‘Love Is Blind’ Couples Now
Warning: Major Love Is Blind spoilers ahead! Stop reading here if you don’t want to know what happens during seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
There’s a lot to keep tabs on with the Netflix dating “experiment” Love Is Blind. The long-awaited season 5 has dropped its first seven episodes and another batch of episodes is dropping next week on Friday.
It’s already been a whirlwind of a season—three couples got engaged! But as viewers learn this week, only two survive Mexico.
There’s a lot to unpack for season 5 so far, and nothing will be totally clear until this season’s After The Altar special. ICYMI, at the end of each season, the remaining engaged couples meet at the altar to either say “I do” or publicly end their relationship in front of a room full of family and friends.
TBH, LIB has had a pretty low success rate with its couples. Maybe it’s because contestants are fined $50,000 for leaving without producer approval, per Business Insider. In fact, only seven out of 20 engaged couples are together today. During seasons 1 through 3, just two couples from each stayed together, but season 4, proved different. Time will tell with season 5!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been stalking the Love Is Blind cast’s Instagrams relentlessly to figure out what the couples are up to now. And, because you’re going to ask: While everyone (including Nick and Vanessa Lachey) are eager for an LIB baby, none of the couples have announced pregnancies… yet.
Here’s everything you need to know about who stayed together, who remained friends, and who will probably never speak again:
Season 5:
Season 5 of Love Is Blind is still airing—catch the first seven episodes on Netflix now. But there’s already been lots to unpack already. Mainly, only two couples are still engaged, and a lot more have broken things off.
At this point, the singles have left the pods and are out in the real world trying to make it work. Here’s what to know about the couples who are still (probably) together.
Lydia Arleen and James “Milton” Johnson
What happened on the show: After Lydia was rejected by another contestant, Izzy, she hits it off with Milton. However, Lydia admits that she had a prior relationship with Uche before the pods (it’s a whole thing). However, eventually, Milton and Lydia are able to connect and seem to compliment each other in terms of personality.
What’s their relationship status? They’re engaged and by episode 7, are meeting each other’s families! Lydia and Milton are the last pair to get together in the show, and as of episode 7, they are still kinda figuring each other out.
Outside of the show, Milton told WH that the audience will just have to “wait and see because that’s where you’ll get the full picture,” he said. “You can get it all fleshed out all at once.” Time will tell! But based on promo clips, it looks like they at least make it *to* the altar.
Taylor Rue and Jared “JP” Pierce
What happened on the show: In the pods, Taylor and JP seem like a match made in heaven. They hit it off really early, and even come up with cute nicknames for each other. JP calls Taylor “sugar,” and Taylor calls JP “sugarbutt.”
It’s not really surprising when they’re the first couple to get engaged—but then things get awkward outside the pods, and it gets even rougher in Mexico…
What’s their relationship status? Taylor breaks things off with JP after their super awkward Mexico vacay. Plus, JP tells her that he’s not into how much makeup she wears and thinks it makes her seem “fake.” Taylor is understandably not pleased, and later tells WH that the whole thing left her “confused” and hurt. They haven’t seen each other since, she says.
“[We are] not friends. I don’t know if we could ever get to that friend level,” Taylor says. “But I want nothing but good things for him.”
Izzy Zapata and Stacy Snyder
What happened on the show: A lot triangle, of sorts. Izzy was a hot commodity in the pods, but eventually picked Stacy. The pair hit it off from the start, and Izzy eventually asks Stacy to marry him. There are no awkward vibes when they meet IRL, and once they move in together and start meeting each other’s families, things go as smoothly as they possibly can. Love really is blind!
What’s their relationship status? It seems the pair may still be together—as they got engaged on the show and it definitely seems like they’re headed for the altar in promo clips. It really could be anybody’s guess, but their Instagram activity (where they both still follow each other) seems to hint they’re at least on good terms.
Chris and Johnie
Chris and Johnie from Love Is Blind season 5.
What happened on the show? After Izzy breaks things off with Johnie, she goes back to her other pod connection, Chris. Understandably, Chris is pretty suspect of how she truly feels about him (even though she proclaims he is the one for her) so they initially leave the pods not engaged, or even together, for that matter.
What’s their relationship status? In episode 7, these two make a comeback during a podsquad BBQ hang. Apparently, they re-met in person at the airport heading home (remember, they’d never seen each other IRL) and immediately hit it off. They started dating shortly thereafter.
