Metro Weekly

Gay couples unqualified as contestants for returning ‘Newlywed Game’

Each newlywed team of Contestants must be legally married to each other (legal marriage defined as one that is legally valid in all 50 state of the United States) and, upon Producer’s request must be able to provide proof of marriage (i.e. a marriage certificate) that shows that Contestants are legally married to each other.

Portion of ”Eligibility Requirments” document for the TV game show, ”The Newlywed Game,” that appears to be excluding of married same-sex couples since their legal unions would not be recognized in all 50 states. (GoodAsYou.org)

Support Metro Weekly’s Journalism

These are challenging times for news organizations. And yet it’s crucial we stay active and provide vital resources and information to both our local readers and the world. So won’t you please take a moment and consider supporting Metro Weekly with a membership? For as little as $5 a month, you can help ensure Metro Weekly magazine and MetroWeekly.com remain free, viable resources as we provide the best, most diverse, culturally-resonant LGBTQ coverage in both the D.C. region and around the world. Memberships come with exclusive perks and discounts, your own personal digital delivery of each week’s magazine (and an archive), access to our Member's Lounge when it launches this fall, and exclusive members-only items like Metro Weekly Membership Mugs and Tote Bags! Check out all our membership levels here and please join us today!