If you are a fan of Netflix’s dating show Love Is Blind, you might have noticed a striking resemblance between two contestants from different seasons. Cole Barnett, who appeared in Season 3, and Matt Barnett, who starred in Season 1, share more than just a last name. They also have similar looks, personalities and vibes that made many viewers wonder if they are related.
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Who are Cole and Matt Barnett?
Cole Barnett is a 27-year-old realtor from Atlanta, Georgia, who joined Love Is Blind Season 3 in hopes of finding his soulmate. He proposed to Zanab Jaffrey, a 26-year-old social media manager, after connecting with her in the pods. However, their relationship faced some challenges as they moved to the resort and prepared for their wedding.
Matt Barnett, who goes by “Barnett”, is a 30-year-old engineer from Atlanta, Georgia, who participated in Love Is Blind Season 1. He married Amber Pike, a 29-year-old ex-tank mechanic, after choosing her among several other women he dated in the pods. They are still happily married and recently celebrated their second anniversary.
Are they brothers or cousins?
The similarities between Cole and Matt Barnett are so striking that many fans speculated that they must be brothers or cousins. Some even joked that Cole is Matt and Amber’s son from the future or that Matt secretly entered the show again as Cole.
However, Cole has denied any familial connection with Matt in several Instagram posts and stories. He said that he thinks Matt is a cool guy but they are not related at all. He also said that no one ever told him that he looked like Matt before the show aired.
According to Decider, Matt has not publicly commented on the rumors or acknowledged Cole on social media. However, he did like a post from the official Love Is Blind Instagram account that compared him and Cole side by side.
Why do they look so alike?
It is not clear why Cole and Matt Barnett look so much alike, but it could be a coincidence or a result of casting preferences. Both men have dark hair, blue eyes, charming smiles and similar facial features. They also have similar styles of dressing and grooming.
Additionally, both men have similar personalities and mannerisms. They are outgoing, funny, flirty and confident. They also have a playful and sarcastic sense of humor that sometimes gets them into trouble. They both faced some backlash from fans for their behavior on the show.
Conclusion
Cole and Matt Barnett are not related, despite their striking resemblance and shared last name. They are just two bros who happened to join the same dating show in different seasons. However, their similarities have sparked many memes and theories among fans who can’t get enough of the Love Is Blind drama.