It’s unclear where their ‘ship stands today, but they definitely seemed pretty cozy on the show. Plus, they got to decide to be together on their own terms.
Uche and Aaliyah
Aaliyah and Uche from Love Is Blind season 5.
What happened on the show? While these two lovebirds seemed like a match made in heaven, two revelations in the pods ultimately spelled their young love’s demise. Specifically, Uche learns that Aaliyah cheated on her partner in her last relationship, which was a big red flag for him, and Aaliyah learns that her BFF, Lydia, used to date Uche in real life. She ends up leaving the show early without telling Uche, and things kinda fall apart from there.
What’s their relationship status? Uche and Aaliyah actually meet up back in the real world to grab coffee and talk through what went down. They don’t really make amends, though, and decide to *not* date.
Season 4:
The fourth season of LIB was full of D-R-A-M-A. From cheating rumors, to derogatory texts, switch-ups, and soul mates, this pod squad really had it all. Three couples are still together, while two called it quits. Plus, at the reunion, cast members gave updates on their married (or single) lives and more.
Micah Lussier and Paul Peden (Season 4)
Micah and Paul on season 4.
What happened on the show: Paul and Micah hit it off pretty early in the pods, but they had what Micah called a “slow burn.” While some viewers thought this was just a lack of chemistry, the couple did their best to stick it out til the very end. Unfortunately, Paul says no at the altar leaving a devastated Micah to process what happened.
Everyone felt awkward and there were tears shed by all. As one attendee said, “I wish I was way drunker.”
What’s their relationship status? While they tried to date briefly after the show, they’re definitely not together now. Micah explained that “there was a lot to talk about, a lot to work through,” and that they “both have a lot left in our journey, separately, maybe together.”
She is not dating anyone right now, but Paul’s mom told her during ATA that he’s “talking to someone.” The mystery woman could be Geneva Dunham, founder of Lashes x Geneva. The two have traveled a bunch since Paul first posted a pic of her, making it IG official. However, the last time Paul posted anything on Instagram was in mid-July.
“Right now, I’m just working on myself and who knows what the future holds,” Micah told WH in April. “I’m definitely single, so maybe I need something else to help me find my person.”
Micah posted an Instagram shortly after the finale release with the caption, “Listen, I’ve taken care of myself my entire life. I’ll be ok.”
Tiffany Pennywell and Brett Brown (Season 4)
Tiffany and Brett on Love Is Blind.
What happened on the show: Every season has that perfect couple, and for season 4, it’s Tiffany and Brett. Seriously, these two were a match made in heaven.
What’s their relationship status? Happily married! During ATA “The Browns” looked happy as can be. Back in April, Brett told Women’s Health that Tiffany moved to Portland shortly after the wedding. “Married life has been great,” he added. Together, they’ve been doing lots of traveling—Mexico, Houston, Columbia, visiting Brett’s fam in North Carolina.
“We’re enjoying our life together. Our love is growing stronger every day,” Brett says. “We’re great.”
Tiffany posts a lot of cute pics with Brett these days, including some really romantic video shots in July. They seem to be very happy together!
The two also celebrated their first wedding anniversary in May. “We kicked off our anniversary weekend by making it to our first Lakes game! 🔥🏀,” Tiffany wrote on Instagram next to a slew of shots of herself and Brett at the NBA playoffs. “Thank you Netflix for making this happen!”
Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah (Season 4)
Chelsea and Kwame on Love Is Blind.
What happened on the show: Chelsea and Kwame were PDA royalty this season, and the physical chemistry was palpable, even in the pods. It was very clear that they wanted to be together, and they adjusted to “real life” well after their engagement. Both said yes at the altar to a standing ovation from the crowd before sharing a steamy kiss.
What’s their relationship status? Still married, and Kwame officially moved to Seattle after the show.
And things are going well. “Marriage is really fun! It’s challenging but really fun and the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done,” Chelsea tells WH just before the ATA premiere. “We’ve been hunkering in and spending a lot of time with family and really prioritizing that, which has been a beautiful blessing and we are definitely looking forward to making more memories with our extended families.”
