Love Is Blind UK star Sam Klein underwent a nose job after suffering from insecurity about his appearance his entire life.
The Netflix hit finally premiered on Wednesday, much to the delight of fans across the country who had been eagerly awaiting its release.
And now it has been revealed that contestant Sam, 31, had a nose job to reshape his nose three years before appearing on the show.
When Sam visited leading rhinoplasty surgeon Dr Onur Gilleard, he was left speechless after the procedure. He described the transformation as ‘incredible’ and confessed that he now felt ‘free’.
In a YouTube video from the clinic documenting his treatment, Sam explains why he decided to have the surgery at age 29.
Love Is Blind UK star Sam Klein has admitted he felt ‘free’ after undergoing a nose job, as his insecurities left him ‘constantly worried’ about his appearance
Sam, 31, underwent a nose job to reshape his nose three years before appearing in the hit Netflix series
He said, “For me, it’s changed everything. I can walk into anything now and just feel comfortable.”
“I don’t feel like everyone is looking at me from an angle that makes me feel uncomfortable.”
Sam continues: ‘It’s that constant worry: ‘Did you take that picture of me with that side of my face? ‘
“Or if I ever get married, and I hope God please help me if I meet someone.”
“I dread standing to the side at the altar and having to have my nose turned to the side. This action prevents that.”
And when his new nose was revealed to him, Sam was overcome with joy and exclaimed, “Wow, this is incredible, I can’t explain it. This is just the most bizarre thing. I’m so happy, so happy that I feel like I have to celebrate.”
When I contacted Sam eight weeks after the procedure, he spoke candidly about the mental change the physical adjustment had brought about.
He began, “The physical change is just one aspect, and then you come to the other side and there’s the mental aspect of having something that you’ve had a stigma about your whole life.
“I’m 29 now, almost 30, and I know I can live the next 30 or 60 years without that one thing that always scares me.”
Visiting leading rhinoplasty surgeon Dr Onur Gilleard, Sam was left speechless after the procedure. He described the transformation as ‘incredible’ and confessed that he now felt ‘free’.
He added: ‘I felt like it was holding me back. And I know a lot of people would say, “Oh no, it’s just a nose.” No. Now that I’ve had it done, the way I look physically and mentally, I’m free. It’s an amazing feeling.’
Sam admitted that he used to be afraid of getting married because his nose was visible while he stood sideways at the altar
“I felt like it was holding me back. And I know a lot of people would say, ‘Oh no, it’s just a nose.’
“Now that I’ve had it done, the way I look physically and mentally, I’m free. It’s a great feeling.”
Love Is Blink UK, which sees hopeless romantics build relationships and get engaged to someone before actually meeting them, is hosted by husband and wife team Matt and Emma Willis.
However, the reality dating show has already received a lot of criticism, as viewers all say the same thing: that it makes them blush and ‘cringe’.
After its success in the United States – where six seasons have aired – the show is now also airing in the United Kingdom. There, thirty beautiful contestants hope to find a partner and get married during the final episode of the show.
Only the first four episodes of the new series have been released. The remaining episodes will be broadcast on the streaming service on August 14, 21 and 25.
Many viewers who watched the first four episodes in one go completely trashed the program at X and wrote:
‘Guys, it’s bad if I’m cringing already at #LoveisBlindUK.’
‘My fear and shame are immense as I start #LoveIsBlindUK.’
Love Is Blind UK finally premiered on Netflix on Wednesday, much to the delight of fans across the country who had been eagerly awaiting the release
However, the reality dating show has already received a lot of negative reactions, as viewers all say the same thing: that it makes them blush and ‘shrink’.
”you look like home’ ‘you feel like home’ I’M SICK IN MY MOUTH Brits shouldn’t be on the same level as Americans when it comes to embarrassing feelings!! #LoveIsBlindUK.’
‘#LoveIsBlindUK gives me more goosebumps than you would believe. I don’t mind the American version, but I do mind this one.’
‘This is boring from #LoveIsBlindUK.’
‘The most awkward revelation… #LoveIsBlindUK.’