Love Is Blind season 9 cast member Kacie McIntosh has opened up about her controversial breakup with fellow contestant Patrick Suzuki, insisting that her decision was not based on his appearance. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Kacie clarified that she did not intend to end things with Patrick and wanted to explore a potential relationship off the show in Denver.

The Mexico decision controversy

The drama unfolded in episode six when Kacie declined to travel to Mexico with Patrick after their engagement in the pods. On-screen, she appeared emotional and confused, leading Patrick to believe they would continue dating after leaving the show. Kacie, however, confided to producers that she was unsure if her attraction to Patrick could grow, admitting she wanted to remove the pressures of the show and explore their connection naturally in Denver.

Kacie explained, “No, I did not end things with Patrick over his appearance. I wanted to see if love was truly blind… I wanted to take the show part out of the experience and come back to Denver to see if we could date slowly”, as quoted in a report by Entertainment Weekly.

Mixed signals and emotional confusion

Kacie acknowledged that her on-camera behaviour may have sent confusing messages. While comforting Patrick physically in the hotel room, she admits she was processing complex emotions. “I was super confused. It just wasn’t really connecting for me when I first met him. I crashed out pretty hard in my hotel room and then had to speak to producers,” she said.

Despite these mixed signals, she emphasized that her actions stemmed from genuine uncertainty rather than any critique of Patrick’s looks. She further added that she and Patrick shared common interests and activities, expressing hope that they could build a connection post-show.

Reflection on the season and moving forward

Watching the first six episodes, Kacie said she does not regret her decision, noting that Patrick had developed a deeper connection with Anna Yuan, who later exited the show without saying goodbye. “I am glad I left because although I loved him and cared about him, it looks like I was the second choice. They seem like a perfect match,” she said.

Kacie also highlighted the limitations of television editing, stating that much of her emotional experience and affection for Patrick was not fully represented. She admitted receiving online criticism but insisted she signed up for the exposure that comes with reality TV.

Love Is Blind Season 9 schedule

Love Is Blind season 9 is set to release episodes 7–9 on Wednesday, October 8, episodes 10–11 on Wednesday, October 15, and the finale on Wednesday, October 22, continuing the journey of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery among the cast.

FAQs

Did Kacie break up with Patrick because of his appearance?

No, Kacie clarified that her decision was not about Patrick’s looks but about uncertainty over growing attraction and removing the pressures of the show.

What was Kacie’s reasoning for leaving the Mexico trip?

She wanted to explore their potential relationship naturally in Denver, without the stress and exposure of the show.