The one issue they have run into is the fact that Kwame has had to sacrifice his love of travel for Chelsea’s busy schedule. “In the first year of our relationship, we were trying to figure out how to fit that in—and obviously, it was a big discussion throughout the season as well. Travel is a big lifeline for me. So we’ve gotten to a point where we’ve worked it out, how we can make things happen and how we do that together,”
The two post each other a lot on Instagram, and look like they’ve been having fun hanging out with family, traveling on a cruise, and hitting up the Seattle Seahawks training camp.
In September 2023, it seemed the pair was still going very strong. “Our goal this summer was just to focus on each other and enjoy our marriage, and I think we thoroughly fulfilled that goal,” Chelsea told PEOPLE. “We’ll continue that goal and add some cool things into the mix this next year.”
Zack and Bliss (Season 4)
Bliss and Zack on Love Is Blind.
What happened on the show: A lot. First, Zack was having a hard time choosing between Bliss and Irina, and ultimately proposed to Irina. It was clear they were *not* a good match, though, and they broke things off before even leaving Mexico. Zack realized he’d made a mistake and asked Bliss for a second chance. They got married on a beautiful, sunny day, and didn’t look back. Oh, and their first dance was to “I Hope You Dance,” of course.
What’s their relationship status? Still married, and still doing well! It seems that second time was certainly the charm for this duo. They’re also excited to have kids in the near future, Bliss said at the reunion. Bliss also told WH that building a family is important to them, and that they’re excited to build a home together. Up first? A honeymoon in Europe.
“Over the past year, Bliss and I have fallen so much deeper in love with each other. We were definitely in love at the beginning, but it has just grown,” Zack told WH before the ATA premiere. Just the little things—no one in the world knows me better than my wife.”
Bliss is equally happy. “He cooks me dinner every single night, he’s just really so sweet and consistently shows up in our marriage and is always open to growing and learning together,” she says. “I can tell him my deepest, darkest secrets and he’s accepting. He’s a very non-judgmental person. I just feel so safe with him.
Irina, for her part, never reached out to Paul after filming. At the reunion, she got grilled by Vanessa, and apologized to Bliss and Zack for her actions. Zack countered that he still thinks she came on the show to get famous, but has forgiven her. They don’t really interact at ATA.
There’s been no major IG announcement about a baby, but I wouldn’t be shocked if there’s news in the next few years. They did just bring home some pets in July, and they certainly seem very in love these days!
Jackie Bonds and Marshall Glaze (Season 4)
Jackie and Marshall on Love Is Blind.
What happened on the show: These two are definitely off to a rocky start from the get-go and they become the second couple to call it quits after a cliffhanger in episode 8. Oh, and Jackie doesn’t give the ring back (and still hasn’t to this day) because she says that the show bought the rings, not Marshall. Jackie later gets back with another podmate, Jason.
What’s their relationship status? Big drama here. Marshall and Jackie don’t interact at all post-breakup, and things were still super tense in April after the reunion aired. Marshall asked Jackie for a truce at the reunion, muttering that he had already offered this option with no response.
While Marshall initially went on a date with another contestant, Kacia, from the pods, he is now very much in love with a woman, Dr. Chay Barnes. During ATA, Marshal gushes about her. “Chay makes me feel loved every time she looks in my eyes,” he says.
Jackie, on the other hand, has been dating fellow contestant Josh since the end of the show. They appeared via video stream at the reunion and showed up on ATA together.
It’s safe to say these two have *no* lingering feelings for each other.
Season 3:
Only two couples from season 3 have stuck it out through thick and thin: Colleen and Matt, and Alexa and Brennon. The other three couples crashed and burned (with some rekindled emotions here and there). If you don’t recall the cuties incident of 2k22, you should rewatch the season 3 reunion.
Bartise Bowden and Nancy Rodriguez (Season 3)
What happened on the show: Nancy had reservations about 25-year-old Bartise, since she thought he might be too young for her. Two weeks before their wedding, she told him that she was going to say no, so he whipped himself into shape and asked for another chance. As a result, Nancy tells WH that she was “blindsided” when he said no at the altar. Her family got really upset, too, which rustled some feathers with Bartise.
“I was not expecting it to get that aggressive,” he says. “Eventually, they let me get Nancy away and talk to her, and she could voice her opinion towards me, but I was shocked that the family felt the need to come yell at me.”
What’s their relationship status? Understandably, Nancy wasn’t interested in continuing her relationship with Bartise. “For me, it ended at the altar—black and white. I said yes. He said no. I put my heart out,” Nancy tells WH.
