Summary
Love Is Blind: UKbegan with 30 contestants looking for love behind the wall and six pairs getting engaged, leaving the viewers wondering which couples are still together. Since its inception in 2020,Love Is Blindhas become an integral reference point for people’s interactions, especially in intimate relationships - it has shown individuals can fall in love with someone without ever seeing them. Following itspremiere on August 7,Love Is Blind: UKhas been everything people had hoped for and more.
Despite having all the hallmarks of the original American show, the British contestants added a little spin to the dating reality show. A lot has happened inLove Is Blind: UK,from awkward conversations to family dramaand financial fears during this experiment. With 11 episodes out, theLove Is Blind: UKcast membershave gone through the pod experience, dated without meeting each other, and finally got engaged. While there were six engagements, five couples set off to Greece for their honeymoon,and only three got married.
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Ollie Isaac & Demi Brown
They Made It To The Altar
Demi Santana Brown connected with Ollie Isaac in the pods thanks to their shared passion for sports. Like Ollie, Demi is a boxing and football (soccer) player. Ollie had been single for six years and admittedhe greatly emphasized his partner’s physical appearancebefore the social experiment. However, Ollie was surprised when he immediately connected with Demi during their first pod interaction.
Despite being two peas in a pod, Ollie worried when Demi stated men often friend-zoned her due to her competitive and sporty nature. He assumed she wasn’t attractive, but Ollie was open to getting to know Demi. As a result, he cut off communication with his other potential partner in the pods, Catherine Richards. After their face-to-face meeting,Ollie and Demi had an obvious disconnect. However, during their honeymoon in Greece, Demi was sure Ollie was her soulmate, saying:
“I feel like he’s the one.”
However, upon meeting Catherine, his connection from the pods, Ollie complimented her looks:
“You’re a very pretty girl.”
This bred a couple of insecurities in Demi, who worried that Catherine could be his type. Before meeting him, Demi was scared that Ollie might not find her attractive. Although theLove Is Blindcouple made it to their wedding ceremony, Demi declined, making a lifetime commitment to Ollie, stating she had learned to love herself in a different light and Ollie wouldn’t make a great husband yet. Ollie and Demi still follow each other on Instagram, and things appear cool. Ollie is still hopeful and there is a possibilitythat these two are still together or will reunite later.
Bobby Johnson & Jasmine
They Got Married
The naturalness and subtlety between Bobby Johnson and Jasmine were so incredible that the pair becameone of the most unproblematic couples ever. From the start, Jasmine knew what she was looking for in a man. She stepped into theLove Is Blind: UKpods looking for a man who’d love her right. In her admission, Jasmine stated that her previous relationships left her feeling unloved and disrespected. After meeting Bobby, theLove Is Blind: UKparticipant was ready to experience genuine love. She felt safe around him, thus cutting off her connection with another contestant, Sam Klein.
Sam Klein had already shown massive red flags and mentioned being the center of attention for lots of girls, which raised a couple of concerns for Jasmine, who ultimately chose Bobby.
Bobby and Jasmine’s dreams aligned. They also shared similar family values. After she chose him, Bobby wrote a poem that moved theLove Is Blind: UKcouple into tears. Jasmine and Bobby became one of the most loved pairings onLove Is Blinddue to theirreal-world connection after the pods. Despite getting married, the pair don’t follow each other on Instagram. Luckily, theLove Is Blind: UKreunionis right around the corner, and the audience will know whether they’re still married.
Freddie Powell & Catherine Richards
Catherine Was Too Boujee For Freddie
Freddie Powell and Catherine Richards were meant for each other. Their connection was cute, but their relationship came with several hurdles. The pair gave mostLove Is Blind: UKviewers a lot of uncertain moments. When the dental nurse practitioner, Catherine, met the funeral director, Freddie, it seemed like a match made in heaven. Therefore, Catherine, who’d started her dating lifein a love triangle with Freddie and Ollie, made her decision and picked Freddie.
