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Topics: Netflix, Love Is Blind, Reality TV, Sex and Relationships
Kya Buller
Topics: Netflix, Love Is Blind, Reality TV, Sex and Relationships
Viewers of the brand new reality dating show, Love Is Blind UK are demanding that two of the contestants take a DNA test following some worrying scenes.
The series, which is hosted by married couple Matt and Emma Willis, shows people dating potential suitors who they don't get to see in the flesh until they decide to get engaged.
Netflix has recently dropped the first four episodes and viewers are already totally hooked.
Two people who have been dating in the 'pods' are dental nurse Cat Richards, 29, from Jersey and funeral director Freddie Powell, 32, from Bolton.
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In the show, Cat can be seen expressing her interest in Freddie, saying that he's 'charming' and she loves his sense of humour.
Things seemed to be heading in a straightforward direction until they starting talking about names.
"What's your last name?" Cat asked Freddie.
To which he replied: "Powell. Are you assessing whether..." Prompting the pair to burst out laughing.
Cat then revealed her middle name to be Mary - after her grandma.
Freddie then revealed his grandma's name is also Mary.
But it didn't stop there.
The two potential lovers then discovered their grandfather's have the same name - Bill.
After Cat's confession regarding her grandads surname, Freddie said: "I don't believe you. I've got goosebumps.
"Do you know what my granddad was called? Bill."
Cat found it all too much to take and burst into tears as Freddie continued: "Oh what the hell! Are you joking. That's mad."
Understatement of the century.
However the exchange, which the two saw as a sweet coincidence, has prompted fans to urge them to take a DNA test.
One person commented: "Are we sure they aren’t just cousins?"
Another said: "Can’t wait for them to find out they’re actually first cousins at the reveal."
DNA testing service 23AndMe wrote: "Do we need to get involved here?"
This led to people exclaiming: "OMG YES!" and "Uhhh... YEAH," in the comments.
Others were quick to point out that the matching names are quite common so maybe there's nothing to worry about after all.
One person commented: "Old people are usually named Mary and Bill."
Another added: "Oh my God, their grandparents share the same incredibly common names? Crazyyy."
Netflix will be rolling out a batch of new episodes every Wednesday, so fans don't have to wait much longer to sink their teeth into more of the addictive reality show.
The next set of Love Is Blind UK episodes will arrive on the streaming service on 14 August, followed by more on 21 August.