Many Love Is Blind contestants have gone on to live happily ever afters with their partners. But some on the series like Nick Thompson came out of the reality series being worse off.
Nick Thompson once claimed he was facing homelessness Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl | Cr. Adam Rose / Netflix
Thompson introduced himself to Love Is Blind fans in the second season of the show. He operated as VP of Product Marketing at the time. At first, it seemed that he and the reality show were a good match. He ended up falling for his fellow contestant Danielle Ruhl, and their story concluded with the two marrying each other.
But Thompson alleged that his time on Love Is Blind was far from pleasant. In an interview with Daily Mail, he claimed that the cast was expected to shoot 20 hours a day without adequate nutrition. He also didn’t appreciate the...
Nick Thompson once claimed he was facing homelessness Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl | Cr. Adam Rose / Netflix
Thompson introduced himself to Love Is Blind fans in the second season of the show. He operated as VP of Product Marketing at the time. At first, it seemed that he and the reality show were a good match. He ended up falling for his fellow contestant Danielle Ruhl, and their story concluded with the two marrying each other.
But Thompson alleged that his time on Love Is Blind was far from pleasant. In an interview with Daily Mail, he claimed that the cast was expected to shoot 20 hours a day without adequate nutrition. He also didn’t appreciate the...
- 1/27/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix has renewed reality dating series “Love Is Blind” for its sixth and seventh seasons, with Season 6 set for a Valentine’s Day premiere.
The series follows singles who want to be loved for who they are, who have signed up for a less conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without ever seeing them based on a series of conversations through a wall. Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their weddings and find out if their physical connections match the strong emotional bonds developed in the pods. The arrival of their wedding dates tests whether the realities of external factors will push them apart or they’ll marry the person they fell blindly in love with.
Nick and Vanessa Lachey host the series, which hails from Kinetic Content. Executive producers include creator Chris Coelen, Ally Simpson, Brent Gauches, Eric Detwiler and Brian Smith.
The series follows singles who want to be loved for who they are, who have signed up for a less conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without ever seeing them based on a series of conversations through a wall. Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their weddings and find out if their physical connections match the strong emotional bonds developed in the pods. The arrival of their wedding dates tests whether the realities of external factors will push them apart or they’ll marry the person they fell blindly in love with.
Nick and Vanessa Lachey host the series, which hails from Kinetic Content. Executive producers include creator Chris Coelen, Ally Simpson, Brent Gauches, Eric Detwiler and Brian Smith.
- 12/12/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
A Love Is Blind contestant has filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually assaulted on set by her former fiancé.
In the original lawsuit — filed in Aug. 2022, but only just revealed by People — Tran Dang said Thomas Smith sexually assaulted her while the two were filming Season Five of Love Is Blind (which is currently airing). Over the course of the season, Dang and Thomas got engaged, but have not featured in any of the episodes that have aired so far. Along with Smith, the suit named as defendants Love...
In the original lawsuit — filed in Aug. 2022, but only just revealed by People — Tran Dang said Thomas Smith sexually assaulted her while the two were filming Season Five of Love Is Blind (which is currently airing). Over the course of the season, Dang and Thomas got engaged, but have not featured in any of the episodes that have aired so far. Along with Smith, the suit named as defendants Love...
- 10/6/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The creator of Netflix reality hit “Love Is Blind” is responding to a lawsuit by a cast member alleging “inhumane working conditions” in addition to recent complaints of two other cast members that their mental health needs were ignored, and they were deprived of food and water.
In the lawsuit — which is still ongoing — former cast member Jeremy Hartwell made numerous allegations, including “an excess of alcohol” on se,t
Meanwhile, back in April an article in Insider featured accounts of the poor mental health of contestants during the show, detailing the experiences of Danielle Ruhl, Nick Thompson and others.
Read More: ‘Love Is Blind’ Production Company Denies They Neglected Mental Health Of Contestants
Speakig with Variety, Chris Coehlen, president of Kinetic Content, which produces the show for Netflix, responded.
Addressing Ruhl’s claims that her mental health deteriorated during filming, Coehlen insisted that she never shared any concerns at the time.
In the lawsuit — which is still ongoing — former cast member Jeremy Hartwell made numerous allegations, including “an excess of alcohol” on se,t
Meanwhile, back in April an article in Insider featured accounts of the poor mental health of contestants during the show, detailing the experiences of Danielle Ruhl, Nick Thompson and others.
Read More: ‘Love Is Blind’ Production Company Denies They Neglected Mental Health Of Contestants
Speakig with Variety, Chris Coehlen, president of Kinetic Content, which produces the show for Netflix, responded.
Addressing Ruhl’s claims that her mental health deteriorated during filming, Coehlen insisted that she never shared any concerns at the time.
- 9/27/2023
- by Etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
“Love Is Blind” series creator Chris Coelen vehemently denies allegations from former cast members who say they were isolated, had their mental health concerns ignored and were provided with excessive alcohol, calling the claims “insulting.”
Coelen responded to the slew of accusations against the Netflix reality dating series in an interview with Variety, in which he called claims against the “disrespectful to anyone who’s participated.”
