Of all the personalities seen on Love Is Blind season 1, the most suitable one for a reality TV show came from Venezuelan beauty Giannina Gibelli. The hit Netflix series is very different from most reality shows. For starters, the premise is very unique - it encourages contestants to spark a connection through a wall. They speak to each other through the walls of isolated "pods." If they find a connection with someone, they get engaged without ever seeing each other. At the end of the season, when it's time for weddings, the couple can either say "I do" at the altar, or say goodbye forever.
On the show, Giannina hit it off with Damian Powers. Despite their political differences, the two fell in love through a wall, and got engaged. However, once they started spending time together in person, more differences made themselves known. Giannina wanted to talk about issues between her and Damian as soon as they arose, whereas Damian preferred to give it time and discuss their issues later. Similarly, Giannina tended to storm off when she got upset, and Damian didn't appreciate this. They both also had issues about how frequently the other one was on their phone or social media.
Most of the contestants on Love is Blind don't seem like typical reality show stars; they just seem like people. For example, lots of reality show stars are musicians, models, or influencers. In contrast, Amber Pike from Love is Blind season 1 has her job listed as an "ex-tank mechanic." Other cast members from Love is Blind season 1, such as Cameron Hamilton, have laid-back personalities that are not normally shown on reality TV shows. However, there are many reasons why Giannina's personality is perfect for reality television.
Giannina already speaks like she's in a movie. When Damian proposed to her in the pods, Giannina said no - and then proposed to him instead. This scene alone made viewers feel like they were watching a romantic comedy. After meeting in person, Giannina went on to deliver some fiery one-liners and iconic speeches. Few can forget when she and Damian were having a fight in separate rooms of their apartment, and Giannina asked Damian if he had noticed that she never "says it back" when he tells her she was the best intimate encounter she's ever had. Also, at one point, Giannina delivered a poetic speech about being in love and what it means to her. Apparently, Love Is Blind is not scripted, so this flowery speech was all Giannina's creation. The Love Is Blind star also frequently stomped away after arguments, which added reality TV drama to the scenes.
In addition to her dramatic exits and the way she talks, what also makes Giannina perfect for reality TV is her dramatic storyline. Fans were shocked when Damian said "I don't" at the altar, claiming he didn't feel his bride-to-be was ready to tie the knot. Giannina fled the scene, in her wedding dress, with the train flowing behind her, in what was potentially one of the top three dramatic moments of Love Is Blind season 1. However, Damian and Giannina got back together after he left her at the altar. Then, on the follow-up special Love Is Blind: After the Altar, the two revealed they were still dating, but having issues. When Damian invited Francesca Farago from Too Hot To Handle to the anniversary party, Giannina felt betrayed, and the relationship ended. Now, the Love Is Blind star is apparently dating Blake Horstmann from Bachelor In Paradise.