Love is Blind UK is set to premiere this week and marks the first time the unconventional dating show has been brought to the UK and it will be released in three parts on Netflix. The new series will be hosted by Big Brother's Emma Willis and her husband, Busted singer Matt Willis. The show will feature 30 contestants who are looking for love based on personality rather than physical appearance.

Among the cast members are Freddie, a 32 year old funeral director from Manchester, Steven, a 37 year old gym owner from Birmingham, and Bobby, a 33 year old luxury shopping guide from Staffordshire. Also joining the line-up are Sabrina, a 35 year old director of marketing and communications from Belfast, Jasmine, a 29 year old mental health nurse from London, and Catherine, a 29 year old dental nurse from Jersey, reports the Express . What is Love Is Blind UK? Freddie is a contestant on Love is Blind UK (Image: (Image: Netflix)) Read More Related Articles Teletubbies star floors fans as 90s TV icon makes rare appearance on This Morning Read More Related Articles HBO unveils terrifying teaser for Welcome To Derry as fans ask 'what's the point?' The synopsis for Love is Blind UK states: "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 connectio.