In Love Is Blind Season 10, the “Heartland” edition of Ohio has pushed the experiment’s boundaries, revealing how deeply personal deal breakers—from single parenthood to fitness obsession—can dictate the fate of a marriage. While seven couples emerged from the pods engaged, the transition to the real world has already claimed its first victims.
What is a Deal Breaker?
In the context of Love Is Blind, a deal breaker is a non-negotiable boundary or specific lifestyle requirement that, if not met, immediately ends the potential for a marriage. While “red flags” are warning signs, deal breakers are the “final straws” that prevent a couple from making it to the altar.
Season 10 Updated Deal Breakers (As of Feb 2026)
In Love Is Blind Season 10, several cast members entered the pods with clear deal breakers, some of which became the central conflict of their engagements.
Chris Fusco: The “Fitness” Ultimatum
- Chris Fusco entered the pods as an Ironman athlete looking for an “emotionally intelligent” partner. However, his hidden deal breaker was a partner who didn’t share his extreme physical lifestyle.
- The Conflict: He told his fiancée, Jessica Barrett, that he struggled with their physical connection because she didn’t do “CrossFit or Pilates every day.”
- The Result: This became a mutual deal breaker. Jessica ended the engagement, refusing to be with someone who judged her body. Chris is currently single and facing backlash for his comments.
Jordan Faeth: The “Single Parent” Clause
Jordan Faeth famously told producers during casting that dating a woman with a child was his absolute deal breaker.
- The Conflict: He fell in love with Amber Morrison, a nurse practitioner and mother to a 7-year-old. He chose to “throw himself into the experiment” and break his own rule.
- The Result: While they were one of the couples to legally marry in 2025, recent 2026 reports suggest they may have separated within three months due to the complexities of his transition into a parental role.
Alex Lowrie: The “Baby Voice” & Religion
Alex was very specific about his boundaries, citing that he is not religious and dislikes “country music,” which he claimed cut out 60% of the Ohio dating pool.
- The Deal Breaker: He stated that a “baby voice” was his ultimate “ick” and a deal breaker because it indicated “six months of trouble.”
- The Result: Alex sought a partner who was comfortable in their own skin without trying to change him.
Bri McNees: Ambition vs. Direction
For Bri, a high-achieving Senior Merchant and property flipper, a “lack of direction in life” was her primary deal breaker.
- The Conflict: She initially worried about her fiancé Connor Spies’ laid-back nature and messy home (including a months-old Christmas tree).
- The Result: Despite the lifestyle differences, they prioritized their emotional bond and are one of the legally confirmed success stories of the season.
Elissa: The “Pet Protocol”
Elissa was blunt about her two cats and dog being her top priority.
- The Deal Breaker: If a partner was allergic or didn’t like animals, they were out. “They were here first,” she noted.
- The Result: She got engaged to Miguel off-screen, but they reportedly broke up just one day after leaving the pods.
FAQs
Here are the most common questions people ask about the deal breakers and relationship statuses on Love Is Blind Season 10.
Who is still together from Season 10?
As of late February 2026, Vic and Christine and Connor and Bri are the most likely couples to be currently married. Jordan and Amber reportedly married but may have since separated.
Why did Chris and Jessica break up?
Their relationship ended in Episode 9 after Chris admitted he was struggling with their physical connection because Jessica did not share his daily high-intensity workout habits.
Is there a Season 10 Reunion?
Yes, the Season 10 Reunion is scheduled to air on March 4, 2026, where all the current relationship statuses will be officially confirmed.
Which couple was “ghosted” after the pods?
Elissa revealed that her fiancé, Miguel, announced he was moving to Tampa immediately after they returned to Ohio and proceeded to ghost her.
Did any couples get engaged off-screen?
Yes, Elissa and Miguel had an engagement that was not featured in the main pod episodes but was later confirmed by the cast.
What happened between Bri and Chris?
After Chris and Jessica split, Chris reportedly sent a DM to Bri. Bri showed the messages to her fiancé, Connor, which led to a confrontation at a group event.
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