OWN PREMIERES SEASON TWO OF "LOVE & MARRIAGE: D.C." ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 AT 8PM ET/PT AND WELCOMES NEW CAST MEMBERS JOI CARTER AND CLIFTON PETTIE TO THE GROUP

OWN'S #1 ranked unscripted series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" closes out current season with a three-part reunion hosted by The King of Reality TV and "Love & Marriage" franchise executive producer, Carlos King

Los Angeles, CA - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that its unscripted series "Love & Marriage: D.C." will bow its second season on Saturday, January 21 at 8pm ET/PT, on the heels of a three-part reunion of the current season of OWN's smash hit "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," hosted by executive producer Carlos King and kicking off 2023 in dramatic style.

The second season of "Love & Marriage: D.C." will introduce a new power couple to the group, Joi Carter and Clifton Pettie, who became instantly smitten on the Potomac iteration of OWN's "Ready to Love" series in 2021, and were engaged earlier this year. The series will also continue to follow Erana and Jamie Tyler, and Ashley Silva and her husband on-air personality DJ Quicksilva. Viewers can also stay tuned for more of the group's friend, Winter Williams, who came into the circle like a blizzard last season.

Coming up in season two of "Love & Marriage: D.C.":

· Finding love on TV, the soon-to-be Petties, Joi and Clifton, are new to this tight friendship circle. Wanting to go straight to the courthouse, Joi doesn't want a huge wedding unlike her counterpart, Clifton. How will these nearly newlyweds start their union in peace?

· With the launch of her self-discovery book "Do that Sh*t," Ashley is balancing being an author, mom, and entrepreneur, but with her Party Kingpin husband, Quick's busier than ever schedule with more DJ bookings and community events, can this power couple really have it all?

· As nearly empty nesters, the Tylers are figuring out their new normal with Erana's luxury wig line ready to launch, and a newly retired Jamie figuring out his next chapter. These DC moguls are everyone's rich auntie and uncle, but with issues in the bedroom, will they finally get it on?

· Fighting her way back from friendship isolation, Winter is struggling to find her place - but continues to thrive with her divorce papers finally in hand. Now Winter is creating music and looking for love, all while raising her four children.

Also, OWN's most-watched unscripted series, "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," is airing all-new episodes Saturday nights from 8pm - 9pm ET/PT, and will conclude the season with an explosive 3-part reunion special airing December 31, January 7 and January 14 at 8pm ET/PT and hosted by the creator and executive producer of the "Love & Marriage" franchise, Carlos King. The series features Melody Shari and Martell Holt, Kimmi and Maurice Scott, Marsau and LaTisha Scott, Destiny Payton, as well as Tiffany and Louis Whitlow as they navigate their business and friendship relationships in Huntsville, Alabama.

Plus, following part three of the "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" reunion on January 14, OWN will debut a one-hour recap special for "Love & Marriage: D.C." at 9pm ET/PT to get viewers caught up and ready for a new season of drama.

In 2022 to date, the "Love & Marriage" franchise has driven OWN to be Saturday night's #1 cable network among African-American women, and #1 non-sports cable network with African-American households and total viewers. The current season of "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" is pacing well above its prior season across all key demos, including growth of +44% in Adults 18-49 (229k), +27% in Adults 25-54 (286k) and +13% in total viewers (676k). Additionally, "Love & Marriage: DC" is OWN's most-watched freshman series this year across all key demos.

"Love & Marriage: D.C." is produced for OWN by Kingdom Reign Entertainment with Carlos King, Angela Dugan, Brent Nisbett, and Tarin Laughlin serving as executive producers. "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" is produced by Kingdom Reign Entertainment and ITV America in partnership with OWN, and executive produced by Carlos King, Jordana Hochman, Angela Dugan, Andrew Hoagland and Markus Burns.

About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey's heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for premium scripted and unscripted programming from today's most innovative storytellers. OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery. The venture also includes award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime onhttp://WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs.

About Kingdom Reign Entertainment

Founded and run by CEO Carlos King, Kingdom Reign Entertainment is a full-service production company that creates both unscripted and scripted content for networks, streaming and digital platforms. Focused on uniquely engaging personalities and relationships, Kingdom Reign's series include Love and Marriage: Huntsville and Love and Marriage: D.C (OWN); as well as Belle Collective and Behind Every Man (OWN); Styling Hollywood (Netflix); My Killer Body with K. Michelle (Lifetime); Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka'Oir: The Mane Event (BET); BET Presents: The Encore (BET); Hollywood Divas (TV One); My Super Sweet 16 featuring Reginae & Lil Wayne (MTV); Selling it in the ATL (WeTV), The Next 15 (TV One) and many others. Kingdom Reign is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA; for more information visit kingdomreignent.com.

About ITV America

ITV America, part of ITV Studios, is one of the largest independent producers of unscripted content in the US. The company consists of six vertical production labels, including ITV Entertainment, Leftfield Pictures, Sirens Media, Thinkfactory Media, High Noon Entertainment and Good Caper Content, with series such as: Love & Marriage: Huntsville (OWN); Emmy-winner Queer Eye (Netflix); Love Island (Peacock); The Chase (ABC); Fixer Upper (HGTV); Hell's Kitchen (FOX); My Mom, Your Dad (HBO Max); The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo); and Pawn Stars, Alone and Forged in Fire (HISTORY), among many others.