Summary
- Love is Blind has seen success with 11 couples marrying and staying together, even leading to the show’s first babies.
- Lauren and Cameron, the original couple, are happily married and even renewed their vows in Las Vegas after five years.
- Some couples, like Danielle and Nick and Iyanna and Jarrette, sadly ended up divorcing due to differences in priorities.
The interesting social experiment that is Love is Blind on Netflix has actually worked in a few cases. A total of 11 couples said “I do” once they walked down the aisle in the six seasons to date. Most have remained together, two have since divorced, and there are even the first Love is Blind babies on the way!
As fans of the reality TV show have gobbled up all six seasons to date and are anxiously awaiting the seventh, it’s a perfect time to look back and see where all the couples are now. A few remain the poster couples for the show’s potential for success, while others had very public break-ups.
Lauren and Cameron – Season 1
Married
The couple that started it all, gave others hope that the experiment really could work, and made Love is Blind one of the best reality TV shows on Netflix. Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton arestill happily married to this day. It was evident right from the pods that they were made for one another. They got along so well, and this continued once they met in person. No one was surprised they tied the knot, and even fewer were surprised that Lauren and Cameron had made it for the long haul.
In November 2023, they celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony in Las Vegas, as reported by People. “I think you should celebrate every milestone of the marriage,” said Cameron. Together, they have a YouTube channel called Hangin’ With the Hamiltons where they talk about their lives.
Amber and Barnett – Season 1
Married
Amber Pike and Matt Barnett, who also celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary, remain married in 2024. Amber wrote on her Instagram that she loves him “more today than the day we said ‘I do.’” In January 2024, she also posted a look-back video of 2023, which included plenty of travel and vacation photos with her husband.
Fans originally weren’t so sure how things would go with Amber and Barnett. He was torn between two women, Amber and Jessica. Even after choosing Amber, Jessica admitted to being attracted to him once they all met in person. She became a thorn in Amber’s side, but it only seemed to strengthen the couple. While Matt had his life together, and even owned a house, Amber was deep in debt and didn’t have a steady job. Nonetheless, he was willing to take the risk, and take on her debt, for the sake of love. They officially got married.
Danielle and Nick – Season 2
Divorced
Sadly, Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson are one of two couples from this dating show that got divorced after the show. They were having little spats here and there throughout the show and leading up to the wedding day. During the home visits, it was clear that they lived very different lifestyles, Danielle being more of a party girl and Nick being a homebody. Nonetheless, they said “I do” and started their lives together.
But by August 2022, Danielle and Nickannounced their divorce, and there were harsh words exchanged via social media. In the end, they both said they were focusing on their personal mental health. Danielle has presumably not updated her social media in some time, but Nick has been vocal on his Instagram, often speaking out against reality TV shows and discussing topics of mental health.
Iyanna and Jarrette – Season 2
Divorced
Season 2 was the least successful when it comes to marriages as both couples that said “I do” ended up getting divorced. By the summer of 2022, after being married for a year, Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones announced they were getting divorced, saying their lives were simply going in different directions. “Coming to this decision was far from easy,” they said in a joint statement, “and we will always wish each other the absolute best.” They also said they “don’t regret a single thing.”
Things began strangely for Iyanna and Jarrette. He had fallen for two people and decided he wanted to pick Mallory. But when she told him she felt more strongly for someone else, Jarrette went back to Iyanna and asked for a second chance. Though she was hurt, she said yes. The pair had very different priorities in life, however. Iyanna, an admitted introvert, preferred to stay in and spend time with her man. Jarrette, on the other hand, had a habit of staying out all hours of the night with his friends. Apparently, this continued despite promises of changing ways. By the reunion episode, Iyanna revealed that the couple had taken some time apart.
Colleen and Matt – Season 3
Married
There were a lot of questions about Colleen Reed and Matt Bolton’s relationship, but in June 2023, they finally moved in together, according to Entertainment Weekly. Matt has posted photos of the two recently on on his Instagram, showing them out and about and having a good time. This includes a lovely shot of the two on New Year’s Eve, ringing in the New Year together. Since they would have tied the knot in June 2021, they would celebrate their third wedding anniversary in summer 2024.
When the couple was on the show, fans didn’t like how he became jealous and showed fits of anger. It appeared as though he was still upset about having been cheated on in the past and was projecting those insecurities onto Colleen. It didn’t help that another man on the show with whom she had a connection admitted he found her attractive. Despite the rocky times they experienced on the show, however, the two were in the audience on the Love is Blind season 6 reunion episode and confirmed that they were happier than ever.
Alexa and Brennon – Season 3
Married With Baby On The Way
Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux are still together, they are also one of two Love is Blind couples currently expecting a baby. Alexa opened up about her difficulties getting pregnant, revealing that she was about to undergo a round of fertility treatments before the couple ended up conceiving naturally. And she joked that they “had fun trying.”
