Are you looking for a second chance at love? Kyle AbramsAnd Deepti Vempati didn’t end up with their respective fiancés on Love is blindThe pods are not the only option, but it is possible that the pair have fallen in love outside of the pods.
After the construction worker confessed that his “biggest regret” was not proposing to Deepti during the season 2 reunion, fans of the Netflix reality show began speculating that a romance was blossoming between the two contestants. “I should have tried harder for [Deepti],” Kyle said at the time. “I love her so much, she’s the best. And I wish I saw what was right in front of me and that’s my biggest regret. I’m sorry.”
Though his declaration of love surprised viewers, Deepti wasn’t particularly shocked by the depth of his feelings. “A lot of people don’t know that Kyle and I had a really deep connection in the pods,” Deepti told New York MagazineIn March 2022. “He was my No. 2 person, so it wasn’t out of the blue. This is a foundational bond. It was heartwarming and so sweet to hear.”
As for their relationship, she continued: “The speculation is hilarious. We’re playing with [fans] a little bit, but it’s funny. Kyle and I have such a beautiful friendship.”
Kyle, on the other hand, fuelled romance rumors by sharing multiple TikTok videos that showed him spending time with Deepti. He shared a clip from an event in March. It pans over to show Deepti behind him, before he smiled at camera. Kyle posted a video of a Chicago Fire soccer match that featured a hand that appeared belonged to his fellow contestant the day after.
Deepti accepted a suggestion from a podmate. Abhishek “Shake” ChatterjeeBefore they called it quits on the final day of their wedding. The veterinarian earned a great deal of backlash for repeatedly admitting during the experiment that he didn’t find his then-partner physically attractive — including from Kyle, who accused him of “wast[ing] such a good opportunity” with her.
“There’s a lot of things that he said that he didn’t say to my face and [things] I’ve heard from other cast members,” Deepti told Us WeeklyOnly in February before the finale. “I just don’t have room for anybody in my life that doesn’t see me in the best way. I don’t know who could think such thoughts. I knew exactly what I had to do [on our wedding day]. I am the best, and no one should doubt me. So, it’s, like, if you’re not gonna be able to offer it for me, then there’s no chance I’m staying.”
While it’s unclear whether Kyle can offer Deepti the things she’s looking for in a relationship, the duo has teased that they might be more than friends.
Continue scrolling to see what they have to say about a possible romance after the show.
