34. The Burning Questions Series: Love is Blind Q&A

This week, Deepti and Natalie answer your burning questions in a Q&A episode! Do you get to keep the engagement ring? Has Deepti talked to Shake since filming?

[@bus-pants]

Do a Season 2 rewatch!

[@ashleyfields1913]

Yess!

[@TaylorJ]

YES! I’d love to hear inside scoop and behind the scenes from their season

[@noziphokhumalo2963]

Omg I love this idea❤💡

[@natt_32]

I've actually been rewatching season 2, and it's wild!

[@oshinkavdia5216]

Yasssssssss pleassseeeee!

[@clairetesta8478]

Power move Deepti! Always take the leftovers home!

[@BagLadyy_]

This is like being on facetime with close friends, love it here

[@angiep2229]

Hey I actually work for a Jet's franchise, lol. I can tell you a couple of reasons it costs a little more. First, I show up every morning, hours before opening, and make the pizza dough from scratch. Your typical pizza chain does not do this. Also, our cheese is ridiculously good. It's really fresh mozzarella, that we also grate ourselves. It's not that low moisture part skim mozz that you buy in a grocery store. They also pay me pretty decently. I was surprised by the fact that I've been working in offices for decades, and this has been more money and more enjoyable. I've lost weight because I'm not sitting on my butt all the time like I used to. I'm really happy with it. Anyways. I know I'm just rambling about a throw-away comment you both made. But there you go. I love you both. Take care!

[@muchachika]

Deepti's reveal was so cute and it really seemed like a good omen at the time. I'm glad she can revisit that moment and feel happy about it.

[@lmsmith015]

Other ways someone could get a "bad edit": 1. People naturally have good moments and bad moments. Editors can choose to not show any of someone's good moments. As a result, the audience forms an opinion that this person is just pure awful. Every time we see that person, they are saying or doing something bad. 2. Person 1 can say something very hurtful and escalate a situation, and then Person 2 can respond with something hurtful back. If the first part is edited out, it may look like Person 2 instigated the situation and said something hurtful out of the blue.

[@joanna0988]

Also they can add in audio post-production.

[@mooninrosequartz]

Also they can manufacture scenes to show a person reacting negatively to someone else unfairly, but they were actually reacting to something else eg someone rolls their eyes playfully because of a joke that was playfully directed at them but they are shown to roll their eyes at someone walking in or just existing

[@sophierix3041]

Love the way Deepti describes looking back on good moments with people who have done us wrong in life. I really feel like this will change my perspective and mindset of how to process things. I’ve always found it difficult when you have fond memories with friends people who ended up not being a good friend but this has taught me it’s okay to look fondly on those because at that time I was also a different person x

[@Sunshinegurl45]

Have y’all watched LIB Japan? It’s so good and really heartwarming. I love the couples that came out of it! If you have, it would be cool to see Midori on the pod!

[@Superme0590]

I watched it yeah it was very different from the US version, less drama although I am a fan of drama 😅 I was a huge fan of the old man I forgot his name! And felt sorry for him he deserves the world.

[@jesseniatororuiz8333]

I was gonna say girls your skin is flawless until Nataly spoke haha... you guys need to share your skincare routine secrets for real.

[@boitumelodibetso8719]

On the cuties situation just based off that scene, I think Zanab was projecting a lot. I recently rewatched that season and think she had a lot of self-love to do because why would she feel the need to ask her fiancé to rate her. She spoke a lot about her age in a negative way and even set the scene for Cole to comment on her looks without makeup on.

[@joanna0988]

Yes and she was also nitpicking at him from the moment they moved into the condo.

[@racheljane_]

For sure. What it seems like is that Cole isn’t the most mature person behaviourally, and maybe says some things without really thinking about them too much, and that’s really his main flaw. Whereas Zanab’s issues go much, much deeper and she was fishing and looking for any reason to find he didn’t accept her so she could be the victim and paint him out to be a monster. It was pure projection.

