Many Love is Blind UK fans were disappointed that several cast members from season one didn’t receive much screen time. While the series primarily followed six couples, including Demi Brown and Ollie Sutherland, Shirley Bekker revealed that five additional couples got engaged, but their stories were cut from the final edit.
One of the overlooked cast members was Jake Singleton-Hall. Although viewers didn’t see much of him, Jake has found happiness since the show. It was revealed that he’s been dating Catherine Richards, who was originally paired with Freddie Powell on the show, for over a year.
Jake, a 32-year-old civil engineer, found love off-screen with Catherine Richards, another overlooked contestant from the show
Jake, a 32-year-old civil engineer from Leicestershire, had a turbulent experience in the pods. He connected with Catherine, but he also had a complicated relationship with another contestant, Ella. After opening up to Ella about losing his mother in 2021, she briefly chose him but later changed her mind and opted for another contestant, Connor.
Ella even proposed to Jake, but their relationship didn’t last long. After they broke up, Ella claimed Jake “ghosted” her, while Jake insisted he tried to end things in person. Ella also hinted at a possible overlap between Jake’s relationships with her and Catherine, which Jake denies.
Catherine reached out to Jake after the show ended, and they began speaking regularly. Their connection deepened through daily FaceTime conversations, and they eventually met in person, solidifying their relationship. Catherine has since moved in with Jake and his dog, and they continue to share their relationship journey on Instagram, posting affectionate photos together. Despite being sidelined on the show, Jake and Catherine are now thriving as a couple.