Interestingly, the two could not have been any different from one another. Alexa lives a wealthy, upscale lifestyle, the type where she rarely ever wears the same outfit twice. Brennon, meanwhile, is a simple country guy whose closet is filled with jeans and plaid. He isn’t into flashy things. But their connection in the pods was strong, and it only deepened when they met in person. Despite their differences, it became evident that they complement one another perfectly. In the end, they got married.
Zack and Bliss – Season 4
Married With Baby On The Way
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One of the favorite couples of the season, Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi-Goytowski, remain married and announced that they are expecting a baby. This would make their child the first official Love is Blind baby since Alexa and Brennon announced their upcoming bundle of joy a month later. At the season 6 reunion special, they showed clips from the couple’s recent baby shower where fellow cast members and friends like Kwame, Chelsea, Brett, and Tiffany were all in attendance.
However, the two didn’t originally get together in the pods. Zack was torn between Bliss and Irina, and though he knew Bliss was the better choice, he went against his better judgment and chose Irina instead. When things were clearly not going to work out between him and Irina, they broke up in Mexico before heading back home. Zack reached out to Bliss and asked to meet, where he apologized for choosing wrong and asked for another chance. She relented, and the pair started dating. They eventually got engaged, and their wedding was featured on the show.
Chelsea and Kwame – Season 4
Married
Fans were unsure how things would go between Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah but the couple are still married. Compromise has been the name of the game as Kwame moved to Seattle, where Chelsea is based. They have also done some travel, allowing Kwame to continue doing what he loves. Chelsea recently posted images of the two together on her Instagram and they look as happy as ever. They also appeared together in the audience at the season 6 reunion episode.
While Chelsea’s family welcomed Kwame with open arms, his mother was skeptical of the entire process. What’s more, the two seemed to have very different goals and plans for how they wanted to live their lives. Kwame wanted to stay where he was living and travel as much as possible while Chelsea was very independent and focused on her job. Despite these potential red flags, the chemistry between them was too strong, and they officially got married on the show. At the season 6 reunion special, Chelsea revealed that she now works in casting for Netflix, which allows the couple to travel more.
Tiffany and Brett – Season 4
Married
The power couple of their season, Tiffany Pennywell and Brett Brown are still happily married. “The Browns,” as they now refer to themselves, have made Portland their home, with Tiffany relocating. They have been doing a lot of traveling and going on vacations, seemingly still very happy together. In May 2023, they celebrated their first wedding anniversary, which they spent at a Lakers basketball game. Tiffany has posted on Instagram about the couple most recently in front of one of their favorite restaurants, recommending it for Valentine’s Day.
As such a charming couple, fans were rooting for them to make it down the aisle on the show. Both older and professionally successful with good heads on their shoulders, their bond only deepened once they met in person. There was little doubt that they were perfect for one another. Their respective families and friends could all see how well they meshed and were happy for the couple, despite meeting unconventionally. The pair were in the audience for the season 6 reunion special, and Brett was nearly brought to tears when Clay told him that he watched their season and felt that Brett was the type of man and husband he wanted to be.
Lydia and Milton – Season 5
Married
One of the most tumultuous relationships of any season and the one that was rocked by the biggest controversy, Lydia Arleen and James “Milton” Johnsonstayed together, against all odds. As of late 2023, the pair were still happily married, according to Women’s Health Magazine. Milton even told everyone at the reunion that his family had finally warmed to Lydia. In February 2024, she posted a beautiful black-and-white photo of the couple together on her Instagram. It was from a photo shoot, and she included the tag “life is more fun with you!”
Providing plenty of drama, it was revealed halfway through the season that Lydia not only knew another person cast on the show, but they had dated in the past. That made things awkward, but Milton didn’t seem phased by it. The age difference between her and Milton was a constant topic throughout their engagement. His family also wasn’t excited about the relationship, finding it difficult to believe that their love was real. Nonetheless, Lydia and Milton both said “I do” and got married. In the reunion episode, they were still in happy marital bliss.
Amy and Johnny – Season 6
Married
Amy and Johnny were the only couple to get married on their season and only one of two to even make it to the aisle. They revealed at the reunion special that they are still in marital bliss, now coming up on their one-year anniversary since the season was filmed. When host Nick Lachey asked if they have had any big fights yet, they said they really haven’t. They seem to still be madly in love with one another, excited to move forward having fun with their families and friends.
It was clear from the beginning that the two would likely last and would become the power couples of their season. They had great chemistry both inside the pods and out. They did not have any drama or fights while on vacation nor back at home. When their families met, it was like they had known one another forever. It’s no surprise they showed photos at the reunion having fun with their family members and mentioned their families connect with one another all the time.
This story originally appeared on Movieweb