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Fremantle takes Singapore dating format 'Wingman' global

Fremantle will handle sales, licensing and production of Mediacorp's friend-picks-your-date format across most overseas territories; the singles get no veto, only friends.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFremantle has signed an exclusive deal with Singapore's Mediacorp to take a dating show called Wingman to buyers worldwide, starting at the Mipcom market.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe singles don't pick their dates, their closest friends do! That's the whole show, and I would be incredible at it.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou'd choose a stranger's husband based on how they order coffee.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd a good coffee order says everything!

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the friend carries all the risk. If it goes badly, the date gets a bad night and the friend gets a lifetime of blame.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOkay, I'd like a click-to-cancel button for that part.

  7. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDenied. You're locked in.

  8. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSkip could use a wingman right now.

  9. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip is live and damp, and he has a title to defend. Skip, who picked your location?

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