Love Is Blind returns for its second season later this week, with a host of singletons looking for their perfect match.
The popular Netflix series, which debuted its first season in 2020, follows a number of men and women who are hoping to find love in a very different kind of dating experience.
They will first take part in a speed dating process, where they will be able to talk to potential partners but won't be able to see them. If they feel there's a spark, they can propose, and will get to meet face-to-face if it's a successful proposal.
The couples then head to a retreat together and eventually move into an apartment complex, with the process allowing them to get to know their respective partners.
And then towards the end of the first season, the pairs took part in wedding ceremonies, in which the couples decided whether to split up or to get married.
The new series launches on Friday (February 11), with Netflix having recently released a trailer ahead of this. And the cast have now officially been announced. So let's meet them ...
James 'Joey' Miller
James Miller is a business strategy consultant. The 30-year-old participant, who goes by the nickname Joey, hopes that he can make a potential partner smile.
He has commented: "If I could tell the love of my life one thing, it's that I'll try my best to make her smile every single day for the rest of her life."
You can find out more through @millerj5001 on Instagram.
Mallory Zapata
Mallory Zapata is a communications manager. The 32-year-old has warned that potential partners will need to accept her beloved dog, because they come as a "package deal."
Speaking about this, she has explained: "I have a really big German Shepherd, and she sheds a lot. But we're a package deal. We come together."
You can find out more through @malloryzapata on Instagram.
Rocky Smith
Rocky Smith works as an executive. The 30-year-old, who is looking for romance on the Netflix series, has promised that he has "a lot of love to give" a potential partner.
He has commented: "I have a lot of love to give, and my love goes very deep. I’m all in, and I will always be all in."
You can find out more through @rocky_nobullwinkle on Instagram.
Kara Williams
Kara Williams is a client service manager. The 32-year-old participant has teased that she wouldn't be interested in a partner who loves the outdoors, because she overpacks.
This is evident in a comment that she has made, whilst discussing her habit. She explained: "I overpack, so no, we can't go backpacking."
You can find out more through @kara_williams on Instagram.
Aja Johnson
Aja Johnson is currently a paralegal. The 28-year-old is looking for someone who is a particularly good communicator, with her noting that the opposite isn't something she is open to.
Commenting on her interest in finding a good communicator, the participant has explained: "I can't stand a bad communicator."
You can find out more through @aja.mj on Instagram.
Shayne Jansen
Shayne Jansen is said to be a broker. The 32-year-old is among those looking to find their perfect match on the second season of Love Is Blind, which will air later this week.
And whoever catches their eye will need to be good at timekeeping, because the opposite isn't something Shayne likes in a partner. He said: "Someone always late is a turnoff!"
You can find out more through @shaynejansen on Instagram.
Brandon McGhee
Brandon McGhee works as an insurance broker. The 36-year-old participant has said that communication is the key to having a successful relationship with him.
He has explained that the reason for this is that he isn't telepathic. He has commented: "I love good communication because I can't read minds."
You can find out more through @classik_blk on Instagram.
Chassidy Mickale
Chassidy Mickale is a business owner. The 34-year-old is looking for love on the Netflix reality series but has warned that her potential husband will need to be okay with her having sinus issues.
She has commented: "I have bad sinuses. It’s probably not the most attractive thing, but husbae is gonna have to get with the program, because that’s what happens."
You can find out more through @chassidymickale on Instagram.
Jason Beaumont
Jason Beaumont's career has taken him sky high as he's a flight attendant. The 31-year-old is now looking for a relationship, with him stating that he will always be there for his partner.
The participant, who is among the cast of the new series, has suggested he will promise this directly. He said: "I'd tell the person I fall for that no matter what, I'll always be there for you."
You can find out more through @travel.with.jb on Instagram.
Abishek "Shake" Chatterjee
Abishek Chatterjee is a veterinarian, who also works as a house DJ. The 33-year-old, who is referred to as Shake, has expressed concern that his potential match may just want to find fame on the show.
He has commented: "I really hope that the person on the other end is looking for something special and not just looking for a step up in their social media."
You can find out more through @thepuppydoc on Instagram.
Danielle Ruhl
Danielle Ruhl is an associate director in the marketing industry. The 29-year-old is said to be "insecure" about her physical appearance, instead taking pride in her personality.
She said: "I am terrified that I'm going to find out that maybe my personality isn't enough. I've always kind of been insecure about the way that I look and have taken pride in the way that I act towards people."
You can find out more through @dnellruhl on Instagram.
Hope Antoniello-Foley
Hope Antoniello-Foley currently works as a sales manager. The 32-year-old has described herself as a "doer," with her keen to find a potential to go travelling with and take on an adventure.
Discussing this, she has commented: "I'm a doer. I'm not one to sit at home. So I want someone to travel with, go to new restaurants, take on a new adventure."
You can find out more through @hopeant on Instagram.
Iyanna McNeely
Iyanna McNeely is a programme co-ordinator. The 27-year-old is looking for love on the popular Netflix series, with her hoping to find someone who will embrace her "goofiness."
Commenting on the trait, she has said: "An aspect about me that could be annoying would be my goofiness. Some people think it’s childish. I don’t think so."
You can find out more through @iyanna.amor on Instagram.
Vito Salamone
Vito Salamone is the owner of a pizzeria. The 33-year-old has revealed that as a result he doesn't tolerate people who are rude to those who work in such businesses, like waitstaff.
Explaining this, he has said: "My #1 pet peeve is when someone is rude to a waiter or waitstaff. I own a restaurant, so it's something I just don't tolerate."
You can find out more through @vito823 on Instagram.
Trisha Frame
Trisha Frame is said to be a broker. Like her co-stars, the 30-year-old is looking for a relationship on the show, though she has expressed concern that one trait of her own may cause an issue.
