Tubi greenlights ‘Don’t Date Alone’ with Trisha Paytas
Tubi has given the go-ahead for the new dating series Don't Date Alone with Trisha Paytas, which will be hosted by the well-known internet figure and pop culture icon Trisha Paytas. This LGBTQ+ unscripted program takes a unique approach where best friends decide who their queer friends will date instead of the singles making those decisions themselves. The show is set to debut exclusively on Tubi on February 4, 2026, following the announcement made on November 11, 2026. The concept emphasizes the idea that no one knows a person's type better than their closest friend, leading to an outrageous and campy format designed to entertain audiences with its bold storytelling.
In each thirty-minute episode, viewers will see one best friend taking on the role of matchmaker by evaluating three potential romantic matches for their queer friend. These evaluations occur in a vibrant and luxurious environment and involve assistance from Trisha Paytas. The process includes putting the candidates through various compatibility challenges that are inspired by viral memes and trends, ultimately resulting in the selection of a blind date for the single participant.
Rich Bloom, GM, Creator Programs & EVP, Business Development at Tubi, commented on the collaboration with the following words: “Trisha is exactly the kind of creator we want to be in business with. She has a distinctive voice, a deeply loyal fanbase, and the kind of bold, unfiltered storytelling that resonates with Tubi audiences. DON’T DATE ALONE is so uniquely Trisha: hilarious, genuine, and just a little unhinged. Given the intimate relationship she’s built with her fans, stepping in to help sort out their love lives is a natural next step for her, and we’re thrilled Tubi is the place where she’s doing it.”
Trisha Paytas shared her personal motivation for the project, noting, “I wanted DON’T DATE ALONE to be my first TV show because I love love so much, and getting to be part of other people’s love stories is everything. This is a fun show for the queer community, by the queer community — it’s sexy, it’s camp, and the contestants are so raw and real about what they want. Tubi was the perfect partner because they’ve always been loud and proud in their support of the LGBTQ+ community and of creators, and they gave me so much creative control. I think it’ll open a lot of people up to new kinds of love.”
This new series fits into Tubi's expanding collection of creator-driven original content and exclusive titles. Other examples in this lineup include Terri Joe: Missionary in Miami and Scott Kress Needs a Man. The platform is actively collaborating with creators who have voices and followings that match the interests of its existing audience base. This strategy allows these creators to produce more ambitious programming that appeals both to their original fans and to a broader viewership on the service.
Production responsibilities for the series fall to Wheelhouse’s Spoke Studios in the executive producer capacity. The executive producers credited are Courtney White, Jessica Zalkind, Gardner Reed, and Cassie Berman. Natalie Shabtai takes on the roles of co-executive producer and showrunner, bringing experience from her previous work as a producer on the Bachelor franchise.
Tubi operates as a free streaming service under Fox Corporation, listed on NASDAQ under FOXA and FOX. It attracts 110 million active users monthly and provides access to an extensive library of Hollywood movies and television shows along with numerous creator-led stories and original productions targeted at dedicated fans. The company was established in 2014 and maintains its headquarters in San Francisco, functioning as part of Fox Digital Platforms.