One of the first former participants to level allegations was Season 2 contestant Danielle Ruhl, who claimed the series failed to provide adequate mental health support in an Insider report. Ruhl, who married Nick Thompson from the show, alleged that she was cast despite the production team being aware of past suicidal ideations — which Coelen denied, saying in the interview that “unfortunately she didn’t disclose this before filming.”
Coelen also refuted Ruhl’s claim that while she was in Mexico, she experienced a panic...
Coelen responded to the slew of accusations against the Netflix reality dating series in an interview with Variety, in which he called claims against the “disrespectful to anyone who’s participated.”
One of the first former participants to level allegations was Season 2 contestant Danielle Ruhl, who claimed the series failed to provide adequate mental health support in an Insider report. Ruhl, who married Nick Thompson from the show, alleged that she was cast despite the production team being aware of past suicidal ideations — which Coelen denied, saying in the interview that “unfortunately she didn’t disclose this before filming.”
Coelen also refuted Ruhl’s claim that while she was in Mexico, she experienced a panic...
- 9/27/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The creator of Netflix’s hit dating show Love Is Blind defended the show against former contestants’ allegations of poor, exploitative working conditions and rebuffed one woman’s claim that she told producers she was having suicidal thoughts while filming.
In an interview with Variety, Chris Coelen, who also serves as CEO of Love Is Blind’s production company Kinetic Content, addressed the array of accusations that have been leveled at the show over the past few years. In 2022, former cast member Jeremy Hartwell sued Netflix and Kinetic Content over...
In an interview with Variety, Chris Coelen, who also serves as CEO of Love Is Blind’s production company Kinetic Content, addressed the array of accusations that have been leveled at the show over the past few years. In 2022, former cast member Jeremy Hartwell sued Netflix and Kinetic Content over...
- 9/27/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
When “Love Is Blind” made its debut on Netflix in 2020, the series introduced a completely new way for people to find love, without all the rules of usual dating. On the show, the single contestants begin dating individuals through a wall, unable to see what the person on the other side looks like. Throughout the process, they can’t meet until they get engaged. Those who do then come face to face, move in together and decide whether they want to go through with their commitment.
In 2022, Season 2 participant Jeremy Hartwell sued Netflix and production company Kinetic Content, citing “inhumane working conditions.” A year later, Season 2’s Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl alleged a lack of mental health support in a report by Insider.
While Kinetic Content has broadly denied the allegations from both the lawsuit and the report, its CEO Chris Coelen is exclusively responding in detail for the first time to Variety,...
In 2022, Season 2 participant Jeremy Hartwell sued Netflix and production company Kinetic Content, citing “inhumane working conditions.” A year later, Season 2’s Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl alleged a lack of mental health support in a report by Insider.
While Kinetic Content has broadly denied the allegations from both the lawsuit and the report, its CEO Chris Coelen is exclusively responding in detail for the first time to Variety,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Before signing up for Love is Blind, things were going relatively well for marketing executive Nick Thompson. The 36-year-old was the oldest contestant on the show’s second season but walked away seemingly a winner. Thompson found love, but since his time on the Netflix reality series, he’s lost his love (maybe), fallen on hard financial times, and lost his job. Thompson has become an advocate for reality TV stars, arguing that the genre exploits people. He even once said the series ruined his life.
Nick Thompson said ‘Love is Blind’ has made it difficult for him to find a new job
When Nick Thompson joined the cast of Love is Blind, he was a vice president of product marketing. According to his LinkedIn profile, he had spent years climbing the corporate ladder at various technology and software companies. He bought a home and was living a pretty successful life.
Nick Thompson said ‘Love is Blind’ has made it difficult for him to find a new job
When Nick Thompson joined the cast of Love is Blind, he was a vice president of product marketing. According to his LinkedIn profile, he had spent years climbing the corporate ladder at various technology and software companies. He bought a home and was living a pretty successful life.
- 8/13/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Love Is Blind” alum Nick Thompson is slamming the reality dating series, as well as Netflix, for what he feels are exploitative business practices.
The reality star — who appeared on the second season of the hit dating series — recently revealed that he is on the brink of homelessness, and lays the blame, at least in part, on his involvement with the show in 2021.
“I lost my job last November [and] I’m having an incredibly hard time finding [a new] one,” Thompson recently told The Daily Mail.
“I burned through my savings that cashed out my 401(k). I’ve got two months left in the bank to pay my mortgage. I can’t get a job because people don’t take me seriously,” he added. “I was a VP in software for five years, so it’s not like I don’t have a track record of experience or success.”
According to Thompson,...
The reality star — who appeared on the second season of the hit dating series — recently revealed that he is on the brink of homelessness, and lays the blame, at least in part, on his involvement with the show in 2021.
“I lost my job last November [and] I’m having an incredibly hard time finding [a new] one,” Thompson recently told The Daily Mail.
“I burned through my savings that cashed out my 401(k). I’ve got two months left in the bank to pay my mortgage. I can’t get a job because people don’t take me seriously,” he added. “I was a VP in software for five years, so it’s not like I don’t have a track record of experience or success.”
