The social experiment that asks if love is truly blind returned for its eighth installment, and the results from the Minneapolis pods were arguably the most dramatic and least successful in the show's history. As of today, December 10, 2025, fans are still dissecting the shocking outcomes from the altar and the bombshells dropped at the reunion special. After a season filled with emotional connections, dramatic meet-cutes, and a few truly disastrous real-world transitions, the central question remains: who actually went through with the marriage?
The highly anticipated Season 8, which premiered on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025, and concluded with a dramatic finale on March 9, 2025, saw four couples make it all the way to the wedding day. However, the success rate for the Minneapolis singles proved to be incredibly low, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats until the very last "I do"—or "I don't."
The Complete Love Is Blind Season 8 Cast and Engaged Couples
The eighth season of the hit Netflix series followed 32 singles from the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area, all hoping to find their soulmate without ever seeing them. Co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey guided the cast through the pods, the romantic retreat, and the challenging co-habitation phase.
The season featured a diverse group of contestants, including a fashion director, an executive assistant, and a dentist, among others. While many connections were formed, only four couples made it past the pods and down the aisle to the final wedding day. This list provides a quick look at the main entities and the four couples who got engaged:
- Taylor Haag (31, Marketing Manager) & Daniel Hastings (33, Engineer)
- Sara Carton (29, Oncology Nurse) & Ben Mezzenga (30, Financial Analyst)
- Monica Danus (32, Real Estate Agent) & Joey Leveille (34, Entrepreneur)
- Virginia Miller (34, Sales Director) & Devin Buckley (35, Architect)
- Other Notable Cast Members: Molly, Meg, Tiera, Amanda, Ashley, Brittany, Cassandra, Kylie, Lauren, and Madison.
The Only Couple to Say 'I Do': Taylor and Daniel's Journey
In a season that saw three out of four couples decide to part ways at the altar, the love story of Taylor Haag and Daniel Hastings was the one bright spot, saving the season from a complete failure rate. Despite facing significant challenges, including a brief but intense social media drama that Taylor expressed concern over before the wedding, the couple ultimately proved that their connection was strong enough to overcome the real-world pressures.
The Wedding and Post-Show Status
Taylor, a Marketing Manager, and Daniel, an Engineer, became the only married couple from the Minneapolis experiment. Their wedding was an emotional affair, where both confidently said "I do" to one another, solidifying their commitment made in the pods.
As of the most recent updates, including the reunion special that aired on March 9, 2025, Taylor and Daniel are still happily married and thriving. The couple has been incredibly open about their life after the show, sharing updates on their married life and even celebrating their love by renewing their vows on May 30, 2025, in a larger ceremony attended by 400 guests, including fellow cast members. Their success story provided a much-needed win for the show's core premise.
The Altar Heartbreak: Who Said 'I Don't' and The Reunion Bombshells
While Taylor and Daniel gave fans a fairy tale ending, the other three engaged couples faced devastating setbacks, with all three ultimately choosing to end their relationships at or before the wedding day. The drama from the final episodes and the subsequent reunion special was intense, providing some of the season's biggest bombshells and LSI keywords for fan discussion.
Sara Carton and Ben Mezzenga
The relationship between Oncology Nurse Sara Carton and Financial Analyst Ben Mezzenga was a rollercoaster from the start. Despite a strong initial connection in the pods, their differences became more apparent in the co-habitation phase. At the altar, Sara delivered the heartbreaking news, saying "I don't" to a visibly crushed Ben. While Ben expressed a willingness to continue dating, Sara later confirmed they were not on the same page, and the relationship ended there.
Monica Danus and Joey Leveille
Real Estate Agent Monica Danus and Entrepreneur Joey Leveille had one of the more contentious journeys. The two struggled with communication and trust issues outside of the pods. In a mutual decision, both Monica and Joey decided to say "I don't" at the altar, acknowledging that their relationship was not ready for marriage. The reunion provided more insight into their struggles, with the cast discussing the pressure of the experiment and the difficulty of transitioning to the real world.
Virginia Miller and Devin Buckley
The connection between Sales Director Virginia Miller and Architect Devin Buckley was passionate but often volatile. Their age difference and lifestyle choices became major points of friction once they left the romantic bubble of the pods. Despite their best efforts, Virginia and Devin also failed to make it to the "I do," parting ways before the final commitment. The drama surrounding their breakup, particularly Virginia's desire to become a mother and start a family, was a key topic of conversation at the reunion.
Topical Authority: Why Love Is Blind Season 8 Was a Unique Challenge
Season 8, set in Minneapolis, added a unique layer to the dating show's history. The season’s low success rate—with only one couple marrying—sparked a significant conversation among fans and critics about the show’s format and the increasing difficulty of finding a lasting connection. The cast’s struggles highlighted several key entities and themes:
- The Pods vs. Reality: The rapid transition from the emotional intimacy of the soundproof pods to the pressures of real-world life, including family introductions and financial discussions, proved too much for three out of the four couples.
- Social Media Scrutiny: The drama involving Taylor and Daniel's pre-wedding social media use demonstrated the intense scrutiny the cast faces even before the episodes air, adding an unprecedented level of stress.
- The Reunion's Role: The Season 8 reunion, which aired on March 9, 2025, was crucial, bringing the Minneapolis cast together to hash out their sock-bin debates and relationship issues, revealing new couples and ongoing feuds.
Ultimately, while Love Is Blind Season 8 delivered on the drama, it fell short on the number of successful marriages. The journey of Taylor and Daniel remains the singular testament to the experiment's premise this season, proving that sometimes, true love can indeed be found sight unseen, even amidst chaos and heartbreak.
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