TV shopping personality Rozz Switzer is tired of swiping left on dating profiles she believes don’t stack up.
But not because there’s anything particularly wrong with the men themselves.
The single mum — who admits she’s been single for almost a decade — is continually frustrated by men above 35 years of age who flood her dating feed with “out-of-focus, unverified, and AI-generated shots” doing little to help their cause.
“I’m sure there are some amazing guys out there, but their profiles are a disaster,” she said.
“We match, which means there’s potential, but their profiles send me running the other way.”
Switzer has provided simple tips for men sick of striking out online:
- Catfish-Proof Your Profile: Ditch the AI pics. “We’ll find out, and it’s an instant turn-off.”
- Solo Shots Only: Stop confusing women by hiding yourself in a her of mates. “You might know who you are, but we don’t want to be disappointed finding out the cute guy is your friend.”
- Natural Light is your friend: “No need for mood lighting and make an effort with your appearance. No old footy singlets, please!”
- Quick Responses help: “Don’t leave her hanging for days. Respond quickly and keep the conversation flowing. It’s like tennis – it needs to go both ways.”
The online dater has a theory behind why men hide or distort their faces in profile pictures.
“They claim it’s because of their high-profile jobs, but I’m not buying it. I’m on TV and I’m honest about who I am. I think they’re hiding something more serious, like a wife!” she said.
Switzer also identified a trend in male online daters that her potential matches might argue goes both ways, which she dubbed “app-fish”.
“These are men who seek validation on dating apps without any genuine interest in serious relationships,” she said.
“They love the thrill of matching and chatting, but when it comes to taking things offline, they vanish or make excuses. It’s frustrating for women who are looking for something real.”
Rozz Switzer is a mum of three and has worked in TV for almost two decades.