3/5/2008

Susie Kopecky

The latest two women on the Bravo show "The Millionaire Matchmaker" may have been a Playgirl and an escort. Scandalous - or is it?

Ah, *Millionaire Matchmaker*, Bravo's new show, is undoubtedly good, solid entertainment. And like many other popular shows over the last ten years or so, it is reality-based. The goal of the show's lead, Patti Stanger, is to bring love to the single yuppies of Los Angeles.  
  
And now a new story regarding the show's love connection is coming out. Last night's season finale ended with two couples seemingly finding love. One couple even ended up getting engaged! The show ended with the two millionaires, older Heinz and younger Paul, seemingly finding love through the good matchmaking skills of Patti. The viewers are often reminded that Patti is a third-generation matchmaker, and takes her job seriously.  
  
Last night's episode was no different, as Patti ended up with two successful matches at the end of the show. The older Heinz, 57, was loosening up and appeared to be enjoying himself while on a date with fellow European-born Marcela. At the conclusion of last night's episode, Las Vegas developer and millionaire Paul Murad actually proposed to Cidney, on their first date. After a romantic helicopter ride over the Vegas Strip, Paul popped the hypothetical question to Cidney, 27, who accepted the surprising proposal.  
  
Now *TMZ.com* is reporting that both of the gorgeous women may have some interesting pasts of their own. The entertainment site is alleging that Marcela is in fact no other than an escort named Victoria from *Miamicompanions.com*. The two do look similar, but it's not yet definitive if they are one in the same or not. *TMZ* is also saying that Cidney, who was portrayed as a wholesome Masters recipient, was also a *Playboy* model and "Cybergirl of the Month." *TMZ* also reports that Cidney and Paul have already broken up, leaving plans for a fairytale wedding in the dust. Cidney and the Cybergirl model do look quite similar, and it would not be a shocker if both are in fact the same person.  
  
These revelations do bring up a big question: What standards and criteria do Patti and her agency use when choosing women? Baring a nude chest can be seen as shocking when done quietly, and yet when done by actresses who are paid millions, somehow the same act is seen as "artistic." Women in Patti's service are referred to as "Perfect 10s," so it really shouldn't be surprising if some of her client?le have modeled before. However, if Marcela and Victoria are the same, then she may have some explaining to do. But hey -- Patti did find people with good chemistry last night, which is the role of a matchmaker -- even a *Millionaire Matchmaker*.