Surprising absolutely no one, Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones from the second season of Love is Blind are getting a divorce. The former couple announced their uncoupling on Instagram in a joint statement, saying that they are are sad, separate, and will begin the divorce process. They have love for each other, but they’re going in different directions, canned statement, they wish each other the best, etc, etc. Anyone who watched the second season definitely saw this coming and we’re all wondering what really happened, but assume Iyanna is too classy and mature to say.
Iyanna McNeely and Jarrette Jones are no longer two peas in the same pod.
Nearly six months after Love is Blind viewers watched the couple—who connected in the pods during the show’s second season—tie the knot during the finale, the pair announced their split in a joint statement.
“After much thought, we’re saddened to share that we have separated and will begin the process of divorcing,” their message, shared to their respective Instagram accounts Aug. 17, read. “While we have love for each other, our lives are going in different directions, and that’s okay. Coming to this decision was far from easy and we will always wish each other the absolute best.”
Their statement continued, “We hope you all will give us some space as we close this chapter of our lives. Thank you to our close friends and family for loving us both through our experience.”
Giving a shoutout to the show, the couple went on to thank Netflix “for this unforgettable opportunity and support.”
Added the former couple, “Each of you have brought overwhelming love and joy into our lives. This experience has taught us so much about ourselves, vulnerability and more. We don’t regret a single thing.”
To recap the show a bit, Iyanna seemed very sure about and into Jarrette, but he was wishy-washy on her. He was torn between her and another contestant, Mallory Zapata, but seemed to choose Iyanna when Mallory was unsure about him. Then, despite his engagement to Iyanna, Jarrette had at least one very inappropriate conversation with Mallory when they finally met in person, with him saying he’d have chosen a better ring than her fiancé and her saying stuff about how she was a guy’s girl and whatever else women say to justify the fact that they don’t have female friends. Mallory and Jarette were both shady the whole time and I was shocked Iyanna settled for Jarrette when he was clearly talking himself into marrying her. Not saying Mallory was the reason they broke up, but certainly his behavior with her post-engagement was indicative of his true character. My friends and I were talking about this after the news came out, and they noted that Iyanna’s parents are likely glad this union didn’t last long because they clearly were suspicious of Jarrette and were only going along with it to support their daughter. And there’s some Internet gossip about his shady behavior since they’ve been married, which may or may not be true, but based on the show, seems true. I always thought Iyanna could do better and hopefully now she will.
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Not shocked. Jarette gives off vibes of a black guy who only dates non-black women. Shake took lots of heat for this on the show because he was so appalling to Deepti in his quest for petite blonde white women, but Jarette slipped under the radar. They’re the same guy.
You are absolutely right. Jarette is that guy and you could see how relieved he was when he first saw Iyanna. He definitely has that vibe and he flew under the radar.
Iyanna deserved so much better than him and his nonsense. Jarret was shady from the jump even with Mallory. When he found out she owned property his interest in Mallory deepened. He just coveted things too much and I was so concerned about Iyanna the whole time even when they seemed to click.
I’m glad she’s free and I’m sure it was his fault it all fell apart.
They never made sense to me, and he was def very sus at times, esp the Mallory stuff, lordddd
What was the deal with Mallory and Sal at the reunion? Seemed like something ugly went down there too.
Yes!! Very curious for that gossip!
Iyanna was so sweet!! 100% deserves better than Jarrette!!
Iyanna is a gem.
Iyanna was so sweet and endearing! Weird vibes from Mallory the whole show. Iyanna can do better and I bet she will now that she’s free!!
Even with Jarrette being more into Mallory, it wasn’t the only red flag (though that conversation they had was very inappropriate). When they returned home you could tell they were both very different in their lifestyles. Jarrette liked to go out most nights and hang with his friends and Iyanna preferred quiet nights in at home. At the reunion after the show, Iyanna made it clear she wanted to leave Chicago and Jarrette didn’t seem totally on board with that. I hope they both find what they are looking for in their next relationships. Iyanna was so sweet and giggly but I always got not great vibes from Jarrette.
She was his 2nd choice…no one should marry their 2nd choice period. Also, I agree, their lifestyles were totally different. I could never marry someone who parties all the time.