Discussing the fact that she is talkative, she said: "I talk too much. I hope that doesn't get on my partner's nerves."
You can find out more through @trishachicago_ on Instagram.
Nick Thompson
Nick Thompson is listed as being the VP of a product marketing firm. He's among those looking for love on the Netflix series, which debuted with its first season back in 2020.
The participant is likely hoping that his potential match isn't untidy because he has a particular trait that would contrast that. He has commented: "I'm kind of a neat freak."
You can find out more through @nthompson513 on Instagram.
Julius Cacho
Julius Cacho is a logistics manager. The 39-year-old's pet peeve might not be evident straight away in a potential partner but he would soon find it out on a date in a restaurant.
That's because he can't stand people who have a particular chewing habit. He has commented: "My #1 one pet peeve is someone chewing with their mouth open."
You can find out more through @orngejulius on Instagram.
Jarrette Jones
Jarrette Jones is a project manager. The 32-year-old has described himself as "good-looking" but hopes that his potential partner will feel the same way - and herself be attractive to him.
He has said: "I think that I am a good-looking individual, but I need to make sure the woman that I end up with hopefully thinks the same, and I think the same of her."
You can find out more through @thejjones_05 on Instagram.
Juhie Faheem
Juhie Faheem is a clinical therapist. The 31-year-old is particularly keen to meet someone who is spontaneous, with her hoping to find a partner to have adventures with.
She has said: "I'm looking for someone with drive, someone who is very kind and, overall, just spontaneous, goes with the flow and is down to have an adventure with me."
You can find out more through @juhie_f on Instagram.
Shea'na Grigsby
Shea'na Grigsby is said to be employed as an event partnership director. The 36-year-old, who is among the cast of the new season, will be hoping to find her own partnership on the show.
She has described herself as "eccentric," with her having commented: "Im really just an eccentric person. I live a colorful life."
You can find out more through @bobby_grigs on Instagram.
Kyle Abrams
Kyle Abrams is said to be a glazier. The 29-year-old will be hoping that his potential match isn't as fragile as glass though, with him looking for a relationship on the upcoming season.
He has revealed that he isn't interested in a partner who has a negative outlook on life, with him instead keen on positive vibes. He has said: "My biggest pet peeve is someone who has a negative, pessimistic attitude."
You can find out more through @kyleabrams10 on Instagram.
Brian Ngo
Brian Ngo is an advertising strategist. The 32-year-old hasn't revealed his strategy for impressing a potential partner, but it sounds like it could include a fair amount of "dumb jokes."
The participant has admitted that he's known for such, with him commenting: "I crack a lot of jokes - a lot of dumb jokes. I'm extremely outgoing and loud."
You can find out more through @brianqngo on Instagram.
Olivia Harris
Olivia Harris is a recruitment partner. The 29-year-old is looking to recruit a partner herself on Netflix's Love is Blind, as she is among the cast members on its upcoming second season.
A potential partner however will need to be prepared to get their hands dirty though, with her commenting: "I don't like doing the dishes, so my future partner might have to take that over for me."
You can find out more through @liv___harris on Instagram.
Deepti Vempati
Deepti Vempati is an information data analyst. The 31-year-old will likely analyse her potential match on the show, with viewers having to wait and see if she ends up engaged.
And revealing the meaning behind her name, she has commented: "I would tell the love of my life I'm ready to light up his life because my name literally means 'light.'"
You can find out more through @lifewithdeeps on Instagram.
Haseeb Hussain
Haseeb Hussain is a lawyer. The 28-year-old has put himself forward to find love on the reality TV show, though viewers will have to watch to see whether he meets his perfect match.
He has revealed that he has a particularly "bad habit," which can actually prove quite costly. He has commented: "I have a really bad habit of spending all of my money on sneakers!"
You can find out more through @haseebhusn on Instagram.
Salvador Perez
Salvador Perez is an executive assistant. The 31-year-old is hoping to find a "best friend" in a partner, with him looking forward to the potential of meeting his perfect match on the show.
Discussing his hopes for the process, he has commented: "Honestly, I'm most excited about finding a best friend — finding somebody to share experiences with."
You can find out more through @salvadior08 on Instagram.
Caitlin McKee
Caitlin McKee is said to work in medical software sales. The 31-year-old will be hoping to make a pitch for her perfect match, if she meets them on the upcoming season.
And discussing the trait that would most likely cause a romantic deal to fall through, she has commented that "rudeness is a huge turnoff."
You can find out more through @caitlinmckee on Instagram.
Jeremy Hartwell
Jeremy Hartwell is said to be a director and e ntrepreneur. The 36-year-old has suggested that he will just be himself during the process on the show, rather than overthink the experience.
He has said that he doesn't need to think about how to act. He has commented: "I don’t have to think about what to do. I just have to be myself."
You can find out more through @jjhrtwll on Instagram.
Shaina Hurley
Shaina Hurley is a hairstylist. The 32-year-old is looking for love on the Netflix series, alongside the rest of the cast members.
She has suggested that honesty is one of the most important traits in a partner, with her commenting: "I appreciate honesty in all things, especially dating. Just tell the truth."
You can find out more through @shaina.hurley on Instagram.
Natalie Lee
Natalie Lee is a consulting manager. The 29-year-old is hoping that her potential partner will accept her for who she is, including the fact that her IBS causes her to frequently visit the bathroom.
She said: "If I could tell the love of my life one thing, I would tell them that I have IBS, and I go to the bathroom five times a day, but, hopefully, he loves me for who I am and is still willing to get married to me! Okay, maybe I shouldn’t say that. Is that too much?"
You can find out more through @natalieminalee on Instagram.
The second season of Love Is Blind will be launch on Netflix from February 11. Catch-up on season one now.
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