Abbey and her boyfriend David have experienced plenty of excitement — and plenty of romance — since Season 2. “David and I are going on four years together and we go on really fun dates,” Abbey tells Tudum. “We got to go to the premiere of the Mufasa movie because we love lions, and I’m David’s lioness.” 

She and David, “have so much fun together,” Abbey says. “David is really patient with me because sometimes my autism makes it hard for me to explain things.” Of course, that’s not the only thing Abbey loves about David: he also makes her laugh by making her stuffed animals talk. The small, everyday ways in which he’s thoughtful about her autism make all the difference. “He covers my ears when there’s a sound I don’t like,” she says. “I think in memories and pictures, and David thinks in synesthesia which is him seeing colors as numbers. For our next trip we want to go to Italy to eat pizza together, it’ll be such a romance.”

Adan’s approach to Season 3 is all about keeping it simple: He says he’s excited for people to see “everything” about the newest chapter of the story. Since Season 2 wrapped, he’s been keeping himself busy. “I’ve been going to school and starting graphic design as well as working out at the gym and working on building my brand and voice acting career,” Adan shares with Tudum. He also adds that his connection with Dani has taught him a lot about how to show up as himself in relationships. “There are similarities that Dani and I have,” Adan says. “It’s important to be true to yourself even in the relationship [while] being respectful to your partner in the process.”

Connor says his Love on the Spectrum experience has taught him a lot about dating and relationships — and that even the simple things are important. “I learned to open doors and pull out chairs for ladies while on my date,” he tells Tudum. “I have learned some of the rules of dating that were unknown to me. I always text a lady and thank her for her time after the date is over, and learned how challenging, overwhelming the dating world is.”

Since Season 2, Connor has been spending his time working, making new friends, and traveling to places like Los Angeles, New York, and London. “I even sang on a Broadway stage,” Connor says. “It’s been a whirlwind of experiences.” As for his dating life, Connor knows what he’s looking for, saying his ideal woman is “open-minded, well-read, polite, honest, and kind.”

Known for her vibrant presence and quippy comic timing, Dani has plenty to say about what she’s been up to since Season 2. “Ever tried juggling? Now imagine juggling an animation studio, traveling to events around the country, social media, and a personal life — all at once!” she tells Tudum. “My company DaniMation keeps me on my toes as we empower people on the autism spectrum to turn their love for animation into careers, while also producing our own in-house and outsourcing animation.”

Dani says Love on the Spectrum has taught her a lot about dating, particularly when it comes to her admittedly narrow perspective on what she was looking for in past partners. “l’ve learned that love isn’t a rom-com where you meet ‘the one’ and live happily ever after,” she says. “For most of us, it’s way more complicated, and way more real.” She’s also realized that finding her perfect match isn’t about job titles, but finding someone who understands her, accepts her for who she is, and makes life more fun: “No animation degree required.” 

Spending as much time as possible with Abbey has been David’s goal since Season 2. At the end of summer 2024, the couple traveled to New York City to catch some Broadway shows before he celebrated his 30th birthday in the fall. “Abbey and her mom took us to visit Moorpark college, where there is a learning zoo,” David tells Tudum. “We had a private tour of the lions, tigers, saw Delilah the bird, fed a tortoise, touched a diamondback snake, and saw many more animals.”

David says that even years into his relationship with Abbey, it’s hard for him to pick what he loves most. “She makes me feel loved, happy, and cheers me up if I’m having a bad day,” he says. “We have a lot of fun together and we learn things from each other. I teach her about my synesthesia and she teaches me patience and how to be a good boyfriend. We both love the same foods, the same movies, animals (especially the lion), and enjoy a lot of the same fun activities like theme parks.”

In Love on the Spectrum Season 2, audiences saw James approach dating with an unparalleled level of curiosity and tenacity — and it quickly made him a fan favorite. Since then, James says he’s been soaking it up. “I have still been working, still been finding time for fun, and I have still been enjoying my fame,” James tells Tudum, mentioning that people still often recognize him in public. 

He says he’s “very excited” for people to see what dating has in store for him in Season 3. “I have done many different things in my search to find a partner,” says James. “At this point in my life, I am fairly certain of what I am seeking in a romantic partner.”

Madison says she joined Love on the Spectrum because she was inspired by others’ success — especially Abbey and David. “Abbey and David’s love story made me think finding love for people who have autism is possible,” Madison tells Tudum. This season, Madison hopes to find love and learn to navigate the complex world of dating. She says she’s “looking for someone who shares common interests and values” and who is “conversational and fun to be around.” 

Newcomer Pari is excited to showcase her personality, hobbies, and talents, aiming to inspire others by celebrating her autism as a unique and beautiful part of who she is. She also wants to challenge stereotypes, asserting that “it’s OK for girls and women to like both trains and princesses,” and emphasizing that “age and gender do not matter.” 

This season, Pari says she’ll focus on dating women, though she’s had experience dating men in the past. “I feel much more comfortable dating girls and women. It’s a better match for me.” For fun, Pari enjoys railfanning (another term for trainspotting), singing, drawing, animating, playing video games, and sewing doll dresses. Her ideal date involves activities like dining on gluten-free pasta, riding trains, and walking through beautiful natural settings. Pari’s favorite love stories are the sweet, innocent romantic tales found in Disney princess films. In a relationship, she says she’s seeking “love, support, kindness, comfort, trust, understanding, and loyalty.”

To say Tanner has been living in a whirlwind since Season 2 would be an understatement. He’s spent his time traveling, embracing public speaking engagements, and creating social media content. Amidst all this excitement, Tanner also celebrated his sister's wedding and moved to a new apartment last summer, and continues to enthusiastically maintain his work schedule. Tanner tells Tudum that embracing life to the fullest is a lesson he took away from participating in the experience.  “I learned that if you are brave and take a chance on something new and different, you will learn a lot and become a better person” he says. “It will make you grow and challenge you in a great way!”

As far as his dating life goes, “There are some very lovely ladies in my life! That’s all I’ll say for now!” While his criteria for a partner haven't changed, he emphasizes the importance of conversation in his relationships. As he looks forward to Season 3, Tanner is eager for people to see his growth and maturity.  “I want people to know that autistic people are not always stuck being the same way,” Tanner says. “We grow and change just like everyone else.”