Nearly a year after her emotional wedding day, Ludovica Cappello has a new view of her experience on Love Is Blind: Italy. During the show’s reunion episode, which premiered on December 22, 2025, the former contestant said Davide Aulicino’s decision to say “no” at the altar was the best outcome for her. The reunion provided a platform for long-simmering questions and revealed new details about Davide’s life just before entering the dating experiment.
The reunion discussion focused heavily on events that happened before filming began. Davide faced direct questions about a woman who reportedly had a key to his home while he was building a connection with Ludovica in the pods.
When asked about the nature of that relationship, Davide confirmed the details. He stated, “I was seeing her. I was sleeping with her. What she said is true”. He was clear that this involvement ended before the Love Is Blind experiment started and insisted, “Never during the show. It was absolutely over”.
The hosts and other cast members challenged this explanation. They argued that being involved with someone, even casually, just before entering the show could impact emotional readiness. Fellow contestant Karen shared a conversation she had with Davide in Milan during filming, where he allegedly discussed his lack of physical intimacy with Ludovica. Karen said others on the show were aware of the situation, telling Davide, “Everyone knew, and so did you”.
For Ludovica, the reunion was an opportunity to change how people saw the wedding day rejection. She opened the conversation by rejecting the idea that she was a victim of a simple romantic rejection.
“I dodged a bullet,” Ludovica said. “I’m very happy that he said no. After everything I found out after our relationship ended, I’m very, very happy”.
She explained that learning more about Davide’s circumstances after the show ended gave her a sense of relief. The initial pain of the public “no” was replaced with gratitude for having avoided a more complicated situation.
Ludovica also spoke about how Davide’s behavior during their time together affected her confidence. She told him directly, “You made me feel… You made me feel that way” after describing how his criticism and distance led her to question her own worth. By the end of the reunion segment, the hosts noted a significant change in Ludovica, observing she had transformed from an insecure person into someone much more self-assured.
Social media reactions to the original finale and the new reunion details have been strong. After the December 15 finale, many viewers expressed shock at Davide’s decision at the altar.
One fan wrote on social media, “Davide? I did not expect that. Uhm???????”. Others were more critical of his actions throughout the process, with one person stating, “this guy Davide was a big red flag from the start”.
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Some viewers showed support for Ludovica, with comments like, “Ludovica there’s nothing wrong with you. You’re an amazing woman”. The debate also touched on whether Davide should have ended the relationship sooner if he knew it wasn’t right, saving them both the public wedding day drama.
Since the show ended, Ludovica and Davide have not continued as a couple. Ludovica, a 31-year-old e-commerce manager from Milan, has been focusing on her career, personal style, and travel. Her social media shows a life filled with fashion, friends, and trips to places like Ibiza, Mykonos, and Egypt. She has embraced a confident, single lifestyle that her followers celebrate.
Davide, who works in insurance, also lives in Milan. The reunion did not provide updates on his current romantic life but served as a moment for him to take accountability. During the episode, he accepted responsibility for not being fully transparent, stating, “Yes, absolutely” when asked if he owed honesty to Ludovica and others. He also offered Ludovica a direct apology, saying, “Ludovica, I came here to apologize”.
The Love Is Blind: Italy reunion episode is currently available for streaming globally on Netflix.
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