All my girlies in regular jobs, you need to immediately put in a request for three days off to mourn the news of that Love is Blind: UK reunion. You know EXACTLY what I am talking about. Love is not blind, it isn’t even real, and now I need some time to face this devastating blow. What a reunion!!
I plan to formally petition Netflix for Matt and Emma Willis to host all of the LIB seasons moving forward, so step aside Nick and Vanessa; your time is UP. I should’ve known shit was about to go down when we got all those Avengers-style one-liners at the start with slow-motion walking. But nothing could’ve prepared me for everything we learned in the Love Is Blind: UK reunion. Let’s get this over with so I can go back to lying in a fetal position on the ground.
Sabrina and Steven
Let’s just rip off the bandaid so I can stop dreading it. From the minute we saw the cast, I was worried about Steven and Sabrina as they were seated apart. My naivety allowed me to believe it was JUST A JOKE. They were messing with us. That when it came to their turn, he’d run over to her and give her a lil kiss. I was still hopeful that love existed.
But the world is cruel, and Steven and Sabrina are separated!!! They barely lasted until Christmas. They had been our strongest couple in the pods and the following weeks, with not a single tiff and mature discussions around having kids and where they’d live. It seems like long-distance truly took a hit on them.
Sabrina was not ready to go with grace, and I don’t blame her. Yeah, she’s bitter, they’re barely half a year separated, and she’s spent the last three weeks watching the world fall in love with them as a couple. I’m that bitter about men I never officially dated, let alone MARRIED.
According to Sabrina, “the support wasn’t there,” and “the communication was awful.” She claims Steven was very inconsistent in his behavior to her. He apparently hates speaking on the phone or texting, so she’d barely hear from him. I hate that excuse, like just fucking send them GIFs if nothing else. Steven tried to claim they just “lost the spark,” but Sabrina wasn’t going to let this boat go down gently. She dropped our jaws when she declared, Ii don’t think you respected me, I don’t think you appreciated me, and I don’t think that you considered me.” How do you ever move on from that?
Apparently, a final straw was when Steven canceled plans to visit her for Christmas two days before he was due to arrive!! YIKES. In response to that, Steven claims that “Sabrina’s walls go up really quickly.” — I WONDER WHY???
Safe to say there is no reunion on the cards for these two. They didn’t specify if they’re dating new people, but it seems they’re both very focused on their careers right now. Also, Sabrina got rid of her bangs, making me doubt my own.
Demi and Ollie
There is no rest for the wicked, but this news is less disheartening. So last we saw them, Demi said no at the altar, and Ollie claimed this was “not the end of Demi and Ollie, not by a longshot.” Well, it’s now confirmed he was delulu as the pair are well and truly done.
Demi explained that “Ollie’s a good guy, but he’s not my guy,” and the pair seemed to be on pleasant terms. She’s been doing a lot of soul searching since, and she said, “I was a shell of myself.” But they’re apparently “both at peace with what happened,” and that’s clear.
Ollie is actually seeing another girlie from the pods, Sharlotte, but he seems reluctant to DTR. He also pulled out the “Watch this space” card, which I’m pretty sure he said about him and Demi too. Sir, get a new catchphrase. Also, I am still laughing at how Emma decided to respond with “mad berserk sublime,” you’re spending too much time with your hubby, love.
OKAY, BUT THE DRAMA GOT SPICY HERE WHEN IT CAME TO OLLIE AND CAT. Meeow!! Demi claimed that seeing Cat’s comments about her and whether Ollie would like her appearance “left a distaste in my mouth.” Cat tried to defend her careless words but the girlies were not having it. Jasmine’s expression was particularly noticeable, and I just hope she isn’t a poker player. Ollie clarified he always dates girls who look like Demi (so delicious?), even though Sharlotte looks very different, but MOVING ON.
Bobbie and Jasmine
Let’s have some good news now!! Bobbie and Jasmine were one of three couples to say yes at the altar, not without their fair share of hurdles. Since the wedding, Bobbie obviously compromised by moving to where Jasmine wants. The boy is a simp, and I love him for it. Although now that I’ve seen the BTS footage of his place in Stoke, he is lucky that Jasmine married him as that pull-out bed crossed a line for me.
