Even Nick and Vanessa Lachey Could not Save The ‘Love Is Blind’ S8 Reunion

Sadly, it in the end fell flat. Even Netflix producers appeared to surrender on the boring solid, selecting to spotlight high moments from earlier seasons with a view to bloat its runtime.

Taylor and Daniel gave the impression to be some of the drama-free {couples} of the season, in case you do not depend the pre-honeymoon scuffle the place Taylor accused Dan of following her on Instagram previous to assembly on the present. Taylor even tried to make a clumsy joke in regards to the gaffe to kick off the reunion, setting the temper for issues to come back.

Finally, there was nothing new to report. They met, obtained married, celebrated Christmas collectively, purchased a home, and can absolutely be added to these “Discover Out Which ‘Love Is Blind’ {Couples} Are Nonetheless Collectively” articles that float round each time a brand new season pops up.

Properly, it appears to be like like they didn’t want that prenup in spite of everything. The present spent numerous time specializing in that facet of the connection, and now it’s simpler to see why, with Virginia’s admission that Devin didn’t wish to talk about his “private values” on digicam. Nonetheless, the distinction in these values in the end led her to show him down on the altar.

Devin responded by saying that {couples} “didn’t must agree on the whole lot,” and whereas that’s true, plainly there may need been simply too many variations for Virginia to disregard.

The reunion additionally made an enormous present of teasing a “notice” that Virginia discovered from his ex-girlfriend the night time earlier than the marriage, however Devin stated that he sees her extra as a finest buddy than an ex, and the letter was simply wishing him effectively. There was additionally a difficulty about how he didn’t inform her a couple of examine for his or her marriage ceremony, however in the end, Devin appeared to only shut down each arguments and didn’t appear to be in a temper to speak.

Probably the most animated he obtained all night time was when Virginia claimed he ghosted her after the marriage. He stated he didn’t. Molly and Madison chimed in to say that he even instructed them that he had ghosted, or fairly, “stopped speaking with” Virginia. He stated, “Nuh-uh.” They stated, “Yuh-huh.”

And everybody rolled their eyes and checked how lengthy of this reunion we nonetheless needed to go.

Not going to lie, I wrote this text primarily based on notes that I jotted down on my telephone and fully forgot to incorporate Sara and Ben. Are they actually simply that forgettable? Sara has been chewed out on-line for her “activism” – and rightfully so – whereas Ben has been referred to as out for allegedly giving his enterprise playing cards promoting his YouTube web page to his hookups. So neither one actually seemed nice going into the reunion.

They introduced up the time {that a} woman on TikTok referred to as Ben out on social media, which was already addressed through the present, however it’s what occurred after the cameras stopped rolling that gave the impression to be probably the most consequential for his or her breakup. After the cameras had stopped rolling, Ben was alleged to journey all the way down to Nashville together with her, the place she was doing a journey nursing gig.

Nonetheless, as soon as she obtained there, he apparently simply ghosted her and determined to not transfer in together with her, regardless of all of their planning. This lack of communication appeared to proceed after Ben obtained recommendation from one other “Love Is Blind” alum – Jimmy from season 6 – who inspired him to be on good phrases together with her and to observe reunion questions in order that they knew what to say upfront.

It is alleged to be stunning – surprising, even – however it doesn’t actually appear all that out of character for a man who supposedly offers his enterprise playing cards out to his hookups.

Okay, I’m not going to lie. I used to be a bit stunned at simply how onerous Monica dug into Joey. Sure, the couple by no means stated “I really like you” to one another previous to the marriage, however it appeared that she was actually embarrassed by her edit, wherein she appeared to play the woman who had completely no clue that the man she was about to be marrying simply wasn’t that into her.

To his credit score, it appeared that Joey at the very least appeared to attempt? However after Monica’s sister shut him down earlier within the season, it appeared like he wasn’t actually going to place all of his effort into becoming in together with her household.

Plus, he was nonetheless in all probability unnerved by the communal sock bin. Aren’t all of us?

Say what you need: Dave was all the time trying to get out of his relationship with Lauren. It’s not clear why – perhaps love simply isn’t blind in spite of everything? – however they break up as a result of a man instructed all of his family and friends that he was courting Lauren proper earlier than she went on the present.

Lauren insisted that it was only a “situationship” and was by no means critical, however Dave nonetheless doubled down and refused to let her meet his family and friends. Clearly, that led to a breakup earlier than they might even stroll down the aisle.

On the reunion, completely nobody was stunned when Dave “appeared” remorseful and revealed that the blokes’ “true colours” have been recognized – that he was only a man making up all this drama for clout and an opportunity to seem on a Netflix TV present. Dave performed the anticipated, “I’m so sorry I tousled” card whereas Lauren ended their phase by asking individuals on-line to loosen up and cease giving him a lot hate, arguing that he was neither a “narcissist” nor a “manipulator.”

In fact he’s not, Lauren. Don’t give him a lot credit score. These titles belong to his sister, whom we’ll sadly by no means meet.

Madison and Meg have been after Mason within the pods, whereas Alex and Madison had their very own connection. Madison turned down Mason to go after Alex, however he rejected her after she was upset that he wouldn’t bash Mason. Meg determined to not get engaged to Mason as a result of she felt like she was his second choose.

Now that that’s clear, Meg and Mason determined so far after the present – a number of instances, actually – however apparently, it simply didn’t work out.

This then led to Alex saying that Madison acted in another way on dates with him than on dates with Mason and that he felt that she was “manipulative” through the expertise. Mason agreed and stated that Alex ought to have been “slightly extra cautious” together with her.

Madison additionally claims that Alex tried so far her after the present, however she rejected him. She additionally stated that he was a very “completely different particular person” when the cameras stopped rolling and pulled screenshots out of her costume that appeared to point out him making enjoyable of Mason.

Meg obtained concerned, and there was a complete lot of blaming and pointing fingers. Everybody’s eyes appeared to glaze over at this level, and surprisingly, even Vanessa Lachey didn’t appear to know what to say. When you’ve got 4 individuals yelling about who-said-and-didn’t-say-what, it is onerous to keep in mind that these are working adults and never highschool college students.

To shut out the present, producers introduced out season 6 alum AD and “Love Is Blind: UK” actuality star Ollie with a view to promote season 3 of “Excellent Match,” a present that mixes singles who could not discover love on Netflix’s numerous different actuality courting reveals.

Apparently, AD and Ollie have been each solid in season 3. Did they get collectively? Properly, spoiler alert, they did, as a result of the reunion ends with a video of Ollie dropping down in entrance of 1 knee and proposing to AD. Whereas we all know she says sure, we do not know in the event that they “received” the present (if individuals actually even care about that type of factor).

It is undoubtedly an attention-grabbing transfer by Netflix. As a substitute of ready to tease a proposal all through the season, they tell us proper off the bat that they obtained engaged, in all probability with the hope that viewers will tune in to see their love story unfold.

Will it work? We’ll simply have to attend till season 3 drops (in all probability this summer season) to search out out.

And for these ready for season 9 of “Love Is Blind,” whereas no launch date has been introduced, they closed out the reunion with the reveal that the following season will happen in Denver, Colorado.

Are you trying ahead to a different season? Do you assume that this reunion was higher than the final? Tell us your ideas within the feedback under!