New Chilli Essence.com Interview
POSTED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
By Charreah Jackson
TLC’s Chilli ain’t too proud to find love on television. The top-selling singer has teamed up with VH1 for a new dating show this fall. We caught up with the southern beauty to see how her series is different from other reality shows, why she’s open to men of all backgrounds and whether there’s any chance for a reconciliation with Usher.
ESSENCE.COM: Miss Chilli, you are on the prowl! How did you end up with a dating reality show?
CHILLI: Our producer from TLC’s show “R U the Girl?” was fascinated by my outlook on men and thought I was too picky. Years later we developed a show to help me find someone. I was very clear it couldn’t be your typical dating show. I’m very picky and all women should be. I want to encourage women to fight for what it is you really want, and stand by that. Otherwise you will have a lot of heartbreak or will be left unfulfilled. When you bring a lot to the table, you can’t be with someone who is half-stepping.
ESSENCE.COM: That’s right! How will your show be different from other dating reality shows and do you think you will truly find love?
CHILLI: Anything is possible and I do hope to meet someone fabulous. One thing is for sure, there will be no kissing on the mouth with these guys. That is so gross. That’s not a part of getting to know someone. They won’t all live in the same house either. It will definitely be a lot of fun. I’m not limiting myself to Black guys. I’m open to all men and all Black women should be. You may miss out on the man of your dreams because you are trying to stick with a brother.
ESSENCE.COM: Now, many of your fans already have the perfect guy picked for you, your ex Usher. Any chance for a reconciliation?
CHILLI: (Laughs.) I don’t know. You never know. Only the good Lord knows that. If it’s meant for us to stay apart, we will, and if it’s meant to be the other way, somehow in the future it may happen.
ESSENCE.COM: You also have a son. How has being a mom impacted your dating life?
CHILLI: I would never get serious with anyone who had a problem with kids. I don’t like when women are dating and they present every guy they are dating as a boyfriend around the kids. When you are a great mom, it’s hard to not bring someone you are dating around your kid, but you don’t display affection in front of them. “This is mommy’s friend,” and that’s so your kids aren’t confused and develop bad habits.
ESSENCE.COM: Definitely. And how did you know you were ready to look for love?
CHILLI: I’m hard on guys, that’s why I said maybe I do need a little help from VH1. I also know I have avoided many werewolves being tough. As a celebrity and just a woman who takes care of herself, you have to be very careful. Guys talk more than we do. I can go on a lunch date, and the guy spins it to something else, and that includes celebrities. All of that turned me off from dating. Now I am at the point to open up again. It’s also important to be able to enjoy your own company and I love my space. I do hope to get married one day, and when I do I still hope to enjoy being alone. Hopefully I will connect with somebody on this show. We already know ultimately who everyone wants me with (laughs).
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September 13th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Chilli is so HOT! WOW! I hope she finds the right guy
September 15th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Chilli,You are a wounderful Lady,you have made me want to be a better man..(sorry Jack)
October 14th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
It’s so many women and men doing a dating reality show it is a damn shame. You don’t need too be on Television too find love.Chilli has lower her standard for love all because she still hurt over Usher. Hell the girl is thirty eight yrs old. She made a statement that she don’t want her son see her kissing and hugging another man. Guest what C he is going too see.
October 25th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Chilli I have been one of your biggest fans of all time. I’ve followed TLC since, a teenager. You are a beautiful young woman, with everything that USHER put you through, don’t take him back. Even, if it’s talks in the air, let him talk. Because, he messed up! Now, he want you back. Pray on it and let him go! It’s time to move on and find mr. right. I’m a single mother of three and I know what your going through and how you feel. Nowadays, you have to be very careful of what you do and who is around your child, so many things are happening out here, this world is gone mad. Stay positive and I hope for the best for you and your son. Love you,Peace!
October 26th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
@ Personal….. That is Not true. Chilli has already said that she’s not going to be kissing anybody..that’s not even her style. And as for her being 38 years old, what the hell does that have to do with anything? It just means she is experienced and have “womenly experiences” under her belt. You’ll learn that when you grow up. That’s right….I said it…WHAT???
February 21st, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Chilli, you should not do this. You don’t need to find someone this way. You are to classy and down to earth. Im a huge huge fan of tlc, we love you lisa.
February 28th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
chilli do not get a reaity show because you dont need that at all so am happy for you and find Mr. right, okey
April 19th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Chilli I am old school u already no what u like and it will not be the garbage man or meter man. Your eyes is set on a man that have’s what u have and more. So you do not need a coach for that because women are the one’s who choose. So who you fooling.