It’s cold in Minnesota, but Love Is Blind season 8 is heating up for its 32 contestants.
On Valentine’s Day, Netflix will drop the latest season of its experimental dating show, in which singles mingle in walled-off pods without seeing each other, only to meet in person after a successful proposal.
The season 8 trailer promises plenty of romance and drama. Pod love triangles, (ex?) partners back home, prenups, social media squabbles — we love to see it.
To ensure you’re amply prepared for the fireworks, we’ve compiled this season’s 32 singles, takeaways from their official bios from Tudum by Netflix, and looks at their Instagrams. Read on to meet the Love Is Blind season 8 cast.
Amanda
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Age: 43
Occupation: District retail manager
Instagram: @burkea32
What to know: At 43, Amanda is the oldest contestant this season. According to her Tudum bio, she values emotional maturity and crusty loaves of sourdough. Per her Instagram, she also loves her adorable pup, Charlie, and strength work in the gym.
Ashley
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Age: 28
Occupation: Client success manager
Instagram: @aesuter
What to know: Ashley admits to Tudum that she’s been “a bit too much” in her past relationships, which is vague enough to make the imagination run wild. Her sun-dappled Instagram shows a passion for travel, as it’s filled with pics of various shorelines around the world.
Brittany
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Age: 35
Occupation: Partnership executive
Instagram: @coachbdot
What to know: A sports lover, Brittany has worked with the NBA, NFL, and MLB. She’s also a former Division I college basketball player and coach. That’s evident via her sports-heavy Instagram, as are her globe-trotting adventures.
Cassandra
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Age: 30
Occupation: Hairstylist
Instagram: @cassandraann_
What to know: She was named after Tia Carrere’s character in Wayne’s World.
Kylie
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Age: 28
Occupation: Medical student
Instagram: @kylieschuelke
What to know: Kylie loves fashion and faith. “I am a very religious person, so I’m looking for somebody who (also) has those traditions and is willing to share them with me and raise a family,” reads her Tudum bio. She’s also a huge fan of the Minnesota Vikings, often posting photos tailgating with friends and family on Instagram.
Lauren
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Age: 31
Occupation: Educational sales
Instagram: @laurenmariaobrien
What to know: Speaking with Tudum, Lauren admits to having a trail of six-to-nine-month relationships in her wake. She also says she’s something of an “overthinker and processor.” As the former teacher’s Instagram demonstrates, she’s also a fan of sports, wine, and hitting the slopes.
Madison
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Age: 28
Occupation: Artist
Instagram: @mads.err
What to know: Madison, a self-described “goofy girl,” is an artist who is bad at texting, rides a motorcycle, and has an Instagram account for her pet Frenchie, Henri. That said, her own Instagram is currently lacking in Frenchie pics, focusing more on art, fashion, and tattoos.
Meg
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Age: 31
Occupation: Oncology nurse
Instagram: @meggofueggo
What to know: In her Tudum bio, Meg describes herself as a “little bit air-headed” and admits to missing her exit to work “nearly every day.” Her Instagram is filled with photos of nature, art, and family.
Molly
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Age: 30
Occupation: Executive assistant
Instagram: @mollyrosemullaney
What to know: A former Minnesota Timberwolves cheerleader, Molly helped pay for college with cash she made doing lip sync battles. Her passion for dancing (and Taylor Swift) is evident on her Instagram.
Monica
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Age: 28
Occupation: Digital marketing
Instagram: @the.monicadanus
What to know: “Shoes are an ick to me,” reads her Tudum bio. Sorry, shoes are an ick? Her Instagram, meanwhile, shows her navigating cornfields and petting some adorable farm animals.
Sara
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Age: 29
Occupation: Oncology nurse
Instagram: @saracarton_
What to know: Sara is a Call of Duty fan who once — only once — typed the entire alphabet in three and a half seconds. There are no Twitch clips on her Instagram, sadly, but there is plenty of adventure — snorkeling, kayaking, and wine.
Taylor
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Age: 32
Occupation: Colonoscopy nurse
Instagram: @t.haags
What to know: According to Tudum, Taylor wants to take after Lindsay Lohan and star in her own Christmas rom-com. Generally, though, she’s just obsessed with the holidays and loves singing carols all year long. Keep up with her yuletide stylings on her Instagram.
Tiera
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Age: 34
Occupation: Marketing strategist
Instagram: @tierashavone
What to know: Tiera says she hopes the guy she picks looks like Michael B. Jordan, which is a hilarious thing to put in your Love Is Blind bio. Her Instagram is heavy on Tiera’s four-legged friends, from dogs to elephants.
Vanessa
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Age: 31
Occupation: Media planner
Instagram: @nessa.kala
What to know: Vanessa is a classically-trained ballerina who will not abide dog haters. “The only thing I’m not willing to sacrifice for love is my dogs,” she told Tudum. “I can’t live without them.” Follow her Instagram, which currently features more horses than dogs.
