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The Ultimate 2025 Update: Which Love Is Blind Season 1 Couples Are Still Married And Who Just Had A Baby?

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The groundbreaking social experiment, Love Is Blind Season 1, premiered in 2020 but was filmed way back in 2018, making its couples the original pioneers of dating in the pods. Now, more than six years later, the ultimate question remains: which of the Atlanta-based cast members actually found lasting love, and where are they now in December 2025? The journey for the inaugural couples—Lauren and Cameron, Amber and Barnett, and Giannina and Damian—has been a dramatic saga of marriage, breakups, reality TV crossovers, and, most recently, major family milestones that have delighted the entire fan base.

This deep-dive update brings you the absolute latest and most current information on the Season 1 stars, including two brand-new baby announcements and a high-profile engagement that officially closed the chapter on one of the show's most volatile relationships. Prepare for a full status report on the OGs of the Netflix reality hit.

Love Is Blind Season 1 Main Couples: Full Biography and Current Status (2025)

The first season introduced viewers to a core group of couples who went from strangers to fiancés in a matter of days. Here is a comprehensive look at the main pairs and their individual profiles.

Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton: The Golden Couple

  • Lauren Speed:
    • Age on Show: 32
    • Original Occupation: Content Creator
    • Current Status (2025): Married to Cameron Hamilton. Co-author, podcast host, and new mother.
  • Cameron Hamilton:
    • Age on Show: 28
    • Original Occupation: Data Scientist
    • Current Status (2025): Married to Lauren Speed-Hamilton. Author, entrepreneur, and new father.
  • Relationship Status: STILL MARRIED. They are the longest-standing success story of the entire Love Is Blind franchise, having married in November 2018. They renewed their vows in 2023.

Amber Pike Barnett and Matthew Barnett: The Rollercoaster Ride

  • Amber Pike Barnett:
    • Age on Show: 27
    • Original Occupation: Ex-Tank Mechanic
    • Current Status (2025): Married to Matthew Barnett. Full-time mother and reality TV personality.
  • Matthew "Matt" Barnett:
    • Age on Show: 27
    • Original Occupation: Engineer
    • Current Status (2025): Married to Amber Pike Barnett. Engineer and new father.
  • Relationship Status: STILL MARRIED. The couple, known for their dramatic highs and lows, celebrated over six years of marriage after tying the knot in November 2018.

Giannina Gibelli and Damian Powers: The Altar Drama

  • Giannina "Gigi" Gibelli:
    • Age on Show: 25
    • Original Occupation: Retail Business Owner
    • Current Status (2025): Engaged to Blake Horstmann (a Bachelor Nation star). Entrepreneur and "Soulpreneur."
  • Damian Powers:
    • Age on Show: 27
    • Original Occupation: General Manager
    • Current Status (2025): Single (last known status after appearing on Perfect Match).
  • Relationship Status: OFFICIALLY BROKEN UP. They did not marry on the show, briefly reconciled, but confirmed their split in August 2021.

The 2025 Baby Boom: Lauren & Cameron and Amber & Barnett Welcome Their First Children

The biggest and most heartwarming news from the Season 1 couples is the recent expansion of both successful families. After years of questions about when the Hamiltons and the Barnetts would welcome children, 2025 proved to be the year for both couples to become first-time parents. This development solidifies their status as the true success stories of the entire Love Is Blind franchise.

Lauren and Cameron Hamilton: Welcoming Their Son

In a joyous announcement that broke the internet, Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton revealed in May 2025 that they were expecting their first child. The couple, who have built a massive following through their YouTube channel, book, and podcast, shared their entire pregnancy journey with their fans. The ultimate moment arrived on October 1, 2025, when the couple welcomed their son. Fans were thrilled to see the reality TV royalty transition into parenthood, proving that their bond formed in the pods was strong enough to build a beautiful family. Their journey from the pods to a family of three is a powerful testament to the show's concept.

Amber and Matt Barnett: A New Daughter

Not to be outdone, the second successful couple from the Atlanta cast also shared their exciting family news. Amber Pike Barnett and Matthew Barnett announced the birth of their first child, a daughter, in April 2025. The couple, whose relationship was marked by intense arguments and deep passion on the show, have consistently shown that their fiery connection translated into a stable and enduring marriage. Their ability to navigate their differences and emerge as a strong, unified unit, now with a new baby girl, has silenced any early critics who doubted their longevity.

The Final Chapter: Giannina's Engagement and Damian's Reality TV Crossovers

While the Hamiltons and Barnetts were busy building their families, the dramatic saga of Giannina Gibelli and Damian Powers finally reached a definitive conclusion. Their relationship, which famously ended with Damian saying "I don't" at the altar, continued for a time after the show before officially ending for good in 2021.

Giannina Gibelli Finds Love in Bachelor Nation

Giannina, often referred to as "Gigi," moved on and found a new partner in an unexpected corner of the reality TV universe. In a major pop culture crossover, she began dating Blake Horstmann, a runner-up from Season 14 of The Bachelorette and a memorable cast member on Bachelor in Paradise. After dating for a few years, the couple announced their engagement in November 2024. This highly anticipated news officially closed the door on the Giannina and Damian chapter, giving Gigi her second, and seemingly permanent, reality TV happy ending. Her journey from being dumped at the altar to getting engaged to a Bachelor Nation star is one of the most compelling post-show arcs.

Damian Powers: From Pods to Perfect Match

Following his final split from Giannina, Damian Powers kept a high profile in the reality TV world. He appeared on the spin-off special Love Is Blind: After the Altar and later joined the cast of the Netflix dating show Perfect Match. His time on these shows, particularly his complex relationship with Francesca Farago, kept him in the spotlight but ultimately did not lead to a lasting romantic connection. As of late 2025, Damian appears to be single, focusing on his reputation and career outside of a major long-term relationship.

Beyond the Altar: Other Key Season 1 Cast Updates

The success of the show wasn't limited to the couples who made it to the wedding day. Several other cast members have found happiness and continued to build their careers.

  • Jessica Batten: Jessica, who left Mark Anthony Cuevas at the altar, has found her own happy ending. She is now married to foot and ankle surgeon Benjamin McGrath, and the couple welcomed a son in 2023.
  • Mark Anthony Cuevas: Mark also quickly moved on from the show. He is married to Aubrey Rainey and the couple has two children together, a son born in 2021 and a second son born in 2022.
  • Barnett’s Love Triangle: The early drama involving Matt Barnett, Amber Pike, and Jessica Batten is now a distant memory, with all three individuals happily married and raising families.

The Love Is Blind Season 1 cast set a high bar for the seasons that followed. Their six-year journey, culminating in multiple marriages and the recent 2025 baby boom, confirms that the social experiment can, indeed, work. The success of Lauren and Cameron and Amber and Barnett, combined with the new beginnings for Giannina and the other cast members, makes the Atlanta season one of the most successful and enduring reality TV experiments of all time.

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