Love might not be blind after all, as eagle-eyed fans of Love Is Blind UK and Perfect Match have spotted a juicy clue suggesting that fan-favorite Freddie Powell, 32, is cozying up with another reality TV star. The internet is buzzing with speculation after a series of Instagram posts dropped major hints about a budding romance between Freddie and his Perfect Match co-star, Lucy Syed, 29.
Freddie, known for stealing hearts on the inaugural season of Love Is Blind UK and as a finalist on season three of Perfect Match, recently jetted off to Los Angeles to promote his latest projects and attend Netflix’s star-studded summer break party on the iconic Santa Monica Pier. But it was one particular Instagram post that set fans’ romance radars into overdrive.
6 Fans think Freddie Powell has a new partnerCredit: instagram/@freddieppowell
6 He took to Instagram with a snap from Los Angeles with a mystery lady taking the pictureCredit: instagram/@freddieppowell
6 Lucy Syed was seemingly pictured from the exact same spot in West Hollywood
In a stylish snap shared on his grid, Freddie struts down a sunlit street in West Hollywood, rocking a white vest top and baggy blue wide-leg jeans. The photo, however, had a tantalizing detail: the shadow of a mystery woman capturing the moment. Fans didn’t have to play detective for long, as Lucy Syed posted her own sun-kissed Instagram album, showcasing her toned midriff in a vibrant red two-piece gym set—posed in front of the exact same white house as Freddie’s photo.
The coincidence was too much for fans to ignore, and social media erupted with excitement. “You and Freddie đđđđđđ,” gushed one follower on Lucy’s post, complete with a string of heart-eyes emojis. Another chimed in, “Been praying for Lucy and Freddie to give it a shot since the cast was announced, my faves!” A third fan boldly declared, “Okkkk you and Freddie go together!”
6 Freddie rose to fame on the first ever series of Love Is Blind UKCredit: Rex
6 He also appeared in the third instalment of Perfect Match on NetflixCredit: Netflix
6 The reality star sent fans into a frenzy over recent antics in the States
Freddie’s post wasn’t spared the love-fest either. “I am SO happy it’s Lucy!!! Lucy is literally so cute, adorable, and funny!!! She suits Freddie more,” raved one commenter. Another sleuthing fan pointed out, “This is what we call a soft launch,” while a sixth excitedly noted, “It’s Lucy’s shadow!!!”
The chemistry between Freddie and Lucy has been a fan hope ever since their time on Perfect Match, where their charm and connection lit up the screen. Now, with these matching Instagram clues, it seems the duo might be taking their on-screen spark into the real world. Could this be the start of a new reality TV power couple, or are they just teasing fans with their synchronized posts?