‘Sweet Words from Shayne of ‘Love Is Blind’ After Wedding Finale: A Heartfelt Apology to Natalie’

Shayne Jansen and Natalie Lee found love and became engaged amidst the romantic pods during the second season of the popular Netflix reality show. Similarly, Shafiq Najib bid farewell to his time at PEOPLE, where he worked as a writer-reporter until 2023.

CAUTION: This article includes spoilers from the second season of Love Is Blind.
Shayne Jansen is expressing his gratitude towards Natalie Lee after the dramatic conclusion of Love Is Blind season two.
Out of the five couples who got engaged in the pods during the reality show, Shayne and Natalie were one of them. The other couples included Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones, Deepti Vempati and Abhishek “Shake” Chatterjee, Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson, and Mallory Zapata and Salvador Perez.
However, the duo did not end up getting married. While Shayne, 32, agreed to proceed with the wedding, Natalie, 29, chose to back out, citing their argument the night before the ceremony as the reason for her decision.
On Sunday, Shayne took to Instagram to reflect on his journey with Natalie, accompanying it with a heartfelt post. Additionally, he addressed the rumors surrounding his relationship with fellow contestant Shaina Hurley.
“Natalie Mina Lee. Where do I even begin?” he wrote as the caption for a carousel of images featuring him and Natalie. “This experience with you is something I’ll always cherish. It was undoubtedly the best time of my life, and I would willingly do it all over again just to have more moments with you.”
Shayne continued, “From our first date, devouring burgers and indulging in both milkshakes, to our strolls around grant park. You possess an incredibly beautiful soul, and you brought out the best in me as a man. As I watch our story unfold again, I am filled with remorse for my actions, and all I can do is learn from them to become a better man. I take pride in being vulnerable and displaying genuine emotions. I am uncertain about what lies ahead for us, but one thing I know for sure is that my love for you will never fade.”
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Shayne also shed light on the nature of his association with Shaina, 32, who showed interest in him despite being engaged to Kyle Abrams throughout filming.
“To clear up any other speculations, Shaina and I are on good terms and have attended group gatherings with the rest of the cast (including Natalie), but we have never had, nor will we ever have, a romantic relationship,” he clarified. “I wish her nothing but the best.”
Natalie responded to Shayne’s statement in the comment section, writing, “You are truly a great man ❤️.”

Shaina, who initially formed a bond with Shayne in the pods, expressed gratitude for addressing the situation once and for all. She sincerely hopes for the best for both of them, whether individually or together. A heated confrontation between Natalie and Shaina is set to take place during the upcoming cast reunion on March 4. Don’t miss the chance to watch Seasons 1 and 2 of Love Is Blind, available for streaming on Netflix.