According to Thompson,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Former Love Is Blind Season 2 participant Danielle Ruhl is speaking out about her terrible experience on Netflix and Kinetic Content’s reality series, which took a toll on her mental health. “When I was experiencing some medical stuff in the pods, there were no doctors. When I was experiencing mental health issues, there were no therapists,” she told Et. “You kind of just had to rely on your producers to make you feel better.” She also made claims about a lack of support on and off the set, only receiving a single follow-up call after filming wrapped. “There was absolutely no therapist on set. There was absolutely no support after filming, and I will take that to my grave,” she said. While in Mexico, there was strict access to get food or water, and she was secluded in her hotel room with no television for three days. “I will say...
- 4/21/2023
- TV Insider
Vanessa and Nick Lachey may be under fire from “Love Is Blind” fans, but they have one very vocal supporter: Shayne Jansen. On Wednesday, the “Love Is Blind” Season 2 and “Perfect Match” star came to the married couple’s defense during a Q&a on Instagram Live.
According to Page Six, one fan wrote, “Is Vanessa always like that? The reunion was embarrassing for her Imo.”
“They were the nicest humans during my experience,” Jansen replied.
The 33-year-old real estate broker also shared that his late mother, who passed last October, “loved Vanessa.” “And Nick shot the s–t with us talking football etc,” Jansen wrote. “They were extremely nice.”
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This praise comes at the heels of a growing amount of criticism surrounding the Netflix reality dating show. “Love Is Blind” first...
According to Page Six, one fan wrote, “Is Vanessa always like that? The reunion was embarrassing for her Imo.”
“They were the nicest humans during my experience,” Jansen replied.
The 33-year-old real estate broker also shared that his late mother, who passed last October, “loved Vanessa.” “And Nick shot the s–t with us talking football etc,” Jansen wrote. “They were extremely nice.”
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‘Love Is Blind’ Reunion Livestream Fiasco Caused by ‘Bug,’ Netflix Says
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This praise comes at the heels of a growing amount of criticism surrounding the Netflix reality dating show. “Love Is Blind” first...
- 4/20/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Kinetic Content is speaking out against allegations they disregarded “Love is Blind” contestants’ mental health.
The production company behind Netflix’s wildly successful reality dating show is responding to an Insider article containing accounts of the poor mental health of contestants during the show. Danielle Ruhl, Nick Thompson and more “Love Is Blind” alum’s experiences are detailed.
The article claims contestants were sleep-deprived with 20-hour filming days and isolated on and off set. The conditions led to several cast members experiencing panic attacks during filming, with Ruhl claiming there wasn’t enough food on set as well.
Read More: ‘Love Is Blind’ Star Paul Peden Says Vanessa Lachey Apologized After ‘Personal Bias’ At Reunion
“The wellbeing of our participants is of paramount importance to Kinetic,” the company said in a statement to People. “We have rigorous protocols in place to care for each person before, during, and after filming.
The production company behind Netflix’s wildly successful reality dating show is responding to an Insider article containing accounts of the poor mental health of contestants during the show. Danielle Ruhl, Nick Thompson and more “Love Is Blind” alum’s experiences are detailed.
The article claims contestants were sleep-deprived with 20-hour filming days and isolated on and off set. The conditions led to several cast members experiencing panic attacks during filming, with Ruhl claiming there wasn’t enough food on set as well.
Read More: ‘Love Is Blind’ Star Paul Peden Says Vanessa Lachey Apologized After ‘Personal Bias’ At Reunion
“The wellbeing of our participants is of paramount importance to Kinetic,” the company said in a statement to People. “We have rigorous protocols in place to care for each person before, during, and after filming.
- 4/19/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Love Is Blind producers have responded after previous contestants from the Netflix dating series complained about elements of the production and alleged that the show’s team did not do enough to prioritize mental health.
For an Insider story that published Tuesday, a number of individuals who have appeared on Love Is Blind recounted challenging aspects of their time on the Kinetic Content-produced show. Love Is Blind premiered in February 2020, and the show released its season four reunion special Monday following technical difficulties amid the streamer’s plan to air it live.
In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, Kinetic Content responded to the Insider story by saying, “The wellbeing of our participants is of paramount importance to Kinetic. We have rigorous protocols in place to care for each person before, during, and after filming.”
Among the former contestants to speak to the outlet was Danielle Ruhl, who...
For an Insider story that published Tuesday, a number of individuals who have appeared on Love Is Blind recounted challenging aspects of their time on the Kinetic Content-produced show. Love Is Blind premiered in February 2020, and the show released its season four reunion special Monday following technical difficulties amid the streamer’s plan to air it live.
In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, Kinetic Content responded to the Insider story by saying, “The wellbeing of our participants is of paramount importance to Kinetic. We have rigorous protocols in place to care for each person before, during, and after filming.”
Among the former contestants to speak to the outlet was Danielle Ruhl, who...
- 4/19/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Love Is Blind” is under fire. In a new report, multiple contestants spoke out about the conditions inside the Netflix series, produced by Kinetic Content, claiming that they have been put through “emotional warfare.”
