Are Freddie and Catherine Still Together from Love Is Blind UK?
Let’s cut right to it: No, Freddie and Catherine aren’t together anymore. I know, I know—reality TV romances rarely go the distance, but there was something about these two that had “against the odds” potential. If you’re newly catching up: Catherine Richards and Freddie Powell first sparked on Love Is Blind UK, Season 1, with an adorable meet-cute in the pods where they both geeked out over fitness, family, and—yep—going to the gym twice a day.
If you watched, you saw them weather all kinds of awkwardness—her opening up about being adopted, him talking sweetly about his brother, the whole love triangle situation. But things went pear-shaped at the wedding. Catherine said “I do,” but Freddie, in classic British fashion, made a polite exit stage left at the altar. Ouch.
But Weren’t They Still Friends After?
Short answer: At first, yes. But… the vibes didn’t last. At the show’s reunion, Freddie and Catherine both said all the right things—how they’d “stay friends probably forever,” that there were “no hard feelings,” and even shared stories about awkward wedding gifts (earrings, if you remember—Freddie was damned if he did, damned if he didn’t).
If you’re like me and curious enough to stalk their social media, here’s what’s interesting: after the reunion, they did unfollow each other on Instagram, which pretty much tells you all you need to know about how “forever friends” panned out. That’s reality TV for you—big statements on camera, digital cold wars off-camera.
Why Did They Break Up?
Let’s be honest—Freddie’s “I’m just not ready” line at the altar was brutal, but not shocking. Leading up to the big day, it looked shaky: mixed signals, fights about prenups (classic), and a little too much flirting with other contestants.
My personal theory? Freddie’s a nice guy, but he found the whole process overwhelming, and Catherine, for all her poise, felt utterly blindsided. She later said she felt “numb and unwanted,” and he broke down in tears to his sister—messy, real, kind of heartbreaking.
Even after, Catherine was pretty candid: she said Freddie was “saying one thing to my family and friends [and another] to me off camera.” There were trust issues, apparently, and a lot came out after filming wrapped. Viewers joked on Reddit that the one thing they really should’ve discussed was how to communicate outside gym class.
Catherine Richards has gone public with another contestant from the show, following her split from Freddie Powell
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What’s Happening With Them Now?
As of August 2025, both Freddie and Catherine are solidly single, unless you count the occasional spicy social media snarkfest. Catherine’s Instagram throws shade at Freddie (she actually posted a lying-face emoji when his new reality TV appearance was announced—ouch). Meanwhile, Freddie joined the cast of another dating show, Perfect Match, confirming he’s “been single since Love Is Blind” and, in classic reality TV fashion, hoped to finally meet his “perfect match” there. Maybe fourth time’s the charm?
Fun fact: Catherine has actually been seen out with Jake Singleton-Hill, another Love Is Blind contestant, and they “confirmed” their relationship with a very gushing Insta post. Freddie, for his part, says “as long as [Catherine’s] happy, I’m happy,” which…is nice, right?
