"Not just friends" — Love is Blind: Germany star Daniel on his relationship status with Hanni during the reunion

The Love is Blind: Germany reunion aired on Netflix on January 19, 2025, and saw the cast get back together one year after they stopped filming the show. The episode began with the hosts, Steffi and Chris, catching up with Alina and Ilias. The couple confirmed that who confirmed they are still happily married and recently celebrated their first anniversary.

As the focus shifted to Hanni and Daniel, Steffi asked Hanni why she didn’t use the word “love” with Daniel. Hanni revealed her struggles with trust due to past relationships where she had been cheated on.

However, she assured Steffi that Daniel knew how she felt about him. Later, when asked about their current relationship, Daniel said that they were “not just friends,” and hinted at a close bond between them.

"We're definitely not a couple currently. But we're also not just friends," the cast member said.

The Love is Blind: Germany reunion also included updates on Sally and Medina, who shared stories about their journey together, and a discussion with Jen and Marcel about their breakup.

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Hanni addresses accusations about her connection with Daniel in Love is Blind: Germany

During the Love is Blind: Germany reunion, the cast members Jen, Alina, and Ilias accused Hanni of badmouthing Daniel during their time on the show. Alina claimed that Hanni frequently spoke negatively about Daniel in private, which seemed inconsistent with her public statements.

According to Alina, Hanni described Daniel as a "loser" and a "puppy" during a FaceTime call a few months after the show ended. Ilias supported the claims, stating he overheard a phone call with similar comments.

Hanni denied the accusations, saying that she had always respected Daniel and never degraded him in any way. She expressed confusion over why such allegations were being made.

Daniel, caught between the conflicting accounts, admitted that he didn’t know whom to believe. He expressed disappointment at the situation but didn't take anyone's side.

The hosts shifted the conversation to Hanni’s career, where she revealed she had left real estate to pursue new opportunities. However, the discussion circled back to her relationship with Daniel when the hosts asked about her feelings. Hanni turned towards Daniel and told him that he was the only one who "made it easier for" her. She noted that he "healed so much" in her.

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Rest of the cast updates during the reunion episode

Hosts Steffi and Chris opened the discussion by celebrating Alina and Ilias’s marriage in Love is Blind: Germany reunion. The couple shared how they recently celebrated their first anniversary, with Alina highlighting how Ilias’s words of love at the altar reassured her of their bond. A video of their life together, featuring personal milestones, was also shown, reflecting their time after the wedding in the show.

When Ilias was asked about the thing he appreciated the most in Alina, he shared that the greatest thing was to "see how beautiful and how sincere a person can be."

Sally and Medina also shared their journey, talking about how their emotional openness helped them build a strong relationship. The couple expressed gratitude for the experience, which allowed them to grow individually and as partners.

Jen and Marcel addressed the challenges that led to their breakup. Jen claimed Marcel tried to suppress her individuality, while Marcel countered that he found it hard to express himself fully during their relationship.

Unseen footage unveiled a love triangle involving Hanni, Daniel, and Ilias. The clips hinted at Ilias’s infatuation with Hanni, which Alina claimed Hanni had encouraged. Hanni denied any romantic involvement with Ilias and she never had feelings for him and had always focused on her bond with Daniel.

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The entire first season, along with the reunion episode of Love is Blind: Germany currently streaming on Netflix.