In a report published by Business Insider on Tuesday, cast members spoke about their experiences on the show. Season 2 contestant Danielle Ruhl stated she was surprised she passed the psychological screening since she’d allegedly disclosed a past suicide attempt. Ruhl, who married and then divorced Nick Thompson, claimed that during filming, she tried to leave after having a panic attack, hiding in the closet and telling producers she didn’t feel mentally stable enough to stay: “I kept telling them, ‘I don’t trust myself. I’ve tried committing suicide before. I’m having suicidal thoughts. I don’t think I can continue in this.'”
The report also included claims that participants didn’t...
In a report published by Business Insider on Tuesday, cast members spoke about their experiences on the show. Season 2 contestant Danielle Ruhl stated she was surprised she passed the psychological screening since she’d allegedly disclosed a past suicide attempt. Ruhl, who married and then divorced Nick Thompson, claimed that during filming, she tried to leave after having a panic attack, hiding in the closet and telling producers she didn’t feel mentally stable enough to stay: “I kept telling them, ‘I don’t trust myself. I’ve tried committing suicide before. I’m having suicidal thoughts. I don’t think I can continue in this.'”
The report also included claims that participants didn’t...
- 4/18/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Drunk, Hungry, and Sleep Deprived: ‘Love Is Blind’ Contestants Claim Producers Put Them Through Hell
In its four-season run, the Netflix original reality show Love Is Blind hasn’t been able to definitively answer its titular question: Is love blind? But according to a new report from Insider, producers have managed to make many contestants regret signing up for the series in the first place. Several former cast members of the Netflix reality series told Insider that their time on the show was characterized by a lack of food, water, sleep, an excess of alcohol, and “emotional warfare” from producers.
For those unaware of Love Is Blind‘s premise,...
For those unaware of Love Is Blind‘s premise,...
- 4/18/2023
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
‘Love Is Blind’ Star Danielle Ruhl Shares the 3 Types of Men She’s Dated Since Her Divorce From Nick
Danielle Ruhl was a cast member on the second season of Love Is Blind. She paired up with Nick Thompson, and the two of them even said “I do” at the altar. However, they broke up after the show stopped filming.
Danielle recently opened up about her love life after the split from Nick and revealed the three types of guys she finds herself dating.
When did Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson break up?
Season 2 of Love Is Blind filmed in the spring of 2021. Danielle and Nick got married in June of that year.
They broke up in the summer of 2022, which was a few months after their season aired on Netflix. Interestingly, the one other married couple from that season, Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones, also called it quits around the same time.
Both Danielle and Nick have since opened up about what led to the end of their marriage.
Danielle recently opened up about her love life after the split from Nick and revealed the three types of guys she finds herself dating.
When did Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson break up?
Season 2 of Love Is Blind filmed in the spring of 2021. Danielle and Nick got married in June of that year.
They broke up in the summer of 2022, which was a few months after their season aired on Netflix. Interestingly, the one other married couple from that season, Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones, also called it quits around the same time.
Both Danielle and Nick have since opened up about what led to the end of their marriage.
- 4/5/2023
- by Tram Anh Ton Nu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Love Is Blind has captivated viewers since its premiere on Netflix in 2020. The show is a social experiment that allows people to try falling in love without seeing their dates.
According to hosts Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey, the success of Love Is Blind may be due to it being a throwback to an old-school style of dating.
‘Love Is Blind’ has been creating marriages for three seasons Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey discuss their show “Love is Blind” on the set of E! Daily Pop I Nick Agro/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Not every couple on Love Is Blind walks away intact. However, the show seems to have created a few lasting marriages.
During the first season, two couples got married: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton as well as Amber Pike and Matt Barnett. Both pairs tied the knot in 2018 and are still together.
The...
According to hosts Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey, the success of Love Is Blind may be due to it being a throwback to an old-school style of dating.
‘Love Is Blind’ has been creating marriages for three seasons Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey discuss their show “Love is Blind” on the set of E! Daily Pop I Nick Agro/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Not every couple on Love Is Blind walks away intact. However, the show seems to have created a few lasting marriages.
During the first season, two couples got married: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton as well as Amber Pike and Matt Barnett. Both pairs tied the knot in 2018 and are still together.
The...
- 2/24/2023
- by Tram Anh Ton Nu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Nick Thompson is attempting to set the record straight.
After his ex-wife Danielle Ruhl made comments claiming he took “no accountability” for the end of their marriage, the reality star spoke to People to refute the claims.
“It’s hurtful to hear these comments. It’s disappointing that Danielle chooses to make false claims and defamatory comments about me and our relationship,” he told the outlet in a statement. “It’s especially hurtful because she knows firsthand how difficult being in the public eye is.”
Read More: Former ‘Love Is Blind’ Star Lauren Speed Accuses Show Of ‘Cutting All The Black Women’
He called the claims “either untrue or best case scenario, lacking context.”
