Spoiler Alert: This podcast and post contain spoilers for the “Love Is Blind UK” reunion.

The “Love Is Blind UK” reunion show dropped Monday, and we were ready. While we were eager for updates on all of our troubled but mostly lovable duos, there was one from whom we expected to hear nothing noteworthy: Sabrina and Steven Smith, the standard-issue golden couple of the season. In each six of the U.S. seasons of the franchise, the most glowingly edited, rock-solid couple was still married at the time of the reunion, and the Smiths seemed like a textbook case. They seemed to focus in on each other quickly, had a warm and open communication style with each other, and shared a steady confidence in their bond. They both easily said “I do” at the altar. And as the cameras went up on the reunion stage a year later, they were sitting, tight-faced and miserable, on opposite sides of hosts Emma and Matt Willis. From the first moment of the reunion, it was clear there was much to discuss.

The wonderful Gibson Johns, host of the pop culture podcast “Gabbing With Gib,” joined me for a debrief on this shocking reunion, which brought both devastation (we were rooting for you, Steven!!!) and joy. Because many of the surprises in this reunion were delightful: cute updates from our remaining couples, self-possessed and sharp performances from (most of) the ladies, and some extremely frank news about family planning. We broke down each couple’s segment, plus the odd choice to produce the special as if it were a video recording of a local awards gala. Hope you enjoy! xo

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