Bartise, for his part, says things have kind of ricocheted around since filming ended. “Our roller coaster of a relationship has kind of continued,” he says. “As it stands right now, I would say we’re acquaintances and on decent terms.”
And now, Bartise is a father! He announced the big news about his son Aidan on Instagram. The baby was born in December of 2022, and Bartise apparently filed court docs pertaining to the newborn with a woman named Olivia Gross, according to Us Weekly.
SK Alagbada and Raven Ross (Season 3)
What happened on the show: Things seemed to be going super well (like, match made in heaven) for SK and Raven until they got to the altar. SK surprised literally everyone by saying “no,” and pointing out that the timing was off. He was starting grad school soon, he said, and Raven didn’t want to move in together.
Then, the couple shared during the reunion episode that they had started dating again. Fun fact: Raven also told Vanessa that they didn’t “discover each other’s bodies physically” until after the wedding, for what it’s worth. But then everything went downhill fast.
What’s their relationship status? Raven posted on her IG story on Nov. 20 saying that she and SK are officially broken up. Around the same time, allegations surfaced on TikTok accusing SK of cheating on Raven, but the story is pretty convoluted.
“We are saddened to announce that we have decided to go our separate ways,” Raven wrote. “Due to on-going legal proceedings surrounding these allegations, we can not provide additional details and ask that you please respect our privacy during this hard time. Thank you for following our love story and believing in us.”
On the “After The Altar” episodes, SK proposes to Raven again. She says yes. But then Raven claims he cheated and broke things off for a final time.
Cole Barnett and Zanab Jaffrey (Season 3)
What happened on the show: These two seemed to hit it off, but they hit a *lot* of speed bumps (including Cole asking her if she were “bipolar” at one point and rating her a nine out of 10 while giving other girls a 10). So, Zanab took her moment at the altar to tell Cole what she really thought about him, and it was intense. “You have disrespected me, you have insulted me, you have critiqued me, and for what it’s worth, you have single-handled shattered my self-confidence,” Zanab tells those congregated. Her answer, unsurprisingly, was no. And her guests clapped as she left him at the altar.
Cole shared his thoughts with WH: “I was crying my eyes out because I care for this girl and love her to death and wanted a life with her, wanted a relationship with her, wanted to marry her,” he says. “That was very blindsiding and difficult to experience.”
What’s their relationship status? Well, based on all that, it’s not good, and they’re not speaking to each other. “I hate to say that I was gonna say ‘I do,’ but in the moment, I definitely wanted to say ‘I do,’” he tells WH. “But after seeing what she said, I’m like, ‘Am I really that naive to think that I was gonna marry this girl on that day when that’s how she felt about me?’”
Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux (Season 3)
What happened on the show: These two lovebirds fell madly in love after initially bonding over a shard love of shakshuka. They held a Jewish wedding ceremony, and everything was *chef’s kiss*.
What’s their relationship status? Happily married! These two are just so cute when they talk about their life together now, and Alexa raved about Brennon to WH: “It’s kind of strange getting back into all of this because it’s just been us two,” she says. “It’s super exciting. It’s been really wonderful. Every day is just a fairy tale.” Brennon echoed this sentiment, telling WH that marriage has been “wonderful.”
“All the serious issues we really honestly discussed on the show, and that’s why we fell in love so quickly and so wholeheartedly,” he says. Aww!
The two recently went on a trip to Israel in July, with Alexa sharing on Instagram, “It’s been an emotional trip and one that I will remember forever. I’m so blessed to have Brennon by my side.”
Also, it seemed like there might be a baby Lemieux coming in 2023, at least based on the “After The Altar” episodes where Brennon and Alexa chatted about their plans for a family (Alexa wants five kids!). No news yet on that front, but she did just post a cocktail making recipe on IG, so probably safe to say she’s not pregnant RN. “I’m sat” as the Love Islanders say.
As of late, Alexa posted the sweetest collection of photos of her and Brennon with the caption, “You the best I ever had.” Awww.
Colleen Reed and Matt Bolton (Season 3)
What happened on the show: Colleen had a bit of a rough road before finding Matt, but the ballet dancer seems to have found her person, and despite a few spicy arguments (mostly about Cole’s inappropriate behavior), they said “I Do” in front of their friends and family in a beautiful ceremony.
