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Influencer In Lockdown Is Live Streaming Blind Dates On Instagram

Influencer In Lockdown Is Live Streaming Blind Dates On Instagram

As if blind dates weren't already awkward enough without a live global audience watching on

Jake Massey

Jake Massey

An influencer is spending her time in lockdown trying to find a boyfriend - by streaming blind dates live on her Instagram.

Urszula Makowska from Brooklyn, New York, is entertaining herself and her 230,000 followers by handing over control of her account on dating app Hinge to her friends. Said friends are then finding her matches and arranging for them to have a blind date with her on Instagram Live.

'Dating with Urszula' streams each Sunday at 7.30pm EST (11.30pm GMT) with viewers ultimately deciding whether or not the 25-year-old goes on a second virtual date with her match.

Urszula said: "Most of us are quarantined and swiping on our dating apps. Being the only single one out of my squad, my girls and I decided to create a fun social dating experiment using my Hinge account.

This is how we date in 2020, apparently.
Jam Press

"I don't know my date's name, what he looks like or really anything about him until our first date in front of a live audience on my Instagram. There are twists during the live and ultimately the audience decides if there will be a second date.

"This is not only entertaining but a great way for me to meet someone that may end up being my partner, learn more about myself, help others learn more about themselves and also promote the importance of staying home at this time due to the circumstances."

As if this wasn't all unorthodox enough, relationship coach Karolina Kolowska watches on the whole time and offers insight into their potential compatibility; a sort of lockdown virtual blind date punditry, if you will.


According to The Mirror, Karolina said: "As a dating coach, I look at the psychological compatibility - if the person is extroverted or introverted, seems to be loud or quiet, emotionally available, mentally healthy and focused, outdoorsy or a homebody type.

"I look at their common interests and differences. I check their professional and evaluate their social media profiles to determine whether their life's mission would be considered interesting/attractive by Urszula."

Strange times indeed.

Let's all bring some positivity, support and fun to anyone who might find themselves in isolation as a result of the coronavirus spread. Need some entertainment? Join Isolation Nation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coronasupport/

Featured Image Credit: Jam Press

Topics: Instagram, Influencer, lockdown, Dating