\t\tNetflix’s famous dating show Love Is Blind has only produced two long-lasting romances to date\u2014season 1’s Cameron and Lauren Hamilton, and Matt Barnett and Amber Pike\u2014nevertheless, the reality series is back for a third season with more singles hoping to find love. As usual, a group of men and women are thrown into \u201cpods,\u201d where they can \u201cdate\u201d several people without ever seeing what they look like. The aim of the game is to get engaged to someone based solely on the emotional connection formed during these blind dates. Once betrothed, some of the lucky couples are whisked away on vacation with hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey, and they’re forced to find out whether their romance will work in the real world.Here’s what you need to know about all of the lucky singletons joining Love Is Blind season 3.<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\tAn insurance agency owner, 27-year-old Alexa Alfia is unapologetic about who she is, which quickly makes her a fan favorite on Love Is Blind’s third season. Alexa revealed, \u201cThe celebrity couple I’d model my relationship after is Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.\u201d Judging by her Instagram account , Alexa can usually be found sipping a delicious-looking cocktail, while wearing a fabulous outfit.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tAmanda Peterson is a 31-year-old stylist who’s ready to find love. Amanda told Tudum that she’s \u201cterrible at communicating,\u201d so it must be pretty scary taking part in the Love Is Blind experiment, which relies almost exclusively on talking. With a penchant for picking \u201cthe wrong guys,\u201d Amanda is hoping to find her person in one of the pods.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tRaven Ross isn’t about to stop working out just because she’s on Love Is Blind. The 29-year-old can be seen exercising during several pod dates, which is unsurprising considering she’s both a Barre instructor and a Pilates Master Trainer. As she revealed to Tudum, Raven views Barack and Michelle Obama’s relationship in high esteem, just like the rest of us.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tChiropractor Ashley Randermann believes that \u201cgood things come to those who wait.\u201d In fact, the 29-year-old Texan, who is a keen equestrian, told Tudum, \u201cI have a big heart and I know I deserve the same.\u201d A Master of Neuroscience, Ashley calls herself a \u201cConcierge Chiropractor of Humans & Animals,\u201d who refuses to \u201csettle\u201d until she’s found her person.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tChelsey Jordan definitely has the right attitude when it comes to the Love Is Blind experience. \u201cI believe in going after what I want in life,\u201d she explained, \u201cand if that means finding love in a box, then I’m willing to do it!\u201d The 27-year-old is a customer success manager who loves the outdoors, and is looking for a partner with a sense of \u201csilly,\u201d per Tudum.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tA medical device sales rep, Tony Taylor revealed to Tudum that he is looking for his \u201cteammate.\u201d The 34-year-old’s longest relationship to date lasted for a decade, and he describes himself as \u201copen, accepting, and loving.\u201d Sadly, his Instagram account is currently private, but viewers can follow his dating journey on the third season of Love Is Blind.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tWater treatment engineer slash sales coach and entrepreneur, Brennon Lemieux certainly makes an impact on the ladies during his time in the pods. As he told Tudum, Brennon is a big fan of \u201calpha women\u201d who can \u201ctake charge\u201d of any situation. Describing himself, Brennon revealed that he has a \u201cstrong personality,\u201d revealing that he’s not afraid to speak his mind.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tAerospace engineer Dakota Easley wants a relationship as strong as the one his parents have, and they have been married for 40 years. The 32-year-old told Tudum that he has a \u201cwelcoming personality,\u201d and alongside his day job, he founded home decor business Invicta Luxus. Perhaps most importantly, Dakota is \u201clooking for someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tA dermatologist by trade, Valerie Truong \u201cloves baking, hiking, surfing and writing songs,\u201d per Tudum. The 35-year-old also revealed that her biggest pet peeve is \u201clack of accountability.\u201d As a singer and songwriter, Valerie performs with a band called LemonTech. When she’s not looking for love on a Netflix show, Valerie can be found hanging out with her cute pups.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tAs a professional ballet dancer, 26-year-old Colleen Reed immediately hooks the attention of several prospective love interests on the show. Alongside ballet, Colleen is a digital PR strategist. \u201cI’m a firm believer that you will get an instant feeling when meeting ‘the one’ and I haven’t felt that yet,\u201d she revealed. According to Tudum, Colleen is pretty sure that her perfect match is in one of the pods this season.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tDaVont\u00e9 Black is a fitness development coach who \u201cworks out too much,\u201d per Tudum. Will Smith’s relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith is his inspiration. \u201cIf I have a specific type, it’s women I can identify as bold, strong, independent, fitness-loving, and intellectual,\u201d he revealed.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tReal estate investor Nancy Rodriguez wants to find a partner who’s ready to \u201csettle down,\u201d per Tudum. The 32-year-old’s longest relationship to date was eight years, and she hopes to find a \u201cspontaneous\u201d guy that loves to travel. As for pet peeves, Nancy can’t stand \u201cguys who are rude to customer service employees.\u201d And when it comes to real estate, Nancy isn’t afraid to do all of the renovations herself.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tAttorney Anthony LaScalea signed up for Love Is Blind to try \u201csomething different,\u201d and eliminate all of the real world distractions that can get in the way of dating, per Tudum. The 33-year-old is a big fan of chocolate chip cookies, and he can regularly be found snuggling with his adorable dog.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tDiscussing why she’s still single, Kalekia Adams revealed, \u201cI invest in guys who are undeserving and overlook red flags.\u201d (We’ve all been there.) The 31-year-old ICU nurse practitioner has been dedicated to grad school and often finds herself working night shifts, meaning that she hasn’t had all that much time to find love just yet. According to Tudum, she’s ready to find a partner who is \u201ckind, sincere and able to communicate.