James Red Harris has always found it difficult to keep love. No wonder, he was still single in his 40s. Thus, to help him find the “relationship of a lifetime,” James joined Ready to Love in 2023.
Let’s get to know him better as this James Red Harris Bio proceeds.
James Red Harris On OWN’s Ready To Love Season 8
The highly anticipated 8th season of the hit dating reality show, Ready to Love, premiered on July 7, 2023. This exciting new season took the viewers to Dallas, where a fresh group of singles including James Red Harris embarked on a journey to find love.
Described as “not your mother’s ‘let’s fall in love in thirty minutes or less’ dating show,” Ready to Love focused on mature individuals in their 30s and 40s who have yet to find their special someone. The goal was to explore the real-life challenges and baggage that these singles bring to the table, creating a unique and authentic dating experience.
Season 8 featured a diverse cast of 18 singles, each with their own aspirations and backgrounds. From a software sales manager and a health and wellness coach to a TV and film producer and an entrepreneur, the participants came from various professions and walks of life. The age range of the singles ensured a deeper exploration of the complexities and nuances of relationships for individuals in their 30s and 40s.
So, James’ journey began with a Mansion Mixer, where the cast members met for the first time and started forming connections. However, even before the night ended, two individuals bid their farewells, setting the stage for the intense and emotional journey ahead.
As the show progressed, the female contestants were given the power to decide which male singles they don’t want to pursue further, and vice versa. This meant that the remaining singles were to continue their pursuit of love, navigating love triangles, drama, and broken hearts along the way.
Overall, Ready to Love promised an exciting and emotional rollercoaster ride as the singles embarked on their quest for lasting love.
Is James Red Harris Dating Anyone?
James Red Harris is divorced. He was married to Sheramie Tekle on September 20, 2008, and together, they made it past their 8th wedding anniversary.
“They doubted my love for you and now they look and see how much we rock together. They said we wouldn’t last and didn’t want us to get married. #DjKhaledTone 8 Years ago Today !! Happy ANNIVERSARY Sheramie Harri,” James wrote on his FB on their anniversary in 2016.
His ex-wife, Sheramie @sherm1908 was born in July 1984 in Midland, Texas. She attended Midland High School and the University of Oklahoma and went on to become a Human Resources Coordinator at Instantly and TPN Retail. Now, she works at GEICO, a car insurance company.
Talking about their kids, James and Sheramie share two — Jaxon and Jayce.
Their oldest, Jaxon @jax_10n was born on May 7, 2010. “He is so handsome, incredibly smart, a lover of babies and his little bothers idol,” Sheramie said.
As for Jayce, he arrived in this world on May 9, 2014. “Jayce is the life of the party with his big personality! He is the rock of his friend crew, the best cuddler, an impressive trash talker, crazy good athlete, and the cutest thing ever,” Sheramie described. But according to James, his youngest was a “Firecracker and Smart an absolute Beast.” He even claimed that Jayce has his “Mouth, Facial Expressions, Charisma, and Emotions.”
Likewise, the sons had a lot to say about their parents. As per James, he has an “ immense depth of gratitude” for his mother. She was his “rock while also being the glue that kept everything together.”
Jaxon and Jayce shared an IG @harrisboyzadventures, where they featured all their adventures.
James Red Harris Age
James Red Harris was 43 years of age when Ready to Love premiered in 2023. But he was a year younger when filmed the show.
He’s the same age as his co-star Janelle Langford.
James Red Harris Family
James Red Harris comes from a family of five.
His father, James Harris is an Austin College and Booker T. Washington High School graduate who turned 70 on April 24, 2020.
As for his mother, Gladys turned 71 on December 20, 2020.
James and Gladys were together for over 4 decades then.
Now, talking about his siblings, James’ sister Vickie Johnson attended Louisiana Tech University. She is a former WNBA player and the only black female head coach in the WNBA leading Dallas Wings.
His other sister, Michelle Arnold is “Awana Leader, Ambassador Mentor, Helping Hands Childcare Provider” at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. She has also been a teacher at Duncanville ISD and Head Start.
James Red Harris Job
James Red Harris is a Gameday Host. In 2023, he hosted The Dallas Wings and Arlington Renegades.
Besides this, he has also been a tour DJ ever since 2012.
As for his former jobs, James has worked as a Recruitment Director at Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus, Senior Contract Compliance & Communications at City of Dallas – City Hall, Entertainment Reporter and Production Assistant at WFAA, and a Radio Personality at 97.9 – The Beat DFW.
Talking about his education, James graduated from DeSoto High School in 1998. Then he joined Oklahoma State University for the next two years, and finally graduate with his Bachelor’s in Broadcast journalism from Langston University in 2003.
James Red Harris Height
James Red Harris stands tall at a height of above 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).
Related FAQs
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When Is James Red Harris Birthday?
James receives his birthday on June 7 and is of the Gemini zodiac.
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Where Is James Red Harris From?
James hails from DeSoto, Texas. He’s also lived in Langston, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Dallas, Texas. (fisheries)
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Is James Red Harris On Instagram And Facebook?
Find him on Instagram @djredthemc and Facebook @djredthemc.
