'Love Is Blind' 's Iyanna McNeely Officially Files for Divorce from Jarrette Jones

Mar. 15, 2025

FormerLove is BlindcoupleIyanna McNeelyandJarrette Jonesare moving forward with their legal separation.

McNeely cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for separation, according toE! News.

PEOPLE also reached out to McNeely’s attorney for comment.

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McNeely and Jones' love story was featured on the Netflix hit’s second season. They were one of two couples to wed in the finale episode, alongsideDanielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson.

The pairannounced their plans to divorcein August. The split was publicized shortly before Ruhl, 29, and Thompson, 36, announced they had also decided topart waysafter one year of marriage.

“After much thought, we’re saddened to share that we have separated and will begin the process of divorcing,” read a joint statement from McNeely and Jones. “While we have love for each other, our lives are going in different directions, and that’s okay.”

McNeely and Jones acknowledged that while “coming to this decision was far from easy,” the former couple will “always wish each other the absolute best.”

“We hope you all give us some space as we close this chapter of our lives,” they continued. “Thank you to our close friends and family for loving us both through our experience. To theLove Is Blindfamily and Netflix, thank you for this unforgettable opportunity and support. Each of you have brought overwhelming love and joy into our lives.”

Their statement concluded, “This experience has taught us so much about ourselves, vulnerability and love. We don’t regret a single thing!”

Jarrette Jones and Iyanna McNeely.Charles Sykes/Bravo/Getty

McNeely recently opened up abouthow the show ultimately impacted their marriage, especially as September’sLove Is Blind: After the Altarspecial loomed.

“Every time something like the season premiere coming out orAfter the Altarcoming out, there’s always the knowing that the security of our marriage will be in the spotlight again,” she said on theDiary of an Empathpodcast last month.

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Love Is Blindreturns for season 3 on Oct. 19 on Netflix.

source: people.com