Kriti Mehrotra
It was in season 6 of Netflix’s ‘Too Hot to Handle’ when we first came across the beautiful Lucy Syed of London, England, just to quickly learn she is the perfect blend of both sweet and intense. Unfortunately, things didn’t pan out the way she had expected there, eventually resulting in her finding herself in Tulum, Mexico, in the summer of 2024 for season 3 of Netflix’s ‘Perfect Match.’ That’s where she met Netflix’s ‘Dated & Related’ star Daniel Perfetto, the self-proclaimed “Italian Stallion” from Toronto in Ontario, Canada, who is arguably just as passionate and sincere as her.
Lucy and Daniel Have Had Their Fair Share of Ups and Downs
While there was a mutual attraction and spark between Lucy and Daniel the moment they stepped into the villa, they didn’t get a chance to talk until nearly the end of the day. That’s because Clayton Echard from ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ started showing a clear interest in her early on, whereas he was gradually getting to know Juliette Porter from MTV’s ‘Siesta Key.’ The latter believed she and Daniel were a sure match for the night, but he suddenly pulled the Londoner aside for a quiet yet intense conversation.
Lucy admitted she was coming to ask him for a chat, only for him to beat her to it, which not only broke the ice but also enabled them to open up to one another for real discussions. This is when they realized that, apart from the physicality, they were even compatible in terms of their vibes and values, driving them to pair up without any hesitation before sealing it with a kiss. Once the duo started sharing a room and got to know each other on a much deeper level, they quickly recognized that what they shared could be a real, long-term connection. Therefore, no matter who came into the villa as the days passed by, neither of them wavered from their growing bond – they did have conversations with others, but it was all truly respectful.
However, Lucy and Daniel did have a couple of issues starting from when the Londoner gave Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind UK’ star Ollie Sutherland a perfect score in the blindfolded kissing challenge. She gave her match a 9, asserting it was an innocent mistake from her side, but the 28-year-old couldn’t imagine how she could have switched them up because he didn’t have a beard. The couple managed to talk things out, but when she was chatting to ITV’s ‘Love Island’ star Ray Gantt later on, the Canadian grew angry and “embarrassed” owing to how loudly she laughed. He conveyed this to her, using the same harsh term, and it broke her heart since that was not her intention – she wasn’t even flirting, they were chortling over a coincidence they had discovered.
Lucy and Daniel Could Possibly Still Be Together
When Daniel saw Lucy’s tears following his statements, he rushed after her and squashed the argument because he knew his anger – whether justified or an overreaction – wasn’t worth her pain. Nevertheless, the duo still faced more challenges in both the game and their personal relationship, yet from what we can tell, they walked away from the entire experience hand in hand. Neither the Londoner nor the Canadian has since explicitly confirmed or denied anything regarding their current standing, but it appears they are still together and head over heels in love. After all, not only have they stayed in touch despite the long distance, but Lucy’s social media also indicates she is currently in a secret romance – there is a man’s hand in some of her recent posts.
Lucy and Daniel Appear to be Living Life to the Fullest
When we first met Lucy in the summer of 2024 during the premiere of ‘Too Hot to Handle’ season 6, she was a rising actress, model, and VIP hostess in her hometown. Since then, though, she has evolved into a public figure by embracing her passions of fashion and travel; in other words, the 29-year-old is now a fashion and travel influencer. Whether it be Los Angeles in California, Miami in Florida, Cannes in France, or Mykonos in Greece, she has been everywhere in the past couple of years, all the while working alongside brands like FashionNova and Bikini Bible to expand her reach.
As for Daniel, despite being a reality star who has featured in two Netflix originals that have premiered worldwide, he prefers to keep his life well away from the limelight. Therefore, all we know is that the now-29-year-old Malta-Canadian is a fashion and fitness enthusiast who proudly serves as a model under the banner of Elevate Talent Agency. Coming to his personal experiences, whenever he is not working or traveling, he is either exploring his interests further or spending quality time with loved ones, especially his sister, Julia Perfetto.
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