Although smitten by her, Freddie’s biggest concern was that he couldn’t sustain Catherine, whom he saw as “high maintenance.” TheLove Is Blind: UKpair also clashed when Freddie said he wanted a prenup, making many question whether their relationship would survive. While Catherine was excited about getting married to Freddie, Freddie was hesitant. He wasn’t ready and left Catherine stranded at the altar, crying. Catherine and Freddie follow each other on Instagram but haven’t shared intimate details about their love life. Since they were unwilling to give up on their love,they might have since reconnected.
Tom Stroud & Maria Benkh
They Didn’t Get Married
Tom Stroud and Maria Benkh’s romance is one of the books. Although Tom was a little apprehensive about the experiment, he immersed himself in the experience, connecting with Maria and anotherLove Is Blind: UKreality star, Natasha. It didn’t take long before Tom realized Maria was the one for his heart and soul. He felt understood and seen by her. However, things got a bit tough when Maria stated that men were the sole providers in her culture. Eventually,Tom left Maria at the altaron their wedding day. Disappointed and in tears, Maria said:
“I absolutely can’t believe this. I wanted to get married. I wanted to be a wife and, I feel incredibly sad that I didn’t get the ending that I always sort of pictured for myself.”
It was obvious Maria and Tom wouldn’t be getting back together. Tom stated thattheir views on family and marriage contributedto him walking away from the altar. He also added that he hoped to raise his daughter as a strong, independent woman who would rather fend for herself than rely on a man to provide for her fully, which didn’t align with Maria’s beliefs. Tom and Maria still follow each other on Instagram. Recently,Tomshared the moment they first met, captioning it:
“One of the most beautiful moments of my entire life. And I’m wearing lipstick.”
Nicole Stevens & Benaiah GB
Nicole & Benaiah Got Married
Although Benaiah GB and Nicole Stevens connected in the pods, it took some time before theLove Is Blind: UKseason 1participants could fully connect. Nicole had also become friendly with Sam Klein in the pods and, at one point, chose him over Benaiah. She felt strongly inclined to pick Sam since he was more committed than Benaiah was. Despite a warning from Benaiah thatSam’s intentions weren’t pure, Nicole followed her gut feeling but ended up disappointed.
Broken, shereconnected with Benaiah and quickly got engagedbefore joining the other couple in Greece.While Nicole and Benaiah got married, there’s a chance theLove Is Blind: UKcouple is no longer an item. Benaiah hinted that during a Q&A on Instagram, in which aLove Is Blind: UKfan asked how he would settle based on his nomadic lifestyle.
Benaiah said he would love his future partner to fit into his lifestyle, noting that he would have wanted someone who was at least half-nomadic. Maybe Benaiah was throwing off the audience to make them speculate about their relationship status, or maybe not. Nicole hasn’t given clues about the marriage. Notably, the two lovebirds do not follow each other on Instagram,which could fuel speculation that they didn’t work out.
Steven Smith & Sabrina Vittoria
Sabrina Vittoria and Steven Smith connected over their shared values. They both prioritized theirphysical and emotional well-being, and meditation and had similar spiritual views. Therefore, it wasn’t surprising that Steven and Sabrina were the firstLove Is Blind: UKcouple to get engaged. Their path from the pods to the altar was perfect. The only friction the two had was their views on children.
While Steven saw kids in the future, Sabrina was okay with not having any. The pair was also open to surrogacy or adoption. After getting to the altar, Sabrina and Steven couldn’t get their eyes off each other, so they exchanged their vows with happy tears. TheLove Is Blind: UKduo has remained lip-tight about their relationship. Also, they don’t follow each other on Instagram. However, these lovebirds are most likely still together.
Love Is Blind: UKseason 1 episodes 1-11 are available for streaming on Netflix.
Love Is Blind
Cast
Love Is Blind is a reality series where participants date and become engaged without seeing each other. The experiment examines whether emotional connections can outweigh physical appearances as couples decide if they will marry after meeting face-to-face for the first time.
