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 definitely a mutual attraction as well as spark between Lucy and Daniel the moment they stepped into the villa, they didn’t really 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 very early on, whereas he was gradually getting to know Juliette Porter from MTV’s ‘Siesta Key.’ This was to such an extent that the latter honestly believed she and Daniel were a sure match for the night, but then he suddenly pulled the Londoner aside for a quiet yet ardent 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.
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, what followed made things even more complicated between them as he admittedly went a little wild during the guys’ mixer and kissed both Olivia as well as Juliette. The fact that he then wasn’t honest with her about the entire situation – she had to learn it from AD – only broke her heart further, driving her to wonder whether staying together was even worth it now. This was the biggest hurdle the duo faced, yet because they knew one another’s hearts and understood that second chances are not always a bad thing, they made up.
Lucy and Daniel Are No Longer Together
After everything Lucy and Daniel had been through, they admitted during the finale that they were actually in a better place because of it all, since they learned some very important lessons. They truly believed they were one another’s perfect match, and their fellow cast members thought so too, because they ultimately voted for them to win a 7-day vacation so as to continue exploring their connection. Unfortunately, though, while neither the Londoner nor the Canadian has since explicitly confirmed or denied anything regarding their current standing, it appears as if they have long parted ways. The long distance, the jealousy, as well as the trust issues likely came in between their romance, but from what we can tell, they have managed to stay in touch amicably. We should also mention that Daniel actually seems to be single as of writing, but Lucy’s social media 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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