Love Is Blind has become known for featuring numerous participants who are eager to explore whether love can transcend physical appearances, but unfortunately, many of them end up being portrayed as villains on the show. Since its debut in 2020, Love Is Blind has had four seasons, and a total of 36 individuals have been cast for this unique social experiment. However, only a select few of them receive significant screen time beyond their initial introductions, as most of them don’t progress very far in the show.
Compared to other reality TV dating shows like Too Hot To Handle or Married At First Sight, Love Is Blind has proven to have a better success rate. In the latest season, three couples actually made it to the altar and exchanged their vows, and in the subsequent season Love Is Blind: After The Altar, it was revealed that all three of these couples are still happily together. However, among the participants, there were also some who didn’t quite fit the bill. While it’s inevitable that the upcoming fifth season of Love Is Blind will introduce new villains, let’s take a look at the worst contenders that the show has seen so far.
One of the notorious villains from Love Is Blind Season 1 was Carlton Morton.
The relationship between Carlton Morton and Diamond Jack in Love Is Blind was undoubtedly one of the most turbulent in the history of the show. Even after four seasons, people still remember Carlton’s emotional outbursts and defensive behavior. While they had a strong connection in the pods, things quickly unraveled once they met face-to-face. It was during their honeymoon that Carlton finally revealed his bisexuality to Diamond, which caught her off guard and made her feel deceived. This led to a heated argument, causing them to separate on the spot. Since the Love Is Blind season 1 reunion, Carlton and Diamond have not had any communication.
Amber Pike and Matt Barnett managed to defy the odds and stay together, but their journey towards marriage was far from smooth sailing. In the inaugural season of the hit reality show Love Is Blind, Amber and Barnett formed a strong connection. However, things became complicated when it was revealed that Barnett had also caught the attention of another contestant, Jessica Batten. It appeared that Amber made deliberate attempts to win Barnett’s affection away from Jessica, leading to tension and drama in the show’s narrative. Amber’s actions garnered her a reputation for being immature, manipulative, and self-centered, with some even labeling her as a ‘stealer’ of hearts. Despite the initial backlash against her, public animosity towards Amber has simmered down in recent times. It is worth noting that these events occurred in season 1, distinct from the current Love Is Blind season 3, which introduces us to the character Zainab Jaffrey.
Zanab Jaffrey initially gained popularity among Love Is Blind season 3 viewers, but her status as a fan favorite quickly diminished when she decided not to marry Cole Barnett. It was clear from the beginning that Zanab and Cole were not compatible, and Cole’s immaturity further highlighted their unsuitability for each other.
While Cole was not well-liked for most of Love Is Blind season 3, Zanab’s unexpected accusations against him did not sit well with viewers, especially after a deleted scene released by Netflix shed new light on their relationship. Unfortunately, Zanab has not done herself any favors in preserving her reputation since the Love Is Blind season 3 reunion, as she has persisted in defending her accusations online.
7 Matt Bolton From Love Is Blind Season 3
In the world of Love Is Blind, Matt and Colleen initially formed a deep connection in the pods. Matt’s past divorce due to infidelity made him a sympathetic figure, adding to the intrigue of their relationship. However, as their journey progressed, Matt’s true colors started to show. Despite Colleen’s unwavering determination to marry him, Matt repeatedly threatened to end their relationship and even displayed moments of aggressive behavior. Surprisingly, the couple went on to tie the knot in Love Is Blind season 3, but it’s hard to ignore the extent to which Matt’s explosive temper was downplayed. Moving on to another contestant, Shaina Hurley from Love Is Blind season 2 has her own unique story to share.
Similar to Shake, Shaina Hurley failed to make a favorable impression on viewers when she made her debut on the second season of Love Is Blind. To make matters worse, her controversial relationships with Kyle Abrams and Shayne Jansen only added to her poor public image. Despite her obvious attraction to Shayne, Shaina ended up getting engaged to Kyle in the Love Is Blind pods, while Shayne got engaged to Natalie Lee.
However, Shaina abruptly left Kyle midway through the social experiment. After the conclusion of Love Is Blind season 2, Natalie accused Shaina and Shayne of engaging in inappropriate behavior. In the present day, Natalie is happily married, while Shaina and her husband Christos Lardakis are excitedly anticipating the arrival of their baby.
Here are five fascinating facts about Jackelina Bonds, a contestant from Love Is Blind Season 4.
Jackie Bonds faced immense backlash and criticism from viewers after her appearance on season 4 of Love Is Blind, to the extent that she allegedly received death threats and opted out of attending the reunion. While it is important to acknowledge that the online bullying towards Jackie was inappropriate, her behavior on the show did not portray her in the best light. Despite forming connections with both Marshall Glaze and Josh Demas, Jackie ultimately accepted a proposal from Marshall. However, throughout their relationship, she consistently belittled him for being too gentle and expressed a desire for him to exhibit more assertiveness. This indicated that Jackie was not prepared for the mature and respectful partnership that Marshall had to offer.
Jackie has made claims that the show’s production team manipulated her scenes to create the perception that she and Josh rekindled their relationship prior to her ending her engagement with Marshall. However, the exact timeline of events remains unclear. Regardless of the truth behind these claims, Jackie’s treatment of Marshall immediately painted her as the antagonist of season 4. This was amplified by her refusal to return the engagement ring or engage in open and honest communication with Marshall. As it stands, Jackie is currently in a relationship with Josh.
Moving on to a different season of Love Is Blind, Bartise Bowden made an appearance on season 3.
Bartise Bowden’s blatant and strong prejudice against women on the third season of the reality show Love Is Blind made him an easy target for criticism. However, it was his decision to abandon Nancy Rodriguez on their wedding day that sealed his fate as one of the most despised contestants. Surprisingly, Bartise managed to maintain and even increase his level of unpopularity after the show. He later appeared on another show called Perfect Match, where his entitled and sexist attitude was once again on display, resulting in him leaving without a partner. In a shocking turn of events, Bartise became a father in 2023 with a non-famous partner. However, not even the news of his baby could redeem him from his status as a villain. Moving on to season 2 of Love Is Blind, we have another cast member to discuss: Shake Chatterjee.
Shake Chatterjee quickly became known as the antagonist of Love Is Blind season 2 due to his unfiltered opinions and direct personality. Despite initially seeming to connect with Deepti Vempati during their honeymoon, Shake soon admitted that he did not find Deepti physically attractive. While Shake may not have intended to be hurtful, his criticisms of the Love Is Blind process and his blunt demeanor were off-putting to Deepti, his fellow contestants, and the audience. Deepti deserved someone much better than Shake. In fact, Shake has gained such a reputation as a TV villain that he will be appearing on the upcoming reality TV show House of Villains.
2 Irina Solomonova From Love Is Blind Season 4.
Irina quickly became the frontrunner for the title of villain in the fourth season of Love Is Blind. As a business owner and entrepreneur, she had her eyes set on Zack Goytowski, who had also formed a connection with Bliss Poureetezadi and eventually proposed to her. However, Zack decided to propose to Irina instead, leading to her constant belittlement and mocking of him during their trip to Mexico. Adding to her negative image, Irina formed a toxic friendship with Micah Lussier, engaging in mean-spirited behavior and making fun of other girls, including an uncomfortable scene involving flight attendant Amber Wilder.
Unfortunately for Irina, her actions on the show only solidified her status as a universally disliked villain, and her subsequent appearances did nothing to improve her public image. However, there is a silver lining as Micah managed to redeem herself in Love Is Blind: After The Altar. In the end, Zack and Bliss are happily married, allowing Irina to fade into obscurity, leaving behind her disappointing reality TV experience.