What’s their relationship status? These two are also happily married! Matt shared with WH that Colleen is working three jobs, and he loves “taking care of her, cooking dinner for her, rubbing her feet, whatever it is.” Their relationship has grown “astronomically,” he adds.
“Just because we got married doesn’t mean that all those issues that we were having were all of a sudden going to be resolved and we weren’t going to have them anymore,” she tells WH. “So, for some time, we were still working on those issues. But it was very nice not to do in front of cameras.”
The couple also let slip at the reunion that while they spend every day together, they weren’t living together because of financial and logistical reasons. Colleen didn’t want to break her lease with her roommates, leaving them in a rut. But the couple finally moved in together in June after being married for two years, with Matt saying on Instagram, “WE did it OUR way 🤫.”
Colleen hasn’t posted Matt in a while, but he still has some very cute couple photos pinned to his Instagram profile, so it’s probably safe to say they’re still going strong.
Season 2:
The number of season 2 couples that made it sits at a big, fat zero. All five couples this season tried to make things work, and really just swung and missed.
Deepti Vempati and Abhishek ‘Shake’ Chatterjee (Season 2)
What happened on the show: Despite all odds, Deeps and Shake got engaged in the pods and shared a serious sense of adventure in Mexico. However, on the day of their wedding, Deepti decided to turn Shake down.
“I hope you know how much you mean to me and the impact you’ve made on my life, but no, I cannot marry you,” she told him. “I deserve somebody who knows for sure. So, I’m choosing myself and I’m going to say no.”
What’s their relationship status: Have they reconnected? “No,” Deepti confirmed to Women’s Health. “We’re happy. I think it was the right decision for us.”
After watching the show, Deepti explained that “some of the things he said were just completely disrespectful, even to a friend,” per Page Six. “So, yeah, it’s been tough watching it back but I’m trying to put it in the past and just move forward.” Shake has debuted his new relationship with Emily Wilson on Instagram in March of 2022, per Us Magazine. And things seem to be going well.
Meanwhile, not long after Love Is Blind aired, Deepti was rumored to be dating fellow cast mate Kyle Abrams, who previously confessed that his “biggest regret” was not proposing to her on the show. During the Love is Blind: After The Alter special, fans got to see Kyle and Deepti profess their…strong like for each other.
Unfortunately, Kyle revealed on Instagram that since After The Altar, the two decided to split. He also confirmed that he was in a new relationship that he’d like to keep private for the time being. Deepti is still living her best single life.
Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson (Season 2)
What happened on the show: Danielle and Nick seemed like they were truly made for each other in the pods, but they hit a few rough patches in Mexico. Even after their fair share of disagreements, this pair successfully tied the knot in an adorable wedding ceremony, and they stuck it out for a while.
What’s their relationship status: A few days after the news that Iyanna McNeely And Jarrette Jones were getting a divorce, news broke that season 2’s other married couple were also separating. On August 21, TMZ revealed that Danielle had filed for divorce. Unfortunately, things are really rough right now, and the two aren’t on speaking terms, according to People. They also both appear to be single.
Mallory Zapata and Salvador Perez (season 2)
What happened on the show: Mal and Sal quickly bonded on the show, and not even a love triangle could stop these two from getting engaged. As the season went on, cute picnic dates (and Sal’s ukulele) helped them build a deep connection.
During the finale, Sal seemed like he was getting cold feet before the wedding. “I still feel undecided,” he said. “But I know that when I’m there and I get to hold Mallory’s hands and just voice how I feel, it’ll all be okay.”
At the altar, Mal was ready to get hitched—but Sal couldn’t say “I do.” “I feel like I just need more time,” he explained to Mallory, who replied, “it’s okay.”
What’s their relationship status: Now, Sal has a new boo, Jessica Palkovic, or Jessi, who is a dancer, actor, and OnlyFans creator. Towards the end of After The Altar, Sal mentions that a proposal could be coming soon… I guess fans will have to wait and see what happens with these two. As for Mal, there’s still no sign of a new relationship on her Instagram (yet).
Natalie Lee and Shayne Jansen (Season 2)
What happened on the show: Natalie and Shayne had their fair share of ups and downs on their season. After Shayne picked Natalie over Shaina Hurley in the pods, the two bickered over everything from which side of the bed to sleep on to different ways of showing affection for each other. And the night before their wedding was a disaster, with Shayne calling Natalie the “worst thing” that’s ever happened to him. Yikes.
