This year's series of Love Island may be over but in just a few days the first ever episode of Love is Blind UK will stream on Netflix and dare we say we feel a new obsession brewing?
The dating show has already made waves in countless other countries including Japan, Sweden and the US but it's now it's the UK's time and we have all the deets.
What happens on Love is Blind UK?
The contestants ‘date’ each other but it’s all done behind closed doors from 'pods,' as in they have NO IDEA what the person they’re talking to looks like.
Fifteen girlies and 15 guys will feature on the dating show and rumour has it that around 225 dates occur on the first day.
It is a no thank you from us, there are only so many times you can ask how many siblings a person has before you want to rip your hair out.
Although it starts out in a speed-dating style as the series go on they can pick to have longer dates with certain fellow romantic hopefuls and even propose to the person they've been flirting with.
Only once a proposal has been accepted will the couple come face to face and this is where the real drama begins as over the new few weeks the new lovebirds will move in together, plan their wedding and see if the romance will work in the real world.
When does Love is Blind UK start?
The shows will premiere on 7 August 2024 with the first four episodes being released at once and another five ready for streaming from 21 August 2024.
Where can I watch Love is Blind UK?
The dating show is streamed on Netflix.
Who hosts Love is Blind UK?
Former Big Brother presenter Emma Willis and her Busted bae Matt Willis will host the romance reality TV show.
The couple have been married for 16 yeas so it is fair to say that know what it takes to make a relationship a success.
Who are the contestants on this year’s Love is Blind UK?
The final cast was released last month and there are a LOT of them. Thirty new names and faces for us to stalk on social media, in fact. Get ready...
Aaron, 33, Chicken restaurateur from Milton Keynes.
Benaiah, 33, Structural landscaper from Preston.
Bobby, 33, Luxury shopping guide from Staffordshire.
Catherine, 29, Dental nurse from Jersey.
Charlie, 34, Gym general manager from Hertfordshire.
Conor, 21, Health food business owner from Dublin.
Demi, 30, Safeguarding and attendance manager from London.
Ella, 27, Social worker from Derby.
Elle, 27, Graphic designer from London.
Freddie, 32, Funeral director from Bolton.
Jake, 32, Civil engineer from Leicestershire.
Jasmine, 29, Mental health nurse from London.
Joanes, 31, Resident service manager from Luton.
Jordan, 33, Fashion tech founder from Surrey.
Lisa, 34, Baby photographer from Edinburgh.
Maria, 30, Make-up artist from Southampton.
Natasha, 32, Career coordinator from Cheshire.
Nicole, 29, Head of brand and marketing from Surrey.
Olivia, 28, Creative project director from London.
Ollie, 32, Software sales from London.
Priya, 37, Procurement manager from Berkshire.
Ria, 24, Commercial contracts manager from London.
Richie, 30, Sports turf maintenance director from Gloucestershire
Ryan, 31, Techno DJ and cellist from Edinburgh.
Sabrina, 35, Director of marketing and communications from Belfast.
Sam, 31, Product design manager from London.
Sharlotte, 35, Global communications director from London.
Shirley, 27, Junior doctor from London.
Steven, 37, Gym owner from London.
Tom, 38, PR and advertising consultant from London.
How is Love is Blind UK different from the US version?
Well, for one thing we hope it is as dramatic as its US counterpart and we also hope they use those wine glasseseveryone became obsessed with. Other than we will have to wait, watch and see.
