Patrick and Kacie from Love Is Blind drama continues
Following their messy breakup on the show, the Season 9 contestants have shared conflicting accounts of what happened after cameras stopped rolling, with Kacie facing online backlash.
In the wake of their messy on-screen breakup in Season 9 of Love Is Blind, Patrick Suzuki and Kacie McIntosh have continued their drama off-screen with conflicting interviews and social media commentary. The controversy, fueled by Kacie's confusing actions during the split, has sparked a debate among fans.
The split on camera: Kacie called off the engagement after meeting Patrick in person. She told producers she didn't believe her physical attraction to him would grow, though she continued to kiss and comfort a confused Patrick during their breakup conversation.
Patrick's post-breakup perspective: In a group hangout, Patrick revealed he and Kacie hadn't seen each other since the show ended, despite his efforts to meet up. He told the men that Kacie had texted that she needed time and told him to say they were broken up "for now".
The "He said, she said" debate: The post-show drama intensified when the ex-couple gave different versions of events on Nick Viall's podcast. Kacie claimed she reached out to Patrick first, but he was more concerned with retrieving the engagement ring than meeting. She later found out that Patrick had told another castmate he would have proposed to Anna, his initial first choice, had she stayed. This cemented Kacie's decision to cut off contact.
Kacie's side of the story: Kacie later told People that she was trying to protect Patrick's insecurities during their on-screen split, but that it "came off weird". She emphasized that the lack of attraction was not based on his appearance, stating, "It was more about him being a stranger in my arms than it was what he looks like".
Fan and media reaction
Public backlash: Kacie has received significant criticism and online hate from fans who accused her of gaslighting Patrick and using him as a backup plan after her first choice left the pods.
Patrick's defense: In early October, Patrick took to social media to defend Kacie against the hate, reminding fans to "remember we're all human".
Ongoing confusion: The public airing of their differing accounts has further fueled debate among fans, with some siding with Patrick and others attempting to understand Kacie's complex perspective.
The drama surrounding Patrick and Kacie highlights the intense pressure and emotional complexity of the Love Is Blind experiment, even long after the cameras have stopped rolling.