Remember when ‘Love was Blind’ in Charlotte? As new Netflix show kicks off, a look back at the drama

As Netflix prepares to release Season 9 of “Love is Blind”, filmed in Denver, Colorado, we look back on the time the reality TV show came to Charlotte, NC. Airing in 2024, the series captured drama, emotional connections and the test of relationships. The common threads in these articles reveal insights into local hotspots, unexpected twists with contestants’ pasts, and the community buzz surrounding the season.

Specific details add color to this backdrop: At Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market, Jess and Laura exchanged reflections on appearances and external influences on love.

QC Dance Studio hosted Amy and Johnny for a pre-wedding bachata lesson.

Travis Kelce labeled the season as trash on his podcast, drawing both laughter and attention.

Charlotte’s “Blind” fame brings dating experiments to the forefront, showing both the highs and lows behind closed doors. Episodes feature genuine moments intertwined with unexpected celebrity critiques and internet-fueled scandals. As viewers digest the episodes, they continue to explore love’s visibility — or blindness — in this Queen City tale.

NO. 1: HOW WAS FILMING ‘LOVE IS BLIND’ IN CHARLOTTE? LOCAL STARS REVEAL BEST AND WORST MOMENTS

Spoiler alert: Here’s what some Charlotte “Love is Blind” stars had to say about their time on the reality dating show. | Published February 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 2: WOMAN SAYS SHE CAUGHT CHEATING BOYFRIEND ON NEW SEASON OF ‘LOVE IS BLIND.’ IS IT TRUE?

A woman went viral on TikTok after she said she saw her boyfriend dating on the reality TV show. Who could it be? | Published February 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 3: ALL OF THE CHARLOTTE RESTAURANTS, BARS AND DATE SPOTS FEATURED IN ‘LOVE IS BLIND’

Here’s a list of local restaurants and bars you may recognize in the newest season of Netflix’s “Love is Blind.” | Published February 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 4: LOVE IS BLINDSIDED: CHARLOTTE REALITY TV CONTESTANTS FACE CHEATING RUMORS

Several “Love is Blind” stars are being exposed on social media for prior relationships. Here’s a breakdown of the off-screen drama. | Published February 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 5: ‘LOVE IS BLIND’ FINALE: WHICH CHARLOTTE COUPLES GOT MARRIED AND WHO BROKE UP?

Here’s a recap of the Charlotte couples who said “I do” in the season finale of Netflix’s “Love is Blind.” | Published March 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 6: NEW UPDATES: CHELSEA FROM ‘LOVE IS BLIND’ SPILLS TEA ON CURRENT RELATIONSHIP WITH JIMMY

Here’s what “Love is Blind” star Chelsea revealed about what went down with Jimmy during the reality dating show. | Published March 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 7: ‘IT IS THE WORST TRASH EVER’: TRAVIS KELCE CALLS OUT CHARLOTTE SEASON OF ‘LOVE IS BLIND’

Chelsea responds to Travis’ ”Love is Blind” teasing — with a plea for Taylor Swift. | Published March 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 8: ‘Y’ALL WERE ROBBED OF HOW WE REALLY ENDED’: THE ‘LOVE IS BLIND’ SCENE BRITTANY SAYS WAS CUT 

Get the details behind a deleted scene after Brittany’s breakup with Kenneth on Netflix’s Charlotte-filmed reality show. | Published March 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 9: ‘LOVE IS BLIND’S’ AMY & JOHNNY ON BEST DATE SPOTS + THE WORST OF CHARLOTTE’S DATING SCENE

About a year after getting married on the Netflix reality show filmed in Charlotte, Amy and Johnny share more about their experience. | Published March 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 10: LAURA FROM ‘LOVE IS BLIND’ TALKS ABOUT LOVE TRIANGLE DRAMA, WHO SHE MATCHED WITH ON HINGE

In an interview with CharlotteFive, Laura reflects on overall experience on “Love is Blind” and where things stand with Jeramey and Sarah Ann. | Published April 1, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

NO. 11: ONE YEAR LATER: WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE CHARLOTTE STARS FROM ‘LOVE IS BLIND’ ON NETFLIX?

Where are the local Charlotte contestants from “Love is Blind” Season 6? Here’s an update on who is single and who is taken. | Published February 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chyna Blackmon

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