Mar 2026
"I had a great time at the DC show. Harrison and Brandon are even funnier in person than on YouTube."
— ChrisPress
THEY'VE
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What separates UpDating is the rawness.
— The Economist
In the Headlines
- DeadlineBrillstein Signs Brandon Berman & Harrison Forman, Creators Of Live Dating & Comedy Show 'UpDating'
- Hollywood ReporterUpDating Signs With WME"Depending on the evening, audience members can also request to get onstage and shoot their shot."
- TODAYThis Live Show Puts Blind Dates In Front Of An Audience"The New York City-based live show 'UpDating' pairs two single people for a blind date — in front of 500 strangers."
- TODAYTODAY's Donna Farizan Goes On A Live Blind Date"TODAY's Donna Farizan strapped on a blindfold for a blind date in front of a live audience."
- Tamron HallTwo Single Tamfam Members Have A Steamy Blindfolded First Date"Comedians and co-creators of YouTube's 'UpDating,' Harrison Forman and Brandon Berman, join us to talk about their successful show."
- CNBCUpDating Is Livestreaming First Dates On Instagram"The idea is to have a hyper-focused show for niche audiences in local communities."
- New York PostNYC Singles Flock To The UpDating Blind Dating Comedy Show"Are we the best matchmakers? Not particularly. But we're doing a better job ensuring our daters actually show up."
- The Daily BeastYouTube Dating Shows Like UpDating Change The Way We Hook Up"It's a mix of authenticity and entertainment that keeps viewers hooked."
- TimeHow Online Dating Changed During The Pandemic"Comedy duos like UpDating made virtual versions of their live shows — and found a whole new audience."
- Washington PostManhattan Local Guide"An Instagram-centric blind-dating show that puts two strangers in front of a live audience."
Fan Reviews
Oct 2025
"I love updating and had been waiting months for the show in Boston. It was the most fun I've had in a long time and I laughed the entire show. I absolutely love Brandon and Harrison. Can't wait for the next show nearby!"
— KiaraFeb 2025
"The show was a 10/10 I had a blast and was laughing throughout the show. The show has helped me in my own dating life."
— Ryan AndreeJul 2025
"Been watching these guys for a bit on YouTube. Really enjoyed the show, didn't disappoint. Hopefully they come to Maine again."
— BanksMore Coverage
- InsideHookUpDating Is Putting Real People On Blind Dates In Front Of Live Audiences
- Time Out New YorkUpDating: A Live Romantic Experiment
- 1843 MagazineThink Blind Dates Couldn't Get Any Worse? Try This.
- Spectrum News NYCComedy Show In Chelsea Offering A New Way To Date
- Yahoo FinanceFacebook Alums Create Reality Dating Show Via Instagram Livestream
- Berliner ZeitungBlind Dating Concept From New York Comes To Berlin
- The ScotsmanHit US Live Comedy Show UpDating Comes To Scotland
- Daily NewsUpDating Creators' Valentine's Day Specials
- PIX11UpDating: The Raw Comedic Dating Show
- ThrillistUpDating Feature
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