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  • Meet the Midwest Romantics Headed to the Pods for ‘Love Is Blind’ Season Eight


    Contestants for 'Love Is Blind' Season Eight - Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

    Contestants for ‘Love Is Blind’ Season Eight – Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

    Netflix’s most popular dating show — and consequential, at least in terms of shaping the labor rights landscape of reality TV — is back, with Love Is Blind revealing its cast for Season Eight.

    This year, the show is headed to Minneapolis with a cast of 32 Midwest singles who are ready to mingle via pod and hopefully find the love of their lives (and not get four minutes of awkward screen time before never being seeing again).

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    To introduce the cast, Netflix has shared a three-minute teaser, in which the romantic hopefuls discuss things like how they’re family and friends describe them, what they’re looking for in a partner, and what they’re most nervous about. They also answer two of the most important questions: What gives them the ick, and what’s likely their most annoying trait?

    For those craving even more information about these random strangers they’ll be binge watching next month, there are more in-depth bios for every contestant up on the Tudum website.

    The first six episodes of Love Is Blind will fittingly premiere on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Episodes seven through nine will follow on Feb. 21, followed by 10 and 11 on Feb. 28; the finale airs March 7. Vanessa and Nick Lachey are slated to return as hosts.

    While Love Is Blind has been a major hit for Netflix, it’s also courted some controversy. Most notably, Renee Poche, a former contestant, filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the show’s producers, alleging that her ex on the show was broke and abusive, but that producers did nothing about it (the show and its reps have denied the claims). The dispute, however, evolved into a labor matter, with Poche and another contestant, Nick Thompson, filing complaints with the National Labor Relations Board over allegedly unlawful contract provisions related to confidentiality and noncompete clauses.

    Last December, the NLRB filed its own complaint against the Love Is Blind producers, and classified the show’s contestants as employees. That could allow those on reality TV shows to start organizing, a major change as several reality stars have recently accused major studios and production companies of exploitation and abuse.

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    Are you ready to meet the Midwest romantics who are about to embark on a journey to find love in the pods on ‘Love Is Blind’ Season Eight? Get ready to root for these hopeful singles as they navigate the ups and downs of dating without seeing each other face-to-face.

    From small towns to big cities, these Midwesterners are bringing their heart and soul to the experiment in hopes of finding their perfect match. Will they find true love in the pods, or will they face heartbreak along the way?

    Stay tuned for the premiere of ‘Love Is Blind’ Season Eight to see which of these Midwest romantics will find their happily ever after in the most unconventional way possible. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, drama, and of course, plenty of love connections in the pods. Don’t miss out on all the romance and excitement coming your way!

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  • “You’re really giving boring” – Baddies Midwest Natalie Nunn warns Jazmin and Emma for underperforming

    “You’re really giving boring” – Baddies Midwest Natalie Nunn warns Jazmin and Emma for underperforming


    During episode 10 of Baddies Midwest, released on December 29, 2024, executive producer and cast member Natalie Nunn gathered the “Baddies” around the bonfire, urging them to step up their energy during an upcoming club booking. The producer hinted that underperforming cast members risked removal from the show.

    Later in the episode, just before departing Cleveland for Chicago, Natalie asked the cast to vote on who they thought should go home for not doing enough. The majority vote went to Emma and Jazmin, with Natalie announcing that the two would ride the bus with the newbies while the OGs would decide their fate while flying on a private jet.

    Natalie revealed that upon arrival in the next city, the cast members on the private jet would discuss Emma and Jazmin’s fate with her. In a confessional, Natalie expressed her concerns that Emma and Jazmin were not bringing enough excitement to the show, hinting that their time on the series might be limited.

    “I had to let Emma and Jaz know you’re really giving boring, you’re falling behind, and it’s just like probably time for you guys to head up out of here,” said Natalie.


    What other events took place in Baddies Midwest episode 10

    The latest episode of Baddies Midwest kicked off with a violent altercation between PrettyP and Badd Dolly, sparked by Dolly’s attempt to defend Summer. PrettyP emerged victorious, leaving Dolly with further injuries to her already bruised arm, for which she received some medical attention. Ivori later expressed admiration for PrettyP, acknowledging that many cast members unfairly targeted her.

    Ivori pointed out that PrettyP avoided confrontations with other cast members, making Dolly’s decision to fight her over Summer puzzling. The conversation gained some heat, with Scotlynd and Emma engaging in a leg-split challenge as accusations of being boring flew. Tensions simmered as Dolly confronted Big Lex for not supporting her during the fight with PrettyP.

    Lex defended her actions, explaining that PrettyP initially fought Summer, not Dolly.

    “PrettyP called out Summer, not Dolly. So, I wasn’t gonna jump in Summer’s fight. I didn’t expect Dolly and PrettyP to fight when they did. Dolly’s hands were f*cked up, and I was perfectly fine. I was gonna have my b*tch’s back,” expressed Big Lex.

    Despite the cast’s exhaustion with fighting, they performed together at a Cleveland club. However, the night took a turn when Ivori referred to Cleveland as “her city” during the performance, sparking tension with Big Lex. Ivori took offense to Lex’s reaction and later called out anyone willing to confront her, including Lex.

    Natalie announced that the cast would travel to Chicago in two separate groups, one on a private jet and the other on a bus. As mentioned, speculation swirled about potential eliminations as Natalie gathered the cast to discuss the fate of certain members.

    During the bus ride to Chicago, when Big Lex inquired about Diamond’s beef with Akbar, Diamond couldn’t help but criticize Akbar, implying that she should be the one departing the Baddies Midwest cast. While on the plane, many cast members sympathized with Emma’s plight, particularly given her child’s cancer diagnosis. They believed continued appearances on the show could provide Emma with much-needed financial support.

    Ultimately, Natalie decided to grant Emma more time. Upon arrival in Chicago, the original cast members checked into their hotel before the newcomers. At the rented accommodation, Natalie orchestrated a prank, pairing Ivori’s name with Big Lex’s. Ivori took offense to this upon discovering the room assignment, sparking a heated confrontation that escalated into a physical altercation between Ivori and Big Lex.


    Catch all 10 episodes of Baddies Midwest on Zeus Network.