Tucker Wetmore Flashes Abs and Gets Flustered on Blind Date in Viral Show ‘UpDating’

Did Wetmore find his match?

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Lauren Jo Black

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September 9, 2025

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Tucker Wetmore on Updating; Photo via YouTube

Tucker Wetmore went on a blind date in the latest episode of the viral reality show UpDating, revealing what he’s looking for in a woman before meeting Melinda, a confident blonde New Yorker, on stage in front of a live audience.

A “nervous” Wetmore first took the stage, explaining that he’s looking for a lady his mom will approve of. 

Tucker Wetmore on Updating; Photo via YouTube
Tucker Wetmore on Updating; Photo via YouTube

“I don’t really need much. [I’m] looking for a nice woman that my mom won’t send home when I take her home,” he shared, noting that he’s previously brought home “mean girls” who were “too demanding.” Unsurprisingly, these ladies did not earn his mom’s stamp of approval.

After Melinda answered some questions, hosts Brandon Berman and Harrison Forman seated them together. Both Tucker and Melinda were blindfolded and opened up about past relationships and what they hope to find, with some of the conversation venturing into NSFW territory.

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As the conversation continued, they were asked if they were interested in each other, and both gave a thumbs-up. After removing their blindfolds, they shared smiles and later confirmed they were still interested in one another.

Moments later, an audience member attempted to win Tucker over while Melinda watched, and the hosts playfully pressured him to take his shirt off. After some hesitation and blushing, Tucker caved, earning loud cheers from the crowd. Despite a few awkward moments during the NSFW discussions, he came across as a genuine and sweet guy.

Tucker Wetmore on Updating; Photo via YouTube
Tucker Wetmore on Updating; Photo via YouTube

When asked to choose between Melinda and the other contestant, Tucker reaffirmed his interest in Melinda, sweetly placing his arm around her. At the request of an audience member, the pair shared their worst qualities: Tucker admitted, “I work too hard,” while Melinda revealed, “My life is all over the place” due to frequent traveling, a reality Tucker knows all too well.

The duo then revealed their professions: Tucker is, of course, a country singer, while Melinda is a model and owns a dance studio. The audience got involved once more when someone invited Tucker to sing, leading to a duet with Melinda of his chart-topping hit, “Wind Up Missin’ You,” to enthusiastic applause.

Viewers didn’t get much of an update on the couple after filming, as the host only revealed that they were “still talking” but he did admit he believed they were a good match.

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Lauren Jo Black

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Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.