The much-anticipated show, Love is Blind Habibi, released all its episodes on October 10, 2024. In the fourth installment titled ‘Catching Up with Cupid,’ a major conflict unfolded between two of the participants, Simo and Chafic, during a getaway for the couples.
The heated argument stemmed from Chafic’s prior relationship with another contestant, Nour, and Simo’s choice to disclose personal information regarding this to Chafic’s fiancée, Dounia. As a result, tensions flared, culminating in a series of verbal exchanges that turned hostile between the two men.
Chafic’s Revelation and Simo’s Role in Love is Blind Habibi
In the fourth episode of Love is Blind Habibi, Chafic opened up to Simo about recognizing Nour from their past interactions on Instagram.
During their chat by the beach, Chafic recounted how Nour had once complimented his Arabic, dubbing it “cute,” which left him feeling uneasy, especially with Dounia present.
“Dounia was right beside me, and I thought, ‘God help me,’ my heart was racing,” Chafic explained to Simo.
Simo, sensing potential issues if Dounia overheard, inquired, “Did Dounia hear that?” to which Chafic expressed uncertainty. Simo responded:
“If Dounia did hear, that would be problematic.”
As the episode progressed, Simo directly addressed Dounia, hinting that some contestants may have had prior connections before entering Love is Blind Habibi. This comment prompted Dounia to confront Chafic, ultimately igniting the conflict between the two men.
The Showdown Between Simo and Chafic
The friction between Chafic and Simo escalated further when Dounia informed Chafic of Simo’s earlier comments. Feeling betrayed by his friend, Chafic confronted Simo in front of other cast members, questioning why he had shared private matters with his fiancée.
In a candid moment to the cameras, Chafic voiced his displeasure:
“I regret telling Simo. I confided in him at 4:00, and by 4:15, he had already spilled to Dounia, so he’s talking about me.”
Chafic then challenged Simo directly, asking, “Why did you tell her? Why?” Simo dismissed the charge, countering, “Why are you upset? You’re acting irrational.”
The altercation escalated, leading to a barrage of insults with the atmosphere thickening towards a potential physical confrontation. Simo defended his stance, claiming:
“We were discussing the experience. It wasn’t directed at you.”
He perceived the entire situation as a miscommunication and shared in his confessional that Chafic’s reaction was “youthful and immature,” questioning why Chafic took his remarks so personally, emphasizing it was merely a reflection on the dynamics of their Love is Blind Habibi journey.
Dialogue Between Simo and Dounia
Prior to the clash, Dounia had an open discussion with Simo about the experiment, questioning whether any participant had regrets. Simo expressed skepticism about some contestants, suggesting that several had established connections even before arriving at Love is Blind Habibi. He confided to Dounia:
“Some of the guys were chatting with the girls before even meeting them. I found it unsettling.”
When Dounia inquired further, he added, “The world is small, so it’s hard for secrets to stay hidden.” Later, she confided in the cameras:
“I don’t like how I’m feeling right now. This feeling is unsettling to me,”
Prompting her to share her concerns with Chafic.
The Consequences of the Argument
As tension escalated between Simo and Chafic, fellow cast members attempted to intervene to quell the rising conflict.
Dounia took Chafic aside to help him regain his composure, while Simo sought to clarify to others that his comments weren’t intended to hurt Chafic personally. Nevertheless, Chafic remained upset, believing Simo had crossed boundaries by involving Dounia in the matter.
All episodes of Love is Blind Habibi can be streamed on Netflix.
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