The Love Is Blind reunion didn’t end up being live on April 16 due to “technical difficulties,” but apologetic Netflix brass are very pleased with the viewership the streamer had once the special finally aired.
07.04.2023 - 18:25 / usmagazine.com
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.
“I knew as soon as we came back from Mexico and we started living together that it wasn’t gonna work out between me and Marshall,” Jackie, 26, exclusively confessed to Us Weekly.
The dental assistant and Marshall, 27, initially connected sight unseen in the Love Is Blind pods during season 4, which began airing on Netflix last month. While Jackie was torn between Marshall and costar Josh Demas, she eventually accepted the marketing manager’s marriage proposal. However, things took a turn once they met face-to-face and they started blending their lives.
Leading up to their wedding day, viewers saw Marshall and the California native get into a series of heated arguments. The groom complained that his fiancée tended to “ruminate” in her moods for long periods, referring to her as a “project” that he needs to fix up once they tie the knot.
“In this moment, this whole relationship with Jackie is very bleak,” Marshall said during a confessional in episode 8, noting he needed space away from their shared home. “The other night, she says that I needed to ‘boss up.’ The way that she made me feel in that moment when she said that ‘I wasn’t a man, that I wasn’t doing grown-man stuff,’ that hurts because I truly, genuinely do love this girl.”
During the episode, Jackie claimed that she wanted Marshall to be more “aggressive” and explained that she was upset that they do not have sex.
Ultimately, Marshall’s “project” retort was one of Jackie’s final straws to call off their engagement.
“[It was] that and then there
The Love Is Blind reunion didn’t end up being live on April 16 due to “technical difficulties,” but apologetic Netflix brass are very pleased with the viewership the streamer had once the special finally aired.
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.
Marta Balaga Stormy Daniels becomes a dating show host in Canada’s “For the Love of DILFs,” combining two groups of “internet’s favorite gay archetypes: Himbos and daddies.” Produced by Daddy TV, it premiered in January. “I was brought here by Doctor DILF, a mysterious gay relationship expert, to help these singles find the man of their dreams. I know it sounds kind of weird but hey, the check cleared. And I love a good check, so here I am,” she said in the trailer presented at MipTV’s Fresh TV Formats, hosted by The Wit. According to The Wit CEO Virginia Mouseler, moderating the showcase, “The Traitors” and “FBoy Island” are the true trendsetting formats of the season.
It wasn’t just fans who were upset about the Love Is Blind season 4 reunion! One cast member is also furious with how things went down!
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched season 4 of Love Is Blind and the reunion special, proceed with caution.
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 and the reunion special, proceed with caution. Though it was billed as Netflix's second-ever live special, Love Is Blind fans were disappointed on Sunday evening when the streaming service struggled to get the event going for more than an hour.Co-host Vanessa Lachey took to her Instagram to share that they had been experiencing technical difficulties, and eventually Netflix shared that the reunion was being filmed and they were planning to have it on Netflix «as soon as humanly possible.»For those diehard fans who stuck out the delay, the payoff was well worth it as the reunion skimmed the surface of the love stories, but scooped deep into the drama.Season 4 stars Chelsea Griffin, Paul Peden, Micah Lussier, Kwame Appiah, Zack Goytowski, Bliss Poureetezadi, Tiffany Pennywell, Brett Brown, and Irina Solomonova were all in attendance.One of the biggest surprises of the night was that co-stars Jackie Bonds and Josh Demas, who reconnected outside of the pods after Jackie's split from Marshall Glaze, were not in attendance at the reunion.
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.
Vanessa Hudgens is basking in every minute of being engaged.
Though they had a promising start, 27-year-old dental assistant Jackie Bonds and her fiancé, 27-year-old marketing manager Marshall Glaze, didn't make it to the altar on season 4 of Their already rocky relationship was on shaky ground when they showed up to co-star Chelsea Griffin's birthday party separately. Then Jackie's ex, Josh Demas, made a memorable cameo at the party, making a play for Jackie. «If you don't feel, like, heart-to-heart you're really going to marry somebody, pick me,» Josh told Jackie.On the show, Jackie is seen skipping her wedding dress fitting to meet up with Josh at a coffee shop, where they decide to give their relationship a try.
