The desire to see relationship success stories come out of our favorite reality TV shows is universally felt!
Vanessa and Nick Lachey have been doing their part to help make those happily-ever-after moments happen with multiple Netflix shows. The happily married duo have been a part of “Love Is Blind,” “The Ultimatum,” and most recently, “Perfect Match.”
Unfortunately, the success rate for couples who have participated in “Love Is Blind” for its past three seasons is pretty low. But that doesn’t mean forever friendships haven’t been born as a result of the show!
The ‘Love Is Blind’ Franchise Continues To Face Broken Relationships
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The wildly successful reality series, which premiered in 2020, aims to encourage dating blindly.
Contestants meet potential partners through having conversations and ‘dating’ while keeping to themselves in separate ‘pods.’ If couples hit it off, they can get engaged and kick-start the lightning-fast process of planning their weddings!
Season one couples Lauren and Cameron Hamilton and Amber and Matt Barnett are two of the few couples from the franchise who are still together as of this writing!
The much-discussed and quite dramatic second season of the show saw Iyanna McNeely and Jarette Jones, and Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson tie the knot during the season finale; both couples have now called it quits.
The most recent third season lead to two successful marriages as of this writing, with Colleen and Matt Bolton and Alexia and Brennan Lemieux leading the pack.
Countless relationships over the show’s three seasons that did not succeed at the altar, but were instead given a chance to flourish after filming was completed have also ended; However, a trend of thriving friendships from “Love Is Blind” help reframe the definition of success for the show!
The ‘Love Is Blind’ Franchise Isn’t Blind To Its Bestie-Success Rate!
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Season two’s besties Natalie Lee and McNeely continue to document their friendship on their social media feeds, frequently filming themselves out to dinner, and even spending time in the emergency room together!
Lee had her sights set on Shayne Jansen, who most recently appeared on “Perfect Match.” The couple faced a whirlwind engagement and trip to the altar, ultimately deciding to say “I don’t” to their future as a couple. Jansen and Lee frequently faced trust issues in their relationship; Jansen recently shared multiple ways in which he has learned certain relationship-related insights about himself.
Lee and McNeely’s respective TikTok feeds are filled with videos of the duo spending time together, and their Instagram accounts are no exception! Earlier today, Lee posted a shot of the besties snuggling with one another. McNeely’s hand sits atop Lee’s, and eagle-eyed fans in Lee’s comments have noticed something shiny; McNeely is wearing what looks like an engagement ring!
Ruhl commented, and said what many seemed to be thinking; she said, “Legit was like… welp they’re engaged at first glance!”
McNeely played into the speculation, commenting, “Save the date. [laughing emojis] I love you my Natals”
Lee’s followers had a lot of questions and thoughts! “That would have been the plot twist no one saw coming,” one follower said.
Another follower straight up asked Lee if the duo were set to tie the knot in the future; “Wait, are you guys engaged??”
“Please be engaged! Friend engagements are beautiful!” another follower wrote.
Lee received enough comments to clear up that she and her bestie were just that: besties!
“(edit: we aren’t engaged [laughing emoji],” Lee wrote in her caption. “we’re just trying to show off our matching bracelets)”
The friendship bracelet-wearing duo’s friendship has undoubtedly resonated with their fans. Many of Lee’s followers popped by to give the besties their support!
“The best relationship to come from Love Is Blind, any season, hands down,” a fan commented, along with a praising hand and heart-eyes emoji.
“I was just telling my Manager in our meeting this morning how great your friendship is and how it’s probably the best thing to come out of your season,” another fan commented.
“ladies supporting ladies,love it,” another follower commented.
“Friends are the family we choose [heart emoji],” a fan wrote.
“All of you woman are so inspiring,” another follower wrote to the duo, “I love watching how so many of you have made true friendship bonds and support each other! [heart emoji]”
The fourth season cast for “Love Is Blind” was announced earlier this week! The cast members’ personalities are shaping up to look veryyyy interesting!
Season four will premiere on Netflix Friday, March 24th!
