'Love Is Blind' Star Micah Lussier Breaks Down in Tears Talking About Her Behavior on the Show (Exclusive)

Micah Lussier is speaking out in regard to criticisms she's received since season 4 of premiered last month. The 27-year-old Netflix star took to Instagram on Thursday, posting a series of portraits of herself in a fitted gray dress, posing on a balcony.«I want to acknowledge that while there has been a lot of love and support, there has also been a lot of negativity on social media the last few weeks,» Micah wrote, before making a request.

season 4 couple Micah Lussier and Paul Peden, but that doesn't mean she's not still close with his look-alike mom, Elizabeth.Elizabeth appeared on the show and had an instant bond with Micah, welcoming her with open arms and many people pointed out the similarities between her and her would-be daughter-in-law.Though Micah and Paul were the only couple not to say yes at the altar this season, Micah recently shared during an Instagram fan Q&A that she and Elizabeth have stayed in touch.«Do you still talk to Paul's mom??? Y'all were so cute together,» one fan asked.«We do. She has been an amazing support system for me!» Micah shared.

'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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

Warning: this post contains spoilers from the season 4 finale of Love Is Blind.

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.

The wedding-packed finale of season 4 ended with just one couple saying no at the altar — Micah Lussier and Paul Peden. In a shocking moment, Micah redirects the officiant's question to her fiancé, telling him that the «best thing» she could do was to give him «the opportunity to answer first.»Paul then rejects Micah, forcing her to run out of the service in tears. ET spoke with Micah ahead of her season airing and asked her about the historic decision, which no contestant on the reality series has ever made before.«I would have said yes in that moment.

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.

newcomer Micah Lussier is speaking out after the Netflix show's season 2 alum, Natalie Lee, accused her of not being «genuine» in her quest for love.ET's Will Marfuggi spoke with Micah during a press day for her season in Seattle, Washington, about Natalie's comments, which she made during the premiere of her and co-star Deepti Vempati's podcast,, last week.At the time, Natalie cited «production sources» saying that Micah "isn't very genuine" when it comes to her relationship with Paul Peden, whom she gets engaged to during season 4.«I think that she should have taken the time to talk to me or Paul before saying something like that,» Micah tells ET of Natalie. «She went through this experience.

It turns out the world of reality dating shows is rather small because fans of Love Is Blind are wondering if that was Kwame on Married At First Sight.

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 behavior with pal Micah Lussier in the women's lounge and for her treatment of fiancé Zack Goytowski prior to their split in Mexico.Shayne shared a screenshot of his comment on Irina's page to his Instagram Story, which read, «I know I'll get a ton of backlash for this. But these comments are honestly absolutely disgusting.

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.

Netflix loves a good cliffhanger, and the latest episode drop of season 4 ended with one surrounding 27-year-old dental assistant Jackie Bonds and her fiancé, 27-year-old marketing manager, Marshall Glaze.This pair seemed to hit it off right away, with Marshall fighting for Jackie in the pods over Josh. Marshall won out and the two flew off to Mexico.