Fans are reacting to the news that “Love Is Blind” couple Iyanna McNeely& Jarrette Jones decided to divorce. And many aren’t surprised. More inside…
A couple from Season 2 of Netflix's “Love Is Blind” has officially called it quits after tying the knot earlier this year.
Taking to Instagram, “Love Is Blind” couple IyannaMcNeely and JarretteJones announced they are going their separate ways in a joint statement, revealing they came to the conclusion after much thought.
”What's going on, family. After much thought, we're saddened to share that we have separated and will begin the process of divorcing," the statement began. "While we have love for each other, our lives are going in different directions, and that's okay."
The couple said decided to separate wasn’t easy, but they "always wish each other the absolute best.” They also thanked everyone who followed their journey.
”We hope you all give us some space as we close this chapter of our lives," they continued. "Thank you to our close friends and family for loving us both through our experience. To the Love Is Blind family and Netflix, thank you for this unforgettable opportunity and support. Each of you have brought overwhelming love and joy into our lives."
They concluded the statement, sharing they do not regret anything from the experience!
Read their full joint statement below:
The official Twitter account for “Love Is Blind” released a statement in response to their divorce announcement. Love is blind statement:
Jarrette and Iyanna - As you start the next chapters of your lives, thank you for opening your hearts to the Love is Blind experience and sharing your journey with all of us. pic.twitter.com/4UPVeo03jU
— Love is Blind (@LoveisBlindShow) August 17, 2022
”Jarrette and Iyanna - As you start the next chapters of your lives, thank you for opening your hearts to the Love is Blind experience and sharing your journey with all of us,” the show tweeted.
While some fans felt they would go the distance, many fans already had a hunch it wasn’t going to work since Jarrette TOLD Iyanna that she was his second choice. He developed a connection with MalloryZapata during the vetting "pod phase," but after she turned him down, Jarrette put his focus on Iyanna, and they got engaged.
Fans felt Iyanna should have declined his engagement and never married him after he told her she was his second choice.
Peep the unsurprised reactions below:
Jarette straight up told Iyanna she was the second choice and she still married him #LoveIsBlind
— It’s Not Nasty (@bodaciousbobo) August 17, 2022
Sad for Iyanna & Jarrette but not at all shocked. We all were screaming at her to not go through with it while watching. She was his second choice and she knew #LoveIsBlind
— Thru the Grapevine Podcast (@ThruTheVinePod) August 17, 2022
Iyanna and Jarrette from love is blind are getting a divorce and all imma say is from what I saw on the show they shouldn't have gotten married to begin with
— Kendoll (@GoldenxKenny) August 17, 2022
"Love is Blind" also taught us to beware of men of color in their 30s who've never dated someone of their own race/ethnicity.
Lemme shut up.
— Morgan Jerkins (@MorganJerkins) August 17, 2022
And this is quite interesting…
"Right before the divorce announcement," Mallory posted a meme that reads. "The reality is. None of us are easy to be with. We all suffer from something. So when you meet someone who’s willing to stay committed to understanding you & actually wants to grow with you. Don’t let something silly like ego & pride ruin it..”
Check it:
So she just so happened to post this before they publicly announced their split? Also she and Jarrette are following each other! #loveisblind#loveisblind2 boyyyy pic.twitter.com/Ruhju2ZY1g
— TiLyNeps (@TilyNeps) August 17, 2022
Hmph.
Photo: Iyanna's IG