Love Is Blind’s Taylor Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Daniel’s Instagram Scandal Amid Wedding Drama

Warning: This story contains spoilers from Love Is Blind season eight, episode seven.

Taylor Haag decided to keep one eye closed.

In season eight of “Love Is Blind,” the main star questioned whether her fiancé, Daniel Hastings, seemed familiar to her. Suspecting that he may have followed her on Instagram before filming and fabricated their connection, producers allowed her to verify this by checking the followers app on her phone to see if Daniel was among her friends.

However, as she couldn’t locate him on the analytics app, the nurse decided against checking his Instagram account just to confirm if she knew him. Now, she’s elaborating on her decision to abstain from that action.

Taylor revealed to TopMob News’ Francesca Amiker that when she couldn’t recall his name, production encouraged her to check his Instagram directly for confirmation of the image I was visualizing. Additionally, Taylor mentioned the shared followers they had at that time as further evidence,” or simply “When I struggled to remember his name, Taylor said production suggested she look at his Instagram for confirmation and because they shared followers.

However, she revealed, “I decided for them to take my phone away. I decided to trust Daniel.”

She stated, “When the discussion shifted towards delving deeper and visiting his Instagram account, I simply chose not to proceed as I felt uncomfortable. I had no intention of probing any more, and since I trusted him, I decided to avoid checking his Instagram afterwards.

In fact, Taylor said she never went back and “rechecked” his social media.

She said, “If we’re planning to get engaged, it requires trust, and without trust, what are we left with?” She continued, “That was the most terrifying yet significant moment for me.

In essence, the 32-year-old confessed that it was a chilling realization to think Daniel may have recognized her beforehand and deliberately feigned shared preferences for Taco Bell and Christmas.

She confessed to TopMob that she had unfairly judged others based on their appearance, which was a pattern in her dating life that she wanted to avoid. The idea of this prejudice being present again was alarming at the time. Despite her strong belief that she was correct in these judgments, she later realized she was mistaken.

Adapting Taylor’s words: It means that being human involves making mistakes, acknowledging when we are wrong, and admitting our flaws, and this was one of those instances where I made a mistake.

Discover the latest events in the story of Taylor and Daniel as their journey continues with the release of new episodes on Netflix, starting February 28th.

In the meantime, read on to check in on other couples in the franchise.

Despite the renowned art dealer proposing to the author of “Keeping Well” after a love triangle involving Hannah Jiles, the duo eventually concluded that they worked best as friends following their brief engagement.

Previously, Brittany shared with People in an interview alongside Leo, “The connection didn’t develop,” she said. “At the start, we discussed the possibility and then as time passed during our trip, it became clear that the connection wasn’t there. We both acknowledged it and felt the same way. Since we’re effective communicators, it was a straightforward, amicable understanding.

Monica discovered shocking explicit text messages exchanged between her fiance and another woman, which led to an abrupt end of their relationship shortly after returning from Mexico. Stephen expressed his regret at the time in episode eight, while also posting an apology on his social media account following the broadcast.

He expressed his hope that nobody’s day was spoiled just by him being there, and if he did, he apologizes for disturbing your peaceful morning. Unfortunately, he wishes he wasn’t a part of your day at all. However, his feelings towards you remain the same – he loves you all the same.

Upon stepping out of the pods, Hannah and Nick faced a mix of positive experiences, challenges, and even arguments, as one might expect when both started to contribute equally. (A reminder of the sentiment, “You’re treated as an equal when you start acting as one.”)

The situation reached its peak when Hannah chose not to walk down the aisle with him, and for Nick, this breakup was one of the most painful experiences he’s ever had.

Since then, Hannah has admitted the show forced her to do some self-introspection.

During the October episode of The Viall Files podcast, she expressed, “I’ve picked up quite a bit, and I’ve discovered areas where I can improve. For instance, I am quite straightforward, which I already knew, but what I’ve realized is that refining my delivery is crucial.

In a perfect union born from shared scientific interests (or those coincidental tattoos you might say), Taylor and Garrett found an immediate connection and appeared meant for each other since their first encounter. However, a minor hiccup occurred when Taylor discovered he had responded to his ex’s DM (Garrett claims that he admitted being engaged and put an end to it). Nevertheless, this incident became a mere footnote in the chronicles of their love story, as portrayed in the reality show Love Is Blind.

The pair were still married at the Love Is Blind reunion in October 20224.

