Love Is Blindis headed to North Carolina!Netflixannounceda brand new castfor thehighly anticipated sixth seasonof the dating reality show. In a teaser released on Wednesday, the streamer introduced 30 brand new singles who will enter the pods with the hope of emerging with their future partners.Southern singles with professions ranging from flight attendant to cloud solutions architect are looking to find their person who they know is “waiting on the other side.“One of these hopefuls includes Ben, 34. When asked “What’s dating like outside of here?” he replies, “You don’t find connections anymore."‘Love Is Blind’ season 6 star Ben.Netflix/ Youtube"I can’t find someone who wants to connect on a more intimate level,” Chelsea, 31, agrees before Amy, 34, adds, “I think I’ve been ready to meet the person. I just haven’t figured out how to go about it.“Amy isn’t the only one who believes she’s ready to meet the one. A video producer named Drake, 32, also confesses it was time for him to find his other half.“I’m ready to find love now because I love myself,” he explains, “and in order to love someone else, you have to be in tune with yourself.“While sharing what they’ve learned to prepare themselves for love, a few of the ladies get emotional and other contestants like Kenneth, 26, open up about the challenges that have inspired them to seek connection.‘Love Is Blind’ season 6 star Kenneth.Netflix/ Youtube"I lost my mom at an early age at 12 years old. I’m so proud of, like, just all that I’ve overcome and where I have been able to go based on that happening,” he shares.Other singles noted some of the deal-breakers that aren’t up for negotiation once they step into the pods.“Something I’m not going to sacrifice is my integrity. I’m a strong, proud black woman. I stand strong and the things that I believe in,” Amber Desiree “AD”, 33, notes as other women get candid about their desires to have kids.Mackenzie, 25, says: “Whether I’m blessed enough to have them myself or have to adopt, it would be a deal-breaker if they didn’t want to have children."‘Love Is Blind’ season 6 star Mackenzie.Netflix/ YoutubeIn terms of what they hope to find with this experiment, Deion, 27 says he’s “looking for somebody who can make me laugh. I’m big on like having a best friend as my partner.” Jeramey, 32, adds, “Someone to grow and really match my energy with.““We’re all trying to find that perfect person,” Vince, 35, says. “We’re all looking for that same thing, just a little bit understanding goes a long way.“Though the method may be unconventional, Ben admits “I actually appreciate the logic behind it.““I don’t think there is anything that I wouldn’t sacrifice to find the right person. I think my commitment to this is evidence of that,” Matthew, 37, concludes with sincerity.Meet all 30 singles here:The WomenBrittany on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixBrittany, 25, senior client partnerAlejandra on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixAlejandra, 28, financial consultantAmber Desiree “AD” on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixAmber Desiree “AD”, 33, real estate brokerMackenzie on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixMackenzie, 25, makeup artistAmy C on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixAmy C., 34, PR directorSarah Ann on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixSarah Ann, 30, customer support managerDanette on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixDanette, 33, flight attendantSunni on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixSunni, 34, business analystLaura on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixLaura, 34, account directorJessica on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixJessica, 29, executive assistantDanielle on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixDanielle, 30, corporate commsChelsea on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixChelsea, 31, flight attendant and event plannerAmy on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixAmy, 28, e-commerce specialistAmber on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixAmber, 31, medical device salesAshley on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixAshley, 32, nurse practitionerThe MenMatthew on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixMatthew, 37, senior financial advisorKenneth on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixKenneth, 26, middle school principalAustin on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixAustin, 27, software salesJamal on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixJamal, 32, store directorJimmy on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixJimmy, 28, software salesVince on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixVince, 35, lawyerClay on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixClay, 31, enterprise sales / entrepreneurNolan on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixNolan, 31, management consultantTrevor on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixTrevor, 31, project managerDrake on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixDrake, 32, video producerAriel on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixAriel, 32, mortgage brokerJeramey on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixJeramey, 32, intralogisticsDeion on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixDeion, 27, software salesBen on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixBen, 34, cloud solutions architectJohnny on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/NetflixJohnny, 28, account executiveNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Love Is Blindseason 6 premieres Feb. 14 on Netflix.
Love Is Blindis headed to North Carolina!
