Chelsea’s Heartfelt Message to Fans Following Backlash over Megan Fox Comparison: ‘Let’s Keep It Chill’

Chelsea Blackwell, who appeared on Season 6 of the show, has addressed the wave of negative comments regarding her resemblance to the actress from ‘Jennifer’s Body’.

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Spoilers alert! Love Is Blind fans are buzzing about Chelsea Blackwell’s statement regarding being compared to Megan Fox.

During a conversation with Jimmy Presnell, the event planner and flight attendant mentioned that she’s often been told she looks like the Jennifer’s Body actress. However, Blackwell herself admitted that she didn’t quite see the resemblance and warned Presnell not to get too excited about it.

Their exchange happened behind a wall in the pods before the couple saw each other face-to-face after getting engaged. Although Presnell said he was still attracted to Blackwell, he felt she had deceived him about her looks. Struggling to find compliments beyond her teeth, Presnell’s reactions are sure to spark insecurities in Blackwell as their relationship unfolds on the show in the upcoming weeks.

Thanks to Netflix, Blackwell took the opportunity to address the recent drama surrounding the show on TikTok and Instagram after the first six episodes aired. In a video of herself grooving to Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song,” she captioned it with a cheeky nod to the challenges of being on a show for love. She further elaborated on her thoughts on Instagram, sharing a message from her friend Presley Carter appreciating the hometown support and urging people to remember that the cast members are real people with feelings. Carter also highlighted the role of editors in creating drama on reality TV and reminded viewers not to be too judgmental. Let’s all take a chill pill and enjoy the show for what it is – a show!

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Prior to their engagement, Presnell and Blackwell had connections with others: she with Trevor Sova and he with Jessica Vestal. Presnell hesitated about proposing to Vestal and ended things, leading to his quick connection with Blackwell. Due to their scheduled meeting, their fate seemed to be decided before meeting Sova.
As the season 6 couples prepare to return home to Charlotte, North Carolina, tensions rise from Presnell’s comment in Mexico about Amber Desiree “AD” Smith’s appearance. In upcoming episodes, Blackwell and Presnell will reunite with their previous partners, adding more bumps on their journey to the altar.
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