Summary
Nicole Stevens and Benaiah Grunewald Brydie had an unconventional journey inLove Is Blind UK, but are the pair still together today?Love Is BlindUK season 1took Netflix by storm, introducing six new couples to the popular franchise. While Sabrina Egerton and Steven Smith seemed to be a match made in heaven, and Bobby Johnson and Jasmine’s only hurdle was Jasmine’s overbearing mother, Benaiah and Nicole raised questions regarding their outcome at the altar.
The 29-year-old head of brand and marketing professional Nicole seemed quite different from the 33-year-old self-proclaimed vagabond Benaiah. While Benaiah’s homeless lifestyle as a structural landscaper could have struck Nicole as odd, she seemed enticed by the freedom and excitement a life with Benaiah could offer. However, she also connected with31-year-old product design manager Sam Kleinin the pods, eventually accepting a proposal from him. Are Benaiah and Nicole still together?
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Nicole And Benaiah Got Married In The Finale
Nicole Was Previously Engaged To Sam
While some couples' marriages were predictable,it wasn’t clear whether Benaiah and Nicole would say yes. Nicole’s meeting with Benaiah’s mother and sister was admittedly awkward, but they ultimately gave their blessing for their marriage despite missing the wedding to tend to an ill grandfather in Germany. Benaiah kept his cards close to his chest, telling his friends he knew what his decision would be but refusing to hint towards one way or another.
Similarly, Nicole declared on her wedding day that she was still “confused,” leading to the belief that she might say no. Nicole had been married previously and was scarred by her divorce. However, she said yes to Benaiah at the altar, who looked as though he might reject her. Instead, his face burst into a big smile as he replied, “Of course.” While Nicole left the pods engaged to someone else, the chemistry between her and Benaiah was too strong to say no.
Nicole And Benaiah’s Love Is Blind Journey Explained
Benaiah Proposed To Nicole After Meeting Her
Nicole and Benaiah’sjourney onLove Is Blind UKseason 1was a rollercoaster of emotions. While Benaiah was laser-focused on Nicole, she kept her options open with Sam and Benaiah. Sam tended to say all the right things while remaining vague and seemed upset when Jasmine cut ties with him in the pods. Benaiah was always listening when Sam would come back to the men’s living quarters and decided he was on the show for clout rather than love.
Benaiah aired his grievances to Nicole in a play that reeked of sabotage, but Nicole was forced to rethink her relationship with Sam. Despite many red flags, Nicole accepted a proposal from Sam, even after he said, “I think I love you,” a less-than-encouraging statement from a whirlwind romance. However, their meeting was awkward, and something felt “off” between the newly engaged couple. It was revealed Sam and Nicole parted ways before going to Greece.
Benaiah’s proposal was surprising, but he and Nicole shared a chemistry that was palpable through the screen.
Back in London, Nicole and Benaiah met up to clear the air. Surprisingly, their meeting ended in an engagement, with Benaiah accepting Nicole’s apology and beginning a whirlwind romance. The other cast members were shocked to see Nicole and Benaiah strolling into the villa in Greece but thrilled that Nicole had seen the light with Sam. From then on, Nicole and Benaiah’s relationship was smooth sailing, especially after receiving their families' stamp of approval.
Are Nicole And Benaiah Still Married?
The Reunion Airs August 26
It’s unclear whether Benaiah and Nicole are still married afterLove Is Blind UK, but there are hints that they might have broken up. OnBenaiah’s Instagram, he described the experience as a “tough old journey” in the comment section, andNicolealso spouted cryptic commentary, describing theLove Is Blind UKreunion as “a lot” in her Instagram stories. However, she and Benaiah are keeping their union a secret before the reunion.
Nicole and Benaiah didn’t leave the pods together, but Benaiah followed his heart in proposing to Nicole after meeting up in London. Their lifestyles seemed different but potentially compatible as they got to know each other and were clearly in love with each other. While Benaiah and Nicole got married in the finale, they don’t appear to currently follow each other on Instagram, leading to the possibility of divorce. Their current status will be revealed at theLove Is Blind UKreunion on August 26.
TheLove Is Blind UKseason 1 reunion airs on Monday, August 26 on Netflix.
Love is Blind: UK
Cast
Singles in the UK embark on a unique journey where they form connections without ever seeing each other. Through emotional conversations and intense interactions in the “pods,” participants must decide if they are ready to commit to a future together, culminating in a dramatic face-to-face reveal.