What’s their relationship status: The two briefly dated after the show but ended things a few months later. “We ended it pretty amicably and we are friends right now,” Natalie explained to Page Six. “I wish him all the best.” The pair did reach out to each other again after the show dropped on Netflix, but Natalie says they’re just too different for a relationship to work. They both appear to be single.
Shaina Hurley and Kyle Abrams (Season 2)
What happened on the show: Shaina and Kyle got engaged despite a few fundamental differences, including their thoughts on religion. But things got messy when Shaina left Mexico without telling Kyle and then admitted she still had feelings for Shayne (👀).
What’s their relationship status: Kyle has since revealed that he and Shaina “went home together” after filming and “went on a date off-camera” to give each other a second chance. But the pair then went their separate ways.
“We don’t really talk. We don’t communicate,” Kyle told Us Weekly. “There’s nothing left. I mean, we’re not friends or anything. She doesn’t come out much. That ship has sailed.”
Shaina ended up getting married to contractor Chris Lardakis in 2022. “I have found the one whom my soul loves,” Shaina captioned a post from their wedding day in July of 2022. Kyle is also heading back down the aisle after proposing to his girlfriend Tania.
Shaina also just announced that they’re expecting a baby! “We feel so thankful and grateful that we have been given such a blessing. Our hearts are full!” she told People. “We cannot wait to start this next journey of parenthood together and to meet this little soul!”
Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones (Season 2)
What happened on the show: Iyanna and Jarrette may not have seemed perfect for each other at first (after all, she was his second choice in the pods), but Mexico quickly proved otherwise. While Jarrette still had feelings for Mallory, his connection to Iyanna only grew stronger.
Right before their ceremony, Iyanna explained that trusting Jarrette to change his bachelor ways required a “very, very large leap of faith.” Even so, she and Jarrette successfully swapped vows and walked away from the finale married.
What’s their relationship status: On August 17, the couple announced that they are going through the process of getting divorced. Iyanna and Jarrette announced the sad news in a joint IG post.
“After much thought, we’re saddened to share that we have separated and will begin the process of divorcing,” they wrote. “While we have love for each other, our lives are going in different directions, and that’s okay.”
The couple didn’t go into the details of their breakup, but they said the decision to part ways had been “far from easy.” The couple then thanked their LIB family.
Season 1:
Ah, the season that started it all. During the pandemic, everyone fell in love with these five couples, but especially with Lauren and Cameron, and Amber and Matt, both of whom are still married, and celebrating four years of wedded bliss.
Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton (Season 1)
What happened on the show: Lauren and Cameron were by far the easiest couple to stan. And if you didn’t shed a tear during their wedding vows, were you even watching the first season of Love Is Blind?
What’s their relationship status: Lauren and Cameron celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary last November, and they’re still going strong.
Lauren shared an adorable tribute on Instagram for their third anniversary: “A love story I could have only dreamed of… not perfect but perfect for me! ❤️ Cheers to 3 years of Love, marriage and happiness 😘💍❤️ Us against the world forever 👩🏾❤️👨🏻 Happy anniversary baby!”
The couple hosts their own Youtube series, Hangin’ With the Hamiltons where they “talk about everything in our lives, the different elements that make them up,” Cameron says in the couple’s intro video. “Whether it’s our family, our friends, dinner, drinks, cocktails, you know what I’m talking about.”
Lauren also said that she and Cameron are thinking about starting a family back in 2021: “I’m not pregnant, let me preface by saying, however, we do have a little fur baby,” she told Us Weekly. “So, he’s our child for now and our work is our child.”
Meanwhile, Lauren recently shared a hilarious Instagram video of herself raising her eyebrows at Cameron making dinner, writing, “every time your husband cooks” over top:
Amber Pike and Matt Barnett (Season 1)
What happened on the show: Both Amber and Matt (a.k.a. Barnett) had a case of cold feet right before their wedding. However, they decided to stick things out and tie the knot during the finale.
What’s their relationship status: These two are still going strong! Amber has reportedly changed her last name to Barnett. In 2021, the couple marked their wedding anniversary with an adorable video on Instagram.
She wrote, “This third year was definitely charmed, and judging by the pics I’d say we’ve got this kissing thing down pat! If it’s cool with you though I’d like to keep practicing 😘.”
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Amber recently shared sweet photos on Instagram of herself and Matt goofing off at an art gallery, writing, “Being ridiculous with you when we’re supposed to be being fancy is my fave💚,” in the caption.
