Following on from its huge success with high-concept dating shows like Love Is Blind and Too Hot to Handle, Netflix is back with another reality TV series which is ostensibly about helping lovelorn singles find romance—while delivering can’t-look-away entertainment at the same time.
Hosted by Nick Lachey, Perfect Match is a new relationship experiment which pairs up participants into couples, who must then compete to prove that they have got what it takes to go the distance—and in each episode, the most successful pairings are given the power to break up other couples and play matchmaker, setting up their fellow competitors with new arrivals to the tropical paradise where the show takes place.
This time, however, you may find that the cast of contestants in the first episode may look familiar: that’s because the show comprises entirely of people who have already appeared on other Netflix reality shows. The streaming service serpent is truly beginning to eat its own tail.
Here’s the cast of Perfect Match, where you’ve seen them before, and where you can follow them on social media.
Francesca Farago
Openly bisexual YouTuber and influencer Francesca originally appeared on the first season of Too Hot to Handle, where she jeopardized the group’s prize fund by breaking the competition rules. You can follow her on TikTok and Instagram.
Chloe Veitch
In addition to taking part in Netflix’s social media experiment The Circle, Chloe is another Too Hot to Handle alumna, and she famously clashed with Francesca over the rule-breaking incident (although they seem to be on better terms now). A model, TV host and podcaster, Chloe is on Instagram @chloeveitchofficial.
Joey Sasso
Joey rose to fame as the winner of the first season of The Circle, and he is already on intimate terms with a few of his Perfect Match c0-stars, having dated Francesca Farago and Kariselle Snow. Follow him @joeysasso.
Kariselle Snow
Kariselle might not look familiar immediately, as her Netflix dating show experience was on Sexy Beasts, where singles covered up their good looks in prosthetic animal makeup to try and make a connection beyond the superficial. You can see her out of Panda-face @kariselle.
Zay Wilson
Zay first started his search for true love on The Ultimatum, but that mission proved unsuccessful, and now he’s getting back out there. IG: @zaywilson.
Nick Uhlenhuth
He earned the nickname “Daddy” during his time on The Circle. But is he zaddy enough to find love on Perfect Match? IG: @nickuhlenhuth.
Colony Reeves
Colony demonstrated her high standards in season one of Selling Sunset spinoff Selling Tampa, and she’s bringing that same discernment to Perfect Match. IG: @colonyreeves.
Damian Powers
Damian’s romance with Gabriella on Love Is Blind didn’t have a fairytale ending—in fact, he showed up to the After the Altar reunion with Francesca, who he was dating at the time. IG: @damian__powers.
Bartise Bowden
Bartise forged a deep emotional connection with Nancy on their season of Love Is Blind, and while that relationship didn’t work out, he has since said that he’s looking for a similar bond in the future. Maybe he’ll find it on Perfect Match. IG: @bartiseb.
Calvin Kiing Crooks
Calvin very nearly found The One on The Circle, but outside of their confinement it turned out they lived on opposite ends of the country. IG: @kiingcrooks.
Diamond Jack
Diamond’s relationship breakdown was one of the most memorable moments of Love Is Blind season one. Here’s hoping she has better luck this time around. IG: @iam_diamondjack.
Lauren Chamblin
After being involved in a love quadrangle on Love Is Blind, things will be less complicated for Lauren on Perfect Match… right? IG: @123laurenc.
Will Richardson
We know that Will can be conniving and ruthless, because these are the qualities that helped him win The Mole, but will those traits help when trying to find love? IG: @williamj.
Mitchell Eason
The Circle‘s Mitchell is definitely likeable; he won over the audience and his fellow contestants by simply being himself. Presumably he’ll have the same game plan for Perfect Match. IG: @mitchelleason.
Georgia Hassarati
Georgia ultimately decided that she wasn’t ready for romance on Too Hot to Handle, but seems to have changed her mind. IG: @georgiahassarati.
Izzy Fairthorne
Another graduate of Too Hot to Handle, Izzy has a competitive streak that could serve her well on this show. IG: izfairr.
Chase De Moor
Chase, an American football player who first appeared on Season 2 of Too Hot to Handle, is back looking for love. IG: @chasedemoor.
Abbey Humphries
Abbey got a reputation for being something of a mischief-starter during her stint on Twentysomethings: Austin, making her reality TV gold on a dating show. IG: @abbey.freeze.
Savannah Palacio
IG: @savpalacio. Just like Mitchell, Savannah went on The Circle as herself.
Ines Tazi
Ines is an international recruit for Perfect Match, as she hails from France, where she appeared on the regional version of The Circle. Ooh la la. IG: @taziines.
Dom Gabriel
Musician and The Mole star Dom has rebranded himself as “romcom Dom” for Perfect Match. IG: @dontcalldom.
Shayne Jansen
Shayne caused a bit of controversy and divided the fanbase with some of his liquored-up antics on Love Is Blind, meaning viewers will be watching him like a hawk when he turns up on Perfect Match. IG: @shaynejansen.
Philip Ellis is a freelance writer and journalist from the United Kingdom covering pop culture, relationships and LGBTQ+ issues. His work has appeared in GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller and MTV.
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