When questioned about the influx of dating shows that have emerged in recent times, Palmer expressed, “The Bachelor focuses heavily on authenticity.” Both Nick Lachey from Love Is Blind and Jesse Palmer from The Bachelor share the same sentiment. Following his takeover as host of The Bachelor, Palmer was asked for his thoughts on the various dating shows currently airing, such as Love Is Blind, Love Island, and Too Hot To Handle. “The Bachelor was the pioneer,” Palmer shared with E! News, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and staying true to the show’s roots. In a conversation with PEOPLE, Lachey, who co-hosts Love Is Blind alongside his wife Vanessa, responded simply by stating, “I don’t believe it can get any more genuine than Love Is Blind.” The 98 Degrees singer, aged 49, further explained that the show’s premise revolves around authenticity, truly getting to know someone’s genuine self before introducing physicality. Lachey confidently claimed that Love Is Blind is perhaps the most authentic dating show to have ever existed, as it culminates in couples tying the knot.
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With a scheduled release on Netflix in 2020, Love Is Blind takes an innovative approach to dating by bringing together singles from the same city. The show follows their journey as they meet, court, and get engaged without ever laying eyes on each other. After this unconventional start, the couples must navigate their relationships and make the life-altering decision to get married in just a few weeks. Surprisingly, this experiment has resulted in lasting marriages for some of the participants. Season 1 saw couples such as Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton, as well as Amber Pike and Matt Barnett finding love and happiness. Season 3 also had success stories with Colleen Reed and Matt Bolton, and Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux. Looking ahead to season 4, host Nick Lachey assures fans that they will not be disappointed. Each season brings a fresh and unique experience, set in a different city with its own distinct vibe. The cast of singles is carefully chosen, ensuring diversity and new dynamics with every season. Lachey admits that each time he thinks the next season couldn’t possibly top the previous one, it somehow manages to exceed expectations.
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Netflix’s new reality show, Perfect Match, is creating chaos as contestants from various Netflix reality shows come together to find their perfect match. The show is hosted by Nick Lachey, who previously co-hosted The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On with his wife, Vanessa Lachey. According to Nick, Perfect Match has a different feel compared to Love Is Blind and The Ultimatum. While Love Is Blind and The Ultimatum feature high stakes such as making a decision to get married or break up, Perfect Match is more lighthearted and fun. However, Nick assures that there are still stakes involved as the contestants are truly looking for love and their match. Perfect Match premiered on Netflix with the first four episodes, and the remaining episodes will be released every Tuesday until February 28th. Stay updated on the latest news and stories by signing up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter.
