"Terrific group"- Love Is Blind creator Chris Coelen talks about casting the pod squad from Minneapolis 

Love Is Blind Season 8 introduced a new set of singles to the audience. Hailing from the place known for its natural landmarks, the production team sorted out 32 singles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to mark the fifth anniversary of the franchise. This season had the largest line-up of the singles, and the creator of the show, Chris Coelen, feels that this could be one of the greatest seasons.

In a recent with Variety Magazine, Chris Coelen opened up about this grand season, which also marks the fifth anniversary of the franchise, and how they incorporated small details to make it more exciting for the audience. When the reporter asked Chris about the difference between the casting of other seasons and that of Minneapolis, his response was filled with thrill.

Chris shared some intriguing insights about the participants, noting that many of them felt the "small-town vibe" of the city made it challenging to find a romantic partner. For them, the show became the perfect match. He also mentioned the exciting addition of the pod squad joining this season from Minneapolis, saying,

"Nobody knew each other, but there are some connections, which you’ll see."

He further added:

"It was a terrific group and has everything that the greatest “Love Is Blind” seasons have."

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Love Is Blind Season 8 will have its "first-ever musical performance," reveals the show's creator Chris Coelen

The Netflix original Love Is Blind premiered its eighth season on Valentine's Day and welcomed a fresh batch of 32 singles from Minneapolis to find out whether love is blind or not. The first six episodes are streaming on Netflix and take the audience on the journey of dating via pods. This season has given more camera time to pods, considering the large group of people.

The latest season turned up the charm, infusing the show with a heartwarming vibe through its carefully curated soundtrack, allowing the pod squad to truly feel the love in the air. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Chris Coelen, the mastermind behind the show, dropped exciting news about the upcoming reunion: a captivating musical performance is set to take center stage.

Talking about the same, Chris Told the Entertainment Weekly:

"During the reunion, we're going to have our first ever musical performance, which is going to be super exciting," he says. "The idea of music and love and celebration continues to be a big theme for us throughout the season, and hopefully for seasons to come."

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Watch Episodes 1 to 6 of Love Is Blind Season 8 on Netflix now.