Warning! This post contains spoilers for Woman of the Hour.
After watchingWoman of the Hourand its retelling of theDating Gameepisode that featured Rodney Alcala, it is hard not to be curious about what happened to the two contestants who competed with Rodney Alcala on the show. Based onRodney Alcala’s true criminal history, Anna Kendrick’sWoman of the Hourunfolds many different chapters from the serial killer’s life. While primarily focusing on his strange appearance inThe Dating Game, the movie also goes back and forth in time to walk through some of his most vicious murders.
Although every chapter in the movie’s narrative is equally compelling, its portrayal ofThe Dating Gameepisode is particularly unsettling. It highlights how Rodney Alcala effectively hides his true tendencies behind a charming facade, which even helps him beat his two competitors on the show. His competitors are not portrayed as the keycharacters inWoman of the Hour’s story, but their presence plays a crucial role in emphasizing the chilling nature of Alcala’s character. Owing to this, the film leaves one questioning what might have happened to the competitors after theirDating Gameappearance.
What Happened To Jed Mills After His 1978 The Dating Game Appearance
Mills Is Active As An Actor
Born on August 20, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, Jed Mills was born as John Mills. He made his acting debut withRebelin 1973, and, almost five years later, on August 18, 2025, he appeared onThe Dating Gameas one of Rodney Alcala’s competitors. Mills may not be a household name, but he has remained active as an actor since his appearance on the TV game show. With over 50 acting credits under his belt,Mills has been a part of several renowned movies and TV shows, likeTwin Peaks,Quantum Leap,Casino, andSeinfeld.
Woman Of The Hour: What Happened To The Real Amy, Monique Hoyt
Since Woman of the Hour’s Amy is based on a real person, Monique Hoyt, many viewers may be curious about what happened to her after the film’s events.
Some may even recognize him for his portrayal of La Fronte inThe Incredible HulkTV series and Frank in an episode ofNight Court. However, in most of these shows and films, he has appeared in relatively smaller capacities. Mills also served as the casting director for the TV SpecialJasper Carrott: American Carrottin 1985. According to his official website (viaJedMillsChoices), he has also directed and starred in several stage plays and wrote and performedChoices, his autobiographical show.
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Over the years, Mills has also been teaching and performing Improvisation. He was not only a part of the War Babies improv group for over 15 years but also an original member of other companies like The Loft Players, The Brooklyn Company, and The Peep Show. His website also mentions he is still active and has no intentions of stopping anytime soon.
What Happened To Armand Cerami After His 1978 The Dating Game Appearance
Cerami’s Last TV Appearance Was In 1988
Born on June 19, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, USA, Armand Cerami made his feature debut in 1977 by appearing as The Fireman inThe Kentucky Fried Movie. He is most recognizable for his roles inSwitch,The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, andMurder, She Wrote, andhas seemingly not been active as an actor since 1988. He was last seen inMurder, She Wrote’s season 5’s episode 2, in which he played a security guard. The actor has seemingly remained away from the public eye since his last TV appearance, and nothing much seems to be known about his current whereabouts.
What The Other Bachelors Have Said About The Dating Game’s Rodney Alcala Episode
Both Were Seemingly Suspicious About Rodney Alcala’s Behaviour
After Rodney Alcala’s real-life crimes came to light, both Jed Mills and Armand Cerami spoke about their experiences with him duringThe Dating Game’s filming. In theAnna Kendrick directorial debut,Woman of the Hour, Rodney Alcala is portrayed as Bachelor Number 3 inThe Dating Game. However,in the real episode, Alcala was Bachelor Number 1. Armand Cerami was the real Bachelor Number 3, while Jed Mills was Number 1.
Recounting his experience with the serial killer, Jed Mills said “he was kind of a creepy guy.”
Cerami recalled that the audience was not pleased with Alcala’s responses when he appeared inThe Dating Game. “The people [in the audience] were actually snickering and even low-murmuring boos as to his answers,” he said (viaRolling Stone) . Recounting his experience with the serial killer, Jed Mills said “he was kind of a creepy guy.” According to reports (viaJ.H. Moncrieff), Mills also described him as “very strange guy” with “bizarre opinions.” As shown inWoman of the Hour, Rodney Alcala also asserted he always gets his girl to Mills duringThe Dating Game’s filming.
Woman of the Hour
Woman of the Hour is a biographical thriller directed by Anna Kendrick, who also stars in the film. The movie chronicles the infamous real-life story of Cheryl Bradshaw’s appearance on the 1978 edition of The Dating Game, where one of the contestants, Rodney Alcala, would later be revealed as a notorious serial killer. The film delves into the chilling intersection of entertainment and true crime.
