Love Is Blind’s Irina Reacts to Ex Zack Suggesting She Tried to ‘Subtly Sabotage’ Bliss Romance

's Nick Thompson announced he started a nonprofit to help reality TV stars in the wake of allegations of mistreatment on the hit Netflix show.Thompson, who appeared on season 2 of and married before divorcing co-star Danielle Ruhl, took to Instagram on Thursday and announced he's a founding board member and executive director of outreach for the UCAN Foundation, which aims to «provide mental health and legal support to past, current, and future reality TV contestants.»Thompson explained in a lengthy caption that, no, he and fellow reality TV stars didn't sign up to be food and water-deprived, allegations made by several of his co-stars, including his ex.  «I signed up for a 'psychologically-based' love experiment sold as 'different from other reality shows,'» he wrote in his caption. «Love is Blind S1 made a believer out of me, and I thought the experience could work for me if I went with good intentions and stayed true to myself.»Thompson went on to say that the «vetting» process «included psych tests and evaluations, background checks, and assurances the cast members selected is 'ready for marriage.'» He also claimed being told that the psychologist that conducted his evaluation spoke to his therapist to verity the ethics and conditions of the show out of concern it would diminish his progress.

season 2 alum Danielle Ruhl is continuing to speak out about her alleged treatment from Netflix and Kinetic Content producers while filming the hit reality series.Danielle exclusively spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier via Zoom after sharing some of her own personal experiences with  earlier this week.Danielle, who tied the knot with her now-ex-husband, Nick Thompson, on season 2 of the hit reality series, told ET that she was not offered medical or psychiatric assistance while filming the show.«When I was experiencing some medical stuff in the pods, there were no doctors. When I was experiencing mental health issues, there were no therapists,» she claimed.

There for the wrong reasons? Love Is Blind‘s Micah Lussier is calling out costar Zack Goytowski for his treatment of Irina Solomonova during the season 4 reunion.

 star Marshall Glaze is explaining why he never felt Josh Demas was a threat to his relationship during his engagement to Jackie Bonds.In an interview with Nick Viall on the alum's podcast,, Marshall took exception to Viall saying Josh was a «threat.»«A threat? I don't know that that's the right word for it,» Marshall said. «I wouldn't call it a threat.»Viall, who admitted he didn't think Marshall would end up with Jackie in the end because they weren't compatible, later clarified that Josh was more of a threat to the relationship. Marshall agreed to that characterization and said that was «very evident» and concedes now that Josh and Jackie had a connection and is happy for them.

Love Is Blind’s Kyle Abrams has found love out of the pods!

Kyle Abrams is engaged! The season 2 alum took to Instagram on Monday to share video of his romantic proposal to girlfriend Tania Deleanos.In the clip, a suit-clad Kyle popped the question in a room covered in candles and rose petals as Tania, dressed in a black gown, excitedly accepted his proposal.It looks like Kyle didn't use his mother's engagement ring this time as he credited Plum Diamonds for the massive sparkler he gave his future bride.A post shared by KYLE ABRAMS (@kyleabrams10)Kyle initially proposed to Shaina Hurley on season 2 of using his mother's engagement ring. Despite clearly having reservations about his religious preferences, Shaina accepted the proposal only to split from Kyle on their trip to Mexico.Later in the show's reunion, Kyle confessed to having feelings for co-starDeepti Vempati, whom he connected with in the pods.

Love Is Blind” cast reunited for the first time since filming wrapped on their chaotic season for Netflix’s live reunion special — despite an hour delay. While it didn’t stream everywhere when it was supposed to, when the reunion did begin, it was filled with drama. To refresh your memory, here’s who said yes at the altar in the season finale: Tiffany and Brett, Chelsea and Kwame and Bliss and Zack — who, in the biggest twist of the season, first broke up in the pods, but then got engaged after he called it quits with his first fiancée, Irina, when they couldn’t make things work in Mexico.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched season 4 of Love Is Blind, proceed with caution. Love might be blind, but it doesn't always work out.

Love was not exactly blind when it came to season 4 contestant Zack Goytowski. The quirky 31-year-old criminal defense attorney fell for two women in the pods — one who baked him cupcakes for his birthday (33-year-old senior program manager Bliss Poureetezadi), and one who was kind of the pod mean girl and created drama with several of the other girls (26-year-old business owner Irina Solomonova).Claiming he knew Irina's true nature, Zack cut Bliss loose in the pods and proposed to Irina in a very cringey musical moment.But it was clear from the moment the pair laid eyes on one another that things weren't exactly… blissful.

