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Melbourne Village Today
By the People, for the People
Influencer Ditches Dating Apps, Creates Google Form for Prospective Suitors
Over 260 men applied to the unique application process in hopes of scoring a date with the 29-year-old Melbourne creator.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:34pm
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A creative solution to the frustrations of modern dating, one Melbourne influencer's unique Google Form application process attracted over 260 suitors seeking a chance at romance.Melbourne Village TodayTired of the 'random' influx of men messaging her on social media, comedian and content creator Celeste Joan decided to put her suitors to the test with a rigorous Google Form application. What started as a unique quest for love quickly spiraled, with over 260 men submitting 'romantic resumes' in a bid to score a date with the 29-year-old from Melbourne.
Why it matters
Joan's creative approach to dating highlights the frustrations many people face with traditional dating apps and the desire for a more intentional, values-aligned matching process. Her experiment also exposed some concerning trends within the modern dating pool, such as a percentage of applicants having criminal records or lacking basic transportation.
The details
Joan's Google Form application included a range of questions, from the casual ('Do you have a driver's license?') to the more serious ('Are you a convicted felon?'). She also made her humorous deal-breakers clear - if a man indicated he 'liked cats,' or didn't support the Collingwood Football Club, his application was immediately binned. Beyond the jokes, Joan is serious about her faith and specifically asked potential suitors if they 'attend church'. The ultimate hurdle was: 'If I invited you to my Nonna's house for dinner, what would you bring?'
- Celeste Joan posted the results of her unique dating experiment to TikTok late last month.
The players
Celeste Joan
A 29-year-old comedian and content creator from Melbourne who grew tired of traditional dating apps and decided to create a Google Form application for prospective suitors.
What they’re saying
“I've received hundreds of applications. I didn't expect the 'lighthearted' test to 'blow up' in this way.”
— Celeste Joan, Comedian and Content Creator
“The dating apps just show me the same type of people over and over, and their profiles don't give me enough information to vet them properly.”
— Celeste Joan, Comedian and Content Creator
“Marry him now! He will love you and kiss your feet.”
— Celeste Joan's Nonna
“They wanna bring their mama's lasagne into my house?!”
— Celeste Joan's Nonna
What’s next
Joan says she has already connected with 'so many lovely men' through the application process and hopes to run the experiment again in the future.
The takeaway
Celeste Joan's creative approach to dating highlights the growing frustration with traditional dating apps and the desire for a more intentional, values-aligned matching process. Her experiment also exposed some concerning trends within the modern dating pool, underscoring the need for daters to carefully vet potential partners.
