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Video | Bas Smit and Nicolette van Dam open the 'pods' in Love is Blind

Bas Smit and Nicolette van Dam will host the Dutch version of the reality dating series Love is Blind. The show is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 30.

Bas Smit and Nicolette van Dam have been announced as the presenters for the Dutch version of the popular dating show Love is Blind. The pair will guide participants through the unique social experiment where singles date and fall in love without ever seeing each other face-to-face. The hosts are tasked with managing the process as contestants interact within the specialized pods that serve as the setting for the early stages of their relationships.

The series is scheduled to make its official debut on the streaming platform Netflix on September 30. This new adaptation brings the internationally recognized format to a local audience, with fans anticipating how the Dutch contestants will navigate the challenges of finding a partner under these unconventional conditions. Further details regarding the cast and the specific structure of the season are expected to be revealed closer to the premiere date.

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