Like other variants of the Love is Blind franchise, Love is Blind: UK is set to transform the lives of eligible singles from different walks of life as they give love another chance. Love is Blind: UK is set to premiere on August 7, 2024. On Friday, July 12, Netflix announced the official release date, a detailed episode list, and the format's description.
On Thursday, July 11, Netflix released the official teaser for Love is Blind: UK season 1 on its YouTube channel. The teaser provided a glimpse into the new spin-off, enticing viewers to follow new singles on their journey to potential marriage. It also introduced Emma and Matt Willis, who would appear as the hosts for the UK version of Love is Blind.
Love is Blind: UK season 1 details explored
Release date and episode list
Love is Blind: UK will premiere on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, featuring a lineup of 11 episodes released in three sets. The first batch, consisting of episodes 1-4, will roll out on August 7. The second set, including episodes 5-9, will be released on August 14. The final batch, comprising episodes 10-11, will drop on August 21 on Netflix.
Viewers can expect the third batch of episodes to showcase the much-anticipated reunion alongside the finale. Couples who reach the finale will gather for the reunion to shed light on their journey in the show and reveal what happened to their relationship after they stepped out of the experimental pods.
Love is Blind: UK teaser breakdown
Love is Blind: UK released its official teaser on July 11. The minute-long video, set inside a train, features a train inspector talking to a woman behind the washroom door. As she compliments the man's voice, the two start flirting with each other.
Although the man cannot see the woman, he visualizes their future. He imagines growing old together and co-parenting a dog named Mark. The woman asks him out on a date, and the man agrees. The scene cuts to host Emma Willis asking:
"Can you fall for someone without ever setting eyes on them?"
Matt Willis replies:
"Let's find out."
The teaser provides a glimpse into the show's concept, where singles looking for love, interact with each other, separated by pods. They forge connections without seeing who the person on the other side is. It serves as the ultimate test to see if love is truly blind.
Format of Love is Blind: UK season 1
Love is Blind: UK season 1 will feature Matt Willis and Emma Willis as the hosts. Emma is a former Big Brother presenter, whereas Matt is a musician and the co-founder of the pop band Busted. They will invite 30 men and women to the pods, where they will interact with each other, hoping to find their potential partners. The cast members will be given ten days to solidify their connections.
At the end of the experiment, they must decide if they want to get engaged. Once engaged, they will meet their partners for the first time. The couples will then spend four weeks outside the experiment, in the real world, to test the durability of their relationship. During this period, they will also meet each other's friends and families.
After a month-long wait, the couples will be asked if they want to get married. Following the franchise's history, some couples will head to the altar and tie the knot, while others may struggle under the pressure of reality.
Emma Willis shared her excitement about the experiment, saying:
"I love to play matchmaker with my friends and love LOVE, so I am so excited to be co-hosting the first ever UK version of Love Is Blind. I'm intrigued to see people connect on a purely emotional and mental level right off the bat, without visuals playing a part."
Fans of the franchise can watch all episodes of Love is Blind: Brazil season 4 on Netflix.