During the Love Is Blind Season 9 reunion, Megan Walerius, known as “Sparkle Megan,” revealed she has become a mother. The wellness entrepreneur shared that she welcomed a baby boy with her new partner, Paul, just months after her televised split from her pod-fiancé, Jordan Keltner.
The Reunion Announcement
Megan shared her news with hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey during the reunion special that aired on October 29, 2025. She told the audience she had a “little bit of a surprise” before making her announcement.
“I am a mom now,” Walerius revealed. “I had a baby boy two and a half months ago. I have a little boy and he is my whole world. And, you know, I now know more than ever I was meant on this Earth to be a mom, and he’s amazing. Our family’s very happy.”
She confirmed her son’s name is Brooks. Hosts Vanessa and Nick Lachey then showed photos of Megan’s pregnancy and the newborn to the audience.
A New Relationship and a Quick Timeline
Megan explained that she started a new relationship after the show finished filming. She met her partner, Paul, through a mutual friend in July 2024, which was three months after filming wrapped in April. Their relationship moved quickly, and she became pregnant three months after they began dating.
“We definitely had our ups and downs. I’m not going to say it was perfect, but Paul’s been amazing and we’re very happy,” Walerius said.
Paul was present in the audience during the reunion taping to show his support. Reports identify Paul as the CEO of an industrial automation company. The couple managed to keep the pregnancy and birth a secret, with Megan stating that “no phones were allowed” at her baby shower because she wanted to keep the start of Brooks’s life private.
Past Doubts About Motherhood
The news was particularly surprising to viewers because of Megan’s expressed doubts about motherhood during the season. Her journey on the show ended when she broke off her engagement to Jordan Keltner, a single dad to a five-year-old son named Luca. At the time, she voiced significant concerns about her readiness for a family.
“In the pods, I was really leaning into him being a single father [and] the excitement of it. I don’t think I thought through how challenging it is and how I would need to make a lot of concessions to how I currently live,” she said tearfully in a confessional after the breakup. “Honestly, this has me questioning if I’m even cut out to be a mom.”
During the reunion, Megan reflected on how becoming a mother has changed her perspective, saying, “I’m definitely learning to be a lot more selfless. I think becoming a mom is the ultimate act of selflessness.” She also said it gave her more empathy for her ex-fiancé, adding, “It’s given me a lot more empathy, too, for Jordan and being a single dad.”
Reaction from Ex-Fiancé Jordan Keltner
For his part, Jordan Keltner was not caught off-guard by the announcement at the reunion. He explained that someone had tried to “stir the pot” by sending him a tip on Instagram, which led him to reach out to Megan directly for confirmation before the taping.
“I appreciate the transparency and the honesty,” Jordan said on the reunion stage. “You’re going to be great parents. I have no doubt about that.”
Fan Reactions and Speculation
Online, fans were shocked by the revelation and the speedy timeline. Social media and forum comments highlighted the irony of Megan having a baby so soon after leaving the show over doubts about being a stepmother.
One fan remarked on the quick turn of events, while another wrote, “Imagine Jordan’s heart when he found out she was having a child right after breaking things off with him ultimately because he had a child.” Other viewers expressed sympathy for Jordan, who appeared stoic during the segment.
The reunion special also addressed other couples from the ninth season, which was historic for the franchise as it was the first season where no couples got married by the finale.
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