Indeed, you’ve understood correctly: Despite Marissa and Ramses being among the favorites to last this season as a couple, Ramses decided to cancel their wedding due to some doubts he developed along the way.

Marissa shares with her partner, ‘Our future together looks incredibly promising,’ to which he replies, ‘I grasp that falling in love involves taking a chance, I get it.’

Yet, he acknowledged the disparities among them, particularly his views on the military, might not be sufficient for harmony. “Having been married and listened to other married couples,” he continued, “I merely doubt that love by itself is sufficient… I believe there must be additional factors contributing to success as well.

Regarding Marissa, despite her attempts to move past their views, once she realized it was all over, she couldn’t hold back tears. “I wish you hadn’t joined me for this,” she said sadly. “How could I have been so certain? And yet you aren’t? It’s just awful, I want you to pick me,” she continued, expressing her feelings about their separation. “Today is the worst day of my life.

After viewers enjoyed watching Tyler and Ashley’s casual romance develop, their relationship encountered a challenge when it was revealed that Tyler had three children. Ashley called them his “donor babies,” but there has been discussion online about the level of Tyler’s parental involvement in their lives, an issue he hasn’t publicly addressed yet.

By October 2024, during their reunion episode, Ashley and Tyler managed to surmount that detail and not only reunited but ended up as husband and wife.

Tyler, seated next to Ashley following their wedding, remarks, “Two months ago, we embarked on a journey that has since transformed everything for us.” He continues, “Now, we’re privileged to share the remainder of our lives together.

Later on, Ashley revealed that they had decided to end their marriage after being together for more than a year.

In a statement released in January 2025, she revealed to People magazine that she and Tyler have been apart for several weeks and have chosen to part ways permanently. Although I had hoped for open communication and shared understanding in our relationship, it has become evident that our life goals no longer align, leaving me with no other option but to leave the marriage.

By the time they returned to Washington, D.C. from Mexico, it appeared as though Alex and Tim had resolved their significant disagreement and were even closer than before. In truth, Tim held a heartfelt conversation with Alex’s father which seemed to ensure a bright future for both of them.

After meeting with Tim’s family, Alex and Tim had another disagreement. Subsequently, Tim decided to end their engagement by stating he didn’t want any further contact with Alex. Since then, both have spoken up to explain themselves following the breakup, with Alex clarifying that their separation was not a joint choice.

Following several spats during the season, Chelsea and Jimmy seemed to resolve their disputes prior to their wedding, as they spent a fun day at an amusement park together.

Nevertheless, Jimmy unequivocally expressed his readiness to conclude their roller coaster journey, ending his engagement with Chelsea who was visibly upset by this turn of events.

On their date, Jimmy confided in Chelsea, expressing his deep affection for her by saying, “I adore you deeply and long to build a relationship with you.” He added, “I truly hope it works out between us—but I’m not ready for the commitment of marriage. I can’t.

He stated that they’ve boiled it all down to a single point of contention, although originally there were five to six major problems that deeply affected him emotionally. (Specifically, one issue was Chelsea disclosing Jimmy’s past relationship with his female friend.)

After another round of discussions about past relationships, Chelsea departed for good, tearfully expressing her disappointment: “I had such high hopes for us.

The pair were both single during the March 2024 reunion.

As Clay voiced his concerns about marriage, given his perspective on his father’s unfaithfulness, AD offered comfort, insisting that their relationship would endure and things appeared to be going smoothly for them.

However, when it came time for him to make a lifetime commitment at the altar, Clay opted against it, explaining to AD that it wasn’t prudent for him to marry since he wasn’t prepared yet.

Cue the shock.

He assured AD, “I’ll take care of the tasks myself, and we’ll face this challenge as a team. Regardless of what others might think, I acknowledge that I’m not yet prepared for marriage, and you deserve nothing less than the best. If I’m not ready to commit fully, I won’t move forward with you until I am. At the moment, I can’t give you a definite ‘yes’, but I want you to know my intentions.

It became clear to AD, causing her to express, tearfully, that the relationship had been an unfortunate use of her “valuable” or “precious” time.

Regarding Clay, he openly disclosed that both financial and emotional factors significantly influenced his decision to depart. He questioned himself, saying, “Am I married?” and found his answer to be negative. Similarly, when he asked, “Am I truly in love?”, the response was also negative.

At the gathering, Clay confessed that he had erred and wished to date AD, yet she remained ambiguous about the possibility of reconciling in the future.

AD openly admitted that she went out on a few dates with her co-star Matthew Duliba following the completion of filming, yet they are not currently in a relationship.

