Which Couples Got Married In ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 8? Here’s Who’s Still Together
ByMonica Mercuri
, Contributor.
Love Is Blind. (L to R) Sara Carton, Ben Mezzenga in episode 812 of Love Is Blind. Cr. Courtesy of … [+]
Wedding bells are ringing! Netflix dropped its dramatic Love Is Blind Season 8 finale on March 7, which saw four couples make it to the altar. Who got married, who walked away, and what is the current status of their relationships? Read on to find out all the details.
The eighth season of Netflix’s popular dating experiment premiered on Valentine’s Day. This season took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where 32 singles from the Twin Cities, aged 26 to 43, entered the pods to see if they could fall in love without meeting face to face.
Five engaged couples left the pods and headed to a romantic getaway in Honduras, but the real test began once they returned to the real world. For Dave Bettenburg and Lauren O’Brien, those challenges became too much to overcome, making them the only Love Is Blind Season 8 couple who didn’t make it to their wedding day.
David and Lauren’s journey began in the pods, where they found themselves in a love triangle with Molly. Ultimately, David chose Lauren, but their relationship took a turn for the worse after they returned from Honduras. David discovered that Lauren had previously been involved with someone in his social circle. While Lauren and her friends downplayed the past involvement as a casual fling, David’s friends insisted it was something bigger.
Tensions further escalated during a group outing when David expected support from Molly, only for her to side with Lauren, accusing him of making “excuses” to push Lauren away. David and Lauren’s relationship had run its course, and they called things off before their wedding.
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In the end, four couples—Joey Leveille and Monica Danus, Ben Mezzenga and Sara Carton, Virginia Miller and Devin Buckley, and Taylor Haag and Daniel Hastings— reached the finale of Love Is Blind. Read on to find out what happened and if they are still together.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Season 8 finale of Love Is Blind).
Monica and Joey on “Love is Blind” Season 8.
Relationship status: Broken up
Monica and Joey were the first couple to get engaged on the show and appeared to have a strong connection, even as their families voiced concerns that the wedding was happening too soon.
Monica opened up to her bridal party about her lingering doubts on their wedding day. “It’s a little uncomfortable for me to really trust in his words, rather than seeing his emotions,” she admitted. “I’m holding back because I haven’t gotten 100% from him.”
Meanwhile, Joey still struggled with Monica’s sister’s opposition to their marriage. When they reached the altar, he told Monica he loved her for the first time, but she didn’t say it back. “I just feel like we’re not quite there,” she said. He agreed.
“I think we both have a tremendous amount of love for each other, and that’s apparent,” he said. “But I think there’s bigger things and bigger growth and I agree. I don’t think I would be ready. I need to be 100%. And to be completely 100% honest, I’m also not 100% at this time.”
Devin and Virginia on “Love is Blind” Season 8.
Relationship status: Broken up
Devin and Virginia formed an instant connection in the pods and were surprised to discover that they both attended the same high school, despite never having met since Virginia is five years older. Although they faced some challenges, including difficult discussions about politics and a prenup, their relationship appeared to be one of the strongest in the group.
However, as their wedding day approached, Devin started having doubts. “Now that it’s the day of, I’m like, ‘I don’t know if I wanna marry her,’” he said. The basketball coach went on to say “I do,” but it was actually Virginia who decided to end their relationship. “I love you so much but I’m just not ready” she admitted at the altar.
Heartbroken, Devin broke down in tears, while Virginia later reflected on their relationship in her confessional. She admitted there were “depths of our relationships that we didn’t get to,” including their sexual relationship. “So I just think we should be all the way there before we decide to spend the rest of our lives together,” she explained.
Ben and Sara on “Love is Blind” Season 8.
Relationship status: Broken up
Ben and Sara formed a connection in the pods, but their differing political and social views presented some challenges. Sara was passionate about issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement and LGBTQ+ rights, while Ben, who emphasized the importance of faith in his life, admitted he was “ignorant” about those topics. Despite their differences, they believed their values aligned and decided to get engaged.
However, in Episode 10, Sara discovered that Ben’s ex released a TikTok video in which she called some of the Season 8 cast “s—– men,” referring to him. Ben said the woman was overreacting and said they never hooked up. Despite her concerns, Sara chose to give him another chance but made her boundaries clear. “If more comes out of this, if I find out there’s anything at all, I won’t be able to trust you.”
