LOVE WILL BLOOM � OR DIE � WHEN THE CW'S "HITCHED OR DITCHED" PREMIERES ON MAY 26

May 13, 2009 (Burbank, California) - Six couples from around the country will put their love lives on the line when The CW's new reality/relationship series "Hitched or Ditched" premieres on Tuesday, May 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET).

"Hitched or Ditched" is a one-hour reality show focusing on couples who are in long-term relationships but have not yet taken that big leap into marriage. Nominated by a friend who believes it's either time for the couple to tie the knot or break up, each episode features a different couple who accept their friend's proposition to set a wedding date in one week's time. After a week that will test every aspect of their relationship, the couple will make the final decision � will they tie the knot or call the whole thing off? Viewers will witness every emotional milestone as the couple decides if it's time to get "Hitched or Ditched."

Meet the "Hitched or Ditched" Couples:

Airdate: Tuesday, May 26

Couple: Travis & CeLisa

Ages: 32/26

Occupation: Building contractor and Nanny

City: Charlotte, North Carolina

Years together: 4

Biggest Obstacle: Jealousy

Airdate: Tuesday, June 2

Couple: Jesse & Anissa

Ages: 30/22

Occupation: Mortgage banker and Systems Analyst

City: Boston, Massachusetts

Years together: 4

Biggest Obstacle: Trust

Airdate: Tuesday, June 9

Couple: Jesse & Gabi

Ages: 29/24

Occupation: Medical sales executive and Graduate student

City: San Diego, California

Years together: 3

Biggest Obstacle: Jealousy and commitment issues

Airdate: Tuesday, June 16

Couple: Anthony & Courtney

Ages: 25/24

Occupation: Student/Volunteer fireman and Clothing store owner/Model

City: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Years together: 2

Biggest Obstacle: Family

Airdate: Tuesday, June 23

Couple: Paul & Erica

Ages: 31/25

Occupation: Senior Account Executive and Account Supervisor

City: Chicago, Illinois

Years together: 4

Biggest Obstacle: Wanting different things

Airdate: Tuesday, June 30

Couple: Torrino & El Lana

Ages: 35/29

Occupation: Retail sales and Waitress

City: Charlotte, North Carolina

Years together: 10

Biggest Obstacle: Family

"Hitched or Ditched" is produced by RDF USA in association with Next Entertainment. The executive producers are Mike Fleiss ("The Bachelor," "High School Reunion"), Chris Coelen ("Secret Millionaire," "Don't Forget the Lyrics"), Greg Goldman ("Secret Millionaire," "Wife Swap"), Mike Duffy ("Addicted to Beauty") and Jason Ehrlich ("The Bachelor").