Amber Desiree "AD" Smith and Ollie Sutherland starred in Love Is Blind, and despite appearing in different seasons of the show, the two got together through their time in the Netflix universe. AD made it to the altar with Clay Gravesande, who couldn't overcome his playboy ways and say yes to the former NBA dancer. Meanwhile, Ollie didn't find his perfect match on Love Is Blind UK, where his and Demi Santana Brown's engagement quickly fizzled out. However, they revealed their love at the Love Is Blind season 8 reunion.
Love Is Blind season 8 was a bit of a snooze fest up until the finale and reunion. Minneapolis couples tiptoed around political and religious issues, remaining polite until saying no at the altar and revealing shocking allegations at the Love Is Blind season 8 reunion. Virginia Miller revealed Devin Buckley's values, Monica Danus told everyone that Joey Leveille slipped into Madison Errichiello's DMs, and Ben Mezzenga allegedly ghosted Sara Carton after she left for Nashville. AD and Ollie had the biggest news of the night, however.
AD And Ollie Revealed Clues They Were Together
She's Been Posting In London A Lot
There's been speculation that AD and Ollie have been together for months, largely due to AD posting from London, even in similar neighborhoods and locations to Ollie. The rumors began in October 2024 when a TikTok from @bymalco surfaced showing AD and Ollie enjoying a romantic dinner together in Mexico. While the video was slyly recorded, it was AD and Ollie in the clip.
"NYE in London ‘24 "
Subsequently, in October 2024, AD hinted at a new relationship during the Love Is Blind season 7 reunion, mentioning she was "happy" and "having a good time" with someone special; however, she chose to keep the details private. While there was speculation AD and Marshall Glaze were together, the timing of his breakup wasn't right. Luckily, sleuths online figured out the truth.
It became more clear that AD was with Ollie as she frequently posted photos from London between October 2024 and January 2025, leading to the assumption that she was spending time with the Love Is Blind UK star. Eagle-eyed followers even commented on her posts, showing support for their potential relationship. "Happy New Year to you and @ollie1sutherland !! Y'all are so sweet and adorable! 2025 will be an amazing year for y'all, I just know it!" wrote one fan, while another said, "Ollie is so good at taking pictures!"
AD And Ollie Met On Perfect Match Season 3
The New Season Will Air This Summer
AD and Ollie allegedly met on Perfect Match season 3, which will air on Netflix in the summer of 2025. Nick Lachey seemingly had no qualms about saying that AD and Ollie were on Perfect Match season 3 when they appeared together at the Love Is Blind season 8 reunion, despite that being a major spoiler. The cast hasn't been announced yet, though there is speculation Hannah Jiles and Madison from Love Is Blind season 8 might be part of the cast.
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Both Ollie and AD had turbulent journeys on their respective seasons of Love Is Blind, with engagements that didn’t make it to the altar. This probably provided a strong foundation for what blossomed into a full-blown relationship. According to AD and Ollie's dialogue at the reunion, they reportedly formed a strong connection through deep conversations and shared values. While Perfect Match season 3 has yet to air, their relationship has already captured fans attention, so that's likely why producers felt comfortable spoiling part of the season.
AD And Ollie Revealed Their Engagement
They Surprised Everyone At The Reunion
The biggest moment of the Love Is Blind season 8 reunion came when AD and Ollie shocked everyone with their engagement. At the reunion, production aired a video of Ollie’s stunning beach proposal, set against a backdrop of flickering candlelight and delicate white flowers. AD was sobbing happy tears as she realized what was happening.
"THIS is how you do a hard launch! 💍
#TheSutherlands"
AD and Ollie's surprise engagement was the icing on the cake of a wild reunion. Daniel Hastings unveiled a tattoo of Taylor’s eyes inked on his chest—a bold move. Meanwhile, Lauren O'Brien and Dave Bettenburg had an emotional conversation about their breakup, with Dave admitting that he still had lingering feelings and regretted how things ended. However, Lauren called him out for his fake emotion, saying he had plenty of chances to reach out to her in the past year.
Sara and Ben’s heated confrontation quickly escalated as they presented wildly different versions of their split. Ben claimed their breakup was mutual, but Sara said he ghosted her after she went to Nashville for a contract. He later took advice from Jimmy Presnell to make nice with Sara before the reunion, which she also exposed. Luckily, AD and Ollie's engagement was the best part.
AD And Ollie’s Love Is Blind Journey Explained
They Both Got Engaged
AD went through it on Love Is Blind before finding Ollie. As one of the fan-favorites from Love Is Blind season 6, she formed a strong connection with Clay in the pods, despite a hiccup with Matthew Duliba that resulted in his departure from the show. However, Clay and AD's relationship was rocky from the start, with AD expressing her unwavering commitment while Clay struggled with emotional vulnerability. The season’s dramatic finale saw AD saying "I do" at the altar, only for Clay to reject her, admitting he wasn’t ready for marriage and needed to work on himself.
Clay became the villain in his relationship with AD, and everyone wanted her to find someone who would truly appreciate her after Love Is Blind.
Meanwhile, Ollie connected with Demi, and their relationship seemed promising in the pods. However, it became clear that Ollie wasn't physically attracted to Demi. After getting engaged, the couple faced a series of challenges outside their bubble, and by the time their wedding day arrived, Demi chose to walk away. Unlike AD’s dramatic rejection, Ollie’s ending was more amicable, with Demi expressing that she needed more time rather than saying no outright. Their relationship didn't last, and Ollie and AD were able to find each other after Love Is Blind.
Love Is Blindseasons 1-8 are available to stream on Netflix.
Sources: AD Smith/Instagram, @bymalco/TikTok, Ollie Sutherland/Instagram