Love Is Blind is back, and this time around, the participants are from the nation’s capital. So queue the LinkedIn date offers, military men, and stately demeanor.
Stephen Richardson is somewhat of an exception. Not as obsessed with money 0r, you know, Leo Braudy’s Rolex, the 34-year-old hopeful single dropped quite a few revelations to his match in the pods.
One of the things he opened up about was his sister’s Ancestry.com results. Always having thought to be part Italian, he was quite mistaken. Instead of descending from a Southern European heritage, he did some digging into the Nigerian, Congolese, and Sierra Leonean cultures, a place his ancestors are actually from. Proud of this newly-found identity, he was quick to share that piece of information as well as some of his self-proclaimed bad decisions.
So, who is the man outside of the pods? Scroll down to get up to speed on the Season 7 cast member.
What does Stephen do for a living?
Working as an electrician, Stephen has opened up about the unconventional working hours. Waking up every morning at 4 a.m., he goes out and works hard. Grateful for his life and what he can offer, he said he takes his parents to IHOP when money is tight to treat them.
Was Stephen in the Marines?
Yes, he was in the Marines. Often speaking about his military background, Stephen proudly identifies as a veteran. Because of his previous position, he is adamant about certain aspects of his civic duty, such as voting. “Both as a veteran and as an American, it’s kind of my responsibility,” he said.
What did Stephen say about his political views?
When prompted, Stephen was quick to share how he has voted in the past.
“I voted for President Trump because I didn’t like Hillary [Clinton],” he said about the 2016 presidential election. “But I despise the way that Trump handled his time in office.” That’s the reason why he decided to vote for President Biden in 2020. He even doubled down by saying, “I will happily admit that my first vote wasn’t the most educated vote.”
Speaking more about the topic, Stephen gave a piece of information about his upbringing. “My dad is a Republican. He’ll vote Republican because he is a Republican, and I don’t agree with that concept,” Stephen revealed.
Who does Stephen end up with?
Stephen ends up with Monica Davis. The 36-year-old tech salesperson seems to be head-over-heels in love with Stephen, even though she admitted he wasn’t her usual type. Typically going after guys with fancy jobs who are well-traveled, Monica realized what she was doing before was not beneficial to her.
This is something that Stephen is grateful for. Smitten by Monica, he jokingly remarked, “Thank you for giving me the chance to prove that I’m more than chatty,” before proposing to her.
Love Is Blind, Season 7, Episodes 7-9, October 9, Netflix
Love Is Blind, Season 7, Episodes 10-11, October 16, Netflix
Love Is Blind, Season 7, Episodes 12, October 23, Netflix