Love is officially in the air for “Love Is Blind” stars Amber Desiree “AD” Smith and Ollie Sutherland! The cross-continental couple revealed their engagement during the Season 8 reunion special that aired March 9. Fans watched in delight as footage of Sutherland’s romantic beachfront proposal was shared during the emotional reunion episode.
Smith, a contestant from Season 6 of the American version, and Sutherland, an alum from “Love Is Blind: UK,” connected after meeting on Netflix’s “Perfect Match.” Their surprise engagement announcement caps off a relationship that began brewing last October when fans spotted them dining together in Mexico.
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The couple’s relationship developed from meaningful conversations that started during their time on “Perfect Match.” Sutherland explained during Sunday’s reunion how their connection evolved naturally through deep discussions.
“I think even as early on as when we were on Perfect Match, I noticed that we were having the deeper conversations, the more important conversations. Talking about shared values and similar outlooks on life,” Sutherland shared. “I think that really laid the groundwork and the foundation for the beautiful relationship we have now. And I definitely attribute a lot of that to our experiences on Love Is Blind.”
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The reunion special treated viewers to footage of Sutherland’s romantic proposal. The clip showed the handsome Brit getting down on one knee on a picturesque beach, delivering heartfelt words to Smith before popping the question.
“You’re my best friend,” Sutherland told Smith during the proposal. “You’re the love of my life. I’ve never felt as happy or as complete as I have since I met you. And nothing would make me happier than to spend the rest of my life loving you. Amber Desiree Smith, will you marry me?” Smith responded with an enthusiastic “Yes,” visibly overcome with emotion as she jumped for joy.
Second Chance at Love After Previous Reality TV Heartbreaks
Both Smith and Sutherland experienced disappointments in their previous “Love Is Blind” journeys. Smith’s relationship with Clay Gravesande ended dramatically when he admitted at the altar that he wasn’t ready for marriage.
Similarly, Sutherland’s engagement to Demi Brown on “Love Is Blind: UK” dissolved after their wedding ceremony. During that show’s reunion, both acknowledged through honest conversations that they weren’t right for each other and weren’t ready for a lifelong commitment. These past experiences make their current happiness even more meaningful for fans of the franchise.
Social Media Hard Launch Confirms Relationship After Months of Speculation
The couple also took to Instagram with a joint announcement about their engagement. “THIS is how you do a hard launch,” they wrote alongside beautiful photos showcasing Smith’s engagement ring and sweet images of the couple together.
Romance rumors had been swirling since October 2024 when the pair was spotted having dinner in Mexico. Speculation intensified after Smith made a mysterious appearance at the “Love Is Blind” Season 7 reunion, where she hinted she had found love but kept her partner’s identity secret. The engagement announcement finally confirms what many fans had suspected for months.
