Love Is Blind season 3 has been a rollercoaster journey. From the drama and tears to the sweet moments - it has definitely been an eventful series. The unconventional dating show where contestants propose sight unseen continues to be a major talking point across social media. And this was perhaps the most unpredictable season so far; as the first wedding episode approached, it was just still very uncertain which couples would say 'I do.'
Now, we must remember the final episodes were filmed a few months ago. After the first set of the dramatic weddings aired this week, fans are wondering who is still together in the present day. After a lot of investigating (well, Instagram stalking) here is everything we found out:
Love Is Blind season 3 couples: Where are they now?
SK Alagbada and Raven Ross
Raven and SK had a seemingly easy ride after the pods and proposal. Raven quickly shut down romantic advances from Bartise and as a couple they continued to flourish. However, problems soon started arising due to their different lifestyles. Raven works as a Pilates instructor whilst SK had plans to go back to college in California, miles away from their home in Dallas. Their differences in culture also caused disagreements. As a very free modern woman, Raven was conflicted about whether she could conform to the role of a traditional Nigerian wife.
When Raven said her family wasn't coming to the wedding whilst SK's were very involved this was a sign it wasn't going to work. SK said 'I don't' at the altar because of their very different lives. SK confirmed that he still loved her but it just wasn't the right time to tie the knot. Raven also admitted that she could never be the perfect traditional bride he wanted. But is their love story over for good?
In an interview with Bustle after the breakup, SK hinted that he and Raven are back together and are 'taking' their relationship one day at a time.' He said, 'I’ve been in touch with her. We’re just kind of taking it one day at a time right now.' Raven also told Bustle that she and SK are 'in a great place' since their breakup. She explained, “We’re in, like, Experiment 2.0.' Adding, 'We have so much more of our story to tell, and more of our story to come, so we’re excited about sharing that with you guys.'
The pair ended speculation for good during the reunion show by confirming... they are indeed back together! Despite being a three-hour flight away from each other, they revealed they are making it work.
Raven said, 'Our communication, I think I can speak for both of us, we've never been on this level in any other relationship like, every time I think we reach a new level, nothing's perfect but we've grown so much from this experiment.
'Being apart, it makes it so much better when we're together. Of course, I would prefer to be with him every day but we've grown so much from it and it's really beautiful to do that.'
Nancy Rodriguez and Bartise Bowden
Nancy and Bartisehad a turbulent journey on the show. Bartise was very vocal about another woman, Raven Ross, being closer to his type. This created a lot of conflict and left Nancy feeling very insecure. Their conversation surrounding abortion also got very heated and was a huge social media talking point.
Later in the season, it appeared that they were getting a lot closer and were overcoming their challenges. Nancy said 'I do' at the altar in a very shocking moment we didn't see coming, but she was heartbreakingly blindsided by Bartise, who said 'I don't.' Nancy's family rushed to confront Bartise - who had assured Nancy he wouldn't humiliate her in front of them - but all she wanted was a moment alone to speak to him. It was a dramatic wedding day, to say the least.
The couple are done for good, as confirmed by Nancy during the reunion episode. In another jaw-dropping twist, Bartise revealed that he was rooting for their relationship to work when he watched the episodes back, but Nancy broke down explaining she had stumbled across a video of him with another girl just a day after their wedding. Ouch. Ever honest, Bartise said he had got with somebody else as a way of 'coping' with the split, but it was no one's business who he hooked up with after they'd broken up.
After doing some social media digging, the former husband-and-wife-to-be do still follow each other on social media, but haven't addressed their split.
Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux
Alexa and Brennon had the smoothest ride on the show out of all the other couples. They were the first couple to get engaged after the pods and are very wholesome. From Brennon embracing Alexa's Jewish culture to Alexa's heartwarming chat with his mother - they are so sweet! Unsurprisingly, they said 'I do' at the altar and confirmed during the reunion episode that they were going from strength to strength and living together. They've even hinted they want to be parents soon!
Unable to hold back how much she's loving married life - and Brennon - Alexa shared a gorgeous Instagram album with him recently, which she penned, 'Ok sorry just one more because I’ve been dying to post these for a year and a half. I’m the luckiest girl alive to be married to this man.'
Alexa further reflected on their unique journey to finding love with a gushing tribute to her husband. She wrote, 'May 2021 I met my lobster. I fell in love with your southern drawl, your infectious laugh, your twisted humour, your incredibly detailed memories, your goofiness, your confidence and a million other little things.'
She added, 'This love didn’t happen slowly or overnight. It happened in every moment I spent with you. You are the best person I have ever met and I’m lucky to even know you, much less get to spend my life with you. You are my home.'
Brennon has not posted since the reunion aired, but his grid still features loving tributes to his wife, once which read, 'Throughout this journey, Alexa and myself shared so many wonderful and exciting memories. One of my favourite memories during this engagement was our first date together when we returned to Dallas. I am honoured to have been able to call Alexa my fiancé.'