Netflixannounceda brand new castfor thehighly anticipated sixth seasonof the dating reality show. In a teaser released on Wednesday, the streamer introduced 30 brand new singles who will enter the pods with the hope of emerging with their future partners.
Southern singles with professions ranging from flight attendant to cloud solutions architect are looking to find their person who they know is “waiting on the other side.”
One of these hopefuls includes Ben, 34. When asked “What’s dating like outside of here?” he replies, “You don’t find connections anymore.”
‘Love Is Blind’ season 6 star Ben.Netflix/ Youtube
Netflix/ Youtube
“I can’t find someone who wants to connect on a more intimate level,” Chelsea, 31, agrees before Amy, 34, adds, “I think I’ve been ready to meet the person. I just haven’t figured out how to go about it.”
Amy isn’t the only one who believes she’s ready to meet the one. A video producer named Drake, 32, also confesses it was time for him to find his other half.
“I’m ready to find love now because I love myself,” he explains, “and in order to love someone else, you have to be in tune with yourself.”
While sharing what they’ve learned to prepare themselves for love, a few of the ladies get emotional and other contestants like Kenneth, 26, open up about the challenges that have inspired them to seek connection.
‘Love Is Blind’ season 6 star Kenneth.Netflix/ Youtube
“I lost my mom at an early age at 12 years old. I’m so proud of, like, just all that I’ve overcome and where I have been able to go based on that happening,” he shares.
Other singles noted some of the deal-breakers that aren’t up for negotiation once they step into the pods.
“Something I’m not going to sacrifice is my integrity. I’m a strong, proud black woman. I stand strong and the things that I believe in,” Amber Desiree “AD”, 33, notes as other women get candid about their desires to have kids.
Mackenzie, 25, says: “Whether I’m blessed enough to have them myself or have to adopt, it would be a deal-breaker if they didn’t want to have children.”
‘Love Is Blind’ season 6 star Mackenzie.Netflix/ Youtube
In terms of what they hope to find with this experiment, Deion, 27 says he’s “looking for somebody who can make me laugh. I’m big on like having a best friend as my partner.” Jeramey, 32, adds, “Someone to grow and really match my energy with.”
“We’re all trying to find that perfect person,” Vince, 35, says. “We’re all looking for that same thing, just a little bit understanding goes a long way.”
Though the method may be unconventional, Ben admits “I actually appreciate the logic behind it.”
“I don’t think there is anything that I wouldn’t sacrifice to find the right person. I think my commitment to this is evidence of that,” Matthew, 37, concludes with sincerity.
Meet all 30 singles here:
The Women
Brittany on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Adam Rose/Netflix
Brittany, 25, senior client partner
Alejandra on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Alejandra, 28, financial consultant
Amber Desiree “AD” on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Amber Desiree “AD”, 33, real estate broker
Mackenzie on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Mackenzie, 25, makeup artist
Amy C on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Amy C., 34, PR director
Sarah Ann on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Sarah Ann, 30, customer support manager
Danette on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Danette, 33, flight attendant
Sunni on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Sunni, 34, business analyst
Laura on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Laura, 34, account director
Jessica on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Jessica, 29, executive assistant
Danielle on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Danielle, 30, corporate comms
Chelsea on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Chelsea, 31, flight attendant and event planner
Amy on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Amy, 28, e-commerce specialist
Amber on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Amber, 31, medical device sales
Ashley on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Ashley, 32, nurse practitioner
The Men
Matthew on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Matthew, 37, senior financial advisor
Kenneth on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Kenneth, 26, middle school principal
Austin on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Austin, 27, software sales
Jamal on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Jamal, 32, store director
Jimmy on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Jimmy, 28, software sales
Vince on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Vince, 35, lawyer
Clay on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Clay, 31, enterprise sales / entrepreneur
Nolan on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Nolan, 31, management consultant
Trevor on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Trevor, 31, project manager
Drake on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Drake, 32, video producer
Ariel on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Ariel, 32, mortgage broker
Jeramey on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Jeramey, 32, intralogistics
Deion on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Deion, 27, software sales
Ben on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Ben, 34, cloud solutions architect
Johnny on ‘Love is Blind’.Adam Rose/Netflix
Johnny, 28, account executive
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Love Is Blindseason 6 premieres Feb. 14 on Netflix.
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