After a dramatic season finale, the Love Is Blind: Italy reunion has viewers talking once again. The focus of the conversation is Davide Aulicino, whose attempt to re-connect with former fiancée Ludovica has been met with strong criticism from the show’s fans.
In the finale, Davide refused to marry Ludovica at the altar after she said yes. Nearly a year later, during the reunion special now streaming on Netflix, Davide apologized and asked if they could stay friends. This request did not sit well with many viewers. Fans on social media platform X called his behavior a performance for the cameras and labeled him a “manipulator”. The reunion also brought new information to light about Davide’s life just before joining the experiment, which has added to the controversy.
Why Fans Are Calling Davide an “Unserious Manipulator”
Social media reaction to the reunion was swift and direct. Many viewers criticized the timing and sincerity of Davide’s apology, noting he had a full year to reach out to Ludovica privately.
One fan wrote on X, “Davide had some nerve trying to get Ludo back. She dodged a bullet… Hes an ugly unserious manipulator”. Another comment pointed out the public nature of his request: “He said it for appearances. Cause he could have apologised and asked her to be his friend over the whole year but waited to do it on tv”.
Fans also felt Ludovica was not given enough space to speak her mind during the reunion. One viewer noted, “I really wish the hosts allowed Ludovica to vent more. You could tell she still had a lot to say when she was interrupted”. The general sentiment online is that Ludovica has moved on to a better place without him.
The House Key Controversy and Questions About Emotional Availability
The reunion addressed a major point of contention: was Davide fully available when he entered the experiment? Ludovica and other cast members had questions about a woman from his past who reportedly had keys to his home.
Hosts pressed Davide on this issue. He confirmed the details, stating, “I was seeing her. I was sleeping with her. What she said is true”. He clarified that this relationship ended before filming for Love Is Blind: Italy began and insisted it was “absolutely over” by then.
However, Davide described the woman as someone he was “seeing occasionally” and was “never in a relationship” with. This description led to pushback. A host responded, “If you go to a place to find true love, to get married, you have to be completely free from a sentimental point of view”. The revelation made many viewers question Davide’s readiness for the experiment from the start.
Ludovica’s Response and Her Journey Since the Altar
Throughout the reunion, Ludovica stood her ground. She opened the discussion by making her position clear, stating, “I dodged a bullet… I’m very happy that he said no”. She added that information she learned after their relationship ended confirmed this feeling for her.
When Davide explained his altar decision by saying he didn’t feel an “extra push” toward her, Ludovica turned his own words back on him. She rejected his attempt to maintain a connection, telling him plainly, “Fortunately, those words don’t work on me”. By the end of the segment, one host observed a transformation, noting they had “found a tiger” in the confident woman Ludovica has become.
Since the reunion, Ludovica’s life appears focused on moving forward. The 31-year-old e-commerce manager from Milan has been sharing her life on Instagram. Her feed is filled with fashion, glamorous nights out with friends, and extensive travel to places like Ibiza, Mykonos, and Egypt. There is no sign of a new romantic partner or any reconciliation with Davide.
Ahead of the finale, she posted a bridal photo with the caption, “I don’t know if I’m ready to relive those emotions… Are you?”. Her current posts show a woman embracing a stylish, independent life, with followers often asking about her outfits and celebrating her “main character energy”.
How Other Cast Members Reacted
The reunion also featured testimony from other participants, which added context to Davide and Ludovica’s story. Karen, another contestant, recalled a conversation with Davide during the experiment’s living phase in Milan.
She told the reunion audience that Davide explained to her why he was not intimate with Ludovica. “In this chat, he told me why he didn’t sleep with her, because you didn’t like her physically”. Karen said she did not tell Ludovica this at the time. After this conversation, Karen discussed it with her then-partner Nicola, who allegedly replied, “Yeah, but he has someone else”. When asked, Nicola said he did not remember this exchange.
This behind-the-scenes information contributed to the overall picture viewers formed of Davide’s behavior during the experiment.
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Streaming Details and Season Context
The Love Is Blind: Italy reunion and all episodes of the season are available to stream globally on Netflix. The show is part of a global franchise that had a notably dramatic year in 2025. The original U.S. version saw its ninth season end without a single marriage, a first for the franchise. The Italian season, which debuted in December 2025, fit into this pattern of heightened drama and complex outcomes.
The reunion successfully reframed the story of Davide and Ludovica. What was once seen primarily as a painful rejection at the altar is now viewed by many fans as Ludovica’s lucky escape from a mismatched and poorly handled relationship. Viewer reaction continues to play out on social media, with overwhelming support for Ludovica and criticism for Davide’s actions during and after the experiment.
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