Jessica Batten appeared in Love is blind season 1 and was considered a villain during her time on the series, due to the way she handled her relationship with Mark Cuevas, but all that’s left behind is that she’s apparently turned over a new leaf. Jessica and her husband appeared on Love is blind season 7 reunion and it looked amazing. THE Love is blind The Season 7 reunion aired on October 30, 2024, where the couples talked about the parenthood saga and devastating heartbreak, and addressed the cheating allegations.
As always, Nick and Vanessa Lachey did not thoroughly discuss all of the problems that occurred at the Love is blind 7th season. The only thing viewers know is that Stephen Richardson has sleep apnea. While the reunion didn’t go as well as hoped, since the Lacheys didn’t bring Bri Thomas, Tyler Francis’ baby mama, to tell her side of the story, they did bring in some old, familiar faces. One of them was Jéssica, who updated what she has been doing lately.
Jessica’s journey in love is blind
She was a villain on Love Is Blind, season 1
Jessica appeared in Love is blind Season 1, and it didn’t take long for her to become the reality show’s new villain in 2020. The then-34-year-old contestant found herself in a love triangle with Matt Barnett and Amber Pike. She eventually got engaged to Mark, but was not in love with him despite their strong connection in the groups. Mark was significantly younger. Therefore, their relationship faced many challenges due to the age difference and her lingering feelings for Matt.
This was evident during the final wedding episode when she said, “I am not“for the 24 year old Love is blind star. Later, during the Love is blind season 1 reunion, Amber confronted Jessica and called her out for throwing herself at Matt during their honeymoon in Mexico (via Netflix). The 10-year age difference between Jessica and Mark must have played a big part in her decision, despite Mark being all of those things Love is blind star wanted in the role, leading to the end of the relationship.
Jessica is married
They were the quintessential pandemic couple
Jessica found her happily ever after Love is blind former student met podiatrist Benjamin McGrath – He Slid Into Her Instagram DMs During The COVID-19 Crisisin the early days of the pandemic. They got engaged in September 2021 before making it official in September 2022. They got married more than two years after her breakup with Mark.
The first Love is blind The contestant and the California foot and ankle surgeon held their intimate wedding at a historic Santa Barbara courthouse. Only four people were present due to “various personal factors“, as reported by People. Jessica appears to be enjoying her married life, and the couple looks incredibly beautiful during their appearance on Love is blind season 7 reunion.
Jessica welcomed her first child
He was born on June 9, 2023
On June 17, 2023, the Love is blind star and her husband said they welcomed their first child together. Jessica shared a carousel of photos of her growing baby, including the adorable newborn, and captioned it “Meet Dax“, revealing that the baby was born on June 9, 2023. Although Dax was the couple’s first child, they share two children from Ben’s previous marriage — a daughter, Poppy, 7, and a son, Ethan, 6.
Jessica introduced Dax to Love is blind family after returning during the Season 7 reunion, nearly five years since their appearance on Love is blind season 1. By sharing images of the couple from Love is blind meeting, Jessica said she couldn’t “resist” returning to the show. They probably had fun with all the shocking revelations this season’s stars provided.
Sources: Netflix/YouTube, People, Jessica Batten/Instagram