Is Canada prepared to explore the concept of love without visual cues? If you’re single and intrigued, the pods are set to open soon on this side of the border.
On Tuesday, Netflix revealed that its popular reality dating series “Love is Blind,” which has been a hit in the U.S., is heading to Canada.
For those unfamiliar with the show that debuted in February 2020, here’s how it operates: A group of single individuals enter pods where they communicate, flirt, build connections, and potentially fall in love without ever seeing each other.
Yes, you read that correctly. Couples sitting on opposite sides of a wall can become engaged without laying eyes on each other. Once engaged, they meet face-to-face, embark on a luxurious trip with other matches to test their chemistry, move in together, meet each other’s families, and ultimately decide on their wedding day whether to say “I do” or part ways.
Interested in finding love through this unconventional method? Casting is currently open for Canadians seeking love. The spinoff was announced by Netflix on Instagram, sparking immediate interest from eager applicants like Fernanda Estrada De La Rosa from Vancouver, who described the show’s format as a refreshing change.
With the Canadian adaptation of several reality shows underway, including the revival of “Big Brother Canada” and the completion of the second season of “Canada Shore” in Kelowna, B.C., it seems like the perfect time for “Love is Blind” to make its debut in Canada.
Pop culture analyst Katherine Singh notes that Canada is currently in the media spotlight, citing successful productions like “Heated Rivalry” and public fascination with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s connection to Katy Perry as indicators of the country’s influence in the entertainment industry.
Sean De Vries, a Canadian TV producer who has been involved in shows like “The Bachelor Canada,” believes that the enthusiasm for “Love is Blind” makes it a logical choice for a Canadian adaptation.
The show will be produced by Insight Productions, the company behind “Big Brother Canada” and “Canada Shore,” with co-chief content officer Erin Brock expressing excitement about working with a Canadian cast.
To participate in the show, applicants must be at least 19 years old at the time of application and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident as of January 2027.
Since its inception, the U.S. version of “Love is Blind” has seen 10 seasons and spawned spinoffs in various countries worldwide. The show has also featured localized versions such as “Love is Blind: Habibi” involving singles from the Middle East and North Africa. While the U.S. edition is hosted by Vanessa and Nick Lachey, the Canadian host has yet to be announced.