Fans of Love Is Blind Season 9 watched as the relationship between Kalybriah and Edmond ended at the altar, but the drama continued at the reunion special on October 29, 2025. The former couple faced each other again, where Kalybriah made serious accusations about Edmond’s behavior, claiming he used his emotions to control situations. The reunion revealed a side of their relationship not fully seen on camera, sparking strong reactions from viewers online.
Kalybriah’s Accusations of Manipulation
During the reunion, Kalybriah did not hold back in describing what she felt was emotional manipulation by Edmond. She explained that his frequent crying was not a sign of genuine emotion but a tactic to avoid taking responsibility for his actions.
“I’m upset with you, angry because you’ve done something, and instead of being accountable, you cry, you drop to your knees and say, ‘I just love you so much. I just need you. You’re the one for me.’ That’s when I started thinking, ‘Okay, this is manipulation,’” Kalybriah explained.
She noted that his emotional breakdowns happened daily in the first ten days after they left the pods. Kalybriah also observed a stark change in his behavior when the cameras were off, describing him as becoming “kind of like a b*tthole,” which made her question the sincerity of his on-screen tears.
Off-Camera Behavior and Dismissed Feelings
A significant part of the conflict revolved around how Edmond treated Kalybriah when they were not filming. She stated that she was often more vulnerable with him off-camera, but her feelings were frequently dismissed. She recalled a specific incident where she was deeply upset and sought comfort from him.
“Waved his hand and walked off, and I’m literally boo-boo crying at our little kitchen table,” she said.
This pattern of dismissal extended to moments just before filming. Kalybriah accused Edmond of triggering her emotions right before they went on camera, which would then make her appear angry. She told him she felt this was playing into a negative stereotype.
“And I even came to you off camera again and said, ‘Hey, please stop making me look this way. That is a stereotype.’ I would like to talk about things before it even comes on camera or whatever the case may be, so that way I don’t have to look so angry,” she said.
Edmond’s Defense and the Final Exchange
When host Nick Lachey gave him a chance to respond, Edmond defended himself against the accusations. He stated that his intentions were never to manipulate and that Kalybriah had misinterpreted his honest conversations.
He took accountability for his mistakes but clarified that he never repeated them after learning their consequences. He also countered Kalybriah’s claims by mentioning that he loved and respected her even when she needed space.
The conversation became tense when Edmond refused to accept that he had gone down on his knees to declare his love. He expressed that it was hurtful to only be remembered for the bad parts of their relationship and not acknowledged for the good. Despite the heated exchange, the two ended their talk on good terms.
Fan Reactions to the Reunion Drama
The reunion revelations triggered immediate and strong reactions from Love Is Blind fans on social media. Many viewers sided with Kalybriah, expressing support for her calling out Edmond’s behavior.
One fan wrote, “kalybriah finally coming to her senses and saying no at the altar. it wasn’t even red flags, this was an entire manchild.”
Another comment highlighted the double standard, stating, “The fact so many of you are feeling sympathy for Edmond when he just was trying to coerce KB and lacked accountability is concerning. men really got it easy.”
However, the conversation also revisited Kalybriah’s decision to end the relationship at the altar. Some fans had previously criticized her for not ending things sooner, with one commenting, “KB KNEW she was not going to marry that man….why do that to him but WHY continue to waste YOUR time????”
A Look Back at the Wedding Day
The season finale, released on October 22, 2025, showed the culmination of Kalybriah and Edmond’s journey. At the altar, Edmond said “I do,” but Kalybriah could not, telling him he deserved someone who was “100%.”
“You deserve someone that is 100% at the altar, and I’m not 100% right now. And my ‘no’ doesn’t mean that I don’t love you. It doesn’t mean that I don’t accept you,” she explained at the time.
Edmond broke down in tears, and Kalybriah comforted him, assuring him that he was “enough.” In a private moment later, Kalybriah confessed that going through with the wedding would have made her life “miserable.”
Behind the Scenes Conflicts
In an interview after the finale, Kalybriah shared more details about the off-camera issues that led to her decision. She mentioned that Edmond was often different when the cameras were not rolling.
She claimed he made hurtful remarks, such as, “I don’t date women that look like you,” and “You come with too much because of how you look.” She also said he was unwilling to discuss practical matters like finances, reportedly telling her, “Oh, I’m not telling you how much I make until we get to the altar.”
Kalybriah described often feeling like she was in “therapy mode,” constantly giving emotional support without receiving it back. She summarized the dynamic by saying, “I felt like I was constantly giving, constantly nurturing… I will just feed into a person. And then one day, I realized, ‘Wait, my cup is empty and yours is full.’”
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