[@boitumelodibetso8719]

@@racheljane_ 💯

[@javanjunkindahouse6625]

Natalie, if people are seeing any ‘zits’ as I called them back in the day- they are looking waaaay to closely. You are so completely lovely and any blemish is not noticeable - and the adult acne is real, every month (you know what I’m saying) I’d get zits and within days they would go away. Super annoying 😅

[@ashleyhuntley148]

I so agree with Natalie on leftover drunk food!! Fast food stays the same, fresh goes bad overnight. You're not alone Nat ❤😂

[@Fil-IrishLife]

To answer your first question about taking food out if you’re going somewhere after dinner. If it’s a good restaurant and the food is worth the morning-after microwave breakfast, you can bet that I’m bringing that baby home! Also, I have a dog at home, so bringing food home is a must!! He deserves to have a little snacky snack 😂

[@shynavirk5691]

i love how Deepti articulates everything for example the cuties situation ..very Intellectual.

[@paulandluanne2093]

i love how REAL you ladies are. Bring on more swearing, i feel like im listening to my friends and not watching a "show" when i watch your videos lol

[@kaiamyers-stewart1070]

I’m so excited to watch this!! Thank you both for gracing us with this 10/10 content ❤

[@olalala6671]

So excited for new episode, this is my favourite podcast recently! You’re doing great girlies

[@victoriaemerson-ds8du]

On the cuties scene… agree with Deepti that it’s not simple. But the scene definitely showed that Cole wasn’t the monster Zanab and the other girls were exaggerating him to be in that particular moment. Also if you listen to Zanab share examples of other bad things he did, a lot of those moments are on the show and you can watch the context. For example, she told one interviewer “he called me fat” and when the interviewer asked for more details it was the scene on the beach where they were talking about fattening each other up with fruit. And when she implies he’s racist it’s when Cole says “we’ll go see your people” meaning her friends and family. Zanab doesn’t have any big examples other than what you see in the show and you can watch the context… the cuties scene was her big receipt.

[@minapomelo]

You guys are too funny! I could listen to you both talk about anything but really enjoyed this format too

[@lovevelinxo]

Omg I’m so down to rewatch along with yall! 😅

[@rebekahsunday3254]

Omg 😅 I just stopped in the middle of this to watch Shayne and Natalie’s reveal and the kiss did make me laugh out loud 😂😂😂😂

[@MusicGal161]

I just found this podcast and I am enjoying it! I've been watching Love is Blind since season 1. I enjoy listening to your perspectives and behind the scenes info. 💜

[@experiencewonder]

Deepti you are such a kind soul! I really look up to you! ❤️

[@AzamaBashir]

Can you post pictures next time , because I can’t put a name to a face. 😬 .., who’s Rocky sorry

[@SnowCedarQueen]

Yeah that would be handy

[@shelsyvaloy7752]

It's the blooper for me you guys ''Okay ssshhhh *moves tongue* let me put my head where it was''

[@nehagoesto]

I loved this episode!

[@tatumtatum]

too relatable about the adult acne lmao, i'm suffering :-)

[@joanna0988]

Me too and Tretinoin made my face worse/more damaged.

[@hilagro3451]

I suffered from adult acne for many many years. After 10 months of isotretinoin i was finally free of it but was left with many scars that could have been avoided, if I had started the treatment earlier. It was not an easy process but I would do it again because it was so worth it for me. I suffered every single day, was depressed, was hurting, had no hope because nothing helped. Please go and see a derm to save your skin.

[@vanessamedrano9746]

@@hilagro3451have you tried anything for scars? I could use some help

[@Rosyrose101]

I actually agree with Zanab. I rewatch that season 3x and each time i saw Cole poke at her physical and made her feel she wasnt as attractive. Im shock cause she was literally the baddest girl that season along with Raven.

[@user-ot6er6ui9o]

Pasta can sometimes taste better reheated. But it’s the only thing I ever reheat

[@leeregalado8326]

💖💖💖 I truly hope you all find true love ! Xoxo

[@wendymedina432]

100% have inhaled leftover dinner at the last bar of the night, which is typically a dive where etiquette has gone out the window by that hour anyway. 😂

[@jenniferalves167]

I love the bloopers 😂

[@Calabazapumpkinpie]

G just posted she’s having a baby!! 🎉 ❤

[@boitumelodibetso8719]

I love how you guys can laugh at yourselves especially about the makeup and smudged lipstick situation. 😂 When I look at old pics of myself I’m like girl those eyebrows 😂😂 Also, Deepti your makeup looks sooo good! ❤

[@MissBrittneyAnn1218]

I’ll bring food with me to go as long as I have enough to eat later. But just leave it in the car haha

Was the blooper around minute 6:25 supposed to make it live? 🤣 hilarioussssss loved it!

