United Kingdom, March 6 -- Jeannie Mai has likened dating in Los Angeles to a "full-on sport".

The 47-year-old TV star - who finalised her divorce from rapper Jeezy in 2024 - has opened up about her approach to romance in a new YouTube video, revealing that her attitude is markedly different to how it used to be.

Speaking in the video, Jeannie said: "Dating in LA already feels like a full-on sport. Everyone is also emotionally unavailable. This time, I have standards."

The Daytime Emmy winner has adopted an entirely new mindset when it comes to relationships, vowing to put her own needs first.

Jeannie also insisted she won't compromise herself for the sake of a man.

She stated: "I'm not trying to be chosen. I'm deciding. I'm deciding...