Love Is Blind UK cast: Meet the 30 contestants hoping to find 'the one'
Love is Blind UK is finally here with a start date of Wednesday, August 7, when the first four episodes will be released on Netflix at 8am. It's the first time the unconventional dating show has come to the UK and fans can't wait to meet the 30 singletons taking part.
The new series will be hosted by Big Brother's Emma Willis and her husband and Busted singer Matt Willis, together they will introduce the contestants who want to be loved for who they are, and so are willing to 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 connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the all-famous Love is Blind pods. Only when the wedding days arrive, will viewers find out if real-world realities and external factors pushed the couples apart, or whether they are willing to tie the knot with the person they fell blindly in love with.
Among those taking part is funeral director Freddie, dental nurse Catherine, safeguarding and attendance manager Demi and structural landscaper Benaiah. Here's what you need to know about the line-up in full ahead of Love is Blind UK's release date.
Benaiah is a contestant on Netflix's Love Is Blind UK (Image: Netflix)READ MORE: Netflix fans say they're 'so ready for this' as Love Is Blind UK trailer drops
Aaron 33, Milton Keynes, Chicken RestaurateurInstagram: @amurrell1
Since coming out of a long-term relationship, businessman Aaron has enjoyed being single, but the party lifestyle is starting to feel empty for him. He wants to find a partner to settle down with which would delight his close-knit family – Aaron’s role models are his own parents who have been together for 34 years and he is hoping to find a lasting love like theirs.
Benaiah, 33, Preston, Structural LandscaperInstagram: @benaiahgb
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.
Bobby, 33, Staffordshire, Luxury Shopping GuideInstagram: @bobbyj4k
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
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Catherine, 29, Jersey, Dental NurseInstagram: @catrichards94
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.
Charlie, 34, Hertfordshire, Gym General ManagerInstagram: @charlie.mawson08
Cheeky chappy Charlie has been single for five years and is searching for a physical spark with someone who can also be his best friend. His mum is just as keen for him to settle down and even took over his dating apps last year in a bid to help him find love.
Conor, 31, Dublin, Health Food Business OwnerInstagram: @griffindoor92
Cheeky, flirtatious and down to earth, Conor has been single for seven years. Since his last relationship ended, he has struggled to find anyone he can truly connect with. After losing his mum three years ago, he started his own health food business in her memory, determined to make her proud. Now he’s keen to start a family of his own.
Demi is a contestant on Netflix's Love is Blind UK (Image: Netflix) Demi, 30, London, Safeguarding and Attendance ManagerInstagram: @demisantanabrown
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.
Ella, 27, Derbyshire, Social WorkerInstagram: @ellalilianaa
Fun-loving half-Italian Ella has tried many ways to meet a partner but without success. She was bullied in school and over the years this affected her confidence. Now, she works with young people and enjoys helping those going through the same experiences she had. Ella likes to play tennis, run, sing and bake in her spare time and says the family dog Dolly is her best friend.
Elle, 27, London, Graphic DesignerElle was predominantly raised by her dad who was her best friend and describes him as "husband goals". Single for the last year, Elle has been dating but hasn’t been able to find someone who wants the same things out of life. She dreams of getting married and building a big family – something she never had.
Freddie is a contestant on Netflix's Love is Blind UK (Image: Netflix) Freddie, 32, Bolton, Funeral DirectorInstagram: @freddieppowell
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.
Jake, 32, Leicestershire, Civil EngineerInstagram: @jake.shill
Sensitive Jake is the agony uncle for all his friends and admits to being "soppy" when in a relationship. After going through a breakup and losing his mum, Jake realised that he is eager to settle down and start a family. Jake says he is ready to find the one and is known for falling in love quickly.
Jasmine, 29, London, Mental Health NurseInstagram: @thejaycee_
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.
Joanes is a contestant on Netflix's Love is Blind UK (Image: Netflix) Joanes, 31, Luton, Resident Service ManagerInstagram: @joanes11
Salsa King Joanes prefers old school romance to playing text tennis and mind games. Born in Angola, he moved to the UK when he was one and says it’s important to him that any future partner loves to travel and experience different cultures. Joanes is known to charm the ladies with his linguistic skills but is ultimately hoping to meet someone who shares his Christian values.
Jordan, 33, Surrey, Fashion Tech FounderInstagram: @jordybaker
Sharp-dressing business owner Jordan is slow to build trust in a relationship and doesn’t take chances, which is where he feels he may have been going wrong in the past. After watching his friends start to settle down and have families, Jordan thinks now might be the time to throw caution to the wind and take a risk on love.
