OXYGEN MEDIA DELVES INTO THE DARING WORLD OF ONLINE ROMANCE WITH NEW SERIES "VIRTUALLY IN LOVE" PREMIERING ON TUESDAY, MAY 24 AT 9PM ET/PT

New York, NY - April 20, 2016 - Oxygen Media takes the ultimate leap of faith when "Virtually In Love" premieres on Tuesday, May 24 at 9pm ET/PT. The new series follows young, hopeful romantics as they embark on a journey to break away from their computer screens and finally meet face-to-face with the person they have been virtually dating. Aside from getting up-close and personal with their special someone, the couple will also break down barriers by being introduced to their significant other's friends and family. Will this drastically change their dynamic for the worse or take their bond to new heights? In the end, the couple will determine the answer to the most difficult online dating question of all - would you move across the country to be in a real-life relationship with the person you love? For a sneak peek of the new series, visit http://www.oxygen.com/virtually-in-love/season-1

"This series takes an in-depth look at couples who are stepping out of their comfort zones in order to move forward with their lives," said Rod Aissa, Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Development, Oxygen Media. "As these romantic hopefuls confront their online relationships, the emotional stakes run high and reveal a genuine heartfelt scenario that is sure to resonate with our viewers."

In the series premiere, Dre and Charli have been dating for six months but have never met in person. When Charli visits Dre in Alabama, she learns he's been hiding a secret about his ex-girlfriend, but little does Dre know Charlie has been hiding a secret of her own.

Oxygen Digital is offering fans the opportunity to share their own "Virtually In Love" success stories on Twitter. Viewers can tweet photos with their significant other they met online using the #VirtuallyInLove hashtag and tag their special someone for a chance to have their own love stories featured on Oxygen.com and on Oxygen's social channels. For more "Virtually In Love" visit the Facebook page or join the conversation by using #VirtuallyInLove on Twitter.

"Virtually in Love" is produced by Fly On The Wall Entertainment with Allison Grodner, Richard Meehan and Dena Waxman serving as Executive Producers.

About Oxygen Media:

Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that targets young, multicultural women. The network's relevant and engaging content reflects how real women with real stories see the world - vibrant, optimistic and bold. Oxygen is the destination where women can come together across multiple platforms to have fun and encourage each other through their individual and collective journeys. The growing network's unscripted original programming includes "Sisterhood of Hip Hop," "The Prancing Elites Project," "Like A Boss," "Quit Your Day Job" and the popular "Preachers" franchise. Available in over 77 million homes, Oxygen is a program service of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Watch Oxygen anywhere: On Demand, online or across mobile and connected TVs.