Love is blind — and worth a second chance! Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi found a special connection after a messy love triangle with costar Irina Solomonova.

Kwame Appiah is speaking his truth amid criticism of his relationship with now-wife Chelsea Griffin. The season 4 contestant was portrayed as being very hesitant in his relationship with Chelsea on the Netflix series.There has been much criticism online about his flirting with ex Micah Lussier both in Mexico and back home in Seattle at Chelsea's birthday party.

It's decision time for the season 4 couples from . On Friday, Netflix released this season's wedding-packed finale, and it was filled with some shocking moments, lots of tears, and a memorable first dance. There was even, as co-host Vanessa Lachey previously teased to ET, a «runaway» bride. So which couples stayed together and who split up?Read on for a breakdown of where each couple stands after the finale and some of ET's theories on whether they are currently still together.Last week's episodes ended with a cliffhanger as Chelsea said yes at the altar but was awaiting her fiancé, Kwame's, response. It wasn't smooth sailing for the couple throughout their romance.

Every season of has that one couple — the pair who don't appear to be a hot mess and who might actually go the distance (the Lauren and Cameron and Alexa and Brennons, if you will). Since the beginning of season 4 began streaming last month, 37-year-old client lead recruiter Tiffany Pennywell and 36-year-old Brett Brown have appeared to be that couple.The pair had an instant connection in the pods, opening up to one another and sharing some of their emotional struggles.

Love was not exactly blind when it came to season 4 contestant Zack Goytowski. The quirky 31-year-old criminal defense attorney fell for two women in the pods — one who baked him cupcakes for his birthday (33-year-old senior program manager Bliss Poureetezadi), and one who was kind of the pod mean girl and created drama with several of the other girls (26-year-old business owner Irina Solomonova).Claiming he knew Irina's true nature, Zack cut Bliss loose in the pods and proposed to Irina in a very cringey musical moment.But it was clear from the moment the pair laid eyes on one another that things weren't exactly… blissful.

It's decision time for the season 4 couples from . On Friday, Netflix released this season's wedding-packed finale, and it was filled with some shocking moments, lots of tears, and a memorable first dance. There was even, as co-host Vanessa Lachey previously teased to ET, a «runaway» bride. So which couples stayed together and who split up?Read on for a breakdown of where each couple stands after the finale and some of ET's theories on whether they are currently still together.Last week's episodes ended with a cliffhanger as Chelsea said yes at the altar but was awaiting her fiancé, Kwame's, response. It wasn't smooth sailing for the couple throughout their romance.

Reminiscing about the past. Brittany Cartwright revealed that she’s grown apart from Katie Maloney since leaving Vanderpump Rules two years ago — and she wishes that weren’t the case.

season 4 of premiered on Netflix have been difficult for Micah Lussier. The 27-year-old marketing manager has received criticism for her behavior on the show, with many citing her «mean girl» antics in the women's lounge with pal Irina Solomonova, and others calling out her flirtatious conversations with ex Kwame Appiah.Micah turned Kwame down in the pods in favor of fiancé Paul Peden. Kwame then moved on with fiancée Chelsea Griffin, but when the exes reunited in Mexico, there were definite sparks.When ET's Will Marfuggi spoke with Micah at a press day, the new reality star was visibly emotional.

While Jackelina “Jackie” Bonds and Marshall Glaze waited until nearly one week before their wedding day to call off their whirlwind Love Is Blind engagement, they had navigated several challenges after leaving the Netflix pods.

As Tiffany Pennywell and Brett Brown prepare for their Love Is Blind wedding day, the future bride nearly hit her breaking point.

“Love Is Blind” alum Shayne Jansen is showing his support for season 4 newcomer Irina Solomonova. Over the weekend, the season 2 contestant took to his Instagram Stories to share a comment he left on Irina’s page in the wake of the criticism she’s received for the Netflix show’s latest season. Irina has been criticized for her mean girl behaviour with pal Micah Lussier in the women’s lounge and for her treatment of fiancé Zack Goytowski prior to their split in Mexico.