The eighth season of Love Is Blind premiered on Netflix on February 14, 2025 and concluded on March 9, 2025. This season followed singles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota metro area.
Season summary +CouplesMarriedStill togetherRelationship notesTaylor and DanielMarried in March 2024, and still together as of April 2026. Virginia and DevinAt the altar, Virginia said no after Devin said yes. Virginia did not feel like their relationship was at the level required for marriage, specifically pointing out their communication issues, politics, and sex as reasons their relationship wasn't deep enough for her to say yes.Monica and JoeyAt the altar, Monica said no after feeling that they weren't fully ready to get married despite their love for each other, and Joey agreed with her. Monica later said she didn't feel reassured enough in their relationship to say yes. Joey is currently in a relationship with fellow participant Sara as of October 2025.Sara and BenAt the altar, Sara said no and elaborated that she didn't think the two of them were on the same wavelength. After getting into a car with her mom and sister, Sara told them that the two weren't similar enough in values that were important to her, pointing out Ben's lack of interest and opinions on things like social issues. Sara is currently in a relationship with fellow participant Joey.Lauren and DavidAfter returning from their honeymoon, David found out Lauren was casually hooking up with a different guy shortly before filming. With the information reaching his family and friends, David decided he couldn't get over it and broke up with Lauren. David apologized to her shortly after the breakup; however, Lauren did not want to reconcile their relationship.
Participants All participants lived in Minneapolis-St. Paul at the time of filming. NameAgeOccupationRelationship StatusTaylor Haag32Colonoscopy NurseMarried March 2024Daniel Hastings30Sales Account ExecutiveKylie Schuelke28Medical StudentEngagedBrian Sumption30Wine Bar OwnerVirginia Miller34Healthcare RecruiterSplit at the weddingDevin Buckley29Youth Director/CoachMonica Danús28Digital MarketingSplit at the weddingJoey Leveille35Physician AssociateSara Carton29Oncology NurseSplit at the weddingBen Mezzenga28DeveloperLauren O'Brien31Educational SalesSplit before the weddingDavid Bettenburg33Medical Device SalesBrittany Dodson35Partnership ExecutiveSplit before the weddingMo Ndiaye35Property ManagerAdam Bevis33Fashion Director/Co-OwnerNot engagedAlex Brown29Commercial Real Estate BrokerAndrew Cole27RealtorBenji Smith26Entrepreneur/RealtorBrad Morgan35DentistHugo Orieny30MarketingMason Horacek33CinematographerScott Sanderson34Project ManagerTom Dann38Management ConsultantAmanda Burke43District Retail ManagerAshley Suter28Client Success ManagerCasandra Barron30HairstylistMadison Errichiello28ArtistMeg Fink31Oncology NurseMolly Mullaney30Executive AssistantTiera Shavone34Marketing StrategistVanessa Boreland31Media PlannerYemi Ajagbe30Product Sales Manager
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Unaired engagements and other relationships In addition to the five couples followed throughout the season, at least two other couples got engaged in the pods:
Kylie Schuelke and Brian Sumption got engaged in the pods and are currently still together, just not married. After not being selected to go on the honeymoon trip with the other couples, they decided to move at their own pace and not feel the pressure to officially get married yet. Brittany Dodson and Mo Ndiaye got engaged in the pods but are no longer together. After volunteering to not go on the honeymoon trip, Brittany and Mo decided to get to know each other on their own terms. Shortly after returning from the pods, Mo told Brittany that he was hesitant about continuing because he had never dated a black woman before, and eventually the two of them went their separate ways. While they did not get engaged in the pods, Meg Fink and Mason Horacek have also gotten into a relationship together.
Reception In the season finale, Sara Carton and Virginia Miller rejected their fiancé partners at the altar, citing misalignment on political and social values as the decisive factors. Carton ended her engagement with Ben Mezzenga after realizing he lacked curiosity about issues like Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+ rights, and vaccines, saying she wanted a partner who shared her values. Meanwhile, Miller broke off her engagement with Devin Buckley due to his conservative views and unwillingness to discuss political issues.
These high-profile splits generated extensive media discussion—some viewers praised the emphasis on ideological alignment as critical to relationship longevity, while others criticized the public and dramatic context of the rejections. Analysts note that Season 8 reflects a broader trend in modern dating, where shared political values are increasingly seen not just as preferences but as foundational to personal identity and long-term compatibility.
Following the season’s release, online discussion extended beyond the cast to include Daniel Nides, a non-cast individual referenced in the Lauren O’Brien and Dave Bettenburg storyline. Viewers circulated screenshots and social media posts attempting to identify him, prompting several entertainment outlets to publish explainers about his identity and background.
Coverage in publications including Business Insider, People, Today, Cosmopolitan, Elite Daily, Yahoo Entertainment, and Vulture summarized the speculation and public responses. Several outlets noted the scale of cross-platform discussion, including podcast commentary and social media amplification, as an example of how reality television narratives can extend beyond on-screen participants.
In an interview with Playgirl, Nides addressed the controversy and stated that he had explored potential legal action related to reputational harm and privacy concerns stemming from the storyline and subsequent online attention. The article described the episode as an example of how off-screen individuals can experience significant public exposure as a result of reality television narratives. It also noted that the heightened visibility led to additional media appearances and professional opportunities.
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