From the very first episode, Heartbeat wasted no time in setting hearts racing. Host Seyitan Atigarin kicked things off by asking the singles to reveal who caught their attention even before stepping into the Love Pad—and sparks were already flying.

Chidera admitted she had her eye on Alvin, impressed by his energy, while Alvin was drawn to Queen Latifa, describing her as exactly the type of woman he would pursue. Meanwhile, attraction crisscrossed the room: Queen Latifa liked Igwe for his “bad boy” vibe, Igwe chose Hilda, Hilda gravitated toward Alvin, Ken liked Hilda, Toriah was intrigued by Igwe’s tattoos, Kena picked Chidera for her aesthetic, and Shekinah also had her sights on Alvin, calling him “spicy.”

Early patterns quickly emerged: Alvin and Igwe became the house favorites among the ladies, while Chidera stood out among the men.

A surprise task added excitement when housemates searched for a hidden Love Box, which contained a key offering special perks. Ken discovered it and chose Queen Latifa to spend the night in the love nest, resulting in a kiss that set tongues wagging.

For the remaining housemates, fate played cupid. Numbers drawn from a box determined pairs for the night: Chidera and Kena, Igwe and Hilda, Shekinah and Alvin, Toriah and Henri, and Ken and Latifa. Romance, it seems, has arrived early in the Love Pad.