Love Is BlindSeason 1 Couples: Where Are They Now?

Mar. 15, 2025

Giannina Gibelli and Damian Powers (left) and Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton.Photo:Netflix (2)

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It’s been five years sinceLove Is Blindfirst premiered!Though the Netflix hit was filmed in 2018, it wasn’t until Feb. 13, 2020, that fans were introduced to the dating show that begs the question, “Is love blind?” A counter to the regular dating show format,Love Is Blindallowed singles to meet within the confines of a “pod” where they got to talk, form a connection and get engaged before meeting face to face.Now, ahead of the show’s season 8 premiere on Valentine’s Day, take a look back at how the couples from season 1 are doing half a decade later.

It’s been five years sinceLove Is Blindfirst premiered!

Though the Netflix hit was filmed in 2018, it wasn’t until Feb. 13, 2020, that fans were introduced to the dating show that begs the question, “Is love blind?” A counter to the regular dating show format,Love Is Blindallowed singles to meet within the confines of a “pod” where they got to talk, form a connection and get engaged before meeting face to face.

Now, ahead of the show’s season 8 premiere on Valentine’s Day, take a look back at how the couples from season 1 are doing half a decade later.

01of 06Amber and MattAmber Pike and Matt Barnett on Season 1 of ‘Love Is Blind.’ Amber Barnett and Matt Barnett in 2022.Paras Griffin/Getty; NetlfixAmber Pike Barnett and Matt Barnettare one of twoLove Is Blindseason 1 success stories as they have now been married for more than six years after tying the knot on the show.Just before celebrating their sixth anniversary,the couple shared they were expecting their first child togetherduring an appearance on fellow season 1 love birds, Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton’sThe Love Seatpodcast.

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Amber and Matt

Amber Pike and Matt Barnett on Season 1 of ‘Love Is Blind.’ Amber Barnett and Matt Barnett in 2022.Paras Griffin/Getty; Netlfix

Paras Griffin/Getty; Netlfix

Amber Pike Barnett and Matt Barnettare one of twoLove Is Blindseason 1 success stories as they have now been married for more than six years after tying the knot on the show.

Just before celebrating their sixth anniversary,the couple shared they were expecting their first child togetherduring an appearance on fellow season 1 love birds, Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton’sThe Love Seatpodcast.

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Lauren and Cameron

Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed during season 1 of ‘Love is Blind.’ Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed-Hamilton in 2024.Netflix; Carol Lee Rose/Getty

Netflix; Carol Lee Rose/Getty

Instant fan-favoritesLauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton, who also got married on the show, recently celebrated “six years of love, laughter and building a beautiful life together” in November 2024.

“Every day with you is a reminder that love truly is the best adventure. Thank you for being my partner, my rock and my greatest joy,” the couple wrote in a joint Instagram post. “Here’s to forever, my love. 💕✨ Happy Anniversary to us!”

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Giannina and Damian

Damian and Giannina on Season 1 of ‘Love Is Blind.'.Netflix (2)

Gibelli later found love with another reality star andwent Instagram officialwithThe Bachelorette’sBlake Horstmannin June 2022 after the pair metwhile filmingthe Paramount+ competition seriesAll Star Shore.

“Our love story has been everything I’ve always dreamt it would be and more," Gibellitold PEOPLE exclusively. “As soon as I met Blake, I knew he was my soulmate and I know the universe was always leading me to him. Being together forever and creating our family is literally the joy of my life.”

04of 06Kenny and KellyKenny and Kelly on Season 1 of ‘Love Is Blind.'.Netflix (2)When it came time forKelly Chaseand Kenny Barnes’ wedding during season 1 of the dating show, Chase inevitably said that though she did love him, she couldn’t marry him.The former couple later shared that they always knew they weren’t going to end the show married, but rather keep dating once the cameras turned off. While Chase maintained that’s what they agreed on, that’s not how things ultimately panned out.“I thought that we were going to continue dating because that was communicated between us,“Chase told PEOPLE.“And then it was our last filming day, and he had a conversation with me like, ‘Hey, I think I am not emotionally available right now. I need to take some time apart from you.’ I felt very rejected, like, ‘That wasn’t the plan. What the heck?'“Since the show,Chase dated one of her friendswho actually attended herLove Is Blindwedding, though that eventually ran its course. At the start of 2025,she shared on Instagram that this yearwould be “the year I go from single” to “in a relationship”! I’m calling it in!“For his part, Barnesgot engaged to girlfriendAlexandra Garrison in August 2020 and tied the knot in 2022. In February 2025, the couple announcedthey were expecting their first child together.At the time of his engagement,Chase and Barnes appeared to be on good termswith the former commenting on his Instagram announcement, “OH MY GOSHH YAYYY!!”

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Kenny and Kelly

Kenny and Kelly on Season 1 of ‘Love Is Blind.'.Netflix (2)

When it came time forKelly Chaseand Kenny Barnes’ wedding during season 1 of the dating show, Chase inevitably said that though she did love him, she couldn’t marry him.

The former couple later shared that they always knew they weren’t going to end the show married, but rather keep dating once the cameras turned off. While Chase maintained that’s what they agreed on, that’s not how things ultimately panned out.

“I thought that we were going to continue dating because that was communicated between us,“Chase told PEOPLE.“And then it was our last filming day, and he had a conversation with me like, ‘Hey, I think I am not emotionally available right now. I need to take some time apart from you.’ I felt very rejected, like, ‘That wasn’t the plan. What the heck?'”

Since the show,Chase dated one of her friendswho actually attended herLove Is Blindwedding, though that eventually ran its course. At the start of 2025,she shared on Instagram that this yearwould be “the year I go from single” to “in a relationship”! I’m calling it in!”

For his part, Barnesgot engaged to girlfriendAlexandra Garrison in August 2020 and tied the knot in 2022. In February 2025, the couple announcedthey were expecting their first child together.

At the time of his engagement,Chase and Barnes appeared to be on good termswith the former commenting on his Instagram announcement, “OH MY GOSHH YAYYY!!”

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Mark and Jessica

Mark and Jessica on Season 1 of ‘Love Is Blind.'.Netflix (2)

BothJessica BattenandMark Cuevashave since married and welcomed children with other people since theirLove Is Blindwedding ended in an “I can not.”

Batten got engagedto Benjamin McGrath in September 2021 anda year later they tied the knot. In June 2023, they welcomed their first child together and grew to a family of five, as McGrath had a daughter named Poppy and son named Ethan from a previous relationship.

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Diamond and Carlton

Carlton and Diamond on Season 1 of ‘Love Is Blind.'.Netflix (2)

Though Diamond Jack and Carlton Morton did get engaged during the show, they never made it to the altar after their relationship fell apart when Morton revealed that he is bisexual.

“I feel like we were met with some things that neither one of us really knew how to handle at that time and may not have handled that situation in the best way,“Carlton later told PEOPLE.

Though the two seemed to make peace duringtheLove Is Blindreunion specialin March 2020, Jackblocked Mortonon social media a month later.

source: people.com