“As I have stated before, I implemented a boundary to not engage in communication with Danielle for my own mental health because I did not feel like our communication was trustworthy or yielding positive outcomes,” he said.
After his ex-wife Danielle Ruhl made comments claiming he took “no accountability” for the end of their marriage, the reality star spoke to People to refute the claims.
“It’s hurtful to hear these comments. It’s disappointing that Danielle chooses to make false claims and defamatory comments about me and our relationship,” he told the outlet in a statement. “It’s especially hurtful because she knows firsthand how difficult being in the public eye is.”
Read More: Former ‘Love Is Blind’ Star Lauren Speed Accuses Show Of ‘Cutting All The Black Women’
He called the claims “either untrue or best case scenario, lacking context.”
“As I have stated before, I implemented a boundary to not engage in communication with Danielle for my own mental health because I did not feel like our communication was trustworthy or yielding positive outcomes,” he said.
- 11/2/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Danielle Ruhl is focused on forging ahead with life after the altar. More than one month after the Love Is Blind star filed to divorce from husband Nick Thompson after one year of marriage, the reality TV star is opening up about her journey beyond their romance and subsequent split. (As a refresher, the two tied the knot during the Netflix series' Season 2 finale and announced their split just weeks before After the Altar debuted in mid-September). "Obviously, breakups are hard," Danielle exclusively told E! News. "They're always going to be hard. It's been a pretty difficult time and then re-watching After the Altar just kind of adds an additional...
- 9/30/2022
- E! Online
Love Is Blind's Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl have revealed how they're coping in the aftermath of their recent split. Thompson first addressed his feelings on the matter by releasing a statement to fans on Instagram Sept. 21. "Any reality TV personality opens a portion of their life to you for entertainment," he wrote. "You see glimpses on TV, social media, and other outlets with little insight into the reality of our day-to-day life experiences." Thompson admitted that, after the couple's divorce filing made news Aug. 21, things have been a challenge, sharing, "Like many of us going through a loss, or life-altering event, we experience cycles of grief...
- 9/22/2022
- E! Online
The last remaining couple from "Love Is Blind" season two has called it quits. On Sept. 19, series star Kyle Abrams announced via Instagram that he and costar Deepti Vempati broke up just three days after "After the Altar" aired, where the pair made their relationship official.
"I understand many of you are curious as to where Deepti and I stand today. Since 'After the Alter' was filmed, we had decided to go our separate ways in early summer," he wrote in a post. "Thank you to everyone who has followed our journey through arduous vulnerability and has supported us along the way."
In his split announcement, Abrams also shared that he's gotten involved in a new romance with someone else, but didn't disclose their identity. "I have since embarked on a new relationship which I intend to keep private for a bit," he added. "As for what the future holds,...
"I understand many of you are curious as to where Deepti and I stand today. Since 'After the Alter' was filmed, we had decided to go our separate ways in early summer," he wrote in a post. "Thank you to everyone who has followed our journey through arduous vulnerability and has supported us along the way."
In his split announcement, Abrams also shared that he's gotten involved in a new romance with someone else, but didn't disclose their identity. "I have since embarked on a new relationship which I intend to keep private for a bit," he added. "As for what the future holds,...
- 9/20/2022
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
Image Source: Netflix
"Love Is Blind: After the Altar" returned on Sept. 16 to gather all our favorite season two castmates for an epic reunion. However, one face was noticeably absent from the three-part special: Shake Chatterjee. During part one of the reunion, Chatterjee's name is brought up while his costars Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson are planning the group's surprise getaway weekend - ironically to acknowledge that they didn't reach out to invite him yet. "If he's going, I'm not going," Thompson says during "After the Altar."
As many fans remember, Chatterjee made quite the impression during his season when he managed to piss off most of his fellow castmates (mainly the women), ex-fiancée Deepti Vempati, and even hosts Vanessa and Nick Lachey - whom he notably got into a heated exchange with during the season two reunion and on social media. The "Love Is Blind" cast member received a...
"Love Is Blind: After the Altar" returned on Sept. 16 to gather all our favorite season two castmates for an epic reunion. However, one face was noticeably absent from the three-part special: Shake Chatterjee. During part one of the reunion, Chatterjee's name is brought up while his costars Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson are planning the group's surprise getaway weekend - ironically to acknowledge that they didn't reach out to invite him yet. "If he's going, I'm not going," Thompson says during "After the Altar."
As many fans remember, Chatterjee made quite the impression during his season when he managed to piss off most of his fellow castmates (mainly the women), ex-fiancée Deepti Vempati, and even hosts Vanessa and Nick Lachey - whom he notably got into a heated exchange with during the season two reunion and on social media. The "Love Is Blind" cast member received a...
- 9/16/2022
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Netflix isn’t letting the turnout of Season Two of Love Is Blind get them down — the hit experimental dating show is back for a third season. The streaming platform released the first teaser for the upcoming season on Wednesday, introducing a new crop of singles who are eager to gain Instagram followers find love.
“Where are you at, wifey? Come at me,” one male suitor says. Elsewhere, a woman declares, “Boyfriend season is over.”
While Season 3 is moving from Chicago to Dallas to find its couples, the show’s...