Lala Kent is letting her opinion be known!On Wednesday, following this week's all-new episode of Vanderpump Rules, Kent appeared on, where she shared her thoughts on Tom Sandoval's affair with Raquel Leviss, Tom Schwartz's explosive appearance last week, and of course, the Scandoval of it all.«It was so cringy. He needs to walk through it with a PR team first,» Kent said of Shwartz's sit-down. «Maybe I should walk through stuff with a PR too, so I don't know.»Addressing Schwartz's bombshell revelation that Sandoval is «in love» with Leviss, Kent said she thinks Leviss may be in love with Sandoval, but doesn't necessarily think it's a two-way street.«I think Raquel may be in love with him, I don't think he's in love with her because I think he's incapable of that type of emotion,» the reality star said.As fans of the show know, last month, ET confirmed that Sandoval and Ariana Madix called it quits after she discovered the aspiring musician was having an affair with Leviss.As for when Kent said she became suspicious of Sandoval and Leviss' tryst, Kent said she first thought something was amiss back in August when the months-long affair is rumored to have begun.When it comes to the theory that Schwartz's makeout session with Leviss was done in an attempt to throw everyone off Sandoval and Leviss' scent, Kent said she believes Schwartz was indeed a decoy, whether or not he was aware of it at the time.«I think Schwartz was absolutely the decoy, and I don't think he realized it. That's what's so gross about it,» Kent stated.Kent doesn't have much hope for a long-term romance between Sandoval and Leviss, saying, «Absolutely not. He's going to now see that it's real life, and he's going to be like, there isn't much happening
Raven Ross is loving life with her new mystery man. The season 3 alum still hasn't publicly shared the identity of her new man, but over the weekend, she shared several photos and videos of herself and her beau on a romantic birthday weekend beach getaway.The Pilates instructor posted a photo of a hotel room bed covered in rose petals that read, «I [love] U,» and balloons that read, «Happy Birthday,» over the headboard.In the shot, Raven's man is seen with his back to the camera sitting on the balcony looking out at the ocean.«If you feel like you'll never find your person, be patient.
snapped in the studio with none other than Madonna, and the two are surely cooking up something wonderful — though what it is and when we’ll be able to hear it is unclear.For those just hearing about Martin for the first time, here are 10 songs he had a hand in creating that you might not have known were his work.Backstreet Boys – “Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)”“Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)” was a breakthrough moment for Martin, as it became his first top 10 hit on the Hot 100 in the U.S.Before this success, he had worked in his home country of Sweden for years, honing his craft as a songwriter and producer.He would go on to write and produce a string of fellow smashes for the group, including “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” “As Long as You Love Me,” and the iconic “I Want It That Way.”Robyn – Show Me Love”Robyn’s rise to fame in the LGBTQ community can be largely attributed to her more recent electro-pop productions, but it’s important to note that she has been creating music for quite some time.In fact, Martin had a hand in her first global win, “Show Me Love,” which helped to launch her career. Despite her success that took her in other directions over the years, “Show Me Love” remains a fan favorite to this day, and its impact can still be felt in the world of pop music.Celine Dion – “That’s The Way It Is”For true fans of ’90s pop music, the collaboration between Celine Dion and Martin is an unforgettable moment.
Sharing her truth! Jackelina “Jackie” Bonds has clarified when her breakup from Love Is Blind fiancé Marshall Glaze occurred in light of their dramatic love triangle with costar Joshua Demas.
Though they had a promising start, 27-year-old dental assistant Jackie Bonds and her fiancé, 27-year-old marketing manager, Marshall Glaze, didn't make it to the altar on season 4 of Their already rocky relationship was on shaky ground when they showed up to co-star Chelsea Griffin's birthday party separately. Then Jackie's ex, Josh Demas, made a memorable cameo at the party, making a play for Jackie. «If you don't feel like heart-to-heart you're really going to marry somebody, pick me,» Josh told Jackie.In the new drop of episodes, we see Jackie and Marshall return from the party together, but when Marshall tries to talk to him about their situation, Jackie says she doesn't want to, asking Marshall simply to «love me.» Then later in the episode, Brett tells a surprised Marshall at the group's suit fitting that Jackie didn't show up to her wedding dress fitting.
Molly-Mae Hague has returned to work at PrettyLittleThing after giving birth to her daughter Bambi. The influencer, 23, welcomed her daughter in January with boyfriend Tommy Fury after the pair met on Love Island in 2019. Now she has returned to her role as creative director of PLT, sharing pictures from the company's office on Wednesday.
Tom Schwartz is spilling some serious tea on Scandoval.In a new appearance on Wednesday, Schwartz said that the alleged months-long affair between his friend and business partner, Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss, started as a one-night stand.Schwartz admitted that he found out about Sandoval's hookup with Leviss in August, but he didn't find out about the alleged affair -- which ended Sandoval's nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix -- until January.«It was like a crisis — midlife crisis,» Schwartz explained. «And what happened in the fall, there's a lot of gray area there.
Can’t help himself! Matthew Koma has earned a reputation as a troll over the years, getting laughs at the expense of other celebrities.
Four Love is Blind stars took over New York City this week!
All is fair in love and Twitter wars! Matthew Koma confirmed he’s been banned from the social media platform after trolling Gwyneth Paltrow and her ski crash trial.