Jessica Batten and Mark Cuevas (Season 1)
What happened on the show: Have you ever seen the movie He’s Just Not That Into You? Clearly, Mark hasn’t. His relationship with Jessica was off the entire show, from the pods to the day he (and only he) said, “I do.”
“He was always far more committed to her than she ever was to him,” the Love Is Blind source told Women’s Health, which is obviously true having watched the finale. According to the source, Jessica “really struggled with the Barnett storyline.”
What’s their relationship status: Since filming, both Jessica and Mark bounced back with new relationships. And Jessica gave birth to a baby boy this year!
Jessica and her partner, Benjamin McGrath, MD, got engaged in September of 2021. “I don’t think it has quite sunk in, but I’m definitely floating somewhere on cloud nine,” Jessica told People at the time. FYI, McGrath is a foot and ankle surgeon as well as a dad to two kids, according to his Instagram bio. Jessica announced their pregnancy on IG in January of 2023, and gave birth to her son, Dax, in June of 2023.
Mark dated Lauren “LC” Chamblin, another cast member from Love Is Blind, in May and June 2020. But the two broke it off when Mark was caught cheating through a Reddit post LC found titled, “My close friend’s co-worker is dating Mark!!”
Since the cheating scandal, Mark has settled down with Aubrey Rainey. On Instagram, Mark announced that he and Aubrey are officially “Mr & Mrs 💍🍾.” The two got engaged in Nov. 2020 and welcomed their second son, Axton, on Feb. 3, 2022.
Kelly Chase and Kenny Barnes (Season 1)
What happened on the show: Surprise, surprise—one of the most stable couples throughout the entire show didn’t actually end up together (😱). Kenny said yes to forever and Kelly said no, leaving him stranded at the altar to give a beautiful, yet awkward, speech to his family and friends. The couple later revealed that they were “adamantly not going to get married. That was never something that we were going to do,” Kenny told ET.
What’s their relationship status: Both Kenny and Kelly have moved on. In fact, Kenny recently got married. He posted an Instagram photo from his April wedding. “Next Saturday, I get to marry my best friend,” he wrote. “Alex and I have been overwhelmed by the love and support during our engagement.”
As for Kelly, it looks like she’s single right now and focusing on herself and her career as a health and life coach.
Giannina Gibelli (Gigi) and Damian Powers (Season 1)
What happened on the show: Gigi and Damian’s relationship was super volatile throughout their season (they may have even given The Bachelor‘s Peter and Victoria F. a run for their money…). But according to the show’s source, everyone close to the show assumed they’d both say yes on their wedding day. Instead, Damian told Gigi she wasn’t “all in” during most of their relationship, and the two ended it on camera.
What’s their relationship status: The couple dated after filming and confirmed their relationship on the reunion episode. But in 2021, the two officially split (for good, this time). “It was a lot to process and it was a very long breakup,” Gigi told Entertainment Tonight back in August.
Now, Gigi is dating Bachelorette alum Blake Horstmann, and the two moved in together in 2022 after Blake “proposed” to her in the snow, asking her to move in.
Damian, on the other hand, seems to be living the single life over on his Instagram. That hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning, though. He’s been linked with everyone from Tana Mongeau to Perfect Match’s Kariselle (and even posted a cozy IG with her this summer). No confirmation on any of these rumors yet, though!
Carlton Morton and Diamond Jack (Season 1)
What happened on the show: Carlton and Diamond’s breakup was tragic. These two didn’t make it past Mexico after Carlton revealed to Diamond that he was bisexual and had previously been in relationships with men. Eventually, everything came to a head with one explosive fight filled with every four-letter word you can imagine.
What’s their relationship status: While the ex-couple seemed to patch things up at the reunion and even seemed to be open to the possibility of rekindling their romantic relationship, Diamond and Carlton are currently not in touch. “They are no longer speaking and, at this moment in time, aren’t even cordial,” a friend of the ex-couple told Women’s Health. Now, Carlton and Diamond seem to be single still, but no major updates.
Stay tuned for season 4 After the Altar, and season 5, dropping soon on Netflix!
Sabrina is an editorial assistant for Women’s Health. When she’s not writing, you can find her running, training in mixed martial arts, or reading.
Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives by the beach, and hopes to own a teacup pig and taco truck one day.
