Freddie Powell from the Love Is Blind UK show has recently opened up about his emotions upon learning that his ex-fiancée Cat Richards has moved on to date another cast member from the Netflix show just days after their supposed wedding. Their relationship began in the unique setting of the ‘pods’ on the show, where they got engaged without ever meeting in person. Despite their tumultuous romance, Freddie ultimately called off the wedding at the last moment. Shortly after this decision, Cat began dating Jake Singleton-Hill, another contestant from the show. Cat and Jake have since made their relationship public, sharing romantic videos and even moving in together with a dog. Jake recently posted a heartfelt poem on his Instagram, expressing his dedication to Cat and their enduring love.
Freddie Powell from Love Is Blind UK has opened up about his emotions upon learning that his former partner Cat Richards has begun dating another member of the Netflix show just days after their wedding.
The funeral director from Bolton made a bold statement by saying ‘I say No’ at the altar to Cat after a whirlwind romance that began in the ‘pods’ of the popular Netflix show.
However, a mere fortnight following their near nuptials, Cat began a romantic relationship with Jake Singleton-Hill, a contestant on the show who had very little screen time.
Freddie and Cat developed a bond even though they never met in person, instead connecting through a barrier. Freddie shared with MailOnline that he learned about Cat dating someone new shortly after their breakup, but he wishes her happiness in the new relationship. He mentioned that he wouldn’t consider dating someone from the same Netflix show, preferring to meet people in different ways. Their relationship, built on conversations through a wall, was short-lived. Cat talked about her experience being adopted, which has influenced her approach to dating and relationships. Viewers of the show admired Freddie for his strong family ties, particularly with his brother Jack, who has Downs Syndrome. The couple got engaged and began planning their future together, taking a couples’ retreat to Corfu.
Although things got off to a good start with Cat mentioning they had been intimate twice on their first night together, the situation took a turn for the worse when Freddie confessed to having been unfaithful in past relationships.
Cat later stated that someone who cheats once is likely to cheat again, and when they tried to fix their relationship after returning home, it only complicated things further.
In the end, Freddie made the difficult choice to decline Cat’s proposal at the wedding ceremony, leaving the reality star heartbroken. Shortly after, she found solace in the arms of her new boyfriend, Jake.
Jake was a contestant on the initial season of the UK series, and although he didn’t receive much screen time, he did end up getting engaged as a result of the experiment. Things started off positively for Jake and Cat, with Cat even mentioning that they were intimate twice on the first night. However, their relationship hit a rough patch when Freddie confessed to having cheated in past relationships. Cat took a firm stance, stating that once a cheater, always a cheater, and their attempts to salvage the relationship post-show only added to the strain. Freddie admitted that he wasn’t proud of his past mistakes but believed in being honest and transparent in his relationships. Despite feeling misunderstood by Cat, he acknowledged her right to be cautious due to her own vulnerabilities. After awkward encounters with their families and friends, Freddie realized that their differences were too significant, leading him to ultimately decline the marriage proposal. While Cat was heartbroken, Freddie believed it was the right decision for both of them. Looking back, he felt that he couldn’t truly be himself towards the end of their relationship, leading to difficulties in envisioning a future together. Cat eventually moved on and started dating Jake just a couple of weeks later, sharing her side of the story on a local podcast.
Cat and Jake have been keeping their relationship under wraps for the past year, but they decided to finally share glimpses of their hidden love story on Instagram.
Freddie acknowledged that he has been getting a lot of direct messages from women on Instagram who are interested in marrying him after being drawn to his appearance while watching the show.
‘Jake didn’t make the cut for the retreat, even though he got engaged in the pods,’ she mentioned. Not everyone gets picked, as seen with the other couples who didn’t make it on the show. She reached out to Jake after his failed engagement to offer support and ended up hitting it off with him. They spoke for hours, visited each other, and now live together with a furry friend. Following the dramatic reunion special on Monday night, some participants shared that they’ve found love through the show. Out of the successful weddings, two couples are still together a year later. Ollie, who was left at the altar, is now in a good place with another pod contestant, Sharlotte. Freddie, on the other hand, is happily single but has been receiving lots of attention from admirers since the show aired. While he didn’t find the marriage he was looking for on the show, Freddie has no regrets about his experience. Watching the series back was a bit challenging for him, as it brought back a lot of emotions from that time. He’s relieved that it’s over and can now focus on himself, although he still hopes to find love and start a family in the future.