I was on the first season of 'Love Is Blind.' Here are 10 things that surprised me about being on the show.

Kelly ChaseDec 19, 2022, 02:13 IST

I was on the first season of "Love Is Blind" and said no at the altar.Netflix

When I was a contestant on season one of Netflix's "Love Is Blind," I was surprised by a few things.
Though I said "no" at the altar, I was shocked that it was so easy to make a connection in the pods.

So many things during and after filming "Love Is Blind" surprised me.

I attended a viewing party for season one of "Love Is Blind" in February 2020.Paras Griffin/Getty Images

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

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

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

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

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

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

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