The Love Is Blind Season 9 finale delivered a historic outcome, becoming the first season where no couples got married. Among the engaged pairs, the journey of Megan Walerius and Jordan Keltner ended not at the altar, but in a private, emotional conversation where Megan called off their engagement. The central reason was a stark incompatibility in their lifestyles and financial realities, a decision that has ignited intense discussion among fans of the show.
The Final Conversation That Ended the Engagement
In the finale episode that aired on October 22, 2025, viewers did not see Megan and Jordan at a wedding venue. Instead, the couple sat together on their couch, where Megan, visibly upset, explained she could not move forward with the marriage. She expressed that despite their strong connection, their day-to-day lives were too different to build a future together.
Megan pointed to fundamental differences, noting that Jordan was a “simple” person who ate the same foods every day and followed a rigid schedule. She described herself as an adventurous eater who valued spontaneity. A significant point of conflict was their schedules; Megan could adjust her work life to do the things she wanted, while Jordan, a single father with a demanding job, could not. She told him she had always dated people with similarly flexible lives and struggled with this new reality.
In response, Jordan acknowledged the difficulties, stating that making their relationship work with his and his son’s schedules would be “hard.” He later revealed in an interview that the couple had made a secret pact not to go to the altar unless they were both completely certain, a decision influenced by his desire to protect his young son from a potentially painful public rejection.
“We wanted to be open, honest and transparent with each other,” Jordan said. “My son was supposed to be at the wedding, and I never wanted him to go through something like that.”
A Clash of Lifestyles and Finances
The core issue between Megan and Jordan was their vastly different economic backgrounds and life priorities. Megan, 35, is a successful entrepreneur who owns a luxury health membership club in Beverly Hills. She is known for her “Sparkle Megan” persona, a bling-oriented lifestyle, and drives a Range Rover.
In contrast, Jordan, 30, described himself as a “regular, blue-collar guy.” He works as a branch service manager in transportation and logistics, a job he said was “OK” and allowed him to support his son. He drives a Kia. Throughout their time living together, Jordan voiced concerns that he would become a financial burden to Megan or hold her back from the luxurious life she was accustomed to and desired.
These concerns were validated when Megan began house-hunting for a “very fancy” forever home, a process that highlighted their financial disparity. Jordan noted that after Megan would spend time with her friends, he would often hear hesitation in her voice about their relationship, which he found “off-putting.” He believed that if he had more money, they would likely be getting married.
Fans Divided Over the Breakup
The split triggered a fiery debate on social media platform X, with fans taking sides on the decision. Some viewers strongly criticized Megan, interpreting her reasons as a rejection of Jordan for not being wealthy enough.
One fan commented, “Megan and jordan???? at least they didn’t do this at the altar. but she left him because he’s poor and can’t fly to italy on a whim??? all that money and still a loser. #LoveIsBlindS9.”
Another wrote, “So Megan is breaking up with him cause he’s not rich enough to go to tennis with her on a Wednesday at 10am?”
However, other fans defended Megan’s choice, applauding her self-awareness and maturity for recognizing a fundamental mismatch before making a lifelong commitment.
A supporter posted, “The women were smart and mature today. Ali paid attention to red flags, KB’s communication skills came in handy, and Megan got real about her needs. I’m not mad at it #LoveIsBlindS9.”
Another user noted, “I hate to agree with Jordan, but the sad reality is that if he did have money they probably would be getting married. He and Megan really did have a strong connection, but lifestyle differences were too drastic.”
Jordan’s Perspective and Regret Involving His Son
In post-finale interviews, Jordan showed understanding and respect for Megan’s decision. He agreed that their lifestyles were incompatible and confirmed that her assessment was accurate. He stated that Megan made the best choice for both of their families.
“She simply said the lifestyles weren’t compatible. We live completely different lifestyles, so she’s not lying,” Jordan said. “That was just the fact of the matter at the time.”
One of his primary regrets was introducing Megan to his five-year-old son, Luca. Jordan explained that his son was at a “young, tender age where stability is very important,” and it was unfair to bring a person into his life as a potential stepmother only to have her leave shortly after. He expressed that the experience was not healthy for Luca and that he would be much more cautious about introductions in the future. He stressed that his regret was about the situation’s instability, not a reflection on Megan, whom he called an “amazing person” who got along well with his son.
Where Megan and Jordan Stand Now
The romantic relationship between Megan and Jordan ended when filming concluded over a year ago. Jordan shared that they did not speak for a full year after the experiment. However, with the season’s release and the cast announcement, they began talking again almost daily, sharing a friendly banter and checking in on each other. Jordan described their current relationship as casual friends with “no bad blood,” united by their unique shared experience.
Jordan also mentioned that he has been focusing on therapy and self-improvement since the show. He has co-written a children’s book series, Dear Luca, with proceeds helping children with type 1 diabetes, a condition his son lives with. As for dating, he is not pursuing anything serious and has not introduced his son to anyone new.
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