"Our next Zac and Bliss"— Love is Blind UK fans react to Nicole and Benaiah getting back together

Love is Blind UK Season 1 dropped Episodes 5—9 on Netflix on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The episodes saw the cast participate in the next stage of the social experiment as they spent time with other and the other cast members before they went back home.

While Episode 4 ended with six couples being engaged, only four made it to the honeymoon phase as Nicole and Sam broke up soon after their engagement. At the end of last week's episode, Nicole expressed regret over choosing Sam over Benaiah and was seen waiting for the latter to show up to make things right with him. Episode 5 picked up from there and saw the two get back together.

Fans of the show took to social media to celebrate the cast members' romantic reunion. They compared their journey to that of Zack and Bliss, who appeared in Love is Blind Season 4. One person wrote on X:

"Nicole and Benaiah both wearing the same bracelets prior to meeting is definitely a sign that the belong together. Hello our next Zac and Bliss #LoveIsBlindUK"

"Wait Nicole and Beniah are giving me Zack and Bliss vibes! Fuck I hope it works!!! Sometimes you have to choose wrong to know the right person #LoveisBlindUK," a fan commented.

"For me, I think while it’s obviously a blow that Nicole chose someone else initially, the fact that she recognized the mistake before they even left for the trip & wanted to go to Benaiah for comfort speaks volumes. It’s giving Zack & Bliss British version! #LoveIsBlindUK," a tweet read.

Chiming in on the couple's chemistry, Love is Blind UK fans stated:

"Benaiah and Nicole are actually my favourite couple. I was sceptical when they were still in the pods but seeing their chemistry in person is just refreshing. I am blushing with them #loveisblinduk," a person wrote.

"Look at the chemistry Nicole and Benaiah have, how did she ever pick Sam over him?? #loveisblinduk," a fan commented.

"Omg, i really love Nicole & Benaiah together. I can actually feel their genuine connection #LoveIsBlindUK," a tweet read.

Love is Blind UK compared Nicole and Benaiah's relationship to Nicole and Sam's:

"Everyone was beyond thrilled to see Nicole together with Benaiah, and that says it all about how the others truly felt about Sam #LoveisBlind #LoveisBlindUK," a person wrote.

"nicole is so much more into Benaiah. her whole body language has changed. lmaooo when she saw Sam she wanted to throw up #loveisblinduk," a fan commented.

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Nicole and Benaiah reunite in Love is Blind UK Episode 5

In Love is Blind UK Episode 5, Nicole admitted to the cameras that she made the wrong decision by picking Sam over Benaiah. She added that she wanted to "apologize" to the latter.

"You know, he's not second-best. He's like someone who, from the second I spoke to him, like changed my complete experience. I just want him to know that I really care about him," Nicole said.

Love is Blind UK Season 1 star added that she wanted to be with Benaiah and would be devastated if he said no. When the male cast member arrived, the two hugged and exclaimed with joy.

Recalling their journey on the show so far, Nicole apologized for her behavior towards Benaiah. While discussing her relationship with Sam, she said that something didn't feel right from the beginning. Comparing the two men, she said:

"It wasn't what it was with you."

She told Benaiah he was right about Sam and apologized for not listening to him. The male Love is Blind UK star said he was "heartbroken" after he left the pods. He eventually proposed to Nicole and she said yes.

They joined the rest of the cast in Greece to continue their journey on the show. Fans of the show celebrated their reunion online and cheered the engagement.

Episodes 1-9 of Love is Blind UK are available to stream on Netflix.