[@annacuevas9112]

Yeeeessss!!! I definitely take home foood :)

[@salihaouj3056]

Deepti seems so kind

[@DinaGiannone-zp7bh]

Ok 👌🏼 Deepti spill the beans 🫘 on the restaurant name! Fellow Chicagoan here lol!

[@gonurseyourself__]

Same here !! I was hoping she’d share hehe

[@DinaGiannone-zp7bh]

@@gonurseyourself__ right!!!! 😆

[@NaturallyMermaid]

I’d take the leftovers everywhere. And I would toss if I left it out whether it was gourmet or fast food lol

[@juliamouyal]

When u say we get a free towel, are u referring to the new Balenciaga towel skirt? 🤔😂😂

[@kristenwainscott2148]

I stuffed some cannoli's in my purse after an amazing italian dinner (with the girls) and then fed them to a guy at our next stop...straight from the purse!

[@nouliexiong8425]

Do a season 3 rewatch please!!!

[@wendymedina432]

Also, when your friends and you are drunk at the end of the night and suddenly bust out the leftovers like a hero.

[@palmer1290]

"thats where we gather." is a pretty funny sentence lol

[@andrea49149]

I’m on a minute 4 and I heard word ‘fu*king’ probably 20 times already 😅

[@BagLadyy_]

Brown out has me weak😂

[@lmsmith015]

I have brought leftover ramen to a bar with me :) To me, reducing food waste is way more important than preserving any social etiquette

[@kyaracanedo9443]

If it’s a hamburger for leftover, put it on the fridge and the next morning eat it straight to the fridge. It’s sooooooooooo good!!!! 😅

[@michelleboydston8036]

My friends and I carried a full pizza box of leftovers to a bar once. I eat expensive food if it’s been sitting out but not cheap food if it looks gross.

[@Pengwenpenguin]

i feel like i always clean my plate tbh 😂 no leftovers if im going out after, i need smth to soak up the alcohol loll

[@loladutchess5037]

I’m taking leftovers with me. And it can hang out in the car 😂 I’ll be back for you later 🤗🤫

[@nehagoesto]

I hate food waste so I’m a huge leftover girl. The problem is if you go to a bar that serves food .. that’s when you might “look bad” lol

[@Usurpadora]

Please do a rewatch starting with season numero uno por favor

[@graciejimison5430]

I've taken my food to go before but always accidentally leave it at the next bar lmfao

[@AprilCMango]

is there a rocky interview somewhere LOL

[@Rociovegaleon]

6:01-6:18 killed me 🤣

[@AprilCMango]

I appreciate this take on the cuties situation! It felt like a more subliminal end-edit that purposefully did not tell the full story, like how they asked everyone "Did Natalie show you the texts?" at the end of y'alls After the Altar.

[@ladyxyzaong7364]

Miss Deepti what eyeliner are u using maam?

[@makeup543]

I stand deepti -- always taking leftovers no mater what

[@AK-be9uz]

Which episode was the previous Q&A?

[@shelsyvaloy7752]

I absolutely take the bomb meal everywhere I go no matter who or where I am with. There is no shame in enjoying a meal that is good and I paid for! LMAO

[@joanna0988]

Deepti will you be watching Shake on the Villains show?

[@Superme0590]

She watched the first episode she mentioned it at one of the previous podcast episodes. She said she enjoyed it and will watch it! I really wanna watch it as well but it’s not on Netflix! 🥲

[@joanna0988]

@@Superme0590 Oh ok interesting thanks!! Ya I'm in Canada so I just have to pirate it 🤣

[@ractio78]

I can't get behind Deepti's thoughts about the cuties situation because of the way Zanab told the story, it felt like she purposefully made it bigger than it was. When she retold the story notice how she changed her tone, she made it seem like she was talking to him calmly and that he spoke down on her but during the clip she was immediatly rude to him and he was the one who ended up concerned. She also left out when she said "is that okay with you" which was super aggressive and set a place for an altercation to occur (even though it didn't, Cole almost seemed clueless to her aggression). I definetly think Cole did say a lot stuff that clearly cause doubt on her end, so it's possible to her it was that way, but the way she told the story it just felt very calculated to make it seem like it was all him and I don't think she thought they would play the clip for the viewers

[@victoriaemerson-ds8du]

Her attitude towards Cole through most of the season was condescending and mean… I don’t think Cole realized how little she thought of him until she eviscerated him at the altar. Cole did some stupid stuff, but wow… Zanab was vicious.

