Love Is Blind UK, the British adaptation of the popular dating show, follows single people as they look for love without seeing their potential partners. The concept of the show pushes the contestants to make strong emotional connections before they meet in person. At the altar, they have to make a choice, to say "I do" or walk away.
Demi was one of the participants this season, and she quickly bonded with Ollie in the pods. Recently, Demi talked about her time on the show in an interview on the 'Reality with Will Njobvu' podcast, which aired on August 27, 2024. She stated that the main reason she joined Love Is Blind UK in the first place was to find a husband.
On the show, a fellow contestant, Jasmine, defended her throughout when Ollie was not sure about his connection with Demi. Reflecting on her friendship with Jasmine, she said they don't hang out anymore. She continued:
"That's a grey area right now for me, I think obviously Jasmine is really good friends with Sharlotte. Me and Jasmine were very good friends but the event I went to the other day, I felt isolated."
Demi’s experience with Jasmine and Ollie post Love is Blind UK
During the interview, Demi talked about how close she was to Jasmine, another contestant on the show. Jasmine had been there for Demi, especially when things got tough on the honeymoon in Greece, and Demi was having trouble with her relationship with Ollie.
Demi felt better with Jasmine's support. She liked having someone to lean on during the tough and sometimes overwhelming times. Jasmine and Demi's friendship, on the other hand, has seemingly changed.
After the show, Ollie moved on and started dating Sharlotte, who was also on Love Is Blind UK. Ollie and Sharlotte both talked about their new relationship on the reunion episode, which has since caused some change in the group dynamics.
Demi mentioned that she didn't enjoy her honeymoon with Ollie in Greece, and they both wanted to go home because the connection didn't seem to click. She confessed that she did not appreciate the way he treated her in front of her fellow contestants.
Demi said her relationship with Jasmine was "grey" when asked about it, pointing out that Jasmine and Sharlotte are really good friends. Demi said at a recent event of Love Is Blind UK, she felt isolated from Jasmine.
Demi’s reflection on love and friendship from Love is Blind UK
When Demi talked about her journey, she made it clear that her main goal on the show was to find a real connection and a potential husband. Even though Ollie wasn't her perfect match, she's still happy about the experience and the lessons she learned.
Fans were surprised when Demi said no to Ollie at the altar because she was honest about her connection and attraction to him in Love Is Blind UK. However, host Will said Demi's choice was a strong reminder of how important it is to stay true to yourself when making decisions.
The way Demi, Jasmine, and the other contestants' relationships change shows how complicated relationships can be, on and off the screen. On the podcast, Demi stated that as she navigates her evolving friendships, she continues to prioritize her own well-being and the pursuit of authentic connections.
All the episodes of Love is Blind UK are currently streaming on Netflix.