“Where are you at, wifey? Come at me,” one male suitor says. Elsewhere, a woman declares, “Boyfriend season is over.”
While Season 3 is moving from Chicago to Dallas to find its couples, the show’s...
- 9/14/2022
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- Rollingstone.com
“Love Is Blind” is back! The Netflix reality series, produced by Kinetic Content and hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, will return for its 12-episode third season on Oct. 19, the streaming service announced on Wednesday.
Once again, the experiment will follow singles looking for love — this time in Dallas — as they are hopeful to fall for The One without ever having seen them. The pairs who choose to get engaged then get to meet and love in the real world, and attempt to plan their weddings and decide if they will stay married.
Chris Coelen, Ally Simpson, Eric Detwiler, Brent Gauches, Brian Smith and Heather Crowe executive produce. The first four episodes of Season 3 will be released on Oct. 19. Episodes 5-7 will debut Oct. 26, followed by episodes 8-10 on Nov. 9. The finale and the reunion will drop on Nov. 9.
Of all the pairs from the first two seasons of “Love Is Blind,...
Once again, the experiment will follow singles looking for love — this time in Dallas — as they are hopeful to fall for The One without ever having seen them. The pairs who choose to get engaged then get to meet and love in the real world, and attempt to plan their weddings and decide if they will stay married.
Chris Coelen, Ally Simpson, Eric Detwiler, Brent Gauches, Brian Smith and Heather Crowe executive produce. The first four episodes of Season 3 will be released on Oct. 19. Episodes 5-7 will debut Oct. 26, followed by episodes 8-10 on Nov. 9. The finale and the reunion will drop on Nov. 9.
Of all the pairs from the first two seasons of “Love Is Blind,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has revealed the official trailer for “Love Is Blind: After the Altar” Season 2, along with the release date for the reality series.
Premiering Sept. 16, Season 2 focuses on the lives of several participants from the second season of “Love Is Blind,” including Jarrette Jones, Iyanna McNeely, Deepti Vempati, Shayne Jansen and Natalie Lee. Following the reality dating series where 15 men and 15 women get to know each other — and propose marriage — from separate pods, the spinoff show reveals the current situations of the singles and recently wed couples after the experiment.
The “Love Is Blind” Season 2 finale showcased five weddings, with only two couples officially tying the knot. Danielle Ruhl married Nick Thompson in an outdoor ceremony, while the final episode introduced McNeely and Jones as newlyweds.
Meanwhile, three couples decided to not go through with their weddings. Vempati left Shake Chatterjee at the altar, Sal Perez told Mallory Zapata last...
Premiering Sept. 16, Season 2 focuses on the lives of several participants from the second season of “Love Is Blind,” including Jarrette Jones, Iyanna McNeely, Deepti Vempati, Shayne Jansen and Natalie Lee. Following the reality dating series where 15 men and 15 women get to know each other — and propose marriage — from separate pods, the spinoff show reveals the current situations of the singles and recently wed couples after the experiment.
The “Love Is Blind” Season 2 finale showcased five weddings, with only two couples officially tying the knot. Danielle Ruhl married Nick Thompson in an outdoor ceremony, while the final episode introduced McNeely and Jones as newlyweds.
Meanwhile, three couples decided to not go through with their weddings. Vempati left Shake Chatterjee at the altar, Sal Perez told Mallory Zapata last...
- 8/22/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Another Love Is Blind couple has bitten the dust. Danielle Ruhl has filed for divorce from Nick Thompson after just a little over a year of marriage. Ruhl and Thompson met during the second season of Netflix‘s popular dating reality show, which sees men and women date each other in purpose-built “pods” where they can talk to each other through a speaker but not see one another. The pair were the first contestants to get engaged in Season 2 and eventually tied the knot in the summer of 2021. According to E! News, legal records show that Ruhl submitted divorce documents to a Chicago court on Monday, August 15. Neither Ruhl nor Thompson have commented publicly on the matter as of writing. Speaking to Us Weekly in July, Ruhl said, “I can’t wait to have kids to embarrass the heck out of both Nick and them. However, we got married really...
- 8/22/2022
- TV Insider
It's clear that it's over between Love Is Blind stars Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson. She has filed for divorce after a little more than one year of marriage, which means there are now no couples left from season two of the Netflix reality show. Danielle submitted the documents to a Chicago court on Aug. 15, according to legal records obtained by E! News on Aug. 21. E! News has reached out to the pair's reps for further comment but has not heard back. During the second season of Love Is Blind, which was filmed last year and aired in February, the two got engaged on episode one, becoming the first among their co-stars to plan to marry. In June, Danielle and Nick...
- 8/21/2022
- E! Online
It’s over for “Love is Blind”‘s Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson. Et can confirm that Ruhl filed for divorce on August 15. The pair were the last remaining married couple from season two of the Netflix series.
During season two of the reality dating competition, the couple were one of the six couples that said, “I do.”
