Love Is Blind UK season 1 is over, and it’s time to see what Freddie Powell has been up to since the show wrapped. The United Kingdom-based Love Is Blind spin-off aired its first season in 2024 and was positively received by fans. The show was a great extension of the franchise, with some believing Love Is Blind UK outclassed its predecessor. Season 1 introduced many new couples, including Steven Smith and Sabrina Vittoria, Ollie Isaac and Demi Brown, Bobby Johnson and Jasmine, Tom Stroud and Maria Benkh, Nicole Stevens and Benaiah Grunewald-Bridey, and Freddie and Catherine Richards.
Freddie and Catherine hit it off when they began dating in the pods. It seemed like they had an undeniable chemistry that would translate successfully into the real world. However, after their first meeting, their spark began to falter as they navigated real issues as a couple. Despite some bumps in the road, it appeared they’d stay together. Like many other duos on Love Is Blind UK season 1, their relationship didn’t stand the test of time, with Freddie being the one to call things off with Catherine. Since his breakup, Freddie’s gone through some life changes.
Freddie & Catherine’s Love Is Blind UK Journey
Fans Thought They’d End Up Together
Freddie and Catherine had quite a journey on Love Is Blind UK. Despite having a strong connection, the couple went through a few struggles during their time on the reality dating show. At the beginning of the experiment, Catherine developed a liking for Freddie and Ollie. Their love triangle was short-lived, though, because she picked Freddie, and the two got engaged. After they exited the pods, Freddie told Tudum in August 2024 that he “ felt a bit suffocated ” by the process and couldn’t “ think for [himself ]” during the early stages of his relationship with Catherine.
“There were just differences between us, and it was a lot of pressure.”
A big issue in their partnership was Freddie believing that Catherine was “high maintenance.” When he asked for a prenup, she wasn’t happy, and felt slighted by him. Freddie came off as a lovable character on the show, though Catherine said he acted differently on-camera than he did off. She told Tudum there was “a lot of stuff that the public didn’t see.” When it came down to their wedding day, Catherine recommitted to Freddie, though he left her at the altar. They went their separate ways after Love Is Blind season 1 and never rekindled their romance.
Freddie Was A Viral Love Is Blind UK Cast Member
Fans Couldn’t Get Enough Of Freddie
Freddie was a standout cast member in Love Is Blind UK season 1. He swiftly won the audience over for his family values and endearing personality. Freddie opened up about his love for his brother, Jack, who has Down’s syndrome. Viewers enjoyed watching his romance with Catherine bloom during the early stages of the experiment. While they went on to struggle as a couple as the show went on, fans rooted for Freddie and Catherine. His job as a funeral director, too, enticed the audience as it’s not a typical job for reality stars.
Freddie Is A Down Syndrome Advocate
He Announced He Was Planning To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
The Love Is Blind UK star has used his platform from the show to raise awareness about Down’s syndrome. In a September 2024 Instagram post, Freddie revealed he was planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in support of the Down’s Syndrome Association. The organization is close to his heart because his brother, Jack, has Down’s syndrome. In the caption of his post, Freddie said Jack’s “ life has taught me so much about resilience, love, and the beauty of embracing differences ,” and urged his followers to donate anything they could in support of the association.
Freddie Is Good Friends With One Love Is Blind UK Alum
He’s Still Close With Benaiah
Freddie has maintained a close friendship with his season 1 co-star, Benaiah, since the show wrapped. He shared a picture with the Love Is Blind UK alum on his Instagram, captioning the photo, “Waiting for our beans on toast.” Freddie didn’t walk away from the experiment with a wife, but he did walk away with friends that will last a lifetime.
Is Freddie Dating Anyone?
He Seems To Be Single
Freddie confirmed in his interview with Tudum that he was not dating anyone. After his split from Catherine, he took some much-needed time away from relationships. Their relationship was short-lived, though Freddie admitted he was hurt when he learned Catherine moved on with their Love Is Blind co-star, Jake Singleton, after he left her at the altar. He said it was “difficult” for him to hear that she had moved on so quickly, though there appeared to be no ill will between the former couple.
Freddie split with his Love Is Blind UK partner, Catherine, before season 1 ended. Since the show, he’s used his platform as a reality star to advocate for Down’s syndrome. Freddie has remained close with his fellow alum Benaiah, but he doesn’t appear to be dating anyone since he broke things off with Catherine.
