Sun Mar 02 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Love Is Blind’s Kylie Schuelke and Brian Sumption Engaged Despite Early Exit
**Los Angeles, CA** – In a surprising twist, *Love Is Blind* season 8 contestants Kylie Schuelke and Brian Sumption are engaged, despite not making it to the show’s finale. Netflix confirmed the news, revealing the couple’s on-screen romance ended early, but their connection proved too strong for television.
“It felt almost like a weight off our shoulders,” Sumption told Netflix. “Now we can do our own thing and figure out our lives on our own.”
While disappointed they didn’t progress to the Honduras segment of the show, Schuelke stated that their real-life relationship proved the producers wrong. “Ultimately, we went on ‘Love Is Blind’ to find love — and we did just that,” she said. “The experiment worked for us, and now we get to write our own story.”
The couple, who bonded over shared small-town upbringings and a similar sense of humor, experienced a “love at first sight” moment when they finally met in person. Their connection was immediate and undeniable, leading to their engagement off-camera.
The *Love Is Blind* season 8 finale streams on Netflix Friday, March 7th, at 3 a.m. ET, followed by a reunion special on Sunday, March 9th, at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The reunion will also celebrate the show’s five-year anniversary and highlight fan-voted memorable moments.
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