Viewers may remember the couple were all nerves — and a little unsure — about their decision in the run up to their wedding day. At the time, Ruhl said in an aside interview that they discussed what they were going to say that morning and were “still not on the same page,” adding that Thompson seemed to think she wasn’t ready while noting that she wanted him “to be my husband more than anything.”
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During season two of the reality dating competition, the couple were one of the six couples that said, “I do.”
Viewers may remember the couple were all nerves — and a little unsure — about their decision in the run up to their wedding day. At the time, Ruhl said in an aside interview that they discussed what they were going to say that morning and were “still not on the same page,” adding that Thompson seemed to think she wasn’t ready while noting that she wanted him “to be my husband more than anything.”
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- 8/21/2022
- by Sarah Curran
- ET Canada
Another "Love Is Blind" couple is calling it quits. On Sunday, court documents obtained by Us Weekly and TMZ revealed Danielle Ruhl filed for divorce from Nick Thompson on Aug. 15. The couple have yet to comment on their reported split.
The news of their breakup comes just weeks after Ruhl and Thompson celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary in June. On June 8, Ruhl shared a video featuring some of the highlights from their first year of marriage on Instagram, alongside the caption: "one year married!!!" That same day, Thompson posted a candid photo of himself and Ruhl with a lengthy caption about the ups and downs of married life.
"One year ago today, on a much sunnier and hotter day in Chicago, Danielle and I said "I do" in front of a bunch of family, friends, crew, and cameras," he wrote in part on Instagram. "Crew and cameras followed us around...
The news of their breakup comes just weeks after Ruhl and Thompson celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary in June. On June 8, Ruhl shared a video featuring some of the highlights from their first year of marriage on Instagram, alongside the caption: "one year married!!!" That same day, Thompson posted a candid photo of himself and Ruhl with a lengthy caption about the ups and downs of married life.
"One year ago today, on a much sunnier and hotter day in Chicago, Danielle and I said "I do" in front of a bunch of family, friends, crew, and cameras," he wrote in part on Instagram. "Crew and cameras followed us around...
- 8/21/2022
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
When it comes to Love Is Blind, there are multiple factors that contribute to a couple's success in the pods, but one of them is not appearances. So when host Vanessa Lachey was asked why fuller-figured contestants don't make it past the first phase of dating, she gave her best guess. "Their whole life they've been so insecure about being themselves because of this crazy swipe generation that we are in and this catfishing world that we're in," she told Insider, "that they're so afraid to be themselves." But season two contestant Danielle Ruhl told E! News through email that Vanessa's comments aren't entirely accurate. Danielle, who shared her...
- 7/27/2022
- E! Online
Love Is Blind's Danielle Ruhl is opening up about her weight loss journey. The Netflix star shared an inspiring message about how she's "taking control of my health" in an Instagram post on July 19. Danielle, who teamed up with Nutrisystem as a paid partner, explained how the program has helped her. "If you know me, you know that I've struggled with weight since I was a kid," she wrote. "I get asked a lot how I lost the weight/ kept it off. Ten years ago, after trying everything I started @Nutrisystem with a coworker." The reality TV star, who detailed her struggle with body insecurity on the second season of Love Is Blind, revealed that she's...
- 7/20/2022
- E! Online
Guess there won't be a Love Is Blind baby on board soon—at least not for Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson! After a roller coaster of a season, Danielle and Nick said "I do" during the season two finale of Love Is Blind. And now, in an E! News exclusive interview, the pair revealed that kids are on the horizon...just not yet. Danielle says they "want to give it some time." since they "met so quickly." After getting engaged sight-unseen in the Love Is Blind pods, contestants famously have four weeks after that to get married or part ways. "We want to travel," the 29-year-old associate marketing director said. "So, I'm saying like...
- 3/23/2022
- E! Online
When "Love Is Blind" contestant Kyle Abrams dubbed the season two reunion a "train wreck" on Instagram, fans could tell they were in for a bumpy ride. The explosive reunion special featured updates from the cast, including the two couples who exchanged "I dos" during the season finale, as well as a fiery rant from Shake Chatterjee regarding his views on physical attraction and how he believes love is "blurry," not blind.
While fans only had to wait one week after the weddings to catch up with their favorite season two couples, the cast had a lot longer to reflect on everything that went down both in and outside of the pods. "Love Is Blind" season two filmed in spring 2021, however, during the reunion special, hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey made a point to congratulate married couples Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson and Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones on their upcoming one-year wedding anniversaries.
While fans only had to wait one week after the weddings to catch up with their favorite season two couples, the cast had a lot longer to reflect on everything that went down both in and outside of the pods. "Love Is Blind" season two filmed in spring 2021, however, during the reunion special, hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey made a point to congratulate married couples Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson and Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones on their upcoming one-year wedding anniversaries.
- 3/9/2022
- by Emily Weaver
- Popsugar.com
Paying the love forward. The season two cast of Love Is Blind gave two fans the ultimate wedding gift when they surprised the couple on their big day in Las Vegas. Worlds collided when the stars met season one success stories Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton for the first time, as seen in a new video from Netflix. Iyanna McNeely, Jarrette Jones, Danielle Ruhl, Nick Thompson, Deepti Vempati and Salvador Perez from the hit Netflix dating show took part in the nuptials of Alex and Olaf, who also have a unique love story. Alex met her future husband in college while she took a class taught by the then first year student advisor....