Lisa, 34, Edinburgh, Baby PhotographerInstagram: @lisahendrie
Lisa falls in love easily but is tired of being judged for her looks. She is looking for a relationship of substance that’s all about what’s on the inside. As a photographer specialising in newborn shoots, Lisa finds herself getting broody and longing for a baby of her own.
Mariah on Netflix's Love is Blind UK (Image: Netflix) Maria, 30, Southampton, Makeup ArtistInstagram: @mariabenkh
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.
Natasha, 32, Cheshire, Career CoordinatorInstagram: @tashwaters
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.
Nicole, 29, Surrey, Head of Brand and MarketingInstagram: @theholisticnicole
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.
Ollie is a contestant on Netflix's Love is Blind UK (Image: Netflix) Olivia, 28, London, Creative Project DirectorInstagram: @LivLavelle
Olivia puts being single down to the fact she’s spent years being extremely work-focused. However, after living and working in LA, she is now back in the UK and feels ready to share her life. Since her last relationship ended, Olivia has taken time to get to know herself and is hoping to find true love.
Ollie, 32, London, Software SalesInstagram: @ollie1sutherland
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.
Priya, 37, Berkshire, Procurement ManagerInstagram: @priyanka__grewal
Priya has been engaged before – but only for 24 hours, calling it off after realising she’d made a mistake. She feels now might be the time to step back into the dating world and explore her options. She is looking to build a lasting connection with someone that goes beyond their physical attributes. Priya’s parents had an arranged marriage and she sees them as a prime example of a loving relationship.
Ria is a contestant on Netflix's Love is Blind UK (Image: Netflix) Ria, 34, London, Commercial Contracts ManagerInstagram: @reelouise31
Ria is ready to meet someone but feels she’s exhausted all the options – apart from Love is Blind. Ria has five nieces and nephews who she adores and she loves being the cool aunty but she’s tired of friends and family asking when she’s going to settle down herself.
Richie, 30, Gloucestershire, Sports Turf Maintenance DirectorInstagram: @trickyy
Sports-mad Richie admits to needing a lot of reassurance from a partner and describes himself as caring with a lot of love to give. Any love interest coming into Richie’s life would have to get along with his sister who is also his best friend and confidant.
Ryan, 31, Edinburgh, Techno DJ and CellistInstagram: @thescottishkorean
Korean-born musician Ryan has been single for two years, having struggled to hold down a relationship because of his lifestyle which involves late nights and travel. He has dated older women in the past and at 6ft 3in tends to be attracted to tall girls, although he is open to anything the pods might have to offer. He is hoping Love is Blind will help him find someone who values commitment as much as he does.
Sam is a contestant on Netflix's Love is Blind UK (Image: Netflix) Sabrina, 35, Belfast, Director of Marketing and CommunicationsInstagram: @sabrinavittoriaegerton
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 versions of themselves.
Sam, 31, London, Product Design ManagerInstagram: @sam_klein
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.
Sharlotte, 35, London, Global Communications DirectorInstagram: @sharlotteritchie
High-flyer Sharlotte feels her career has gotten in the way of her love life and has found that men are intimidated by her success. Single for eight years, she was briefly engaged to the guy she was with from the age of 19, but knew deep down they had grown apart and fallen out of love. Sharlotte’s twin sister has recently moved in with her boyfriend and so her desire to find her own Mr Right is now stronger than ever.
Tom is a contestant on Netflix's Love is Blind UK (Image: Netflix) Shirley, 27, London, Junior DoctorInstagram: @shirleybekker
Shirley admits that in the past she has enjoyed the thrill of the chase but tends to fall for men who are emotionally unavailable. This is something she’s working on and she realises now that she wants a partner she can build a life with and hopes to start a family as soon as possible. Born in the Netherlands, she came to the UK as a young girl and has recently graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in medicine.
Steven, 37, London, Gym OwnerInstagram: @stvnsmthy
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.
Tom, 38, London, PR and Advertising ConsultantInstagram: @stroudtom
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.
Love Is Blind UK cast: Meet the 30 contestants hoping to find 'the one'
Love Is Blind UK cast: Meet the 30 contestants hoping to find 'the one'
Love Is Blind UK cast: Meet the 30 contestants hoping to find 'the one'
Love Is Blind UK cast: Meet the 30 contestants hoping to find 'the one'
Love Is Blind UK cast: Meet the 30 contestants hoping to find 'the one'
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