Love is Blind UK Season 2 cast in full from hopeless romantics to serial daters
Love is Blind UK is returning to screens soon and Netflix has just announced the 28 new hopefuls hoping to find their dream partner.
A group of brand new singletons will arrive in the hopes of finding their perfect match. But in true Love is Blind fashion, there is of course a pretty huge twist to the standard dating show dynamic.
Participants explore connections and take part in dates without ever setting eyes on one another. Secluded in their own pods, should a couple decide to take their relationship further, it is only then will they meet face to face as they become engaged.
Following a hugely successful first series, Season 2 got the green light and it is set for release on August 13 on Netflix, hosted once again by Matt and Emma Willis.
So who are the cast members this year? Here's everything you need to know about the brand new singletons.
Aanu
29-year-old Aanu from Essex is a singer who often performs at weddings. Regularly surrounded by people in love, she says it reminds her how lonely she is in her personal life.
Disillusioned with the dating scene, she has only had one serious relationship of four years and is starting to lose faith in finding lasting love.
Aanu prides herself on being a strong woman and is now hoping to settle down and build a family.
Amy
Amy is 33 from Wales and works as a primary school teacher. She has been single for two years since her last relationship broke down when she suggested they start a family.
She describes herself as the 'life and soul of the party' and has recently moved back to her native Wales after living in Dubai for the last few years. Now, she is looking to find someone to build a future with.
Ashleigh
Cabin crew manager from Surrey, Ashleigh is 30 and is a "serial dater". Ashleigh is fed up with men who enjoy the kudos of going out with an air hostess but refuse to commit.
Single for four years, she wants to meet someone who she connects with emotionally and lay down the foundations to start a family.
Nicknamed 'combat Barbie' due to her links to the army cadets, Ashleigh is into pole fitness, calisthenics and loves a man in uniform, Netflix teases.
Bardha
Bardha had been engaged to be married when she found messages to another girl on her ex-fiancé's phone. The 32-year-old from London is a sales and marketing director and still dreams of her happily ever after.
She dreams her mother, who has battled cancer, to walk her down the aisle. Born in Kosovo, Bardha came to the UK as a young girl with her family to flee the war in her homeland.
She says it's unusual in her culture for a woman of her age to be unmarried and her parents would love to see her settled down.
Christine
35-year-old Christine from Ireland has had her fair share of heartbreak. The HR Operations Lead is a "Monica from Friends lookalike" as she says it's hard to date in her small town.
As an only child, Christine would love to be able to provide her parents with a grandchild and is hoping the experiment will lead to the white wedding she's always dreamed of.
Danielle
Danielle is a business owner from Portsmouth who believes her success makes dating difficult. The 33 year old is hoping to meet someone who has a similar work ethic.
She has been cheated on several times in the past which means she sometimes finds it difficult to trust but feels ready to be open and honest as she looks to find The One.
Holly
This private chef from London saw her culinary business take off two years ago when her LinkedIn profile went viral. Now, the 30-year-old sees clients from everywhere including celebrities.
Holly wears her heart on her sleeve and tends to fall for guys quickly but finds it difficult to meet men who are emotionally available. She's hoping that will change with Love is Blind UK.
Katisha
The 31-year-old from Dumfries, Scotland is the oldest of seven children. However, feeling unlucky in love, the nanny and make up artist is hoping things will change.
She says she needs the help of the experiment to widen her search and find men outside of her small hometown who are ready to commit. Katisha has a lot of love to give and is looking for a husband, not a boyfriend.
Laurie
Laurie is 37 from London and is an Interior Stylist. Laurie has been single for three years since splitting from her boyfriend over the two of them wanting different futures.
She tends to date younger men but is now is throwing herself into the experiment to give something unconventional a go.
Loll
Loll has been described as a "loose cannon" by her friends and has plenty of outrageous dating stories. The 31-year-old from Bedfordshire has seen her grandparents married for nearly 70 years as she hopes to find the same.
Loll would love to find someone to drink red wine and make pasta with her in the kitchen, with 'That's Amore' on repeat in the background.
Megan
Megan is 28 from London and a dancer and fitness instructor. She says her best asset is her fiery red hair and energy. Single for the last two years, she finds it difficult to meet people due to the travelling required in her line of work.
She also says men don't take her profession seriously which hinders her luck in love.
Sarover
Medical company owner Sarover, from Buckinghamshire grew up in a modern Indian family and has never had a serious relationship, or dated anyone from outside of her ethnicity. The 29-year-old believed a boyfriend should be the one she intented to marry, resulting in a lot of friend zones.
The eldest of three sisters, Sarover is the only one who is single and is ready to take charge of her love life in the Pods.
