Damian Powers has experienced a controversial reality TV run, though he tried to find love on Perfect Match. The Love Is Blind villain and ex of Giannina Gibelli swore he had nothing romantic going on with Francesca Farago when she appeared in Love Is Blind: After The Altar season 1. However, when Damian joined Perfect Match, he had his sights set on Francesca.
Damian entered Perfect Match season 1 right before Too Hot To Handle alum Francesca dumped Dom Gabriel for him. Francesca briefly left Damian for Abbey Humphreys before deciding she wasn’t done with him. While Damian had a brief fling with The Circle: France’s Ines Tazi, he revealed Francesca was the only woman he wanted. A clearly smitten Damian asked Francesca to be his girlfriend at the end of the show, though a tearful Francesca told him she couldn’t see them working out in the real world. This led to both Damian and Francesca choosing to leave Perfect Match early and single.
Damian Powers’ Dating Life After Perfect Match
He’s Likely Single In 2024
Damian tried his best to woo Francesca, but they did not continue dating after Perfect Match. Instead, Francesca got back with her ex-boyfriend Jessie Sullivan, and the two are now engaged and expecting twins together. Since Francesca moved on, Damian decided to move on as well. Damian recently shared a photo with Francesca’s close friend and their Perfect Match co-star Kariselle Snow, with Francesca leaving emojis in the comment section. “Omg y’all we’re not dating! this was a perfect match event!!” However, Kariselle and Damian never dated.
Meanwhile, Georgia Hassarati revealed on The Viall Files that Damian confessed to having feelings for her while on Perfect Match. Despite Damian expressing his feelings, the two never pursued a relationship. As for Damian’s love life in 2024, he has not revealed whether or not he’s in a relationship. However, he’s most likely single.
Perfect Match Helped Damian Powers Fix His Reputation
He’s Not The Villain Anymore
Damian had a very messy relationship in Love Is Blind season 1 made him a reality TV villain. However, he spent the majority of his run on Perfect Match season 1 pining after Francesca and was loyal to her. Damian shared a clip from his time on the show that proves he has won over some fans.
“I’ll say it again. Damien is the most genuine human I’ve met,” his Perfect Match co-star Shayne Jansen commented. “Bro man up and stop begging for love. You were so trampled upon,” one fan noted. Other commenters called out Damian for going for Perfect Match villain Francesca the whole time.
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After his time on Perfect Match last year, Damian’s villain status has essentially been removed. Many felt bad for him after he was dumped by Francesca so abruptly. While he didn’t leave the show with a match, Damian at least left the show with a better reputation.
Damian Powers Gained A Lot Of Followers After Perfect Match
He Has Over 1 Million Followers In 2024
Damian ultimately did not win over Francesca, though he did gain more social media followers after appearing on the show. Damian has 1.2 million Instagram followers, making him one of the most followed cast members from Perfect Match season 1. He also launched an OnlyFans account after the show.
Damian announced the news to his followers after stripping down on Perfect Match. Many commenters roasted the reality TV star for getting dumped by Francesca after the way he treated his ex. “Lol I love how this show slapped ya in the face and gave you the karma you deserved for doing Gigi so wrong,” one critic wrote to Damien.
Will Damian Appear On Reality TV Again?
There is always a possibility Damian could return to reality TV in the future. Before appearing on Perfect Match season 1, Damian was last seen on reality TV during Love Is Blind season 1, which aired in February 2020. Perfect Match season 1 aired almost exactly three years later, in February 2023. Damian had remained in the spotlight for quite some time but for his on-and-off relationship with Francesca. Their relationship was somewhat shown during the Love Is Blind season 1 After The Altar special and then again on Perfect Match. However, they ended things while filming the latter show.
Nonetheless, Damian’s return isn’t guaranteed. After facing public scrutiny over his decisions in his relationships, Damian is clearly prioritizing privacy and personal growth over the spotlight. Reality TV is very intense to film, which can be mentally taxing, and could preventing him from entering this world again. Damian is also striving to reinvent himself outside reality TV, exploring other professional or creative roads that better align with his growing interests. Damian has tried OnlyFans and recently entered a celebrity poker tournament, which included fellow Netflix reality star Carly Lawerence from Too Hot To Handle.
Of course, there is a chance Damian could return, but his lack of social media presence would be an indication he is shying away from the limelight. He was a prominent figure in reality TV for a while, and it seems he was ready to take a step back. Reality TV may be in Damian’s rear-view mirror.
What Is Damian Powers Up To In 2024?
He’s Busy in His Career
As for what Damian is up to in 2024, over a year since Perfect Match season 1 aired, he is keeping a low profile. While he is still active on Instagram, Damian isn’t as active as he was when the show aired in February 2023. Damian has continued with his career as a content creator and still has his OnlyFans account on his Link Tree link on his Instagram bio.
Damian has also done a few partnerships recently. In the last six months, Damian posted two partnership videos with OVME Medical Aesthetics, a medical spa based in Atlanta, Georgia. He shared videos of himself receiving some of the treatments they offer, such as Botox. Damian also turned 33 on June 15 and reposted a few Instagram Stories to his profile. Since Perfect Match season 1, Damian has moved on from his time as a reality star and is focusing on creating content online.
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Perfect Match is a Netflix original dating/competition reality show that premiered on Valentine’s Day, 2023. Taking some of the most untamed contestants from other Netflix series such as Too Hot to Handle, Love Is Blind, and The Circle, Perfect Match aims to put these singles together for a chance at finding a new long-lasting romance – and a mysterious prize. As the couples attempt to bond with one another, a wrench gets thrown into the works as new singles arrive at the island to shake things up.
- Cast
- Nick Lachey
- Release Date
- February 14, 2023
- Showrunner
- Chris Coelen
