Love is Blind UK 2024 line-up in full

Can you really fall in love with someone without ever actually seeing them in real life? It’s a question that the new Netflix series Love is Blind UK aims to answer once and for all.

While most modern dating shows usually involve sunshine escapes, gossip and bathing suits — and in the case of Naked Attraction, nothing at all — this new concept strips everything back to basics to discover if humans can find real connections based purely on emotional symmetry.

If the process is a success, the show’s lucky-in-love couples will take their relationships all the way, ultimately walking down the aisle at their very own wedding. If it doesn’t workout… well, it’ll surely make for entertaining telly.

Intrigued? Here’s everything you need to know about Love is Blind UK.

How can I watch Love is Blind UK?

The first season of Love is Blind UK is available to stream in full on Netflix now.

Love is Blind is based on the popular US reality show of the same name which has run for six seasons and follows the same general concept. The UK’s edition will take its contestants to a range of different locations, with the series visiting the UK, Sweden and the Greek island of Corfu during its shoot.

A second season has already been green-lit, although a release date has yet to be confirmed.

When is the Love is Blind UK reunion?

The reunion episode of Love is Blind UK will debut on Monday, 26 August at 9pm BST.

This special edition of the show will reunite each of its couples for the first time since their successful — or failed — romance experiments.

Is there a trailer for Love is Blind UK?

“You will choose somebody to marry... without ever seeing them,” says Love is Blind co-host Matt Willis, detailing the stakes of his new reality romance show. Throughout the next two minutes, we get to watch how this experiment plays out, with plenty of love blossoming and drama unfolding.

Watch the official trailer for Love is Blind UK below:

A new relationship sparks between the doors of a train toilet in the first teaser trailer for Love is Blind UK, as one dating-app-sick singleton finds an unexpected connection with a ticket inspector.

Can the same situation play out in real life? That’s what Love is Blind UK is hoping to find out.

Watch the show’s first teaser below:

Who will host Love is Blind UK?

Love is Blind UK will be hosted by married hosting duo Emma and Matt Willis.

The former will be familiar to audiences from her time hosting shows like Big Brother, its sibling series Big Brother’s Bit On The Side and The Voice UK. Meanwhile, her hubby Matt is best known as the bassist and co-vocalist of the pop band Busted.

In addition to playing in the band, Matt has also appeared on shows like I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here and EastEnders.

What happens in Love is Blind UK?

Love is Blind UK will put new relationships to the test by inviting singletons to forge meaningful relationships based on nothing more than emotional connections.

Hopefuls will be invited to connect with someone who they will ultimately marry, despite the fact they've never actually seen them in real life until their fates have been sealed. From there, raw chemistry takes the reigns, for better or for worse.

“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 Pods,” explains Netflix of the show's concept.

“When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with? Hosted by Matt and Emma Willis, this series will uncover whether looks, race or age do matter, or if love really is blind.”

Who will star in Love is Blind UK?

For its grand debut on this side of the pond, Love is Blind UK has gathered a list of unlucky-in-love contestants, each of whom is looking for love. Well, maybe looking is the wrong word... Listening?

Meet them below:

Aaron | 33 | Milton Keynes | Chicken restaurateur

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 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.

Bobby | 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.

Catherine | 29 | Jersey | Dental nurse

Catherine reckons living on the small Channel 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 manager

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 owner

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 | 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.

Ella | 27 | Derbyshire | Social worker

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 designer

Elle 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 | 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.

Jake | 32 | Leicestershire | Civil engineer

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 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.

Joanes | 31 | Luton | Resident service manager

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 founder

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 photographer

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.

Maria | 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.

Natasha | 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.

Nicole | 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.

Olivia | 28 | London | Creative project director

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 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.

Priya | 37 | Berkshire | Procurement manager

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 | 34 | London | Commercial contracts manager

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 director

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 cellist

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.

Sabrina | 35 | Belfast | Director of marketing and communications

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 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.

Sharlotte | 35 | London | Global communications director

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.

Shirley | 27 | London | Junior doctor

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 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.

Tom | 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.

Love is Blind UK is available now on Netflix.