Love is Blind UK is finally here having dropped with part one on Netflix on Wednesday, August 7. The new series, which is presented by Emma Willis and husband and Busted star Matt Willis, introduced 30 singletons to viewers, all hoping to be lucky in love. The unconvential dating series sees couples get to know one another in pods, in the hopes of forming a deeper connection all whilst having no idea what one another looks like.
The first four episodes of Love is Blind UK saw 12 out of the 30 contestants get engaged. Those moving on in the process and hoping to make things work on the outside include Freddie, Catherine, Sabrina, Steven, Ollie, Demi, Jasmine, Bobby, Sam, Nicole, Tom, and Maria, while Benaiah and Tasha also feature. And with Netflix dropping Love is Blind UK in three parts over the next coming weeks, those desperate to stay up to date with the cast members, and even get some clues on their relationship statuses, might be wondering how to follow them on Instagram .
Below we've compiled a list of some of this year's Love is Blind UK contestants and their Instagram accounts. Freddie Instagram: @freddieppowell 32, Bolton, Funeral Director Gym-loving Freddie 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, Freddie doesn’t like being single and is hoping to find someone he can buy flowers for, take to dinner, and travel the world with. Catherine Instagram: @catrichards94 29, Jersey, Dental Nurse Catherine 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. Catherine 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.
Sabrina Instagram: @sabrinavittoriaegerton 35, Belfast, Director of Marketing and Communications Unlucky in love Sabrina 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. Sabrina 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 version of themselves. Steven Instagram: @stvnsmthy 3 7, London, Gym Owner Steven 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 lad 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.
Jasmine Instagram: @thejaycee_ 29, London, Mental Health Nurse All Jasmine’s friends have settled down, but she has been steadfastly single for four years and says she never gets approached. She 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.
Bobby Instagram: @bobbyj4k 33, Staffordshire, Luxury Shopping Guide Losing his cousin Danny in tragic circumstances has made Bobby 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.
Ollie Instagram: @ollie1sutherland 32, London, Software Sales Smooth talker Ollie hasn’t been in a serious relationship for six years. He 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.
Demi Instagram: @demisantanabrown 30, London, Safeguarding and Attendance Manager Sporty Demi loves boxing and playing football which she thinks some men are intimidated by. She 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. Demi, who has mixed Caribbean and Maltese heritage, wants to meet someone, have kids and bag the fairytale ending.
Sam Instagram: @sam_klein 31, London, Product Design Manager Sam 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. Privately-educated Sam enjoys travelling and says he often feels the pressure from his mum to find The One.
Nicole Instagram: @theholisticnicole 29, Surrey, Head of Brand and Marketing Nicole was previously married but divorced shortly after and as a result threw herself into her career. She was raised Catholic and still believes there is life after divorce. She still hasn't given up on love and is hoping to be second-time lucky! Nicole has mixed Ghanaian and Lebanese heritage and has lived in Ghana but is now settled in the UK.
Tom Instagram: @stroudtom 38, London, PR and Advertising Consultant Tom has been single for six years and says his thirties have been focused on personal growth and preparing to settle down. He 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. Maria Instagram: @mariabenkh 30, Southampton, Makeup Artist Maria is hoping for a traditional relationship and is looking for a man who can protect and care for her.
She’s 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. Benaiah Instagram: @benaiahgb 33, Preston, Structural Landscaper Globe-trotting Benaiah has been single for 11 years following a breakup he found difficult to recover from.
He 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. Tasha Instagram: @tashwaters 32, Cheshire, Career Coordinator 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.” She 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.
Love is Blind UK lands on Netflix on Wednesday, August 7, with part one..