He calls their first year of marriage “the best year of my life so far.” We got adorable footage of their first Christmas together, including an iconic t-shirt of Jasmine he received. Can I have one??? No, really. Can someone make me this? I’ll write a glowing article about you, I swear.
I have decided that they are the new IT COUPLE. It is official. All my hopes in love and fidelity now fall on them, so don’t let me down! They’re apparently currently working on having kids, so someone wipe down those chairs after they leave.
Jasmine’s mom, Marisa, was in the crowd and beaming as she watched them. Marisa has gotten quite a bit of stick the last weeks for her comments on the show, which both she and Jasmine have tried to defend. She just came up on my FYP in a video where Marisa is cleaning to the catchy beat of “Body of a Dancer,” so I guess Bobbie’s sweet tunes won her over in the end.
Maria and Tom
Now, I love both Maria and Tom separately, but I think it’s so good they didn’t tie the knot, as they’re both different strains of slay. They have not reconnected since and are barely civil together, sitting as far apart as those chairs would allow.
Tom had turned her down at the altar, mentioning to viewers her differing thoughts about money and how it could affect their future children. Maria explains it “felt like he was indirectly insulting my family,” which is understandable. She feels the need to clarify that she doesn’t think her partner should pay ALL her bills… just every time they go out, I guess?
He acknowledged his “ugly behavior” on the show, although he pulled the no male figure card. Being raised by women should make you respect makeup artists more, not less!
I will say that I was surprised he only reached out to Tash a week ago, as I thought he would’ve run directly there after the failed wedding. It doesn’t seem like anything is brewing there, but in the words of Ollie, watch this space…
Benaiah and Nicole
The final couple who tied the note, and thankfully the second to actually stay together. These two are so loved up it hurts, no literally I think it gave me a cavity. Benaiah opened by saying “Nicole looks absolutely beautiful today,” and it took me a minute to work out why this felt so familiar. THEY’RE JEFF AND POOKIE!!! I love it. He further describes her as a “pure, goodhearted, trusting, innocent woman.” Now, I must say I don’t like adult women being described as “innocent,” but sure, pop off, sir.
Both Nicole and Benaiah try to take responsibility for the initial miscommunication between them, which is adorable but also a brutal reminder of how single I am. They’ve got plans to travel more, with a trip lined up to Ghana. Nicole has also learned how to say her own surname, but she goes by Mrs. GB for short.
THEN THE MOMENT WE WERE ALL WAITING FOR: SAM SAUNTERED IN. I say saunter, because it was not a walk, it was a true sassy strut. Now, we all have a lot of opinions about Sam, but you gotta give it to him, he knows how to work a room and laugh at himself. He claims the recent backlash has made him “a lot stronger.” — Hey Alexa, play “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson.
Then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, Demi bursts into the conversation and yells, “Sam, say I’m sorry to Nicole, please!!!” WOW. I didn’t know she had that kinda confrontation in her. It’s giving Ollie before he threw the cup. She is ready to RIDE FOR NICOLE. He did apologize then (didn’t have much choice), but I didn’t really buy it. Whatever, it’s done.
Catherine and Freddie
Last but never least when Freddie is involved, we go to the final couple of the season. They had quite a downfall as a couple, as things initially started so strong with the pair bonding over gymming twice a day (don’t call me up) and potentially having the same grandparents. Freddie ultimately said no at the altar, and while this initially hurt Catherine, she seemed to agree it was the best decision for them both. The pair seem to be on good terms, even speaking directly to each other, not the hosts or viewers, and cracking a joke or two.
BETSY DORA WAS THERE!! I love this woman. If you’re reading this by any chance, can I please take you out for coffee?? Catherine didn’t seem to appreciate what Bets said, even cutting her off, but did it all with a smile.
The pair finished it off with, “We’ll stay friends probably forever” — okay, but is Freddie single??
Well, we know Catherine isn’t, as she let the cat out of the bag in multiple interviews before the reunion aired. I’m guessing she’s got some official-looking letters from the Netflix legal team waiting for her. Catherine told Bailiwick Express she has been with someone else from the pods for a year now. Eagle-eyed viewers initially thought it might be Sam after their chemistry at the mixer, or others even speculated a reunion with Ollie. Still, some keen detectives have found it is likely to be neither. It’s actually Jake (who???), another contestant who got engaged but wasn’t shown, as she referenced living with a dog, which he is known to have.
