Shayne Jansen and Natalie Lee found love in the pods and got engaged during the second season of the popular Netflix reality show. As for Shafiq Najib, he decided to move on from his role as a writer-reporter at PEOPLE in 2023.
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CAUTION: The following text contains spoilers about the finale of Love Is Blind season 2. Shayne Jansen expressed his gratitude towards Natalie Lee after the dramatic events of the Love Is Blind season finale. The pair was one of the five couples that reached the altar after getting engaged in the pods during season 2 of the popular Netflix reality show. (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, Shayne, 32, and Natalie, 29, did not end up getting married. Despite Shayne agreeing to go through with the wedding, Natalie decided to call it off, citing their argument the night before the ceremony as a reason for her decision.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Sunday, Shayne reminisced about his relationship with Natalie while also addressing rumors about a possible romantic connection with another contestant, Shaina Hurley. Shayne shared a series of photos of him and Natalie, with a caption that read, “Natalie Mina Lee. Where do I start? This journey with you will be something I’ll never forget. It was easily the best time of my life and I would do it all over again knowing I get to spend more time with you.”
He continued to express his admiration for Natalie, saying, “You are the most beautiful soul and you really brought out the best in me as a man. As a man watching our story over again, I’m remorseful for my actions and all I can do is learn from them to be a better man. I’m proud of being vulnerable and being as genuine as possible. I don’t know what’s next for us, but I do know that I will never stop loving you.”
Shayne also clarified the nature of his relationship with Shaina, stating that they are only friends and have never been romantically involved. He wished her well and expressed his best wishes for her future.
Natalie responded to Shayne’s post in the comment section, telling him, “You are a better man ❤️.” If you don’t want to miss out on any stories, sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay updated on the latest celebrity gossip and human interest stories.
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Shaina, who first bonded with Shayne in the pods, expressed her gratitude for finally addressing the situation, wishing them both the best on their individual journeys and together. The upcoming cast reunion on March 4 will see all six engaged couples reunite for a heated discussion, with a particularly tense moment between Natalie and Shaina. Seasons 1 and 2 of Love Is Blind can be viewed on Netflix.
