Okay reality TV fans if you missed the Love Is Blind Season 8 finale you missed some serious drama! This season based in Minneapolis Minnesota really brought the heat especially when it came to Sara and Ben. Get ready to unpack this altar bombshell and see who else made it or didn't make it down the aisle .
Sara Says "No!" Ben Gets Left at the Altar in Shocking Love Is Blind Twist
So picture this wedding day is here for Sara Carton and Ben Mezzenga. They seem like a solid couple right? Wrong! In a finale moment that no one saw coming Sara dropped a major bomb at the altar. She told Ben "I love you so much but I've always wanted a partner to be on the same wavelength and so today I can’t." Cue gasps from everyone including Ben himself who was understandably stunned.
Why the sudden change of heart? Well Sara explained later that it came down to some pretty big differences in their views particularly on social and political issues. Apparently she had asked Ben about Black Lives Matter and his response was basically that he hadn't really thought about it much. That was a red flag for Sara especially since the season was filmed in Minneapolis where the BLM movement really took off after George Floyd's death.
She also brought up religion. Sara wanted to know about Ben's church's stance on LGBTQ+ issues. When he didn't know she did her own research watched a sermon and found it to be "traditional" not really aligning with her values. For Sara these were not small things. She wanted a partner who was engaged with these topics and had similar viewpoints.
"Woke" or Valid Concerns? Internet Erupts Over Sara's Altar Decision
Unsurprisingly Sara's decision has sparked a lot of online chatter. Some people are calling her "woke" and criticizing her for dumping Ben over political views on a reality TV show. Some comments online are saying she just wanted attention or that Ben "dodged a bullet." Even Fox News personalities weighed in criticizing Sara's "virtue signaling."
But others are defending Sara. They argue that it is totally valid to want a partner who shares your values especially on important social issues. For many these aren't "woke" buzzwords but real concerns about equality and social justice. They point out that these differences could cause major problems down the road in a marriage. It really comes down to whether you think shared values on these issues are essential in a relationship.
Ben Wanted to Keep Dating?! Sara Questions His "Motives" and TikTok Drama Surfaces
Even after Sara rejected him at the altar Ben seemed to want to keep the relationship going. He asked if they could still date and "keep growing our relationship." Sara was pretty shocked by this. She felt like it kind of missed the point of Love Is Blind which is to get married. She also wondered why she would say no to marriage but yes to continuing to date.
Adding another layer of drama a TikTok video surfaced during the season where a woman cried about a man's mistreatment without naming him. Internet sleuths quickly tagged Ben in the comments and Sara says he admitted the video was about him. This made Sara question Ben's "motives" for being on the show and whether he was really there for love or something else maybe fame or building a platform.
Sara mentioned that Ben had told her he wanted to be an actor and had moved to California to pursue that dream. She started to wonder if he was more interested in the exposure from Love Is Blind than in a genuine connection. She even heard from friends about Ben handing out YouTube business cards to women which further fueled her suspicions.
Who Else Said "I Do" (or Didn't)? Love Is Blind Season 8 Finale - Other Couples' Fates
While Sara and Ben's drama took center stage they weren't the only couple in Season 8. Here's a quick look at how things went for the other couples who made it to the altar:
- Monica and Joey: Broken Up. Despite a strong connection and being the first engaged couple Monica got cold feet at the altar. She felt like she wasn't getting 100% from Joey emotionally and they both agreed they weren't ready for marriage.
- Devin and Virginia: Broken Up. This couple seemed solid but Devin had doubts on wedding day. However it was Virginia who said "I love you so much but I’m just not ready" at the altar. She cited a lack of "depths" in their relationship including their physical intimacy.
- Daniel and Taylor: Married! The one success story! Daniel and Taylor bonded over faith and Christmas and despite a minor hiccup about social media they made it. They said "I do" becoming the only married couple from Love Is Blind Season 8. Taylor even called Daniel "an answer to my prayers." Aww!
Love Is Blind Season 8: Drama Divides and Maybe One Happy Ending?
Season 8 of Love Is Blind definitely delivered the drama especially with Sara and Ben's explosive altar moment. Whether you agree with Sara's reasons or not it certainly sparked a conversation. And while most couples crashed and burned Daniel and Taylor at least gave us a little bit of hope for the "love is blind" experiment. The reunion special is coming up soon so get ready for even more tea to be spilled and maybe some answers from Ben himself. Will anyone still be together? Stay tuned!