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“Love Is Blind: UK” had a pretty successful run—three couples ended up walking down the aisle, looking very much in love as they made their vows and promised to spend the rest of their lives together. However, getting married within a month of knowing each other comes with its own unique challenges. The reunion episode of “Love Is Blind: UK” takes a look at what the married couples have been up to and whether they are still together a year later.
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Hosts Matt and Emma Willis, who are married in real life, welcome all the couples who successfully got engaged and even made it to their wedding day on “Love Is Blind: UK”. A total of six couples donned their wedding best, but only three pairs said “I do”, while the others suffered last-minute heartbreak and tears. So, are they still together? Here’s a look at what happened to the six couples after the show.
Demi and Ollie: Not together but respect each other
“Ollie is a good guy, but he is not my guy,” Demi told hosts Matt and Emma when asked about the status of their relationship. Demi and Ollie made it to their wedding day on “Love Is Blind: UK”, but Demi said “I do not” and walked away from the aisle. They didn’t get married, and Demi reveals how she realized Ollie wasn’t the one for her. She decided to focus on the things that bring her happiness and joy. Demi has moved back in with her parents and is taking life one day at a time, while Ollie revealed he is seeing someone else from the pods—Sharlotte. “It’s still complicated, but we’re in a good spot,” Sharlotte shared, confirming that she and Ollie are seeing each other, though they haven’t made a serious commitment yet.
Sabrina and Steven: Broke up and seem bitter
Sabrina and Steven seemed to have the smoothest ride during their courting period on “Love Is Blind: UK”. They looked madly in love and were one of the cutest, zero-drama couples on the show. However, Sabrina lives in Belfast and Steven in the UK, and the long-distance marriage quickly took a toll on them. Sabrina revealed that while she visited the UK seven times, Steven flew down only twice to see her and canceled on spending Christmas with her at the last minute. Communication was a big problem between the two, and they couldn’t see eye to eye during the reunion episode, each having different views on what went wrong.
“You seemed like the perfect couple, and everything just seemed to make so much sense,” host Emma remarked, echoing viewers’ sentiments. Sabrina and Steven appeared to be great together, but long-distance hurdles complicated their relationship. Steven admitted he was struggling with his business and had difficulty making time for Sabrina. Sabrina, on the other hand, seemed very bitter about how things deteriorated, feeling that Steven made zero accommodations for her. “The communication was awful. There was no consistency in Steven’s behavior towards me,” Sabrina complained. The two are clearly not on good terms anymore, and the hosts had to intervene to stop them from bickering and end their conversation on a cordial note.
Bobby and Jasmine: Still married and very happy
Bobby and Jasmine had a strong connection in the pods and didn’t have eyes for anyone else on the show. The couple revealed they are still very much in love and happily married a year after the show, planning to have a baby soon. Bobby moved to London to live with Jasmine, and the two have bought their dream house together. Jasmine’s mother, who was initially vocal about her concerns regarding Bobby’s ability to provide for her daughter, now fully supports him as her son-in-law.
Maria and Tom: Not together
Make-up artist Maria and Tom clashed on certain cultural values, leading Tom to say “I don’t” on their wedding day, even though it seemed at the very last minute that they might end up together despite their differences. “I felt like what he said in regards to raising kids felt like he was indirectly insulting my family,” Maria explained when asked whether she thinks Tom made the right decision. While Maria was upset about Tom’s insinuations regarding her parenting style, Tom admitted he could’ve phrased things differently and that he’s had time to reflect on his behavior, including his lack of respect for Maria’s profession as a make-up artist. Maria clarified that she never expected Tom to pay all her bills or finance her lifestyle.
Even though Tom and Maria are no longer together, they sat together on the couch during the reunion, and Maria said “we’re okay” when asked if they are still friends.
Nicole and Benaiah: Happily Married and Exploring the World Together
“I am trying to hippi-fy her,” a beaming Benaiah told the hosts when asked how things are between him and Nicole. They had perhaps the most emotional journey on “Love Is Blind: UK”, with Nicole initially getting engaged to a different contestant, only to quickly realize he wasn’t the right one for her. Nicole requested the “Love Is Blind” team to arrange a meeting with Benaiah so she could apologize, but their first face-to-face meeting turned into a surprise engagement when Benaiah confessed his love for her.
When asked if he regretted not making more effort to make Nicole aware of how strongly he felt their connection, Benaiah candidly admitted to regretting it and took responsibility for making Nicole feel unsure of his feelings. Fortunately for them, things worked out, and the two look super cute together, looking forward to visiting more countries. The hosts also played never-before-seen footage of their first meeting in the pods, where they were both crazily elated after their first interaction, even without seeing each other. It was super cute!
Both couples—Nicole and Benaiah, and Bobby and Jasmine—have made their relationships social-media official, sharing posts of their wedding pictures together on Instagram.
Freddie and Catherine: Are Good Friends Now
“Once a cheat, always a cheat,” Catherine declared after Freddie revealed he had once cheated in a past relationship while they were holidaying in Greece during their “Love is Blind: UK” getaway. From that revelation on, things were simply not the same between the couple. Catherine was snappy, and Freddie wondered if he was good enough for her. “The question is, is she good enough for you?” Freddie’s sister asked him after he introduced Catherine to his family. On their wedding day, Freddie gifted his fiancée a beautiful pair of earrings, leading Catherine to believe he would say “I do” when they exchanged vows. However, he didn’t.
At the reunion episode of “Love Is Blind: UK”, both admitted they think they are better off as friends and intend to remain friends for life. There seemed to be no hard feelings between the two, with both agreeing that they weren’t the best versions of themselves together. “Honestly, it was the best time, and I am grateful,” Catherine said, tearing up as she thanked Freddie for being a good friend and sharing great moments.
So, two happily married couples and several new friendships were made on “Love Is Blind: UK”, which is a pretty great outcome for a reality show.
Netflix has already renewed “Love Is Blind: UK” for a season two. Matt and Emma are expected to host the next season two.
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