Kacie McIntosh | After the LIB Reunion — The Breakup, The Ring & Behind-the-Scenes Truth!

Oct 30, 2025

Kacie McIntosh, a Reality TV personality from Love Is Blind Season 9, opens up about her emotional journey post-show. She dives into the real reason behind her immediate breakup with Patrick and clarifies the saga of the engagement ring. Kacie also reveals the misrepresentations faced on air, discusses the mental health struggles that ensued, and recounts a surprising connection with fellow cast member Joe. Her take on social media's impact and plans for the future promise to captivate listeners.

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ANECDOTE

Unexpected Casting And Surprise Exposure

Kacie explains she was recruited shortly before filming and didn't expect to be a visible part of the show.
She thought leaving would mean the story wouldn't be about her, so the exposure still surprised her.

ANECDOTE

Ex Urged Her On The Show Then Denied Them

Kacie says an ex pushed her to try the show after they split and later denied the relationship.
She describes long-distance contact and discovering he cheated before they broke up.

INSIGHT

Editing Compresses And Distorts Reality

Kacie says the show condensed hours of connection into minutes, which warped viewers' perception of her.
She argues edits removed context and amplified 'worst moments' over her true character.

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#889. The Love Is Blind Season 9 reunion just dropped, and now, for the first time, Kacie McIntosh is telling her side of the story. In this exclusive interview, she sets the record straight on her breakup with Patrick, the real story behind the ring, and what viewers didn’t see on camera.

Kacie opens up about:

Why she walked away immediately after the proposal
What was edited out that changes everything
The truth behind the ring scandal and how she ended up getting it back
Her ex-boyfriend’s involvement and why he’s now denying their relationship
A post-show relationship with another cast member that shocked the reunion
Why she says the backlash is only getting worse

Kacie calls this experience “traumatizing,” says she feels “beaten down,” and opens up about the real mental health toll in a way we’ve never heard from a Love Is Blind cast member before. The reunion may have ended, but this is where the real story begins!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

(1:32) – Why Kacie walked away the very night Patrick proposed, before Mexico.
(5:35) – The truth about the ex who pushed her onto the show and his public denials.
(22:30) – Kacie secretly dated another cast member after filming.
(27:50) – How the show’s edit has affected her real life.
(39:26) – How she got the ring back at the reunion with Chris Paul involved.

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