"She's flirting" — Love is Blind: UK star Freddie bothered by Catherine's closeness with Sam

Love is Blind: UK released episodes 5-9 on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. It featured Nicole ending her relationship with Sam and reconnecting with Benaiah. The couple then joined the other pairs at Corfu, Greece, to enjoy a romantic getaway.

However, they soon returned to the U.K. and attempted to navigate life as engaged individuals. The couples shared apartments and prepared to meet each other's families. In episode 8, they reunited with the other cast members from the pods. Among them was Sam, who Catherine thought looked like her ex-partner.

Frustrated with Freddie's unaffectionate behavior, Catherine flirted with Sam. Freddie was upset when he saw the two together and said:

"I've noticed she's chatting to Sam tonight. I wanna say, 'Oh, I'm fine with it' but I wouldn't be human if that didn't bother me a little bit. She's flirting. The lad could get the wrong impression."

Freddie and Catherine's relationship had been unstable ever since Freddie's sister questioned their compatibility in the previous episodes. There were instances when Catherine confessed Freddie was too nonchalant and lacked the affectionate demeanor she craved. While Freddie preferred a normal lifestyle, Catherine liked everything "bougie."

As their personalities and preferences clashed, they started second-guessing their connection.

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What happened between Sam and Catherine in Love is Blind: UK episode 8?

The couples gathered for a party in episode 8 where they were joined by the "pod squad." Sam arrived intending to reflect on his connection with Nicole which ended before they could head to Corfu.

Nicole returned the ring and the bracelet he gifted her during their time in the pods. She stated they were too different to be a harmonious couple and wished they ended things without any unresolved feelings. As Sam severed ties with Nicole, he was soon approached by Catherine.

Upset by her Love is Blind: UK partner's inattentiveness, Catherine thought it would be better if she steered her attention to Sam. However, she did not intend to form a romantic connection with the cast member. Freddie noticed her advances and was bothered by them.

It all started when Sharlotte arrived at the party followed by Sam. When Catherine saw him for the first time she told Freddie that he was the "spitting image" of her ex-partner. However, when Freddie admitted he found Sharlotte attractive, Catherine said:

"All right, I heard you the first time. You don't know when to stop, do you, babe?"

The Love is Blind: UK cast member requested him to consider her feelings before repeatedly complimenting other women. Freddie questioned her for suspecting his intentions, saying he had been "100% supportive" of her throughout the night, and could not understand what he did to upset her.

While speaking to the cameras, Catherine stated:

"I feel really insecure. I don't know what's come over me. But when I'm on a night out I want reassurance, I need attention. I don't intentionally flirt but I think it could come across as flirting."

Freddie watched from a distance as his Love is Blind: UK partner joked with Sam, complimenting his appearance. When Sam showed Catherine the ring and bracelet he gave to Nicole, she jokingly asked:

"It's a really nice bracelet. Can I have this ring?"

She added that that was the ring she wanted since hers was a "knuckle-duster." When Sam confided in her about Nicole, she reassured him by saying she was there for him. She also suggested that they catch up whenever they were in London.

"I feel like I know your vibe. I'll hit you up," said Catherine.

While speaking to another cast member, Freddie realized he needed to express his concerns before moving forward with Catherine on Love is Blind: UK.

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Love is Blind: UK is available to stream only on Netflix.