[@Cantfuckwithit]

Season 2 rewatch!

[@courtneycallen]

I know that I’m 4 months late to the party but I wanted to comment about the lawsuits and allegations of not protecting and keeping the cast safe; I absolutely think that on a legal and financial standpoint that there should be extreme concern about these complaints. I think everyone forgot about “Megan Wants a Millionaire” and how a cast member murdering his wife put an end to that show before it even finished airing and it stopped the “I Love Money” franchise. The Jasmine Fiore and Ryan Jenkins case completely obliterated the possibility of any more of those VH1 love and contest based shows and that even if you don’t consider the morals and ethics that should be applied because these are real people and you owe them the decency of keeping them safe and stopping potentially dangerous and harmful (including emotional and psychological damage and not just physical) situations from occurring as basic human rights. If you look at it purely from a financial standpoint, I’m guessing that a lot more money would have been made if they had done a better job with their background checks. I know Ms. Fiore was not on any of the shows and that Ryan did not meet her from the VH1 franchise/cast and it’s possible (although doubtful IMO because of the events that led the two to actually meeting and getting married) that he would have murdered and mutilated her body even if he had not appeared on either show; Ryan being affiliated and participating in “Megan Wants a Milllionaire” and “I Love Money” S3 was the reason why those shows abruptly ended and were never aired and adjacent shows in the works or already produced were canned. Basically, there should absolutely be concern about the contestants because even if they have 50 different seasons already filmed, they aren’t going to be aired if anything really tragic happens or someone is able to prove that there was negligence involved. Just my two cents!

[@melissapicard5060]

I don’t drink anymore but definitely still have thoughts. So if a meal is that good there’s no left overs bc I’m eating all of that. If it’s mediocre and I don’t finish I don’t feel like carrying that shit around all night. And any time in the rare instance I DID bring left overs with me I would definitely put them down and forget them at some point in the night😂

[@jesssadeee]

Personally, I’d be going straight home to eat the rest of my bomb ass pasta

[@pams2462]

I luv ya girls 😂

[@rketek]

Would you, Natalie, pursue any of those 3 paper matches?

[@mrsroseyp109]

forgot all about Nancy

[@racheljane_]

Lol what did that last question even mean? We saw half of them on the show. I’m assuming they meant people dating other people, but the question in itself was silly.

[@SnowCedarQueen]

The question was cast dating across seasons! Which I already assumed must be happening/expired lol

[@farindhali6824]

If food was good and I didn’t finish I’d take it to go

[@8437yari]

F&^ck yeah I'll take it! Specially if I paid for it LOL

[@gabriellagomez1215]

I know my opinions aren’t the same as everyone who watched the show, but I feel like you both are so hypercritical of the potential negatives (how could you not be, I get it) such as the portrayal, appearance/makeup, cringy scenes, etc but I genuinely didn’t notice you guys looking anything less than pretty and poised the entire season. 🙂

[@Riveramazons]

Deepti seems to really like SHAKE . SO STRANGE. She talked so much crap.. i wonder if she’s seeing him again

[@Le_mire_]

I really hope she's not 😮

[@Le_mire_]

I really hope she's not 😮

[@random_birb_qween]

As I'm watching this, the video has about 10k views with 4.5M likes 😂

[@2ared952]

Can people go on the show if they have kids? It seems like nobody has kids. Is that intentional

[@magikenzee]

So if you eat pasta or rice that's been sitting out for 2hrs+ you can actually get really sick and die so it's a good thing she didnt (look up fried rice syndrome before you try and comment)

[@irenalovesart4064]

Hi Natalie, i know you suffer from IBS, your acne likely connected with that. I say that from decades of personal experience.

[@DD-xk1ig]

whats the name of the italian pasta restaurant in chicago?

[@vm21037]

I think you guys would get more views of this was more of an actual podcast lol

[@xiffany20]

TEAM COLE! Zanab needs help, she is not humble and wants ppl to feel sorry for her.

[@sabrinapoirier2963]

I love you both but you have some biases and feelings that need to be unpacked. Your comments can be ableist at times and I realize you aren’t aware of it. But as someone who watches, it is hard to hear.

[@Womeninthezone]

Deepti... too much cursing. You said the F word a lot.