Hold up reality TV fans because there's some seriously unexpected and super sweet news coming out of the Netflix-verse. Get ready for a crossover romance you never saw coming because two stars from the Love is Blind world just announced they are engaged! Yes you heard that right love really can be blind and apparently span across different shows too.
From the Pods to Paradise: Love is Blind's AD Smith and Ollie Sutherland Find Love on Perfect Match and Announce Engagement!
So who are the lucky couple? It's Amber Desiree "AD" Smith who you might remember from Love is Blind Season 6 (US) and Ollie Sutherland from Love is Blind UK Season 1. Talk about a global romance! They revealed their engagement during the Love is Blind Season 8 reunion special and the internet basically exploded. It turns out these two reality dating show veterans found their perfect match not in the pods but on another Netflix show called Perfect Match Season 3 which is dropping in Summer 2025.
Apparently AD and Ollie met while filming Perfect Match Season 3. Rumors started swirling after they were spotted looking cozy in Mexico after filming wrapped. But they kept things quiet until this big reunion reveal. And it was quite the reveal! During the Love is Blind reunion they came out together and then Netflix played a promo for Perfect Match. In the promo Ollie leads AD to a beach gets down on one knee and pops the question. Cue the happy tears and social media frenzy!
AD said she was completely "so surprised" by the proposal which Ollie admitted he had been planning for months. They both gave credit to their Love is Blind experiences for helping them build a strong foundation for their relationship. Ollie mentioned they realized they had "shared values and similar outlooks on life" while AD pointed out their "super intentional conversations." Seems like those pod skills came in handy even outside the pods!
Perfect Match Season 3: Get Ready to See AD and Ollie's Love Story Unfold (and More Drama!)
If you are already invested in AD and Ollie's relationship you are in luck. Their journey to engagement will be part of Perfect Match Season 3. Netflix dropped a promo during the Love is Blind reunion that showed Ollie's proposal which means we will definitely see how their romance blossomed on the show.
Perfect Match is all about bringing together stars from different reality shows to see if they can find their… well perfect match. Season 3 featuring AD and Ollie is set to premiere in Summer 2025. Expect to see more of their story along with likely a whole lot of other drama and dating show craziness that Perfect Match is known for. It's definitely going to be must-watch TV for reality dating show addicts.
Love is Blind Reunion Drama and Unexpected Joy: Catching Up with Season 8 Cast
The Love is Blind Season 8 reunion was already highly anticipated but AD and Ollie's engagement announcement just took it to another level. The reunion itself gave fans a chance to catch up with all the Season 8 cast members and see where they stand after the weddings.
We got updates from newlyweds Daniel and Taylor and the couples who split Monica and Joey Ben and Sara Devin and Virginia and David and Lauren. Based on teasers there were definitely "shocking confessions" and "unexpected surprises" as promised by hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Virginia for example revealed she found a note from an ex-girlfriend on Devin's nightstand before their wedding. Sara said Ben slid into another cast member's DMs. Drama drama drama!
But amidst all the usual reunion show chaos AD and Ollie's happy news stood out as a true feel-good moment. It proves that even when things don't work out on Love is Blind itself love can still find a way in the crazy world of reality TV.
From Heartbreak to Happy Ever After: AD and Ollie's Love is Blind Journeys and Second Chances
To really appreciate AD and Ollie's engagement you have to know their Love is Blind backstories. AD was on Love is Blind Season 6 and got engaged to Clay Gravesande. But at the altar Clay said "I don't" leaving AD heartbroken. Despite the public rejection AD handled it with grace and even said at the Season 6 reunion she didn't regret saying yes to Clay originally.
Ollie was on Love is Blind UK Season 1 and got engaged to Demi Brown. They also faced challenges and Demi called off the wedding at the altar. Ollie later dated another Love is Blind UK star Sharlotte Ritchie but that didn't last either. So both AD and Ollie have experienced Love is Blind heartbreak firsthand. Their engagement is a testament to second chances and finding love in unexpected places even across different reality TV shows and countries!
Key Facts About AD and Ollie's Engagement:
- Couple: AD Smith (Love is Blind US Season 6) and Ollie Sutherland (Love is Blind UK Season 1)
- Engagement Announcement: During Love is Blind Season 8 reunion special
- How They Met: Filming Perfect Match Season 3
- Proposal Location: Beach proposal shown in Perfect Match Season 3 promo
- Perfect Match Season 3 Premiere: Summer 2025 on Netflix
- Love is Blind Reunion: Season 8 reunion featured other drama and updates but AD and Ollie's news stole the show.
Cheers to AD and Ollie! A Perfect Match Story We Can All Root For
So there you have it AD and Ollie are engaged! It's a reality TV romance story for the ages a true crossover event in the Love is Blind universe. Fans are thrilled cast members are celebrating and everyone is excited to see their journey unfold on Perfect Match Season 3. It's a reminder that sometimes the perfect match is not who or where you expect and that even after reality TV heartbreaks happy endings are possible. We are definitely rooting for AD and Ollie and cannot wait to see what's next for this reality TV power couple!