Brits in for major treat as explosive dating series is finally coming to Netflix after US popularity
Brits are in for a major treat as a beloved explosive dating series is finally coming to Netflix after its soaring US popularity.
The series in question, which will be hosted by real-life couple Matt and Emma Willis, will follow a selection of UK singles who have signed up for a less-conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without even 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.
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Yep, you guessed it, Love is Blind is coming to the UK and we're all beyond buzzing.
Check out the official Netflix trailer here:
The reality TV series has already hit the States, Sweden, Japan and Brazil so it seems only fair us Brits are getting the same treatment too to see if love really is blind.
So, without further ado, let's get into the long-awaited cast announcement.
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Aaron
Since coming out of a long-term relationship, the 33-year-old businessman from Milton Keynes has enjoyed being single, but the party lifestyle is starting to feel empty for him.
He wants to find a partner to settle down with which would delight his close-knit family - Aaron’s role models are his own parents who have been together for 34 years and he is hoping to find a lasting love like theirs.
(Netflix)Benaiah
Globe-trotting Benaiah, 33, has been single for 11 years following a breakup he found difficult to recover from.
The Structural Landscaper from Preston loves adventure and the outdoors but is yearning for a deeper connection with someone and finally feels ready to let his guard down and open up.
(Netflix)Bobby
Losing his cousin Danny in tragic circumstances has made 33-year-old Bobby, a Luxury Shopping Guide from Staffordshire, realise that life is too short to spend it alone. After travelling the world with his job, he is ready to find the right girl and settle back in the UK.
Spiritual Bobby writes and records his own music and says his mum is the most important person in his life.
Catherine
Catherine, 29, reckons living on the small island of Jersey is hampering her chances of finding an eligible bachelor and she needs to cast her net further afield.
The Dental Nurse from Jersey was adopted as a baby and has never met a man who understands how this has shaped her life which has, in turn, impacted her relationships.
(Netflix)Charlie
Cheeky chappy Charlie, 34, has been single for five years and is searching for a physical spark with someone who can also be his best friend.
The Gym General Manager from Hertfordshire's mum is just as keen for him to settle down and even took over his dating apps last year in a bid to help him find love.
(Netflix)Conor
Cheeky, flirtatious and down to earth, Conor has been single for seven years. Since his last relationship ended, the 31-year-old Health Food Business Owner from Dublin has struggled to find anyone he can truly connect with.
After losing his mum three years ago, he started his own health food business in her memory, determined to make her proud.
Now he’s keen to start a family of his own.
(Netflix) Demi
Sporty Demi, 30, loves boxing and playing football which she thinks some men are intimidated by.
The Safeguarding and Attendance Manager from London says she’s used to guys seeing her only as a friend but then suddenly finding her attractive when she gets dressed up and puts some makeup on.
In short, Demi wants to meet someone, have kids and bag the fairytale ending.
(Netflix)Ella
Fun-loving Ella, 27, has tried many ways to meet a partner but without success. The 27-year-old Social Worker from Derbyshire was bullied in school and over the years this affected her confidence.
Now, she works with young people and enjoys helping those going through the same experiences she had.
Ella likes to play tennis, run, sing and bake in her spare time and says the family dog Dolly is her best friend.
(Netflix)Elle
Elle, 27, was predominantly raised by her dad who was her best friend and describes him as 'husband goals'.
Single for the last year, the Graphic Designer from London has been dating but hasn’t been able to find someone who wants the same things out of life.
She dreams of getting married and building a big family - something she never had.
(Netflix)Freddie
Gym-loving Freddie, 32, was brought up by his mum and is very close to his brother Jack who has Down’s syndrome.
He says the empathy their bond has instilled in him has helped in his career as a funeral director.
A romantic at heart, the 32-year-old Funeral Director from Bolton doesn’t like being single and is hoping to find someone he can buy flowers for, take to dinner and travel the world with.
(Netflix)Jake
Sensitive Jake, 32, is the agony uncle for all his friends and admits to being 'soppy' when in a relationship.
After going through a breakup and losing his mum, the 32-year-old Civil Engineer from Leicestershire realised that he is eager to settle down and start a family. Jake says he is ready to find the one and is known for falling in love quickly.
(Netflix)Jasmine
All Jasmine’s friends have settled down, but she has been steadfastly single for four years and says she never gets approached.
The 29-year-old Mental Health Nurse from London describes her childhood as a 'rollercoaster' due to moving from Norwich to the Philippines when she was eight.
Jasmine wants to walk down the aisle and thinks she’d make a good wife.
(Netflix)Joanes
Salsa King Joanes prefers old school romance to playing text tennis and mind games.
Born in Angola, he moved to the UK when he was one and says it’s important to him that any future partner loves to travel and experience different cultures.
The 31-year-old Resident Service Manager from Luton is known to charm the ladies with his linguistic skills but is ultimately hoping to meet someone who shares his Christian values.
Jordan
Sharp-dressing business owner Jordan, 33, is slow to build trust in a relationship and doesn’t take chances, which is where he feels he may have been going wrong in the past.
After watching his friends start to settle down and have families, the Fashion Tech Founder from Surrey thinks now might be the time to throw caution to the wind and take a risk on love.
