“I’m uncomfortable watching” - Love is Blind fans react to Megan revealing her baby at the reunion 

Sparkle Megan talks about her baby on Love is Blind Season 9 reunion | Image via Instagram/ @meganwalerius
Sparkle Megan talks about her baby on Love is Blind Season 9 reunion | Image via Instagram/ @meganwalerius

One of Love is Blind's most shocking moments to date occurred during the Season 9 reunion when contestant Megan Walerius disclosed that she had discreetly become a mother. Instead of being a night of introspection and romantic follow-ups, the cast and audience were left noticeably surprised by a surprise. This turn of events brought a whole new level of unexpected drama to a show that examines love in unusual circumstances.

After moving on from her breakup with fiancé Jordan Keltner, Megan revealed during the live special that she and her new partner welcomed a baby boy just two and a half months ago. She clarified that having the child has completely altered her viewpoint and made parenthood a core part of who she is.

Online reactions to the announcement were overwhelmingly positive. Viewers immediately expressed their unease, surprise, and feeling that the plot of the show had changed unexpectedly. Fans argued whether this revelation deserved to be in a reunion or if it changed the tone of the show entirely, with responses ranging from empathy and interest to harsh condemnation.

An admirer of Love is Blind wrote,

"MEGAN !!!! You played in Jordan face ! Pregnant 3 months after the show !!!! Wtf ???? #LoveIsBlindS9 reunion .. I’m uncomfortable watching"

Another fan shared on social media,

"Very interesting that Megan got pregnant that quickly after the show ended, & the man looks older and made of money also. SOOOOO…#LoveIsBlind #LoveIsBlindS9 #LoveIsBlindReunion"
"SPARKLE MEGAN GOT PREGNANT IMMEDIATELY AFTER BREAKING OFF W/ JORDAN???? #LoveIsBlindS9," a tweet read.

More fans of Love is Blind reacted to Megan having a baby 3 months post the show.

A netizen expressed,

"Megan just proved that money does indeed buy happiness. She wasn’t ready to “change her lifestyle” for Jordan and his son and no money. But she was willing to do that with financial stability. And I get it #LoveIsBlindS9 #loveisblind #loveisblindreunion"
"It’s a little weird that she wanted to break up with Jordan and then had a baby. Is Megan still traveling as much? #LoveIsBlindS9 #LIBreunion #LoveIsBlind #LIB #LOVEISBLINDreunion," a viewer posted.

Megan’s surprise motherhood moment reshapes the Love is Blind storyline

Megan's disclosure interrupted the routine of following up with failed couples and unresolved relationships as the Love is Blind reunion progressed. She revealed to hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey on stage that she had just been dating her new boyfriend for a few months when filming concluded, and they quickly became parents.

Megan's update completely changed the subject, in contrast to the other couples who separated or remained together. She presented the birth of the child as a significant life event that influenced her perspective on her previous engagement to Jordan and her outlook on the future. Many were taken aback by the news, which also sparked debate about how the show manages to blend personal updates with the "pods to altar" format, especially since there was no wedding this season.


Watch Love is Blind Season 9 reunion on Netflix.

Edited by Gouri Maheshwari