"Handled that well": Love is Blind UK fans divided by Ollie's response to Demi saying no at the altar

In Love is Blind UK season finale, which aired on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, three couples didn't get married. Tom and Maria, Freddie and Catherine, and Demi and Ollie. However, one of the couples ended things on a sweet note, expressing a desire to remain friends.

After the couple read out their vows, the minister asked Demi if she was ready to take Ollie as her husband, and she said "No." When he asked her why, Demi said she had learned to love herself in a "whole different light." While speaking to the cameras, Ollie stated he understood Demi's decision and praised her. He added that their journey hadn't ended.

Fans of the show took to social media to react to the segment and praised Ollie for how he handled rejection from Demi. One person wrote on X:

"Ollie handled that well. That face he made when he said “Why?!”, had me worried. I think they’re still together though. That was the best “no” in LIB history. #LoveIsBlindUK"

"Demi really had Ollie saying why lol, I am certain they are gonna work it out they compliment each other so well #LoveIsBlindUK," a fan commented.

"Demi and Ollie have handled their relationship very well and the outcome was the best for them and from everything they’re both saying I think they will still be together at the reunion. I know I’m not wrong about them. Let’s see. #LoveIsBlindUK," a fan commented.

Some Love is Blind UK fans stated they were happy Demi said no:

"Ollie couldn’t even hide his joy, So happy that Demi recognized what she wants in a husband and said “not today” Ollie is just shocked that she actually said no #LoveIsBlindUK," a person wrote.

"Ollie and Demi didn’t get married. It’s nice to see Demi gain back her confidence and Ollie is so drama “why” lolz as if he was going to say I Do #LoveIsBlindUK," a fan commented.

"I’m so happy Demi said no, Ollie is a performer like he’s an actor #LoveIsBlindUK," a tweet read.

Love is Blind UK fans further said:

i am glad ollie and demi didn't get married now, their relationship is not made for the show's pacing. i hope they are still together #LoveIsBlindUK," a person wrote.

"Maybe it's because I'm one of the few people that believe in Demi and Ollie's relationship but I think she said no because of the noise around her, their love is actually quite beautiful. #LoveIsBlindUK," a fan commented.

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Love is Blind UK season finale: Demi tells Ollie she loves him but doesn't want to marry him

In Love is Blind UK finale episode, Demi was asked whether she took Ollie as her husband after they read out their vows to one another. The female cast member told Ollie that while she loved him, she didn't think getting married was the right decision.

She told Ollie she had started to love herself differently and credited the Love is Blind UK star for it. Demi said she knew he loved and appreciated her but she didn't think they were "there" yet.

"But it's not, "I do not. I'm gonna walk away from you forever." It's an "I do not for now," she added.

In a confessional, Ollie chimed in on the situation and called it a "weird one." The Love is Blind UK star said that he didn't think anyone could look down on someone for not being certain about marrying someone they had known mere weeks. However, he wondered how they could not get married considering their "amazing relationship" and chemistry.

He added that it wasn't a "race" and that the couple would get there at their own pace. Watching the wedding day events unfold, fans of the show chimed in on the situation online and praised Ollie for handling the situation well.

Episodes of Love is Blind UK are available to stream on Netflix.