Kriti Mehrotra
With love being one of the most important things in the world for us since we strive for human connection, Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind‘ is truly an integral franchise. After all, it portrays everything that is really important in a relationship through the story of others and ultimately ends up entertaining, educating, and inspiring us all at once. However, if we’re being honest, there are some bonds that do so much more and end up touching our hearts, too, with their sheer cuteness, and that was the case with Catherine Richards and Freddie Powell from the UK version of this series.
Catherine and Freddie’s Romance Was Pure But Came With Hurdles
From the moment we came across 29-year-old Dental Nurse Catherine and 32-year-old Funeral Director Freddie, it was evident they both wore their hearts on their sleeves. While the former soon conceded she had trouble finding a partner who actually understood the real her and her life struggles as an adoptee, the latter knew his job gave many a pause. However, when they revealed the same to one another in the pods, they were surprised as the person behind the wall didn’t make it a huge deal – they realized it was an integral part of their potential partner’s life and were okay to openly talk about it.
But alas, things weren’t ideal between Catherine and Freddie since the former was also building a connection with Ollie Isaac, only to soon realize that while Freddie was a better fit for her, Demi Brown was a better fit for him. Ollie and Catherine, hence, mutually parted ways on his 33rd birthday, following which her bond with Freddie continued to blossom – the fact their beliefs, values, and familial expectations matched to a tee only made them happier.
Thus, it came as no surprise when Freddie got down on one knee for Catherine a short while later, proposing with a heartfelt letter he’d already written as he did not want to mess things up. It showed her he understood precisely who she was in every sense of the term, so of course, she said yes, only for their face-to-face meeting to then solidify everything between them. They honestly had heart eyes for each other throughout the getaway too, that is, until he admitted he had cheated in the past – she has been scorned before, so this was difficult for her.
Things then took a turn for the worse in the real world as Catherine and Freddie began realizing that they had two different lifestyles, worrying him to such an extent he even brought up the possibility of signing a prenup. And in the end, afraid his love was portraying herself to be someone she is not to be a better fit for him, he arduously said no to her at the altar after she had already said yes, undeniably shattering her open, loving heart in a million pieces.
Catherine and Freddie Are No Longer Together
Despite the fact Freddie did hope to continue their romance in the real world, it is evident they just couldn’t make things work in the long run and said goodbye for good. However, now that some time has gone by, they both look at this experience with nothing but fondness in their hearts and agree they were indeed not the right fit owing to their lifestyles and personalities. That’s why it comes as no surprise they now seem determined to move forward in their lives without any bad blood, which could possibly be the reason why they don’t even follow one another on social media – they likely just don’t want any outside noise into what was once their loving relationship.
Catherine is Thriving as a Public Figure
While Catherine is indeed a Dental Nurse from Jersey who also dabbles as a swimming coach, she now primarily serves as a professional dancer and performer. The 30-year-old (she celebrated her birthday in early May) has seemingly been spending most of her time in London these days, and it could be to spread her wings as an artist. We should also mention she’s a travel enthusiast who most recently visited Cyprus, Pafos, and it’s possible she did have Freddie by her side since her recent images do indicate a ring on her finger.
Freddie Powell Continues to Prioritize His Family
If there’s one thing Freddie made clear from the get-go in the show, it’s that his immediate family are the most important people in his life, and it seems like that remains true to this day and now likely involves Catherine too. His elder brother may have Down Syndrome and his elder sister may be a happily married mother of two, but he seemingly never shies away from spending quality time with them. He does so while juggling his passion for fitness, his love for travel, as well as his job as a Funeral Director.
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