Love Is Blind: UK

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Love Is Blind: UK
Genre Reality
Created by Chris Coelen
Presented by Matt Willis
Emma Willis
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
Production companyCPL Productions
Original release
Network Netflix
Release7 August 2024 (2024-08-07) 
present (present)
Related
Love Is Blind

Love is Blind: UK is a British reality television series based on the original American version of the same name hosted by Matt Willis and Emma Willis which premiered on Netflix on 7 August 2024, as a three-week event. [1] On 21 August 2024, it was announced that the UK version has been renewed for a second season. [2]

Contents

Season summary

Season 1

CouplesMarriedStill togetherRelationship notes
Bobby and JasmineYes [3] [4] YesBobby and Jasmine got married. In the reunion filmed one year later, it was revealed that Bobby had moved to London and they were still together.
Steven and SabrinaYes [3] [5] NoSteven and Sabrina got married. In the reunion filmed one year later, that Steven and Sabrina were no longer together. Their issues had been confounded by a long-distance relationship.
Benaiah and NicoleYes [3] [4] YesThe couple became engaged after the pods and met the rest of the couples in Corfu. Despite the false start Benaiah and Nicole got married. At the reunion it was revealed they were still together and living with each other.
Freddie and CatherineNo [4] [3] NoDid not get married. Catherine said yes, but Freddie felt the time was not right for them. After she left, he told her family that he still wanted her in his life. However she said it would take a lot for her to bounce back.
Ollie and DemiNo [4] [3] NoAfter a lack of contact before the wedding, Demi chose not to marry Ollie at the alter. Ollie asked her why, and she stated it was an I do not, for now, rather than a straight no. At the reunion it was revealed they had not pursued the relationship.
Tom and MariaNo [4] [3] NoSplit on wedding day. Tom said no, stating that they had some differences, which he hadn't had enough time to work through. Maria would have said yes. At the reunion it was revealed that their differences had not been resolved and they remained separated.
Sam and NicoleNo [3] [4] NoThe couple did not go to Corfu with the rest of the couples. They both separately confessed to not feeling the connection in the real world and ended their engagement.

Participants

Season 1

Participants from the first season were revealed on 24 July 2024. [6]

NameAgeOccupationHometownRelationship Status
Sabrina Egerton [7] 35Director of Marketing and CommunicationsBelfast, Northern IrelandMarried
Steven Smith [7] 37Gym OwnerLondon, England
Jasmine [7] 29Mental Health NurseLondon, EnglandMarried
Bobby Johnson [7] 33Luxury Shopping GuideStaffordshire, England
Nicole Stevens [7] 29Head of Brand and MarketingSurrey, EnglandMarried
Benaiah Grunewald Brydie [7] 33Structural LandscaperPreston, England
Demi Brown [7] 30Safeguarding and Attendance ManagerLondon, EnglandSplit at the wedding
Ollie Sutherland [7] 33Software SalesLondon, England
Catherine Richards [7] 29Dental NurseJersey, Channel IslandsSplit at the wedding
Freddie Powell [7] 32Funeral DirectorBolton, England
Maria [7] 30Makeup ArtistSouthampton, EnglandSplit at the wedding
Tom Stroud [7] 38PR and Advertising ConsultantLondon, England
Sam Klein [7] 31Product Design ManagerLondon, EnglandBriefly engaged to Nicole; split before the wedding
Aaron Murrell [7] 33Chicken RestaurateurMilton Keynes, EnglandNot engaged
Charlie Mawson [7] 34Gym General ManagerHertfordshire, England
Conor Griffin [7] 31Health Food Business OwnerDublin, Ireland
Ella Liliana [7] 27Social WorkerDerbyshire, England
Elle [7] 27Graphic DesignerLondon, England
Jake Singleton-Hill [7] 32Civil EngineerLeicestershire, England
Joanes [7] 31Resident Service ManagerLuton, England
Jordan Baker [7] 32Fashion Tech FounderSurrey, England
Lisa Hendrie [7] 34Baby PhotographerEdinburgh, Scotland
Natasha Waters [7] 32Careers CoordinatorCheshire, England
Olivia Lavelle [7] 28Creative Project DirectorLondon, England
Priyanka "Priya" Grewal [7] 37Procurement ManagerBerkshire, England
Ria Prosser [7] 34Commercial Contracts ManagerLondon, England
Richie [7] 30Sports Turf Maintenance DirectorGloucestershire, England
Ryan Williams [7] 31Techno DJ and CellistEdinburgh, Scotland
Sharlotte Ritchie [7] 35Global Communications DirectorLondon, England
Shirley Bekker [7] 27Junior DoctorLondon, England

Episodes

Season 1 (2024)

Love Is Blind: UK season 1 episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
Week 1
11"The Pods Are Open"7 August 2024 (2024-08-07)
22"Two’s A Couple, Three’s A Love Triangle"7 August 2024 (2024-08-07)
33"He’s Here for Fame"7 August 2024 (2024-08-07)
44"We Had Sex… Twice!"7 August 2024 (2024-08-07)
Week 2
55"I Made a Mistake"14 August 2024 (2024-08-14)
66"Once a Cheat, Always a Cheat"14 August 2024 (2024-08-14)
77"Is She Good Enough for You?"14 August 2024 (2024-08-14)
88"Guess Who's Back"14 August 2024 (2024-08-14)
99"He Wants a Prenup"14 August 2024 (2024-08-14)
Week 3: The Altar
1010"See You at the Altar"21 August 2024 (2024-08-21)
1111"We're Not Ready"21 August 2024 (2024-08-21)
Week 4 The Reunion
1212"The Reunion"26 August 2024 (2024-08-26)

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