On their wedding day, Sara couldn’t bring herself to say yes to Ben. “Ben, I love you so much, but I’ve always wanted a partner to be on the same wavelength, and so today I can’t,” she told him. “I don’t want that to be misunderstood. I still love you and everything about you is amazing, and I care about you so much.”
While Ben suggested they work things out and “keep growing our relationship,” Sara responded, “We’ll see. We’ll talk about that.”
Daniel and Taylor on “Love is Blind.”
Relationship status: Married
Self-proclaimed Christmas enthusiasts Daniel and Taylor hit it off in the pods, bonding over their shared faith and love for the holiday season. However, their relationship hit a brief snag when Taylor told producers she believed Daniel had previously followed her on Instagram.
Thankfully, producers confirmed that Daniel had never followed her, allowing the couple to move forward. Despite some wedding day nerves, the two ultimately said, “I do,” making them the only couple from Love Is Blind Season 8 to go all the way.
Daniel began reading his vows at the altar but quickly went off script, sharing how he fell in love with Taylor and their journey to becoming best friends. Taylor, in turn, read a journal entry from July 2020, where she had prayed for a husband. She told Daniel he was “quite literally an answer to my prayers” and that their souls had known each other for a “lifetime.”
“We are excited to start the next chapter as Mr. and Mrs. Hastings,” Taylor said, to which Daniel responded, “[I’m the] luckiest guy in the world.”
The Love is Blind Season 8 reunion will air on March 9 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Netflix. Stay tuned for more details about the special.
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When does the last episode of ‘Love is Blind’ Season 8 come out? Date, time, couples left
From getting engaged without seeing each other in the pods to getting to know each other through “countless hours of personal revelations,” “multiple breakthroughs” and a romantic retreat in Honduras, it has been a bumpy ride for the couples in “Love in Blind” Season 8. The good news, however, is that they are inching closer to the altar and are just days away from being tied in holy matrimony, according to Netflix.
Of the 32 singles from Minnesota who entered the reality dating show’s first Midwest pod squad, we gotfour engaged couples and two couples who liked each other but were ultimately unable to find common ground. One couple was even formed outside of the pods after the participants were eliminated from the show.
With the couples now heading towards the altar and preparing for their upcoming nuptials, here’s everything you need to know about when the last episode of “Love Is Blind” Season 8 will drop and what to expect in the finale.
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Here’s a list of all the couples who are together, going into the finale of Season 8:
The couples who got engaged in the pods and are no longer together include:
The final episode of “Love is Blind” Season 8 will release on Netflix on Friday, March 7 at 3 a.m. ET.
Season 8 premiered on Feb. 14 and twelve of the thirteen episodes of the season are now available to stream on Netflix.
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The “pod squad” will get back together on camera for the first time since the season stopped filming in a reunion episode set for Sunday, March 9 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Netflix.
The reunion episode runs just two days after Episode 13 airs.
“There’s nothing quite like the ‘a-ha’ moments a ‘Love Is Blind’ reunion provides,” Netflix said about the upcoming reunion. “And, throughout the reunion, co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey will be celebrating the ‘Love Is Blind’ five-year anniversary of the show and announcing the most memorable ‘Love Is Blind’ moments of all time, voted on by fans.”
“Love is Blind” Season 8 streams on Netflix.
Previous seasons of “Love is Blind” are also available on the streaming platform.
Season 8 of “Love is Blind” follows singles from Minneapolis, Minnesota as they “cut through the static of modern dating” and develop deep relationships without seeing each other.
Previously, Season 7 of the show was set in Washington, D.C., while Season 6 was set in Charlotte, North Carolina. Season 5 of the show was set in Houston, Season 4 in Seattle and Season 3 in Dallas.
The show is hosted by real-life couple Vanessa and Nick Lachey.
Netflix is celebrating the five-year anniversary of the global dating experiment and inviting fans to cast their vote for the “most iconic ‘Love Is Blind’ moments of all time.” Viewers can vote for as many moments as they want in six categories such as “Into the Pods” and “Break Ups that Broke the Internet.”
Results of the poll will be announced during the reunion episode of Season 8, says Netflix.
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Devin Buckley and Virginia Miller’s relationship appeared to be smooth sailing from the moment they connected in the “Love Is Blind” dating pods.
The connection was instantaneous once the duo met and soon realized they attended the same high school. Despite finding themselves in a bit of a love triangle with fellow show contestant Brittany Dodson, Buckley and Miller got engaged sight unseen in the pods.
The newly engaged couple quickly put their relationship to the test in the real world and sought to answer the question: Is love really blind?