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tZanab Jaffrey is \u201cpicky AF\u201d when it comes to dating, but she’s ready to find her forever partner, per Tudum. The 32-year-old realtor describes herself as a \u201cglobetrotter,\u201d and revealed that she’s \u201clooking for someone who’s loyal, supportive and all in.\u201d Alongside those crucial qualities, Zanab apparently hopes to find someone who smells nice and is taller than her, both of which are kind of unknowable from inside the pods, sadly.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tDale Dalida is a Navy Veteran, who’s passionate about mobile gaming and fitness. According to Dale, \u201cThe hallmark of a good relationship is 3am conversations.\u201d In fact, the 32-year-old cybersecurity student believes that \u201cgood conversations\u201d are the key to a great romance, but they’re unfortunately \u201chard to come by\u201d right now.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tThe key to Andrew’s heart is \u201cconstant snuggles,\u201d he told Tudum. The wildlife photographer and director of operations makes quite a stir in the pods, on account of his honesty. And when it comes to relationships, Andrew is looking for someone who is able to solve their own problems, rather than constantly looking to other people for answers.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tTeacher and coach Kim Clarke \u201cchanges her mind a lot,\u201d per Tudum. But that’s not going to stop the 30-year-old from looking for romance in the pods. \u201cI believe I can build a lasting love, rather than another superficial relationship,\u201d she revealed. She’s not a fan of poor communication, and is ready to find a partner she can relax with while watching a game.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\u201cIf someone doesn’t know what they want or doesn’t voice their intentions, it drives me crazy,\u201d Jess Gumbert explained. The 30-year-old senior event producer \u201cwants someone who’s down-to-earth and can make her laugh,\u201d according to Tudum, and values friendship and compromise in any relationship.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tJulian Torres is pretty adamant that he won’t be with anyone who \u201cisn’t well-read,\u201d he told Tudum. The 34-year-old is a managing director of operations, who loves eating out and playing sand volleyball, when he isn’t reading, obviously. He also \u201cloves women with a magnetic personality, not because they attention-seek, but rather because they’re naturally charming and nice.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tMakeup artist Charita Scott is looking for a man \u201cwho’s funny, smart and communicative,\u201d according to Tudum. The 35-year-old is sick of getting stuck in \u201csituationships\u201d with \u201cemotionally unavailable\u201d partners. When she’s not busy working, Charita is a big fan of cooking from scratch.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tThe class clown of the group, Cole Barnett brings a slew of hilarious one-liners to Love Is Blind. The 27-year-old realtor is ready to \u201cbring entertainment\u201d to any relationship, but he’s also hoping to foster a deep connection with someone \u201cwho lives in faith with God,\u201d per Tudum. According to Cole, his biggest pet peeve is a bad driver, and he doesn’t want to be with anyone that wants him to \u201ctone it down.\u201d You’ve been warned!<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tZach Gordon is an interior quality control manager who’s also been training at medical school. As for what he’s looking for in a partner, Zach explained, \u201cThe key to my heart is genuine commitment, and my stomach. I love food.\u201d However, Zach has been single for the last four years, on account of his \u201chigh standards.\u201d Can the pods change that?<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tA director of marketing technology, Simmer Bajwa revealed, \u201cI’m still single because I haven’t put myself out there enough.\u201d The 27-year-old is very ambitious, and is looking for someone to build an empire with, according to Tudum. When it comes to the Love Is Blind experiment, Simmer is open-minded; he doesn’t have a particular type.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tLoren Langeneck is a huge fan of loud music, hiking, yoga, and traveling. The 36-year-old is a medical device representative, who explained, \u201cThe key to my heart is adventure\u2026 and pancakes.\u201d As for romance, Loren is hoping to find someone that values vulnerability as much as she does.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tA private charter sales executive, Matt Bolton describes himself as a morning person, via Tudum. Matt also revealed that he’s looking \u201cfor someone to break down my walls and allow me to open back up.\u201d The 28-year-old is a fan of golf and working out, and he has a pretty cute partner in crime (clue: it’s a dog).<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tSK Alagbada \u201cenjoys the finer things in life\u201d and is looking for a «boss lady,» he told Tudum. The 34-year-old data engineer is also \u201cexcited to fall in love with his partner’s mind before their appearance.\u201d The Berkeley Haas MBA student moved from Nigeria to Poland on his own when he was 19, but revealed that appearing on Love Is Blind was \u201cthe craziest, most out-of-place thing [he’s] ever done.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tBrannigan Maxwell loves everything from cake decorating to axe throwing, so any potential love interest needs to \u201cbuckle up,\u201d she tells Tudum. The 35-year critical care nurse is over \u201cf-boys,\u201d and wants to \u201csettle down with someone who isn’t intimidated by her accomplishments and success.\u201d She also revealed, \u201cI know my worth and what I deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tSenior analyst Bartise Bowden loves to laugh and wants to meet someone just as funny as he is, according to Tudum. The 27-year-old also explained, \u201cMy grandma and mom say I just haven’t met a girl as cool as them, but my friends say I’m too picky.\u201d A big fan of working out, Bartise is about to start some drama in the pods.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tNash Buehler is ready to find his \u201cequal partner,\u201d he said to Tudum. As for what else he’s looking for, Nash explained, \u201cThe key to my heart is warm apple pie.\u201d He describes himself as a trivia nerd, a terrible golfer, and a fan of sand volleyball.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmy Mackelden
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist.<\/p>\n
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