever see them?
Six lights. One Spotlight. Real conversations. Real decisions.
THE CONNECTION COMES FIRST
Attraction can wait.
Compatibility can't.
LIGHTS OUT puts conversation, values and chemistry ahead of appearances. One Spotlight meets six potential matches in the dark and narrows the field through a series of revealing conversations and challenges.
Only after the final choice do the lights come on. Then both people make one last decision: KEEP IT ON or LIGHTS OUT.
HOW IT WORKS
Connection, one signal at a time.
Voice in the Dark
Conversation begins. Personality, humor and first impressions take the lead.
Go Deeper
Red Light / Green Light, Keep It 100, The Ex Files and Two Minutes in the Dark reveal values, dealbreakers and chemistry.
The Final Choice
The Spotlight chooses a match before the reveal. No appearance-based do-over.
Lights On
They finally meet face-to-face, then make a secret mutual decision about what happens next.
After the Lights
The story continues beyond the reveal with the outcome of the connection.
CASTING
Ready to be seen for who you are—before you're seen at all?
We're looking for singles willing to lead with personality, honesty and intention. Your first step is a short casting application with your basic information, photos and initial casting questions.
1 Apply→2 Casting Review→3 Selected Applicants→4 Match Questionnaire
Selected applicants only: Applicants who advance will receive a separate 100-question compatibility questionnaire used for matchmaking. It is not part of the initial application.
Start Casting ApplicationBRANDS & PARTNERS
Put your brand inside the experience.
LIGHTS OUT offers natural integrations across date experiences, wardrobe, recurring segments, social content and live activations. Partnerships are designed to feel native to the show while protecting the integrity of casting and contestant decisions.
Discuss a partnership →FAQ
Before you apply.
Is the 100-question questionnaire part of the first application?
No. The public application is the first casting step. Only selected applicants will be invited to complete the separate in-depth compatibility questionnaire.
Will I see potential matches before making decisions?
The LIGHTS OUT format is blind-first. The experience is designed to let conversation, values and chemistry lead before the reveal.
Does applying guarantee that I will be cast?
No. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection or participation. Casting will contact applicants who are selected to move forward.
What happens if I'm selected to advance?
You'll receive next-step instructions from casting, including the private compatibility questionnaire when applicable.
STAY IN THE SIGNAL