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Harry Jowsey is embracing a new era after gaining fame as a playboy on multiple dating shows.

The reality TV star is the male lead in Netflix’s latest dating show, “Let’s Marry Harry,” which premieres on August 5. As the name suggests, it follows Jowsey’s journey to find a wife.

As for why Harry Jowsey finally decided to settle down, a heartbreaking incident became the turning point of his life. He opened up about the tragedy and more in a new heart-to-heart interview.

Harry Jowsey Reflects On The Moment He Decided To Change His Life

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The “Too Hot to Handle” alum has starred in multiple dating shows, but he doesn’t believe his efforts to find love make him a playboy. “It couldn’t be more inaccurate,” Jowsey declared, noting that he accepted the title in the past before realizing it wasn’t the real him.

Jowsey accepted that he hadn’t “shown up in the most respectful ways,” but at 29 he could no longer maintain the flirtatious womanizer persona. However, age wasn’t the primary reason the entertainer decided to change; he credited his father’s passing with his epiphany.

His dad died from a terminal illness in 2024, with Jowsey telling US Weekly the moment was the wake-up call he needed to change. “Being with my dad as he passed and having a final conversation with him saying, ‘I wish you could meet my children,’ was such a humanizing experience,” he recalled, adding:

“[I was like,] ‘This is something I’ve neglected and something I need to put energy and time into.’”

The Reality TV Star Became Serious About Love Following His Dad’s Death

Jowsey explained that losing his dad made him realize it was time to be more serious about life and love. Additionally, watching his sisters enjoy their husbands’ support while grieving and having their children be “the best distraction” from the pain fueled his motivation to settle down.

“Everyone has a moment where it clicks, and unfortunately mine was my dad dying,” Jowsey lamented. When asked if his parents’ divorce and tumultuous relationship had affected his perspective on love, the entertainer confessed there was a time he thought love needed friction.

According to Jowsey, in his early 20s he believed if his partner wasn’t yelling at him, then there was something wrong in their relationship. But these views changed when he started going on dating shows, and realized love didn’t have to be like his parents’ relationship.

More About The Netflix Star’s New Marriage Show

Jowsey made good on his decision to shed the playboy image by starring on Netflix’s new marriage show. “Let’s Marry Harry,” set to premiere on August 5, follows the TV personality’s journey to find a wife among 20 potential suitors.

Entertainment Weekly reported that the streaming giant described the show as “The Bachelor” meets “Too Hot to Handle,” but with a twist. Instead of relying on his own judgment to find a wife, Jowsey’s longtime pals would help him find the perfect match.

“Dancing With The Stars” alum Amanda Kloots, “Too Hot to Handle” star Georgia Hassarati, and abstract artist Sonny Henty star alongside Jowsey to help him find a wife. The unscripted series is produced by Alex Cooper’s Unwell company, with executive producers Matt Kaplan, Mina Lefevre, and showrunner David Friedman.

The Entertainer Once Declared He Was Willing To Settle Down For A Renowned Singer

The buzz around Jowsey’s new reality TV show started last year, with The Blast reporting that he claimed he would happily tie the knot with a particular singer. In September 2025, he was stopped by reporters at LAX airport, who questioned him about the upcoming show.

The TV personality declared he was fully committed to walking down the aisle but admitted the contestants might not stand a chance if Sia joined the show. He described the “Chandelier” hitmaker as one of the most “incredible people” he knew, implying they had a close relationship.

On the other hand, Sia gave mixed vibes about tying the knot with Jowsey. Earlier that year, she promoted the marriage show on social media, calling women to apply to be the entertainer’s wife. “I’m signing up and so should you… He’s a dream,” she captioned the post.

Inside Harry Jowsey’s Past Relationships

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Before deciding to settle down, Jowsey had been in multiple relationships. While starring on the New Zealand dating show “Heartbreak Island” in 2018, he began dating fellow contestant Georgia Bryers and won the season they were competing in.

PEOPLE reported that the reality TV star claimed they drifted apart because Bryers didn’t like the attention Jowsey received from women. He moved on with Francesca Farago while filming season one of “Too Hot to Handle” in 2019, but they split that same summer.

Although they reconciled months later, the duo parted ways a second time in 2020. Then Jowsey enjoyed a summer romance with influencer Julia Rose in 2020, followed by Georgia Hassarati in 2022 and Jessica Vestal in 2023, among others.

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