Love is Blind Reunion Tackles Divorce and Production Backlash
WHO:
Page Six - Michaella Giorgio revealed a secret romance with fellow Season 11 contestant Matt Waldrip after her split from Rob Feeley.
Page Six - Waldrip said he had fallen in love with Giorgio; Giorgio said they dated for only a few weeks and that she had not been in love with him.
US Magazine - Sarah and John, contestants on Season 11 of “Love Is Blind,” addressed their divorce at the reunion.
Variety - Sarah Williams and her Season 11 partner were the only couple who said “I do” on their wedding day.
Variety - The show’s creator discussed protecting the cast and his decision to retain Rob’s criticism of production in the final cut.
US Magazine - Cohost Nick Lachey warned contestants: “Whatever you are trying to hide on this stage, it will come out.”
Boston.com - The reunion revealed a post-show podcast romance and raised the possibility that an unlikely couple may not be finished.
WHAT:
Page Six - Giorgio said she was on mushrooms when she told Waldrip she loved him.
Page Six - Giorgio fell onstage after tripping on her dress while trying to hug Sarah Williams; she laughed and said, “All to hug you!” Cohost Vanessa Lachey joked, “Who needs a Cam joke when we have Michaella?”
Page Six - John Shannon admitted exchanging graphic text messages with a stripper. Williams said he had frequently insulted her and that the messages were the final straw in their marriage.
Page Six - Rob Feeley shouted at Netflix producers after drinking too much, and Giorgio ended their engagement after his drunken outbursts and “aggressive” behavior.
US Magazine - Sarah and John addressed their divorce during the Season 11 reunion.
Variety - The Season 11 reunion revealed that the only couple to marry during the season had split.
Variety - Rob’s attack on production remained in the final cut; the creator explained his decision and discussed cast protection.
Boston.com - The reunion featured the end of the season’s only marriage, a romance that began after the show involving a podcast, and an uncertain relationship involving an unlikely couple.
US Magazine - The reunion was described as chaotic and “bombshell-laden.”
WHERE:
Page Six - Giorgio fell down steps on the reunion stage.
US Magazine - The reunion involved contestants based in Massachusetts and was associated with Boston.
Boston.com - The reunion was described as the “Boston reunion.”
WHEN:
US Magazine - The reunion special was scheduled to air on Sunday, November 8.
Variety - The Season 11 reunion was available to stream on Netflix.
HOW:
US Magazine - Nick Lachey delivered his warning in a trailer for the reunion special.
Variety - The reunion was released for streaming on Netflix.
(UPDATED November 9, 2026 22:02 UTC)
The Love Is Blind reunion revealed that season eleven’s only married couple had split. Sarah said John’s insulting behavior and graphic texts with a stripper ended their marriage. Michaella Giorgio also revealed dating Matt Waldrip, while Rob’s angry outburst at producers aired.
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(UPDATED November 9, 2026 17:02 UTC)
The only couple to marry on Love Is Blind’s Season 11 has split, Sarah and John revealed. At the Netflix reunion, they addressed their divorce, while the show’s creator explained retaining Rob’s criticism of production. The special also revealed a romance that began after the show, involving a podcast.