At the Love Is Blind Season 9 reunion, cast member Ali chose not to share her current relationship status with hosts and viewers, stating she wished to keep that part of her life personal. Her decision came in sharp contrast to her former partner, Anton, who happily introduced his new girlfriend to the audience. The moment quickly became a major talking point among fans of the show.
Fan Reactions to Ali’s Decision
Following the reunion, fans took to social media platform X to share their opinions on Ali’s choice to keep her dating life private. Many found the situation ironic, given her participation in a very public reality television show.
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The general sentiment online was one of confusion and criticism. “Ali wants to keep her dating life private but came on a reality dating show,” one person noted, while another called her response “unnecessary.” Several fans interpreted her refusal to answer as an indication that she is currently single.
What Happened at the Reunion
The reunion special, which aired on October 29, 2025, brought the former pod squad back together to discuss their journeys. Among them were Ali and Anton, who had gotten engaged in the pods but did not marry after Ali said no at the altar.
When host Nick Lachey asked the former couple about their lives now, Anton was open about his new relationship. “Yeah, yeah, I am. I’ve actually been in a relationship for about a year,” he responded. He revealed his partner’s name is Miranda and noted she was very supportive and understanding.
When the same question was posed to Ali, she gave a different answer. “I appreciate any interest in my personal life at the moment, but I do wanna keep it personal,” she told Nick. The host immediately accepted her response and moved the conversation along.
Looking Back at Ali and Anton’s Journey
Ali and Anton’s connection in the pods was one of the earliest and strongest of their season. They bonded over shared experiences, such as both learning English as a second language at age eight and working at McDonald’s as teenagers. Their deep conversations led to an engagement, and Anton was the first to propose that season.
However, their relationship began facing challenges after they left the pods and met in person. Differences in their lifestyles and daily habits became apparent. A significant point of contention arose when Ali heard from a friend that Anton enjoyed visiting strip clubs, which clashed with her personal preferences and caused her to doubt their compatibility.
At their wedding, Anton said “I do,” but Ali declined. She explained her decision by saying, “I can’t be your wife. I feel like the person that I fell in love with in the pods isn’t the person I’ve gotten to experience in real life.” It was confirmed after the season that the two are no longer together.
A Season of Firsts for Love Is Blind
Season 9 of Love Is Blind was a historic one for the series, but not for its success in love. For the first time in the show’s history, not a single couple from the season got married. The creator of the show, Chris Coelen, addressed this outcome.
“In Season 9, at least one member of each couple felt their love was not strong enough to overcome the challenges of the real world, and they chose not to get married,” Coelen stated. He defended the result, saying, “That’s exactly how the experiment is supposed to work, so I would say not only is the experiment working, I think it’s working better than ever.”
This outcome led some fans to question if the show has lost its original charm, with one viewer noting the series has “deteriorated” since early seasons like the one that produced the still-married fan favorites Lauren and Cameron Hamilton.
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