As the couple heads to the altar during the final installment of shows from this season, let’s take a look back at their “Love Is Blind” journey.
Devin, a 29-year-old youth director and coach, had chemistry with Virginia, a 34-year-old health care recruiter, early on in the dating experiment. The pair quickly discovered that they’d attended the same high school, albeit a few years apart. Luckily, the age difference didn’t seem to phase the pair.
Simultaneously, Devin was talking with Brittany Dodson, a 35-year-old partnership executive, and they started to form a connection. Soon enough, Devin and Brittany realized they weren’t the best fit for each other and went their separate ways on amicable terms. This left Devin free to pursue his connection with Virginia.
At the same time, Devin was a bit worried that Virginia was too “closed off” and slow to open up. She began to express herself more freely and noted that she’s at first very “shy.”
“I don’t want to keep choosing the wrong guy,” she said, adding that she hasn’t had many good examples of healthy relationships in her life.
Virginia called Devin “quite refreshing” and said she’d never dated a “nice guy” before. In a confessional interview, Devin called Virginia a “kind, loving, genuine person.”
In Episode 6, Devin wrote a letter for Virginia to declare his love. At the end, he asked if she would marry him, and the two got engaged.
Devin and Virginia appeared to be on cloud nine while vacationing in Honduras.
“You make love so easy,” Devin told his new fiancé while they were strolling on the beach. “I love that,” she replied.
After spending more time together, Virginia declared that she felt “very comfortable” with Devin and he agreed.
The couple got to know each other more once they returned home from the group vacation and soon moved into an apartment together.
While talking about financial assets, Virginia said she’d like to get a prenuptial agreement and Devin said he’d “never really thought about that.”
The topic of a prenup came up yet again when Virginia met Devin’s family. They seemed taken aback by the idea and worried that Virginia might already have one foot out the door. Still, Virginia politely stuck to her belief that a prenup is simply “the modern way of doing things.”
Eventually, Devin agreed to sign the prenup, noting that it was pretty straightforward.
Politics were somewhat of a point of contention for Devin and Virginia. In Episode 10, they had a serious conversation about their political views after Virginia encouraged Devin to open up about serious topics that could impact their marriage.
Devin said he wasn’t “super big into politics” and didn’t have a “strong stance on it.” He then explained that his family typically has conservative views.
Virginia was open to differing political opinions, but noted that it would be “kind of alarming” if Devin was “way on the other side of the spectrum” on political issues that matter to her.
As she prepared to walk down the aisle on their wedding day, Virginia reflected on her feelings for Devin.
“I feel very confident about my connection with Devin and I feel his love, and I feel very secure in our relationship. I love Devin and I absolutely see a future with Devin. He’s all the things that I didn’t even know I needed. And I’m just blessed and really fortunate to be here,” she said.
Devin reiterated his fiancé’s sentiments, saying, “I’m happy that I get to marry the love of my life. I do think I hit the jackpot. She’s one in a million, just a smart, loving, kind human being. But also on the outside, she’s very beautiful.”
When the time came to take the plunge, Devin said “I do” before Virginia expressed her hesitations.
“I love you so much, but I’m just not ready,” she declared, much to the surprise of her father, who expressed shock at his daughter’s revelation.
Devin began crying and Virginia said, “I’m just not ready. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” After walking away, Virginia’s father hugged Devin, saying, “You’re a very good man. I’m disappointed also, but I think you’re a great guy.”
In a confessional interview, Virginia elaborated on her decision to not get married, saying she felt “really bad” for hurting Devin and his family. She explained that she felt the need to “protect” Devin throughout their relationship, despite his hesitation to talk about certain topics like politics.
“There were just depths of our relationship that we didn’t get to. We just didn’t get there. And even our sexual relationship, we just didn’t get to it. So I just think that we should be all the way there before we decide to spend the rest of our lives together,” she said.
Additionally, Virginia revealed that Devin got a check for a wedding present, but failed to tell her about the gift. Instead, found out from his mother.
“I was just waiting to see if he would bring it up but he didn’t. It made me not so trusting of him,” she said.
Although Virginia knew Devin would be hurt, she felt comfortable with her decision.
“If my truth in that moment was to not get married, then that was my truth in that moment. I don’t regret my decision,” she said.
In his own confessional interview, Devin said he felt “kind of lost” and was struggling to understand Virginia’s decision.
“Even though I didn’t get married today, I still do believe that love is blind, because I felt that love for Virginia regardless of everything that happened,” he said.
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