Virginia
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Age: 34
Occupation: Healthcare recruiter
Instagram: @theevirginiamiller
What to know: Speaking to Tudum, Virginia describes herself as adventurous and wants a “patient and faith-driven guy” who isn’t arrogant or self-centered. Per her Instagram, she’s interested in travel, art, and architecture.
Yemi
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Age: 30
Occupation: Product sales manager
Instagram: @yeminemi
What to know: Yemi admits to having trouble meeting new people, blaming Midwestern guys, in particular, for their hesitancy. “Men just aren’t very forward here, so I don’t get approached very often. It might have to do with the fact that I’m a little intimidating,” she told Tudum. She’s also a Minnesota Timberwolves dancer, with videos of her in action all over her Instagram.
Adam
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Age: 33
Occupation: Fashion director and co-owner
Instagram: @adambevis5
What to know: Adam is a world traveler who owns a men’s clothing business with six locations in the U.S. Size up his fits on Instagram, where he also shows a passion for the outdoors, sports, and family.
Alex
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Age: 29
Occupation: Commercial real estate broker
Instagram: @iamalexbrown
What to know: Alex is a talented musician — guitar, drums, piano, bass, violin, among other instruments — who can also ride a unicycle. His Instagram shows him traveling the world and geeking out over Breaking Bad.
Andrew
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Age: 27
Occupation: Realtor
Instagram: None — you can follow his TikTok, but there’s nothing on it at the moment.
What to know: Andrew is a former Army helicopter mechanic who values his faith and “is constantly searching for answers to not always the simplest questions,” according to Tudum.
Ben
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Age: 28
Occupation: Developer
Instagram: @benmezzanga
What to know: Ben is a kickball player who’s looking for someone with a competitive streak as strong as his own. He calls himself a “washed-up athlete” on his friends-and-family-packed Instagram.
Benji
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Age: 26
Occupation: Entrepreneur and realtor
Instagram: @benjaminjbsmith
What to know: Benji is a “digital nomad” looking to settle down. Before he does that, though, he wants to find someone who can “check every possible box,” according to Tudum. He’s also really into cars (and posing in or near them), per his Instagram.
Brad
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Age: 35
Occupation: Dentist
Instagram: @Dr_Minneapolis
What to know: Brad wants to carry the famous “Midwest nice” demeanor into the dating scene. “I’m looking for a best friend, someone who’s easy to talk to and nice to me,” he told Tudum.
Brian
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Age: 30
Occupation: Wine bar owner
Instagram: @brian_sumption
What to know: Brian is a workaholic who owns a wine bar. His Instagram profile provides a good look at the establishment and highlights meals from his trips abroad.
Daniel
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Age: 30
Occupation: Sales account executive
Instagram: @danielhastings_
What to know: Daniel is a former Gerber baby model who told Tudum he tends to put his foot in his mouth. He has an intense passion for Christmas, per his Instagram, as well as baking and Halloween.
David
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Age: 33
Occupation: Medical device sales
Instagram: @davidbettenburg
What to know: David has 40 cousins, dislikes Botox, and loves Christmas. Based on his Instagram, he loves a good boys’ trip here and there.
Devin
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Age: 29
Occupation: Youth director and coach
Instagram: @devbuck3
What to know: Devin is a devoted mentor who prefers cooking over clubing, though his Instagram is conspicuously lacking in meal pics. It does, however, show a love for family and basketball.
Hugo
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Age: 30
Occupation: Marketing
Instagram: @hugo_orieny
What to know: Speaking with Tudum, Hugo describes the Minneapolis dating scene as “repetitive and mundane.” Though he’s looking for love in the pods, he still wants “some space every now and then.”
Joey
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Age: 35
Occupation: Physician associate
Instagram: @joeykid34
What to know: Joey claims to have been in 11 weddings last year, which sounds exhausting. Per his Instagram, he’s also a surfer with a killer backflip. Weirdly, he told Tudum the one thing he will not tolerate from a partner is a “wet willy.” He says, “That is my pet peeve, and everybody knows it.”
Mason
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Age: 33
Occupation: Cinematographer
Instagram: @masonhoracek
What to know: Mason is a cinematographer who is especially interested in a girl who loves skating as much as he does. Check out his Instagram to see his talent behind the camera.
Mo
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Age: 35
Occupation: Property manager
Instagram: @mondiaye08
What to know: By the time he was 10, Mo had already moved to Senegal and returned to the U.S. He told Tudum his greatest accomplishment is being the first college graduate in his family.
Scott
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Age: 34
Occupation: Project Manager
Instagram: @scottie_111
What to know: Scott’s friends describe him as a “golden retriever,” according to Tudum. He also worries about being trapped in the pods during dates. “I do not sit still very well,” he says. “I enjoy taking in a football game on the couch, but after that, I need to get up and run off my energy.” His Instagram is filled with sweet photos of his parents and grandparents, proving he’s family-focused.
Tom
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Age: 38
Occupation: Management consultant
Instagram: @tomdann
What to know: Tom was born in Brazil, raised in Minnesota, and is into fitness. He’s also a fisherman, as seen in Instagram photos of him hauling in a real whopper.
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