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Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Are YOU The Problem? (w/ Darlene Mitchell)

Oct 9, 2026 · 1h 4m

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Drag queen Darlene Mitchell (Drag Race S18) joins Nicole for a chat about finding love in the Instagram DMs, pulling off a tear-jerking surprise proposal, and coming out to her conservative family via a massive group text right before leaving to film reality TV. Darlene spills on a disastrous first date with an aspiring news anchor who was stuck in his persona, and dumping a college crush after finding out he was making out with someone ugly. Plus, they discuss why weaponized therapy speak on social media is ruining modern dating, and why you actually might need to change who you are for a partner if your habits are the problem. Finally, Nicole brings in her tooth to show off the instrument…