Love Is Blind UK viewers witnessed a shocking moment when bride Bardha suddenly halted her wedding to Jed at the altar in yesterday's season two finale on Netflix. After walking down the aisle and delivering heartfelt vows, she stunned guests by refusing to say "I do" when asked to take Jed as her husband.
Standing before the altar, Bardha told her fiancé: "My heart's about to jump out of my chest. I vow to do all those things, at a time when we're both ready. And I don't think that's today." The bride then apologised to shocked family and friends, saying: "I'm so sorry. I just think there's so much more we need to learn about each other, but I hope it's not the end of us; it's the beginning. I love you."
Bardha was seen walking away before breaking down in tears. Later, she explained her reasoning: "All these arguments that we've been having put me in a very weird state of mind. It's not a no, it's when we're ready."
Family shock and reactions
The unexpected decision left wedding guests stunned. According to the Mirror, Jed's mother said: "I didn't expect that from her" after witnessing Bardha's dramatic exit from the altar.
When asked what his answer would have been, Jed responded: "I'd have said... yeah, it doesn't really matter, really." He replied to Bardha's declaration of love with: "99% of it."
Other couples' wedding outcomes
Three other couples successfully said "yes" at their weddings during the finale episodes. Megan and Kieran, Billy and Ashleigh, and Kal and Sarover all chose to continue their relationships beyond the show.
Earlier in the series, Scottish contestant Katisha had departed the programme after confessing she couldn't continue with her partner Javen. This left four couples to reach the altar for the dramatic conclusion.
Viewer reactions and series wrap-up
Fans described the outcomes as completely unexpected, with many saying the results were "not on my bingo card" according to the Manchester Evening News and Mirror. The unpredictable finale defied viewer expectations about which couples would succeed.
Love Is Blind UK will return for the Reunion special, premiering on Netflix this Sunday, August 31 at 9pm. The reunion promises to reveal what happened between the couples after their dramatic wedding day decisions.
Sources used: "Bristol Post", "Mirror", "Manchester Evening News" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
