Perfect Matchhas seen couples come and go on the show, and while viewers don’t know what happens throughout the season yet,one couple’s current status proves that the show’s messy format can actually make successful matches. Within the first two seasons of the show,the majority ofPerfect Matchcoupleshave broken up long before the series even began to air.
While most of the couples fromPerfect Match’sfirst two seasons were bound for a breakup, finding out that everyone had split before the show aired and were playing along with viewers throughout the season was unsettling. Rather than being able to invest in the couples as they moved through the seasons,viewers were left uninterested in their journeys on screen.
WithPerfect Matchseason 3opening itself up to new connections and a more expansive cast, there’s a lot more at play for the current season than ever before. The cast, which was solely comprised of Netflix reality TV stars in the past,now features reality TV veterans from other franchises likeThe BachelorandLove Island, which complicates everything.
Bringing stars frominternational Netflix shows likeLove Is Blind UKinto the mix is also creating another layer to the series that it didn’t feature before, making it clear thatPerfect Matchis moving in a whole new direction. On top of the added depth,one couple has been heavily public after their time on the show, proving its messy format can work.
Ollie Sutherland andAmber Desiree “AD” Smith are bothPerfect Matchseason 3 cast members, butlong before the show hit the air, their relationship had been exposed to the public. While it was clear that AD and Ollie had a good connection when they announced their relationship to the public, learning more about how they met and got together has been tough.
AD, whorevealed her relationship with Ollie on her podcast What’s The Reality?, explained that though they were happily together and engaged to be married, the pair weren’t able to talk about whathappened between them onPerfect Matchseason 3until it aired. Their relationship, however, continued to keep viewers engaged as they moved through life together in public.
As time passed, AD and Ollie shared a second announcement about their happy relationship,revealing they were having a baby in May 2025.WhilePerfect Matchwasn’t set to be released for months, AD and Ollie’s outcome was spoiled because of the news they, in some ways, had no choice but to share to move forward. With their connection obviously serious,AD and Ollie’s backstory’s a secret.
With AD being a podcaster who regularly opens up about her life on her show, the fact that she hasn’t been able to share more about her relationship has been tough. Ollie, who seems like more of a private person than his fiancé, has been sharing what he can as well about his connection with AD, butthe pair likely can’t wait to open up.
Their Mutual Experiences Bonded Them Quickly
Both starting their reality TV journeys on different versions ofLove Is Blind,Ollie and AD had incredibly difficult experiences on their shows. During AD’s time onLove Is Blindseason 6, she met a few potential matches who she felt could change her life considerably. Looking for someone who was genuine and real, AD had multiple connections in the pods.
First connecting with Matthew Duliba, AD felt strongly that she was getting to know someone well worth her time. AD and Matthew’s chats were deep and meaningful,leading her to believe he was her strongest connectionuntil she found out that he was saying the same things to multiple women. Whileshe’d gotten to know Clay Gravesande, as well, Matthew’s deception was crushing.
Ultimately, AD was left at the altar by Clay, who wasn’t ready to commit to a relationship despite feeling AD was the right fit for him. Ollie, who appeared onLove Is Blind UKseason 1, found himself in a very similar predicament. After getting to know his pod match, Demi Santana Brown,Ollie felt that he’d found his person.
Ready to commit to Demi despite the fact that there were some red flags, Ollie seemed like he was ready to say “I do” at the altar. Demi, however, struggled with her decision and ultimatelysaid she didn’t want to marry Ollie, who was shocked by her choice. The pair have been able to remain cordial, but the experiences left AD and Ollie seeking something real.
Their Public Togetherness Made It Clear The Show Can Succeed
ADand Ollie have been upfront about their relationship updates, but have yet to share what actuallyhappened to them onPerfect Matchor how it’s been skewed on screen. The couple will finally have the chance to open up now thatPerfect Matchseason 3 is getting started, butit seems their connection was a bit rocky at the start.
Thoughthe pair are already known to have some relationship drama because of Ollie’s flirtation withLove Island USAstar Justine Joy Ndiba, understanding how they met will be a major piece of the puzzle. It may be messy, butAD& Ollie’s relationship is a testament to the fact thatPerfect Matchcan create a successful couple. Now, viewers just have to find out how.
Perfect Matchseason 3 is available to stream on Netflix, with new episodes dropping each Friday.
