"We did live a different life" — Love is Blind: UK star Catherine reflects on her breakup with Freddie during the reunion

Love is Blind: UK season 1 concluded with its reunion episode, released on Netflix on Monday, August 26, 2024. Eligible singles who participated in the unique experiment gathered for the special episode to recall their journey and analyze what they could have done better.

While some walked away with the fairytale ending of their dreams, others failed to achieve what they looked for. One such pair was Freddie and Catherine. Freddie left Catherine at the altar on their wedding day, convinced they led conflicting lifestyles. At the reunion, Catherine revealed they did not reconnect after the show.

"In terms of our differences, yeah, I think we did live a different life," Catherine said.

The Love is Blind: UK star admitted Freddie's suspicions were not entirely untrue. She preferred a more loud and luxurious lifestyle, whereas Freddie wanted a quieter one. Although she admitted she spent a memorable time with him, she thought it would be best to part ways.

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Love is Blind: UK star Catherine revealed she returned the earrings Freddie gave her on their wedding day

Catherine and Freddie were seated next to each other at the Love is Blind: UK reunion, which gave host Emma Willis hope they might still be together. However, upon asking, she discovered the duo severed ties after the experiment.

"No, we're not together," Catherine said.

Freddie added that despite sharing an "amazing" connection, it was difficult to be together. Their contradictory lifestyle was one of their biggest concerns and the prime cause of their breakup. He also mentioned that there were things about Catherine that he was not "happy about at times."

Freddie stated that Catherine would "snap" at him for unjust reasons that restricted him from being himself. At the same time, Freddie's casual and childish behavior often bothered Catherine.

The Love is Blind: UK cast member confessed he and his ex-fiancee were equally responsible for their breakup. Catherine chimed in, agreeing with Freddie and his accusations.

"So yeah, I don't disagree with what Freddie's saying," Catherine mentioned.

When asked if Freddie's infidelity provoked Catherine to fish for a reason to break up with him, she said, "No." She admitted she felt uncomfortable because she had been cheated on in all her past relationships. However, she would never hold a grudge against him because he "cheated seven, eight years ago."

Freddie then revealed that he gifted the earrings to Catherine on their wedding day because it was the most decent thing to do. It would come off as inappropriate if he walked up to the altar empty-handed. That being said, Catherine returned the earrings after she split with Freddie.

"When we split, I thought it was the right thing to give it back. I didn't want him to bin 'em. I don't know," Catherine stated.

She added she was "so grateful" when she received the gift because Freddie was "not that type of guy."

When Freddie's sister chimed in, saying she could not see their compatibility, Catherine agreed. She admitted Freddie became "reserved" after he returned from the retreat. His mind was full of conflicting thoughts that needed immediate clarification.

Catherine got emotional after watching a video clip of their journey from the pods to their first encounter. The Love is Blind: UK cast member thanked Freddie for the experience and for helping her to become a better person. She urged him to never change because she believed he would one day make a girl happy. The pair wished each other the best and hoped they could remain friends.

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