Oct. 12--Couples, are you open to baring your relationship for the world to see?

The CW will be in Charlotte next week looking for folks like you. The network is casting in Charlotte for a new relationship reality show. Producers are looking for young couples who have been together for more than a year but haven't taken the next step toward lifelong commitment. They'll be looking for outgoing personalities and a willingness to explore your relationship on national television.

Casting calls will be held Saturday at The Grape at SouthPark from 2 to 6 p.m. and Oct. 19 at Cans Bar and Canteen uptown from 2 to 6 p.m.

I give the show -- and the relationships -- one season, tops. Working title: "Never Gonna Last." (OK, not really, I just made that up.)

For more information or to nominate someone, send your name, age, contact info and recent photos along with your story to kristincastingshows@gmail.com.

Spotted ...

Jessica Simpson dining with friends Friday in a secluded area of Sullivan's Steakhouse in South End. The singer-actress stayed at the Westin Charlotte while in town for Saturday's Bank of America 500. Sarah Aarthun

Birthdays

Actor Hugh Jackman, 40. Actor Adam Rich, 40. Actor Kirk Cameron, 38.

This day in history Oct. 12

2000: 17 sailors died in a suicide bomb attack on the destroyer USS Cole in Yemen.

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