The show has spanned7 seasons and has even branched off into aUK-based spinoffdue to its massive success.

The first few seasons ofLove Is Blindfeatured contestants who actually wanted to find love.

This authenticity made the show a massive success.

Nick and Vanessa Lachey of ‘Love Is Blind’ with cast in pods surrounding them

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Similarly,Johnny McIntyrewas approached through LinkedIn, whichinitially made him feel like he was being pranked.

Rumors swirl after she was spotted out with a familiar face.

While Smith and McIntyre were open to finding love on the show once they had been cast.

A.D. Smith poses in a sheer dress for the ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 6 reunion

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It’s not that social media is necessarily bad to get the deed done.

It’s just thatcold-selecting participants based solely off social media hasn’t worked out well.

However, it was later revealed thatSova had been in a relationship with someone throughout the filmingof the show.

Freddie Powell from ‘Love is Blind: UK,’ smiling during an episode

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This meant that his connection withChelsea Blackwellwas a complete lie.

All seasons ofLove Is Blindare streaming on Netflix.

Nicole on a sofa in ‘Love Is Blind: UK’ Netflix

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