In an interview, Wayne Carpendale talks about his new dating show “Herz on Board” and reveals what he thinks of online dating.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, VOX will be showing “Heart on Board – Freshly in Love on the High Seas” every Tuesday from February 14th at 8:15 p.m. (also at RTL+ available). Wayne Carpendale (45) will moderate the new dome show, in which four single women go on board a cruise ship in search of great love. In an interview with the news agency spot on news, the moderator reveals what he likes about dating formats, why it is particularly good to flirt in a holiday atmosphere and how he keeps his love for wife Annemarie Carpendale (45) fresh.
What is special about hosting a dating show?
Wayne Carpendale: Unlike quiz shows and game shows, it’s about real life, about love. And that’s where you can turn your head, but that’s still the most entertaining topic in the world, even for the moderator.
Are you basically a fan of such formats, do you watch them privately?
Carpendale: My wife has many girlfriends, so I get the drama of a dating format almost every day at home. (laughs) But yes, I like these TV formats, especially when they aren’t constructed that way and it’s not just about embarrassing others. “Herz on board” is straight, honest, entertaining, funny. As a spectator, you literally go on a journey with our single women and root for them.
What’s the advantage of dating in a holiday atmosphere like in “Herz on Board”?
Carpendale: At home you tend to stay in your comfort zone, with your loot scheme that has always been there. On vacation you feel free, allow emotions and are open to new things. What could be nicer than an exuberant holiday flirt. In addition, it is of course much easier to forget the cameras around you in the most beautiful places in the world than, for example, in the Cologne-Ossendorf TV studio.
Is it also a disadvantage, since reality and everyday life catches up with you afterwards?
Carpendale: Everyone knows that too. You buy yourself a brightly colored shirt on vacation, which you wear with enthusiasm on the beach and at home in gray and dull Germany you wonder what got into you. Holiday flirts can end in a similar way if you introduce them to your parents at home. But I believe that a habitual booty pattern is often the problem with longtime singles. And that’s where I come into play as a living Tinder substitute with “heart on board”.
What tips can you give female and male candidates when it comes to dating and flirting?
Carpendale: Well, just because my gorgeous wife said “yes” to me in a moment of mental confusion, I don’t claim to be omniscient about relationship issues. But I know how painful a rejection or disappointment can be – or just the realization that I haven’t met the right person again. And it is precisely in these moments that you have to trust yourself. And not half closed, protecting his soul, but with open arms – ready to fall down again, but also full of hope to be caught by strong arms.
Do you still go on dates with your wife? How do you keep your love fresh?
Carpendale: Definitely. But we don’t have a specific day or anything that’s just the two of us. We like to surprise each other and we just have to be careful that we don’t want to surprise each other on the same evening, which sometimes happens.
What does the perfect date look like for you?
Carpendale: Sometimes it’s just lying in bed and watching “Tatort” together, or watching the “Tatort” to the end without anyone falling asleep. But my favorite thing to do is take my wife to her favorite restaurant every now and then.
Do you think online dating and social media have made dating easier or more difficult?
Carpendale: Social media certainly doesn’t make it any easier, because that’s only a very limited insight, but fuels prejudices or expectations in the other person that have to be dispelled before you even have the chance to get to know each other. On the other hand, I find online dating exciting. I would have liked to Tinder, but the app was a little late.
How did you personally experience the journey on the ship?
Carpendale: I was with a fantastic team, great protagonists and great candidates for a week in the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean, and my wife and son accompanied me on the high seas for a few days. Honestly now: The shoot was a dream for all of us. And I think you can see that in the format.
Have you ever taken a cruise yourself? What do you think of this type of travel?
Carpendale: A few times, but always professionally. I like the view of the endless expanse of the sea. And I find it very appealing to discover a new dream location every day. However, I’m afraid that if I was on the AIDAcosma too often with my son, I would eventually get a sore butt from the non-stop water slides.
You have now gained some experience as a moderator. How do you feel about this role?
Carpendale: An actor once said to me: “I saw you yesterday as a moderator. You were totally yourself there. I couldn’t do that.” I found that very funny. But it is precisely this mixture of actor playing a role and moderator who always decides for himself what he is saying that I really enjoy.
Is there a show you would like to host?
Carpendale: I don’t really care about the genre as long as I’m dealing with people and real emotions. I hit it pretty well with “Herz auf Bord”. In this respect, my answer to your question is probably the closest: the tenth season “Herz on board”.
Do you also have acting plans for 2023 and what else is planned professionally?
Carpendale: Let’s put it that way. In 23 years in front of the camera, I never knew in February what surprises the year would bring. And that is exactly what makes my job special. Because it always turns out differently than you think.