Sophie
28-year-old Sophie from Manchester is a senior commercial manager and has recently ended a five-year relationship. Sophie doesn't think she's ever been in love and says she's scared of having her heart broken.
Sophie admits she can be confrontational but thinks her over-protective dad and four brothers could be the reason she's still single.
Tara
Café owner Tara is 33 and says the dating pool in Wicklow, Ireland is relatively small. Her last relationship ended 18 months ago after more than two years together because she felt they were recycling the same jokes and small talk.
Tara was told by a fortune teller that she'd be engaged by September, so is hoping that will come true.
Yolanda
Adrenaline junkie Yolanda has been single for two years. When she was 15, she accidentally walked into a window and ended up in a coma but has learned to be proud of her scars.
Although she's the youngest in the experiment, Yolanda is 26 and feels more than ready for marriage.
Billy
35 year old Billy from Northern Ireland is an Army physical trainer who has been single for five years since his divorce. He says he finds the modern day dating world a "complete minefield".
He often feels like the third wheel as most of his friends are settled down and as a result, doesn't socialise as much as he used to. But divorce has not put him off as he is keep to be a husband and start a family.
Charlie
Charlie is a self confessed "cheeky chappy" who is now ready to settle down despite some previous dents in his trust and confidence. The 28-year-old from Essex is a former party boy who is now looking for an older and more mature woman.
Chris
Data Analyst Chris, from Sussex is a hopeless romantic and wears his heart on his sleeve. He says he is not afraid to shower his partner with gifts and dates.
But the 33-year-old has been single for a year and says this could be because he struggles to prioritise himself. Chris is a self confessed nerd with a love of numbers, but still hasn't found 'The One'.
Demola
30 year old Demola has dreamed of his wedding day from a young age and is looking for the perfect wife. The financial analyst from Essex has been single for two years after an eight-year relationship ended.
His previous relation ended because he felt he could not be vulnerable with her. Now, he is looking for someone to emulate his parent's long lasting marriage.
Jack
App creator Jack from London is the brains behind some of the world's biggest dating apps. But despite this he remains unlucky in love.
Now 33, at the age of 30 he was rushed to hospital with appendicitis. Weeks later he was informed that a cancerous tumour had been found on his appendix.
This completely turned his world upside down, but he has since been given the all-clear and has vowed never to take his health for granted again.
James
36-year-old James has been married before and has two daughters aged 8 and 10. But the Real Estate Manager from Skegness says his girls are his biggest achievements and wants more children in the future.
James used to divide his time between the UK and Thailand where his mum is from, and says not being in one place for long has affected his love life.
Javen
28-year-old Javen from Kent was on Crystal Palace's books until the age of 18 when a heartbreaking injury put an end to his promising football career. Now as a health coach, he has never had a serious relationship, previously being happy single.
Javen says he attracts the wrong kind of girls and hopes that the experiment will be a chance to break the mould.
Jed
Jed is a 31-year-old Configuration Manager from Essex who has been single for a year but now wants to find a wife and start a family.
His dad is Lebanese and Muslim and although Jed is not religious himself, he holds quite traditional values when it comes to romance. He's the only single one left of his large group of friends who affectionately nicknamed him 'the 3rd wheel.'
Jordan
From Bristol, Jordan is a 29-year-old lift engineer who saw his parents divorce at the age of 17. Now, he is determined to make his own marriage a success.
Having been single for a year, his upcoming 30th birthday has made him change his mindset as he is willing to put aside his previous "unrealistic mindset".
Kal
32-year-old Kal from Wigan is a gym owner and has not had a relationship last longer than a year. His dad is Pakistani and his mother is English and he is part of a large, close-knit family.
Seeing two of his brothers happily married and one with a baby has spurred Kal on to find a girl he can build a future with.
Kieran
Kieran is a 28-year-old gaming entrepreneur from London. The Mensa member founded a company which saw him named in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
He has been single for 18 months and has had a seven-year relationship which ended when he realised his heart was no longer in it. Kieran is now looking for someone he can relax with and show his nerdy side to.
Patrick
Human design coach Patrick, from London has clients from all over the world. The 33-year-old spiritual says he is guided by his spleen and will be relying on this to help him through the Love is Blind UK process.
An avid traveller, he comes from Nigerian and Jamaican heritage and has been single for a year. Patrick believes relationships need to be magnetic, but he has yet to be drawn to that special someone.
Ross B
Rom-com lover Ross B, has been single for four years and is looking for a 'movie kind of love' with someone who will also be his best friend. The 32-year-old from Dunstable is a builder after previously joining the army.
He was forced to leave due to an injury and has also been on a weight loss journey. He is now looking for a committed gym goer.
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