New season of Netflix’s “Love is Blind” will be set in Charlotte

What’s happening: Season six of the popular reality dating show will feature a new group of Charlotte singles, per a Netflix press release.

• Last season, which was set in Houston, wrapped in October. 

Catch up quick: We previously reported that the casting company behind the popular series was searching for singles in the area.

• Details about the show’s participants have not been released yet.

Why it matters: Charlotte has had plenty of contestants on reality dating shows before, but the city is gaining more traction as filming location for this shows.

• “Love is Blind” is the second reality dating show set in Charlotte hosted by Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey.
•  “The Ultimatum” cast couples that eventually featured two couples living in the Charlotte area. 
• At least 19 local businesses were featured in the show when it aired earlier this fall.

How it works: People will date on “Love is Blind” for a few weeks to develop emotional connection through pods before selecting their partner.

• They will choose someone to marry without actually meeting them to see if it’s possible to blindly fall in love.    

What’s next: The new season will premiere on Netflix Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

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