Netflix’s Love Is Blind Season 10 brings Ohio singles to screen, including a Columbus-area singer

A statewide cast, a familiar format, and a Columbus connection

Netflix is expanding the geography of its flagship dating franchise for Season 10 of “Love Is Blind,” shifting from single-city casting to a statewide pool of participants drawn from Ohio, including the Columbus area. The season is scheduled to debut on February 11, 2026, and will feature 32 singles who enter the show’s signature “pods” to build emotional connections before meeting face-to-face.

The new season includes a Columbus-area singer among the participants, a detail that adds to the show’s emphasis on varied professional backgrounds and personal narratives. The season also continues to be hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, a pairing that takes on added regional resonance because Nick Lachey was raised in Cincinnati.

How the season will roll out on Netflix

The release plan follows the platform’s recent “batch” model. The season is expected to begin with an initial set of episodes on February 11, 2026, followed by additional weekly releases. This approach has become a defining part of the franchise’s viewing cadence, structuring story arcs around cliffhangers and mid-season reveals before a later reunion installment.

What is known about filming and production

While the cast is drawn from Ohio, the franchise’s production footprint has historically separated casting location from the physical site of the pod experience. In recent seasons, the pod portion has been filmed in California even when the on-screen setting is elsewhere, and the production model appears consistent heading into the Ohio-focused season.

Who gets cast, and what applicants are asked to do

Public casting materials for the franchise outline a multi-step process that can include a lengthy application, a short video submission, and multiple rounds of interviews. Eligibility requirements commonly include being at least 21 years old, a legal U.S. resident, and genuinely single—excluding applicants who are in a committed relationship, living with someone they are dating, or currently in divorce or annulment proceedings.

• Applicants complete extensive questionnaires covering relationship history and goals.
• Short video submissions are used to evaluate storytelling and readiness for the format.
• Interviews and compatibility assessments can extend the process over several months.

Why the Columbus-area participant matters locally

Reality television casting often spotlights people whose public-facing work intersects with performance or media. A Columbus-area singer’s participation underscores how local creative professionals can enter national entertainment platforms, potentially bringing new attention to Central Ohio audiences and venues. At the same time, the show’s structure means screen time and storyline prominence can vary widely among cast members, with editing choices shaping which participants become central to the season’s narrative.

Season 10’s shift to a statewide Ohio cast marks a format change in how the franchise defines “local,” while keeping its core premise and production mechanics intact.

With the February 11, 2026 premiere set, the key unknowns remain the outcomes: which connections survive beyond the pods, which engagements translate into lasting relationships, and how Ohio’s first statewide cast will shape the franchise’s next phase.