24 August 2023 , 12:45
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Emma and Matt Willis have been confirmed as hosts of Love Is Blind UK. The UK version of the hit Netflix dating series is set to launch in 2024 and sees singletons across the country, who want to be loved for who they are rather than what they look like, try find "the one" while interacting in individual pods.
The US version of the show is hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey but Emma, 47, and Matt, 40, who have been married since 2008, will be taking over the presenting duties for the UK series. Talking about the exciting announcement and joining the show, Matt said: "I’m so excited to be presenting the UK version of Love Is Blind with Emma. We love the show!
"It's been such a dream working together and fascinating to watch the process unfold. Experiencing this new project side by side has been really amazing and I can’t wait for people to come on this journey with us."
Emma and Matt Willis have been confirmed as hosts of Love Is Blind UK (Netflix)
The couple have been married since 2008 (Dave Benett/Getty Images for Jaguar Land Rover)While Emma added: "I love to play matchmaker with my friends and love LOVE so I am so excited to be co-hosting the first ever UK version of Love Is Blind. I’m intrigued to see people connect on a purely emotional and mental level right off the bat, without visuals playing a part.
"Plus – you’re getting double Willis! I’ve loved going to work with Matt and we’re both obsessed with the show, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity!"
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Netflix has also released a fun teaser video where Matt and Emma interact through the pods. Matt says: "Hello, Emma!" to which she replies: "Hello, Matt!" with the duo giggling. Matt then charms Emma, saying she's got a "lovely voice", adding of the pod: "It's really nice, I quite like it!"
Love Is Blind UK has been announced with the UK version of the hit Netflix dating series set to launch in 2024However, Emma is quick to point out: "Do you know what it makes me realise, that we haven't been on a date for nearly 20 years! I wouldn't even know where to begin!" Matt and Emma married in 2008, they have three children together.
Love Is Blind sees a slew of singletons hope to build a meaningful connection with fellow participants without ever seeing each other. The contestants will only interact through individual pods, where they can talk, share gifts and explore their connection without knowing what each other looks like.
Upon finding "the one", the participants will then propose to their chosen partner and then lay their eyes on their fiancé/fiancée for the first time. Later, when engaged and back in the real world, the couples plan their wedding day as they attempt to add a physical connection to their emotional bond. At the end of the series, the couples will attend their weddings where they will either say "I do" or "I don't", proving whether love really is blind.