It's Showtime's 'Step in the Name of Love' redefines TV matchmaking

Josie, a 56-year-old woman, stood on stage with a hopeful smile. She opened up about how her late mother’s strictness once forced her to end a relationship, a decision that left a pain in her heart. Now, with the support of her best friend and the encouragement of the studio audience, she was finally ready to try again.

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In a surprising twist, host Vice Ganda allowed Josie to go on dates with not one, but all three of the “hakbangers” — Mike, Emilio, and Ding — fellow seniors with their own stories of loss and longing. The moment turned even more heartfelt when Vice pledged to sponsor the date for Josie and her eventual choice, honoring the years she had spent caring for others with a rare chance to choose happiness for herself.

This happened in “Step in the Name of Love,” a segment in “It’s Showtime” that is growing in popularity for showcasing a diverse lineup of participants from young adults to senior citizens and proves that love knows no age.