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Though I said "no" at the altar, I was shocked that it was so easy to make a connection in the pods.
When I was cast for season one of Netflix's "Love Is Blind" back in 2018, I was surprised by so many aspects of the behind-the-scenes of the hit reality-TV show.
The show follows single contestants participating in an experiment to see if they can fall in love with someone without ever seeing them. Each contestant sits in an enclosed room, also known as a pod, and speaks to their date on the other side of the wall.
Couples have about 38 days to date, become engaged, and walk down the aisle, where they may or may not say "I do."
Though I said "no" to contestant Kenny Barnes at the altar, I still had a once-in-a-lifetime experience and learned what goes into making a reality show that attracts millions of viewers.
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I learned I'm not as picky as I thought.
Contestants couldn't see each other on their dates in the pods.Netflix
There was more support and girl power than I assumed there'd be.
I was happy to make connections with the other women who got engaged, including Giannina Gibelli, Jessica Batten, Lauren Speed, and Amber Pike.Kelly Chase
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I thought we'd be forced to drink but I was never pressured.
Alcohol was available to us but we weren't forced to drink on "Love Is Blind."Netflix
I didn't have scripts at any point during filming.
I never received a script during filming.Marcus Ingram/Getty Images
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I was surprised by how vulnerable many of the men were.
I love a man who is emotionally connected and that was precisely what I discovered in the pods.Netflix
We were offered a variety of food on set, including some healthier options.
I was excited that there were many food options on set.Netflix
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Interviews with the production team felt like the therapy I never had.
"Love Is Blind" brought out a lot of emotions.Netflix
I was a bit surprised there were no mental-health professionals available to me.
I think I would have benefitted from on-site mental-health professionals.Netflix
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I couldn't believe "Love Is Blind" drew in so many viewers.
The whole premise of "Love Is Blind" drew in a ton of viewers.Netflix
Keyboard warriors were in full force once the show aired.
Castmates like Jessica Batten, who I knew through mutual friends before the show, and I received some negative comments from fans.Kelly Chase
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Though I didn't get married, I had a great experience and made plenty of connections on the first season of "Love Is Blind."
The show gave me the opportunity for lots of new experiences, including a honeymoon in Mexico.Kelly Chase