Baby news might be to follow...
Cole Barnett and Zanab Jeffrey
Cole Barnettand Zanab Jeffrey had their ups and downs after the pods. Cole was very transfixed initially on Zanab not fitting his typical type and that was a source of conflict within their relationship. He went from saying she wasn't his type to overcompensating in a short amount of time and it just didn't feel natural.
The biggest hint was perhaps the fact that Cole's family refused to meet Zanab or come to the wedding. His parents said about Zanab: 'She's just not the type of girl we see you with.' This was a very telling sign that this wasn't going to go well.
Cole and Zanab did not tie the knot and a reconciliation is not on the cards. She slammed him at the altar for how he had wrecked her self-confidence, saying, 'You have disrespected me, you have insulted me, you have critiqued me, and for what it’s worth, you have single-handled shattered my self-confidence. I hate that you have had that kind of effect on me, and the messed up thing is I know I love you.' Cole immediately teared up and was consoled by his friends at the altar.
In a brave admission during the reunion show, Zanab said it was Cole's body-shaming that in part impacted her decision to say no to marrying him.
'Because so much of that stuff, the pushing food away from me, asking if I'm going to eat that, trying to get me to order a salad, the daily comments about my face and my body were not used [in the show].
'And that's great because it really did protect you and you are now denying it, and now calling me a liar in front of all these people,' she said.
Cole contested her claims, saying, 'I never once cared about what you ate,' but Zanab countered, 'I stopped eating. I was eating a banana and a teaspoon of peanut butter just so I wouldn't pass out on the long days we were filming.'
Things escalated further when Cole called Zanab 'crazy' and 'insane,' which caused other cast members to intervene and rally round her.
Producers then showed an unaired scene which played out some of Cole's body-shaming remarks, exactly the way Zanab had described. Cole was left in tears and apologised to the cast whilst vowing to continue working on himself.
Zanab has said she forgives her ex, and penned an emotional message on Instagram, 'Cole, I fought for us until I couldn’t anymore. I know you know that. I know you know why I said what I said. I know you know what you did. It’s ok if you aren’t ready to talk about that yet.
'Zae. The only apology the internet will get: I am sorry. I’m sorry you weren’t in that relationship. I’m sorry you didn’t feel what I felt. I’m sorry we don’t have the same triggers. I’m sorry me standing up for myself, offended you so greatly. I’m sorry you didn’t see all the reasons for what I said. I’m sorry you didn’t live that with me. I’m sorry that you don’t know me. I’m sorry your insecurities are different than my own. I’m sorry your online hate says so much more of you than it ever will of me. I’m sorry Deepti’s wedding was a week before mine, long before you or I knew her story. I’m sorry you are attacking my faith. I’m sorry you don’t believe me. I’m sorry I know how worthy I am. I’m sorry you have the time to be a keyboard warrior. I’m sorry I’m not a paid actress. I’m sorry I can’t cry on demand. I’m sorry you feel manipulated, gaslit and played. I’m sorry I’m your villain. I’m sorry I’m your bad guy - I promise you I’m not.
'One thing about me, I choose my words carefully and I stand by everything I said.'
Cole has not responded.
Matt Bolton and Colleen Reed
When Colleen told her mum 'I don't know if me and Matt are there yet,' it seemed as though their fate at the altar was already determined. Matt had a lot of trust issues due to his past relationship and put all that baggage on Colleen. It created a lot of friction between them and Matt always let his anger get the better of him.
In what is arguably one of the most shocking twists in the history of Love Is Blind, both, yes both, of them said 'I do.'
They aren't living together but explained during the reunion this is for financial reasons. Neither side wanted to end their lease early, and Colleen thought it would be unfair on her roommates if she packed up and left. But they do have plans to move in together soon.
The pair have been quick to share their love for one another on social media, with Colleen writing, 'Matt, I met you in the most unexpected way and now I can’t imagine a life without you. We have gone through many challenges and I’m proud of much we learned from each hurdle that we have come across. A year and a half later and I continue to love you more and more each day. You are my love, my person, my best friend, my chef, my dance partner, my world traveller, my movie buddy, my golfer, my lobster, my silly goose…my everything. Quoting myself, “Cheers to getting Litty as a Titty for the rest of lives!”'
Matt, meanwhile, said of his wife, 'God sent me this angel in a very unorthodox way. Allowed us to learn and grow by facing us with challenges, but also let us completely open up to each other and we fell in love. Love is never easy and it takes work, but I wouldn't want it with anyone else. Through the ups and downs, the joy and the adversity, you taught me to be patient and never run from problems. Here we are a year and a half later stronger than ever! Here's to us little squrl!!'
Not the outcome we would have called, but happy for them nonetheless!
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