Netflix has now aired every episode of Love Is Blind UK, including the reunion, in which Catherine revealed that after her relationship with Freddie broke down when he said ‘I do not’ at the altar, they didn’t give things a go as a couple.
In a separate interview, Catherine revealed she actually went on to form a relationship with someone else from the pods, and some internet sleuthing has revealed that person is Jake. Here’s what you need to know about him.
30 cast members entered the Love Is Blind UK experiment for season one, in the hope of going on a series of dates in the pods, falling in love without ever seeing their future partner and hopefully getting engaged. Jake was one of these 30 people.
Wait, what has Catherine said about dating Jake from Love Is Blind UK?
Catherine was speaking on a Jersey-based podcast when she revealed that she’s actually in a new relationship. In a clip that shared to TikTok on 24th August 2024, she explained that her new beau is someone she met on the show, and they’ve been together for almost a year.
The 29-year-old excitedly told the host: “I’m with someone now, from the pods, funnily enough. Exclusive!” She then added that it’s nice being able to talk about her new relationship in public, revealing that they live together.
Explaining that that person was Jake, she said their relationship developed after the show, when she slid into his DMs. “[At first,] he was like, ‘Wait, aren’t you married?’ I was like, ‘Funny story,’ because obviously [it] was what would have been two weeks after that. So, I was like, ‘Well, no,’ and then we FaceTimed.
“We were on FaceTime for about five hours that evening and then we spoke every day for five weeks. Then, I went to go and visit him for the weekend, and now we live together with the dog!”
How old is Jake?
Jake is 32 years old.
Where is Jake from?
Jake is based in Leicestershire.
What is Jake’s job?
Jake is a civil engineer.
Why did Jake go on Love Is Blind UK?
Ahead of going into the pods Jake revealed that having come out of a relationship and having recently lost his mum, he was ready to find love and settle down.
He is described as an “agony uncle” to all his mates and self-proclaimed “soppy” guy when it comes to his romantic relationships, and is known for falling in love quickly. Good thing he went on Love Is Blind then.
What was Jake’s journey on Love Is Blind UK?
We unfortunately didn’t get to see much of Jake on Love Is Blind UK, apart from his arrival into the living quarters with the other men. And now since leaving the show he seems to still be close with many of the guys from the pods, including Charlie and Richie.
What is Jake’s Instagram?
Want to find out more about Jake? Then you need to head to his Instagram which is at the username @jake.shill.
His Instagram reveals a lot more about him, including his interests which seem to be the gym, and going on holiday with his mates.
Love Is Blind UK is available on Netflix now
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