Love Is Blind contestant Ciara Murphy became visibly emotional during the filming of the show's reunion special, breaking down in tears when host Emma Willis asked if she felt she "doesn't deserve love." Murphy, a 29-year-old Pilates instructor, had been labeled the show's "villain" by some viewers due to her frequent discussions about money and her admitted taste for expensive things. The emotional moment occurred during the filming of the reunion, which took place earlier this week.

During the segment, Murphy covered her face with her hands, prompting co-stars to offer support and leading to a pause in filming for makeup assistance. The full reunion episode is set to air on Sunday.

In an interview with The Sun following the filming, Murphy described experiencing "every single emotion" and stated she had "went full into" the experiment. "And then I think, you know, having to answer these questions… everything just builds up," she explained.

Murphy's journey on the show involved a love triangle with Jack Bradshaw and Ajay Cheema. She ultimately decided to pursue a connection with Cheema, who proposed. However, their relationship faced challenges, including Murphy's struggle to lower her emotional defenses. Despite these difficulties, both couples, including Murphy and Cheema, committed to marriage in the show's wedding episodes. The status of their relationship will be revealed in the reunion.

Murphy's on-screen persona sparked debate, particularly her comments about financial expectations for dates. She revealed an early admission of a £300 minimum spend for first dates and mentioned a past instance where a man spent £15,000 on a first date. These statements led some viewers to deem her expectations "shallow."

Addressing the backlash, Murphy clarified that her comments were bold and could be taken out of context. She emphasized that the £15,000 date was a singular event and she would not expect such an amount from anyone. She also specified that the £300 minimum applies only to initial dates, not all interactions. "If somebody wants to actually spend time with me, literally invest time in me," she added, suggesting that her focus is on a partner investing time in the relationship.

Love Is Blind: UK Season 3 Reunion is scheduled to premiere on August 30 at 9 p.m. on Netflix.