- Uche, a participant on season five of “Love Is Blind,” did not attend the reunion episode.
- Host Nick Lachey mentioned that Uche chose not to attend the reunion.
- Here’s a possible explanation for Uche’s absence from the reunion.
Uche Okoroha, a lawyer and tech company founder, was one of the most vocal participants on season five of Netflix’s reality dating show “Love Is Blind.”
Uche formed a connection with Aaliyah during the pod sessions, despite his prior involvement with Lydia Velez Gonzalez, Aaliyah’s friend and fellow participant. However, their relationship was cut short when Aaliyah left the pods abruptly after a tense conversation with Lydia.
Uche and Aaliyah had a lunch date outside the pods to reconnect, but it seemed like Uche ended the relationship, as he was heard saying, “I think it’s over between us,” to which Aaliyah responded, “I understand.”
Neither Uche nor Aaliyah appeared in the remaining episodes of the season. However, Aaliyah returned for the “Love Is Blind” reunion episode while Lydia, her husband James Milton Johnson IV, and other participants also made appearances.
During the reunion, host Nick Lachey informed the participants that Uche was invited but chose not to attend. The reasons behind his absence are unclear.
Possible reasons for Uche’s absence
Uche made claims on Instagram that his breakup with Aaliyah during the lunch date was manipulated through post-production editing. He stated that the line “it’s over between us” was a soundbyte added later, implying that he did not say it in the moment.
Uche also mentioned that he and Aaliyah forgave each other, held hands, and even kissed during the lunch, and they agreed to continue dating outside the show. However, their relationship ultimately didn’t work out beyond the pods, as confirmed by Aaliyah during the reunion.
In the same Instagram Q&A, Uche dropped another bombshell by revealing that Lydia was actively pursuing him to join “Love Is Blind.” Uche and Lydia’s history was not clearly explained on the show, but it caused a strain in Aaliyah’s friendship with Lydia while she was still interested in pursuing Uche.
Uche faced criticism from fans for not disclosing his history with Lydia earlier in the season. However, Uche later clarified on Instagram that it was a production requirement and not a personal choice.
During the reunion, Lydia mentioned that she didn’t know she would encounter Uche in the pods. Uche has not responded to Insider’s request for comment.
Other participants’ negative opinions about Uche
During the reunion, Lydia, James Milton Johnson IV, and Aaliyah revealed that they had been contacted by Uche after filming ended, despite their tense interactions with him during the cast barbecue.
Aaliyah also expressed discomfort in her relationship with Uche, and several other participants, including Izzy, expressed their dislike for him.
Considering the negative sentiments towards him from the cast and Uche’s dissatisfaction with his portrayal in the show, it’s understandable why he chose not to attend the “Love Is Blind” reunion.
