Sabrina first to get engaged, while contestant Conor from Dublin also praises dating show Sabrina Egerton (Photo: Netflix) Conor Griffin (Photo: Netflix) A Love Is Blind participant from Belfast says the show gave her the chance to potentially meet her future life partner without the superficial elements of modern dating. Sabrina Egerton, along with Conor Griffin from Dublin, swapped dating apps for a less-conventional approach. The first four episodes of Love Is Blind: UK were released this week on Netflix.
Egerton was the first to get engaged in the series. She found love by talking to Steven, a gym owner, through a wall without having the ability to see him. “It is unconventional, but it really does take away all those blocks and barriers that come up in the real world,” she said.
“Everyone is on the same page as you, so suddenly it takes away a barrier from modern dating. “It is a surreal process..
. but it takes out all of the distractions and superficial elements of modern dating. “It’s very emotional watching it back.
There’s obviously so much going through your mind. “My mam started crying before we even put the first episode on. She said she was so proud of me.
“I did, like, a little viewing party with friends and family. “It was so nice to have everyone in the room, but it also meant I could answer everyone’s questions at once and not be bombarded. It was a little surreal.
“We had no idea how they’d edited it. There’s so many beautiful dat.