Love is Blind star's two word response to fan who brtually asks if she'll stay with co-star boyfriend if he doesn't propose

Catherine Richards, who starred on the debut UK version of Love is Blind last summer - but almost wasn’t cast - has been in a relationship with her co-star Jake Singleton-Hill for almost two years after meeting on the hugely popular dating show.

Since the pair met they have been keeping fans up-to-date with their romance on their social media pages. On her Instagram Stories, Catherine invited her fans to ask her any questions. When one fan asked: “What’s your desired timeline for marriage? If years go by and Jake never proposes will you stay?”

She replied, firstly with two important words: “Of course.” She then explained why: “I’m not with Jake just for marriage. However, he knows I would love to get that ring on my finger and take his name. But only when he’s ready. It’s a big commitment. I only want to do it once.”

The reality star hinted an engagement could be coming back in May when she posted a series of photos with her beau as she celebrated her 31st birthday. In the caption, she wrote: “Thank to this amazing guy for making my birthday so special, he’s a keeper.”

Fans were quick to notice that the former TV bride mappeared to have a ring on her finger. One person questioned: “ Do I see an engagement ring?!? I just looked through all the pictures to make sure I didn't miss an engagement.”

Catherine replied and confirmed she’s not engaged - but she hinted there might be a special ring soon: “Sorry to say but it’s a promise ring . It’s on the other hand , had it for over a year now when there is a engagement ring everyone will know.”

Fans of the show will remember that although Catherine is looking forward to marrying Jake now she almost married someone else during her time on LIB. She became engaged to Freddie Powell after meeting in the pods, but when it came to their wedding day he said ‘I do not’, leaving her heartbroken.

Catherine and Freddie’s relationship seemed promising at first; they bonded in the pods over their shared goals and values, their mutual love of fitness and the fact both of their grandparents had the same name. But, once they met in the real world and the reality of getting married set in the cracks began to show. She was upset by his request for a pre-nup, while he raised concerns about their different lifestyles, saying that she was the type of girl who liked to go out while he liked to stay in.

Jake wasn’t featured much in the finale edit of the show, and fans didn’t see any of Catherine’s pod dates with her now-boyfriend.

When another fan asked as part of her Instagram Q&A if she would be watching the second series of LIB UK - which will air this summer - she replied: “1000%. I know what happens, and let me tell you if you like drama then it’s going to be good.” Suggesting she is aware of spoilers for the upcoming series, she added: “If you thought I was bad wait till you see what happens in the next season.”

* Watch Love is Blind UK on Netflix now.