Love Is Blind Season 10 Premieres in Ohio

The hit Netflix dating show returns with a new Midwestern cast and location.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Love Is Blind is back for its 10th season, this time set entirely in Ohio. The new cast of 16 men and 16 women, aged 28 to 39, includes an ER doctor, marketing director, registered nurse, software engineer, and retired Cleveland Cavaliers dancer. The episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays starting February 11, leading up to the expected dramatic finale.

Why it matters

Love Is Blind has become a cultural phenomenon, and the show's move to the Midwest marks a new chapter for the series. Ohio's diverse urban centers provide a fresh backdrop, while the Midwestern setting could offer a different dating dynamic compared to previous seasons set in larger coastal cities.

The details

For the first time, Love Is Blind Season 10 was filmed entirely in Ohio, with the cast hailing from cities like Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. According to the show's casting director, the Midwest location was intentional, in part because the show's host, Nick Lachey, is from Cincinnati. The new cast includes a range of professions, from medical to tech to entertainment.

  • Love Is Blind Season 10 premieres on February 11, 2026.
  • New episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays.
  • The season is expected to consist of 12 episodes, leading up to a dramatic finale.

The players

Love Is Blind

A popular Netflix dating reality show where singles try to find love by communicating in 'pods' before seeing each other in person.

Nick Lachey

The host of Love Is Blind, who is from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Donna Driscoll

The casting director for Love Is Blind, who noted the show's first Midwest setting was intentional.

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What they’re saying

“We haven't really done this in the Midwest, but more important, the host of our show, Nick Lachey, was raised in Cincinnati.”

— Donna Driscoll, Casting Director (The Columbus Dispatch)

What’s next

Netflix has not yet confirmed the release date for the Love Is Blind Season 10 reunion special.

The takeaway

Love Is Blind's move to Ohio marks an exciting new chapter for the hit dating show, offering a fresh Midwestern perspective and setting. Fans can look forward to seeing how the diverse new cast navigates the unique pod-based format in a different regional context.