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Love is Blind UK aired on August 7, 2024, and introduced the new contestants participating in the show, where they will go on a quest to find love. This show challenges traditional dating methods by focusing on building an emotional connection without any physical intimacy.
Episode 3 showcased the connection with Tom, a 38-year-old PR and advertising consultant from London trying to build a genuine connection. During his time in the pods, he developed a strong attraction towards two cast members, Maria and Natasha. For Maria, she was sure of getting engaged to Tom, but when she asked him if she was his "number one" he hesitated to reply back.
The Love is Blind UK contestant revealed that he liked Natasha and was confused who to choose. He clarified to Maria that he needed more time to reach a definite conclusion. In episode 3, he told Maria:
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"I need to be honest with you. I don't have, like a number one. I'm not ready for that yet."
Love is Blind UK episode 3 titled, He's Here for Fame, was released exclusively on Netflix on August 7, 2024. The episode synopsis mentions:
"Two more couples prepare to meet face-to-face. With one contestant reeling from a shocking allegation, she's faced with the hardest decision of her life."
Love is Blind UK star Tom formed a connection with Maria and Natasha
On Love is Blind UK, the 30-year-old makeup artist from Southampton opened up about feeling sacred. Maria told the cameras she felt that the connection with Tom was getting deeper after every date, but she wasn't sure if Tom felt the same way about her. During her confessional interview, she said:
"We are whittling away exactly what we want in the future. All of the stuff you really do wanna know if you're about to propose to someone.i'm getting more invested and I'm hoping Tom feels the same."
When Tom told her about his second connection, Maria was upset but she did understand that the purpose of this experience was to find "the one." She believed their connection was strong enough for him to choose her. Maria was hopeful they would end up together in this experiment.
Tom and Maria discussed important matters such as family planning, parenthood, and careers to see if they can continue moving forward with their relationship. So far, the two had similar morals, values, and plans and were on the same page. The Love is Blind UK cast member further continued:
"It's a lot to like, digest. I don't know what he could be telling his connection. I don't wanna know. I don't 100% know what he's going to do, but I do believe in what we've got, and I do feel like it's very strong. It's just scary isn't it?
By the end of the episode, Tom shared that his connection with Natasha felt more like a friendship and had stronger feelings for Maria. Episode 4 reveals who he proposed in the end.
To see if Tom chooses Maria or not, stream newly released episodes of Love is Blind UK exclusively on Netflix. Fans can also follow the cast members on Instagram to see what they're up to.
