Love Is Blind: Habibi star Karma Ben Massoud is praised for 'empowering' belly dancing moment after brutally dumping love interest Ammar Zam when he urged her to quit
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A star of Love Is Blind: Habibi has received huge praise from viewers for her 'empowering' belly dance, after sensationally dumping her fiancé when she insisted she give up her dream career.
The latest edition of the Netflix megahit focuses on a string of singletons from various Arab countries, who head into the famous pods on their quest to find love.
One such star, Karma Ben Massoud from Tunisia, originally formed a close bond with Syrian dentist Ammar Zam, with the pair declaring their love for one another.
However, as they returned to the real world, cracks began to show in their relationship, with Ammar immediately taking issue with Karma's dream of being a belly dancer.
'Every person in the world has their own identity. It's what makes them who they are. They sometimes have to sacrifice a relationship for something important... [Dancing] It's not trivial to me. It's a huge part of my life,' Karma told him.
A star of Love Is Blind: Habibi has received huge praise from viewers for her 'empowering' belly dance, after sensationally dumping her fiancé
The latest edition of the Netflix megahit focuses on a string of singletons from various Arab countries, who head into the famous pods on their quest to find love
One such star, Karma Ben Massoud from Tunisia , originally formed a close bond with Syrian dentist Ammar Zam (pictured), with the pair declaring their love for one another
But Ammar continued to insist that she would have to give up her dream if they were to be together, and in the sixth episode of the series, they decided to call it quits.
While Karma remained cordial during their split, even asking for a hug and a kiss on the cheek, Ammar bitterly responded: 'I'm sorry, only a handshake. We're not close anymore for you to give me a kiss.'
The episode then cut to Karma defiantly performing a belly dance, while she narrated: 'I wish he had dealt with this particular issue more respectfully.
'I really think the best choice a person can make, is to be true to themselves, because if you can live your truth, and love your soul, love will be everywhere.
'What happened is proof that love is truly blind, but what's done is done.'
The display earned huge praise from fans, who were quick to laud Karma for sticking to her dreams, and refusing to give them up for a man.
Posts to X included: 'Not the Arab woman displaying more self-worth than all the other Love Is Blind series combined;
'Karma on Love Is Blind Habibi deciding to end her relationship because her fiancé said it's either him or her love of dancing. Not only did she choose dancing, she gave us a mfin word too;'
However, as they returned to the real world, cracks began to show in their relationship, with Ammar immediately taking issue with Karma's dream of being a belly dancer
While Karma remained cordial during their split, even asking for a hug and a kiss on the cheek, Ammar bitterly responded: 'I'm sorry, only a handshake'
The episode then cut to Karma defiantly performing a belly dance, while she narrated: 'I wish he had dealt with this particular issue more respectfully'
She added: 'I really think the best choice a person can make, is to be true to themselves, because if you can live your truth, and love your soul, love will be everywhere'
'So much respect for Karma. She expressed herself so beautifully while standing for what is right and without disrespecting anyone.
'Maybe one day, Ammar can see his hypocrisy and maybe that day he'll realise the person he lost;
'Wow watching Karma choose her own freedom over marrying this man, it's really empowering. Go girl!'
'Omfg I'm so proud of Karma that's a woman right there (f**k you ammar)
'I honestly love Karma,, she has been so dignified throughout this whole thing, never lost her temper and chose herself in the end.'
Since filming on the show wrapped, Karma's passion for dance doesn't seem to have diminished, with her Instagram bio stating she is now a 'full-time performer' and an 'artist.'
Love Is Blind: Habibi is available to stream on Netflix.