(Netflix)Lisa
Lisa, 34, falls in love easily but is tired of being judged for her looks. She is looking for a relationship of substance that’s all about what’s on the inside.
As a photographer specialising in newborn shoots, the Baby Photographer from Edinburgh finds herself getting broody and longing for a baby of her own.
(Netflix)Maria
Maria, 30, is hoping for a traditional relationship and is looking for a man who can protect and care for her.
The Make-up Artist from Southampton is a fiery, outgoing and passionate woman who speaks her mind.
Maria’s dad died in 2020 and losing him has been the biggest personal challenge she’s had to face so far.
(Netflix)Natasha
Since splitting from her long-term partner two and a half years ago, Tash felt it was time she motivated herself to have a more healthy lifestyle and stay fit and is now keen to meet her 'forever person'.
The 32-year-old Career Coordinator from Cheshire says she frequently gets friend-zoned by guys but looks to her parents who have been married for 42 years and hopes to have that for herself one day.
(Netflix)Nicole
Nicole, 29, was previously married but divorced shortly after and as a result threw herself into her career.
The Head of Brand and Marketing from Surrey still hasn't given up on love and is hoping to be second-time lucky!
(Netflix)Olivia
Olivia, 28, puts being single down to the fact she’s spent years being extremely work-focused.
However, after living and working in LA, she is now back in the UK and feels ready to share her life.
Since her last relationship ended, the Creative Project Director from London has taken time to get to know herself and is hoping to find true love.
(Netflix)Ollie
Smooth talker Ollie, 32, hasn’t been in a serious relationship for six years.
The Londoner, who works in Software Sales, admits that he often goes for the 'Instagram hot' girls and it never develops into anything deep or meaningful.
Ollie says he’s now ready to fall in love with someone’s heart rather than their looks - his nights out are now turning into friends' weddings and he wishes he had a plus one.
(Netflix)Priya
Priya, 37, has been engaged before - but only for 24 hours, calling it off after realising she’d made a mistake.
She feels now might be the time to step back into the dating world and explore her options.
The Procurement Manager from Berkshire is looking to build a lasting connection with someone that goes beyond their physical attributes.
(Netflix)Ria
Ria, 34, is ready to meet someone but feels she’s exhausted all the options - apart from Love is Blind.
The Commercial Contracts Manager from London has five nieces and nephews who she adores and she loves being the cool aunty but she’s tired of friends and family asking when she’s going to settle down herself.
(Netflix)Richie
Sports-mad Richie, 30, admits to needing a lot of reassurance from a partner and describes himself as caring with a lot of love to give.
Any love interest coming into the Sports Turf Maintenance Director from Gloucestershire's life would have to get along with his sister who is also his best friend and confidant.
(Netflix)Ryan
Musician Ryan, 31, has been single for two years, having struggled to hold down a relationship because of his lifestyle which involves late nights and travel.
The 31-year-old Techno DJ and Cellist has dated older women in the past and at 6ft 3in tends to be attracted to tall girls, although he is open to anything the pods might have to offer.
He is hoping Love is Blind will help him find someone who values commitment as much as he does.
(Netflix)Sabrina
Unlucky in love Sabrina, 35, is hoping to meet the man of her dreams in the experiment.
She hasn’t had much luck with men in her dating life which has led to her being hyper independent.
The Director of Marketing and Communications from Belfast believes the pods will give her an opportunity to get deep with men from the get-go. She hopes to find someone who has worked through their own issues and wants to grow with her to be the best versions of themselves.
(Netflix)Sam
Sam, 31, believes his progression up the career ladder has come at a cost as it’s left little time for love.
Having had his heart broken twice, he is hoping that the next person to come into his life will be third time lucky.
The Product Design Manager from London enjoys travelling and says he often feels the pressure from his mum to find The One.
(Netflix)Sharlotte
High-flyer Sharlotte, 35, feels her career has gotten in the way of her love life and has found that men are intimidated by her success.
Single for eight years, the Global Communications Director from London was briefly engaged to the guy she was with from the age of 19, but knew deep down they had grown apart and fallen out of love. Sharlotte’s twin sister has recently moved in with her boyfriend and so her desire to find her own Mr Right is now stronger than ever.
(Netflix)Shirley
Shirley, 27, admits that in the past she has enjoyed the thrill of the chase but tends to fall for men who are emotionally unavailable.
This is something the Junior Doctor from London is working on and she realises now that she wants a partner she can build a life with and hopes to start a family as soon as possible.
(Netflix)Steven
Steven, 37, has been single for four months following a whirlwind romance which ended when she moved back to the States.
Loyal, thoughtful and ambitious, this Brummie Gym Owner is only interested in relationships he sees as leading to marriage, knows exactly what he wants and refuses to compromise when it comes to love.
(Netflix)Tom
Tom, 38, has been single for six years and says his thirties have been focused on personal growth and preparing to settle down.
The PR and Advertising Consultant from London is a self-confessed mummy’s boy but has worked hard to build a successful career in PR and advertising and is now ready to fall in love and share his life with someone special.
Well, that's absolutely everyone!
The first four episodes of Love is Blind UK will be available to stream on Netflix next month (7 August).
Topics: Netflix, TV And Film, Love Is Blind, Sex and Relationships, Dating, Wedding
Rhiannon Ingle