Netflix has announced the amazing cast for the third season of its breakout dating competition Perfect Match. This season features a colorful array of reality television luminaries. You’ll recognize your favorite contestants from Love Island, The Circle, and Love Is Blind! Louis Russell is perhaps the most important player to emerge. In the process, he’s become the unmistakable face of Netflix’s reality offerings. In the meantime, Freddie Powell is continuing to blaze his own trail with his philanthropic goals.
Louis Russell’s appearance on Perfect Match season 3 keeps his recent streak of being everywhere on Netflix alive. With significant experience under his belt from competing on a variety of other shows, Russell is sure to bring his compelling persona to the competition. Meanwhile, Freddie Powell, who made headlines recently by announcing his plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for the Down Syndrome Association in September 2024, will be part of this season.
This cocktail of hope and humor is further reflected in the casting mix, as most of these contestants enter with their own colorful baggage. Amber Desiree “AD” Smith is returning to the world of reality television! She’s back after her explosive yet on-brand dramatic Love Is Blind experience where she notoriously left Clay Gravesande at the altar. Now, she’s happily re-engaged and expecting her first child.
New Faces and Returning Favorites
The new cast of Perfect Match season 3 is looking like it’s going to be full of big personalities. Justine Joy, winner of Love Island USA season 2, rounds out the thrill! Madison Errichiello, who made sweet romance history with her surprise switcheroo debut on Love Is Blind season 8, rounds out the crew. Both contestants are still hopeful romantics, looking to find love and make it through the trials and tribulations of reality television dating.
Arguably the biggest player to watch, Quori-Tyler “QT” Bullock was a fan favorite, fittingly, as the third-place player on The Circle season 6. Alongside him are Scott Van-Der-Sluis and Cody Wright, both of whom had brief appearances in prior seasons of Love Island. Yet those experiences will inform their approach as they navigate the emerging dating landscape.
“Third time’s a charm? I don’t know who’s more excited to see me dating again on Reality TV for Perfect Match S3: You all or me?” – Clayton Echard
Love Stories and New Beginnings
Freddie Powell usually headlines these days not for his questing or travails but for his preoccupations with romance. He ignited a showmance with Bri Balram in his first go-around on reality TV, but that relationship has already fizzled. Today, he takes us from his soon-to-be ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro to his fresh start on Perfect Match.
Beyond Powell’s efforts, Amber Desiree “AD” Smith is another artist creating waves. Engaged and soon to be the mother of a baby girl, she looks back on her former entanglements with wit and curiosity.
“Y’all wanna know how I met my baby daddy huh? I keep seeing comments saying ‘SPOILER.’ Heheheh THE GAG IS – You think you know, but you have no idea.” – Amber Desiree “AD” Smith
This season focuses on fresh starts for a number of the contestants. It gives fans a window into their past romantic experiences.
The Competitive Spirit
With the new season underway, excitement abounds at seeing how new-year contestants blend romance and competition. The stakes couldn’t be higher! They work hard to create impactful relationships as they pursue the demanding challenges of their mismatch compatibility.
Ollie Sutherland is one of many hoping to display his rugged good looks. He shares the bit he’s most excited about and how the show can help him make the connections he needs to do it.
“I gave you one look and you melted.” – Ollie Sutherland
With a cast full of personalities seeking both love and victory, viewers can expect a captivating season filled with drama, laughter, and heartfelt moments.
