Love Is Blind Season 1 Cast: Where Are They Now? Shocking 2024 Divorces, Babies, And New Engagements
The groundbreaking social experiment that launched a thousand reality TV careers, *Love Is Blind* Season 1, first aired in February 2020, but the drama and life updates for the Atlanta-based cast are more explosive than ever in late 2024. Five years after the original "pod squad" tested whether love truly is blind, the cast has experienced everything from long-lasting marriages and the arrival of new babies to shocking divorces and crossover reality TV appearances on shows like *Perfect Match*. The original success stories are still thriving, but the lives of those who said "I don't" have taken the most surprising turns.
This deep dive reveals the definitive, current status of every key cast member, detailing their careers, relationships, and major life milestones as of today, December 10, 2025. Prepare for the ultimate update on the couples who defined the first season of the iconic Netflix reality series.
Complete Love Is Blind Season 1 Cast Biography & Profile
The inaugural season featured 30 participants from the Atlanta, Georgia, area, but these 12 individuals became the most memorable, forming the core relationships that defined the experiment. Here is a look at their original profile details when they entered the pods:
- Lauren Speed: Age 32, Content Creator
- Cameron Hamilton: Age 28, Data Scientist
- Amber Pike: Age 27, Ex-Tank Mechanic
- Matthew "Matt" Barnett: Age 27, Engineer
- Giannina Milady Gibelli: Age 25, Business Owner/Consultant
- Damian Powers: Age 27, General Manager of an Industrial Supply Company
- Jessica Batten: Age 34, Regional Manager
- Mark Anthony Cuevas: Age 24, Fitness Trainer
- Kelly Chase: Age 33, Holistic Health and Empowerment Coach
- Kenny Barnes: Age 27, Sales
- Diamond Jack: Age 28, Former NBA Dancer
- Carlton Morton: Age 34, Social Media Marketer
The Enduring Success Stories: Still Married in 2024
The ultimate question of the *Love Is Blind* experiment is whether the couples can make it to the altar and beyond. Season 1 delivered two resounding "I Do's" that have stood the test of time, becoming the gold standard for all subsequent seasons of the show.
1. Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton
Lauren and Cameron are arguably the show's most beloved couple and the original *Love Is Blind* success story. Their connection, formed rapidly in the pods, proved to be genuine, culminating in a beautiful wedding and a marriage that has now lasted over six years.
- Relationship Status: Happily Married.
- Latest Milestone: In a major life update, the couple announced in late 2025 that they welcomed their son. This news solidified their status as a true family unit and delighted fans who have followed their journey from the beginning. Their shared YouTube channel, "Hanging with the Hamiltons," continues to offer fans a glimpse into their life, focusing on their relationship, travel, and new parenthood.
- Current Status: They are co-authors, digital creators, and entrepreneurs, having leveraged their fame into a successful brand. Their relationship remains a benchmark for the series.
2. Amber Pike and Matthew Barnett
Amber and Barnett's relationship was a whirlwind of passion and drama, marked by a near-exit after Barnett's confusing connection with Jessica. Despite the intense hurdles and a few bumps in the road after the show, they remain one of the two married couples from the first season.
- Relationship Status: Happily Married.
- Latest Milestone: The couple celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in 2024, proving that their fiery, passionate bond was strong enough to overcome initial doubts. They often share their adventures and home life on social media, showing a more settled and mature side of their relationship.
- Current Status: They have embraced the reality TV world as a couple but have maintained a more private life compared to the Hamiltons, often focusing on travel and their shared interests.
The Uncoupled: Surprising New Engagements, Divorces, and Babies
For the cast members who did not find lasting love in the experiment or whose relationships imploded shortly after, life has continued to deliver major, often shocking, updates. Several former contestants have found love and started families outside of the pods.
3. Giannina Gibelli and Damian Powers
Giannina and Damian had the most tumultuous relationship of the season, culminating in Damian saying "I don't" at the altar and Giannina running out of the venue in her wedding dress. They attempted to date again post-show but officially split in 2021.
- Giannina's Shocking New Chapter: Giannina found love with another reality TV star, Blake Horstmann, from *The Bachelorette* and *Bachelor in Paradise*, after they met on the show *All Star Shore*. In a massive 2024 update, the couple announced their engagement in November 2024 and welcomed their first child, a son named Heath, earlier in the year.
- Damian's Current Status: Damian also returned to the Netflix reality circuit, appearing on the first season of *Perfect Match* in 2023, where he was involved in a brief pairing with Francesca Farago. He is currently single and continues to work in the entertainment and event space.
4. Jessica Batten and Mark Cuevas
Their 10-year age gap and Jessica's lingering feelings for Barnett created one of the season's most controversial storylines. Jessica ultimately rejected Mark at the altar.
- Jessica's New Life: Jessica has completely moved on. She married physician Benjamin McGrath in 2022 and the couple welcomed their son, Dax, a year later. She has embraced motherhood and often shares her family life on social media, having found her happy ending far from the reality TV spotlight.
- Mark's Recent Divorce: Mark married Aubrey Rainey in 2022, and they share two sons. However, in a shocking late-2024 update, Mark and Aubrey announced their separation and divorce. This news makes Mark the first of the Season 1 cast to go through a divorce after marrying someone outside of the show.
5. Kenny Barnes and Kelly Chase
Kenny and Kelly appeared to be the most stable couple, bonding over their shared values. However, Kelly surprised everyone by rejecting Kenny at the altar, citing a lack of physical attraction.
- Kenny's Happy Ending: Kenny is thriving. He married his partner, Alexandra Barnes (née Garrison), in a beautiful ceremony in 2022. The couple announced in 2024 that they are expecting their first baby, a major life milestone for the former reality star.
- Kelly's Current Status: Kelly is now a successful podcast host and entrepreneur, focusing on her career as a Holistic Health and Empowerment Coach. She is dating a man she knew in middle school, proving that love can be found in the most unexpected—or, in her case, nostalgic—places.
The Pod Squad Singles: Diamond and Carlton's Reality TV Return
Diamond and Carlton’s engagement ended explosively in Mexico after Carlton revealed his bisexuality, leading to one of the most memorable and difficult arguments in the show's history. They did not make it to the wedding, and both have moved on with their individual lives and careers.
- Diamond Jack: Diamond has continued her career in entertainment and advocacy. She appeared on the Netflix crossover show *Perfect Match* in 2023. Beyond reality TV, she is heavily involved in non-profit work, serving as the chairwoman of the organization Charge Up, which focuses on community support.
- Carlton Morton: Carlton has focused on his career as a social media marketer and content creator in Atlanta. Like Diamond, he also appeared on *Perfect Match* Season 1, though he did not find a lasting connection there. He continues to be an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and uses his platform to share his personal journey.
The journey of the *Love Is Blind* Season 1 cast serves as a fascinating case study in post-reality TV fame. While the Hamiltons and the Barnetts continue to be the show’s flagship couples, the single cast members have proven that the experiment was merely a launchpad for finding love and success in the real world, whether through new engagements, parenthood, or even a return to the Netflix universe.
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