- 3/8/2022
- E! Online
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Now that we know which couples end up together and which don't on "Love Is Blind" season two, it's time for the reunion. Following the reality show's season finale, Netflix announced that a reunion special will drop on March 4.
According to Entertainment Tonight, the episode will include all of the featured couples: Deepti Vempati and Shake Chatterjee, Natalie Lee and Shayne Jansen, Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson, Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones, Shaina Hurley and Kyle Abrams, and Mallory Zapata and Salvador Perez. A photo obtained by Et suggests that Lee finally gets to confront Hurley about comments she made to Jansen about their relationship.
In a clip, which dropped on March 2, Jansen and Lee have an emotional conversation about the incident that ultimately ended their relationship. "You're kind of like pushing it under the rug and making it seem almost like the words that I used - like,...
Now that we know which couples end up together and which don't on "Love Is Blind" season two, it's time for the reunion. Following the reality show's season finale, Netflix announced that a reunion special will drop on March 4.
According to Entertainment Tonight, the episode will include all of the featured couples: Deepti Vempati and Shake Chatterjee, Natalie Lee and Shayne Jansen, Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson, Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones, Shaina Hurley and Kyle Abrams, and Mallory Zapata and Salvador Perez. A photo obtained by Et suggests that Lee finally gets to confront Hurley about comments she made to Jansen about their relationship.
In a clip, which dropped on March 2, Jansen and Lee have an emotional conversation about the incident that ultimately ended their relationship. "You're kind of like pushing it under the rug and making it seem almost like the words that I used - like,...
- 3/3/2022
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
This story contains spoilers for the Love Is Blind season two finale. The brides are taking over Sin City. The same day that the finale of Love Is Blind hit Netflix, a group of the season two stars reunited for a girls' trip to Las Vegas. Danielle Ruhl, who ultimately said "I do" to Nick Thompson on the show, posted a mirror selfie with co-stars Deepti Vempati and Iyanna McNeely tagged at the MGM Grand Las Vegas hotel on Friday, Feb. 25. The three friends sported matching pink slip dresses featuring cutesy bow details, with Danielle captioning the shot, "What We Doin ???" Deepti, who turned...
- 2/26/2022
- E! Online
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not watched the finale of “Love Is Blind” Season 2, streaming now on Netflix.
And then there were two. The final episode of “Love Is Blind” dropped on Friday, showing all five weddings and revealing that only two couples said “I do.” Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson tied the knot during an outside, very hot wedding that left viewers on the edge of their seats during the penultimate episode, while the finale wrapped with Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones as a married couple.
Unfortunately, those were the only two couples that chose to actually go through with their weddings. Deepti Vempati said no, telling Shake Chatterjee that she deserved someone who wanted her 100%, leaving him at the altar. Natalie Lee shocked Shayne Jansen by saying that while he’s her best friend, she couldn’t get past their fight the night before. Lastly,...
And then there were two. The final episode of “Love Is Blind” dropped on Friday, showing all five weddings and revealing that only two couples said “I do.” Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson tied the knot during an outside, very hot wedding that left viewers on the edge of their seats during the penultimate episode, while the finale wrapped with Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones as a married couple.
Unfortunately, those were the only two couples that chose to actually go through with their weddings. Deepti Vempati said no, telling Shake Chatterjee that she deserved someone who wanted her 100%, leaving him at the altar. Natalie Lee shocked Shayne Jansen by saying that while he’s her best friend, she couldn’t get past their fight the night before. Lastly,...
- 2/25/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
The “Love Is Blind” cast is getting back together. On Friday, March 4, Netflix will debut season 2 the reunion special, during which some of the contestants will reunite to look back at their time on the show and share where they stand with their partner now. Nick and Vanessa Lachey will return as hosts.
Season 2 followed the engagements of six couples: Deepti Vempati and Shake Chatterjee; Natalie Lee and Shayne Jansen; Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson; Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones; Shaina Hurley and Kyle Abrams; and Mallory Zapata and Sal Perez.
Five of the couples made it to the altar. Hurley, who made a connection with Jansen in the pods, called things off with Abrams shortly after they met in person.
Two other couples also got engaged in the pods — Jason Beaumont and Kara Williams, and Joey Miller and Caitlin McKee — but cameras didn’t follow their journeys due to time and resource constraints.
Season 2 followed the engagements of six couples: Deepti Vempati and Shake Chatterjee; Natalie Lee and Shayne Jansen; Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson; Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones; Shaina Hurley and Kyle Abrams; and Mallory Zapata and Sal Perez.
Five of the couples made it to the altar. Hurley, who made a connection with Jansen in the pods, called things off with Abrams shortly after they met in person.
Two other couples also got engaged in the pods — Jason Beaumont and Kara Williams, and Joey Miller and Caitlin McKee — but cameras didn’t follow their journeys due to time and resource constraints.
- 2/25/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
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