Calling all fans of Love Is Blind, there's a brand new series now on Netflix and this time it's set in the UK
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Since 2020, the reality TV show Love Is Blind has been giving us blossoming love stories, drama and a whole lot of laughs. Each season follows a group of singles taking part in an experiment in the hopes of finding true love and settling down.
The final episodes of the sixth season of the US show were released in spring, and in an exciting update shortly after, Netflix revealed that Love Is Blind would be coming to the UK.
The first season of the UK version is out now, with a new batch of singles from across the country finding out if love really is blind.
When is Love Is Blind UK coming out?
The first season of the UK version of Love Is Blind will be released in several parts.
The first four episodes came out on Wednesday 7th August and the next five episodes will drop the following week. The final two episodes are set to come out on Wednesday 21st August with the reunion episode scheduled for the 25th of August.
Watch the Love Is Blind UK trailer
Love Is Blind UK cast
30 single men and women have entered the pods in an attempt to find true love.
Get to know more about the cast...
Aaron, 33
Chicken restaurateur from Milton Keynes.
Benaiah, 33
Structural landscaper from Preston.
Bobby, 33
Luxury shopping guide from Staffordshire.
Charlie, 34
Gym general manager from Hertfordshire.
Conor, 31
Health food business owner from Dublin.
Freddie, 32
Funeral director from Bolton.
Jake, 32
Civil engineer from Leicestershire.
Joanes, 31
Resident service manager from Luton.
Jordan, 33
Fashion tech founder from Surrey.
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Ollie, 32
Software sales from London.
Richie, 30
Sports turf maintenance director from Gloucestershire.
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Ryan, 31
Techno DJ and cellist from Edinburgh.
Sam, 31
Product design manager from London.
Steven, 37
Gym owner from London.
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Tom, 38
PR and advertising consultant from London.
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Catherine, 29
Dental nurse from Jersey.
Demi, 30
Safeguarding and attendance manager from London.
Ella, 27
Social worker from Derbyshire.
Elle, 27
Graphic designer from London.
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Jasmine, 29
Mental health nurse from London.
Lisa, 34
Baby photographer from Edinburgh.
Maria, 30
Makeup artist from Southampton.
Natasha, 32
Careers coordinator from Cheshire.
Nicole, 29
Head of brand and marketing from Surrey.
Olivia, 28
Creative project director from London.
Priya, 37
Procurement manager from Berkshire.
Ria, 34
Commercial contracts manager from London.
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Sabrina, 35
Director of marketing and communications, Belfast.
Sharlotte, 35
Global communications director from London.
Shirley, 27
Junior doctor from London.
What is Love Is Blind?
In a nutshell, the programme tests the theory of falling in love sight unseen based purely on personality and a connection formed over several dates.
The description shared by Netflix explains the show as: ‘UK singles who want to be loved for who they are have signed up for a less-conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them.
‘Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the Pods. When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with?’
How does it work?
A selection of men and women head into ‘the Pods’ (a small room with a couch and everything you need to get cosy, and sometimes activities to play) with one person in each Pod and the ability to talk to the person in the Pod across from you through a shared wall.
The catch is that you can’t see the person, and must form a relationship from the conversations you have in the Pods over 10 days. Couples who fall in love have the chance to propose to each other which moves them onto the next stage. The engaged couple then get to see each other for the first time in a grand reveal, before heading on holiday together.
After a relaxing getaway, the couple come back to their hometown to live together and meet each other’s friends and family. During this time they get to see how compatible they are and how they would fit into each other’s lives.
The show comes to a conclusion with weddings for each of the remaining couples. Once at the altar, each person must decide whether to say “I do” and become husband and wife, or say “I do not” and walk away from the relationship. And yes, we’re all highly invested and on the edge of our seat at this point.
It’ll come as no surprise that the show is filled with drama, from love triangles to disapproving families, all topped off with a dramatic reunion episode a year on from the weddings.
It’s not the most conventional route to marriage, but it does work for some people!
Watch the trailer for Love Is Blind Season 6
To give you an idea of what’s in store for the Love Is Blind UK couples…
Who hosts Love Is Blind UK?
The US series has been consistently hosted by married couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey, however they don't host the UK version.
To continue the trend of a married couple hosting the show, husband and wife duo presenter Emma Willis and musician Matt Willis have taken on the role.
Ahead of their appearance on the show, Busted co-founder Matt commented: “We love the show! It’s been such a dream working together and fascinating to watch the process unfold. Experiencing this new project side by side has been really amazing, and I can’t wait for people to come on this journey with us.”
With the former Big Brother presenter adding: “I love to play matchmaker with my friends and love LOVE, so I am so excited to be co-hosting the first ever UK version of Love Is Blind. I’m intrigued to see people connect on a purely emotional and mental level right off the bat, without visuals playing a part.”
How many episodes are in the new series?
Netflix will be releasing the episodes gradually throughout August and we'll be getting the usual 12 episodes in total.
Where can I watch Love Is Blind?
Netflix is home to all seasons of Love Is Blind. As well as the UK series, you can catch up on all past seasons on Netflix.
The Love Is Blind pods (Photo: Netflix)
How many seasons of Love Is Blind are there?
The hit show started in 2020 in the US. Since then, there have been five more series based in a different city each time. with the latest episodes dropping in February 2024.
The show has also been taken to Japan, Sweden and Brazil, with plans for filming in Argentina, Germany and the UAE too.
How to sign up for Love Is Blind UK?
Applications for Love Is Blind UK are currently closed, but you can still register your interest for future seasons here.