The couple from season six who agreed to spend eternity together was Amy and Johnny. Not only did they mark the start of their new life together with a beautiful wedding, but they also effortlessly blended their families, as Amy’s father affectionately expressed that he now considers Johnny’s sister as one of his daughters.

As for Johnny, he too declared at his reception that his father-in-law was his “new dad.”

They were still married during the reunion episode.

Initially, Brittany and Kenneth’s love flourished, but when they re-entered reality, their relationship gradually lost its spark.

In her conversation with Life & Style, Brittany expressed, “I believe things shifted significantly when we returned to Charlotte. At the pod, our relationship was extremely passionate and intense. But this intensity lessened somewhat when we got back home.

Even though they’re no longer engaged, their friendship endures, as Brittany expressed during the reunion: “The connection between us will last forever.

Upon discovering that my fiancé had renewed contact with fellow pod-mate Sarah Ann Bick during an evening out, I found myself at the end of our engagement in a blaze of emotions. Following our heated exchange, I made it clear to Jeramey that it was time for him to move on.

But instead of that, he went off to ride jet skis with Sarah Ann. 

At the gathering in March 2024, I shared an interesting update about my personal life: I’ve had an on-again, off-again relationship with Sarah Ann that began shortly after we wrapped our TV show production last year. Unfortunately, we parted ways recently.

Laura is dating someone else, who she did not identify at the reunion.

During season five, the couple faced several challenges, such as Izzy’s initial bond with Johnie Maraist and Stacy’s rigid expectations regarding her lifestyle and dinnerware (she disliked paper plates). However, Stacy pointed out that Izzy’s lack of honesty about his financial background was a significant factor in her decision not to get married.

Even though Stacy didn’t say “I do” at the altar, she still wished to continue being in a relationship with the heartbroken Izzy.

“We’re at different spots,” he told her. “It really breaks my heart.”

Regarding Stacy, she was grateful to Izzy for helping her open up emotionally, yet she wasn’t completely confident about their future together. She expressed that being “fairly certain” wasn’t sufficient for her to commit to a lifelong decision.

Izzy is now dating surgical assistant Shelby Webb.

Season five’s sole success story came from arguably its most unlikely pairing. 

Following an initially challenging situation when it became known that Lydia was already in a relationship with Uche Okoroha, Milton’s fellow pod-mate, prior to the start of the show, it was just them who managed to maintain their relationship throughout the entire experiment.

Lydia exclaimed, “Marrying is my long-cherished wish fulfilled!” She’s overjoyed beyond words. Everything I ever wanted seems to be right here. It feels like belonging, it feels secure.

As an analyst at heart, Milton concluded, “The evidence pointed towards: this being the correct choice.

For this couple, opposites drew them together throughout the entire season…that is, until their wedding day approached. Noticing Paul’s uncertainty, Micah suggested that he voice his decision first, and it turned out to be a refusal of marriage for Paul.

1) Micah expressed feeling completely overwhelmed, saying, “I feel as if I’m in the midst of chaos.” If Paul had proposed, there’s no doubt in my mind that I would have enthusiastically agreed.

2) Micah confided, “I feel like everything is falling apart around me.” Given the chance, if Paul had asked for my hand in marriage, I wouldn’t hesitate to accept.

3) Micah conveyed a sense of being in utter disarray, saying, “It feels like everything is crumbling all around me.” If Paul had proposed, there would be no question that I would have happily accepted.

4) Micah shared his feelings of total chaos, explaining, “I feel as if my life has turned into a mess.” If Paul had asked for my hand in marriage, I wouldn’t think twice before saying yes.

During the reunion gathering, Paul expressed regret for his remark about Micah, made in a private conversation, that he found it difficult to visualize Micah as a mother.

Paul clarified, ‘I didn’t express that very fairly about her.’ A more accurate way to put it might be, ‘I don’t see ourselves in a parenting role.’

After finishing their filming, the pair attempted a reconciliation but couldn’t sustain it as their relationship proved unsustainable. Later on, Paul disclosed that they parted ways permanently when he went to see Micah in Arizona.

In “After the Altar,” Paul disclosed that he had started seeing a new partner, who loved both traveling and his culinary abilities. Later on, he confirmed their relationship on Instagram with beauty specialist Geneva Dunham.

Although Kwame’s mother declined to attend the wedding and some might find his discussions with Micah questionable, given their interactions in the pods as well, Kwame and Chelsea were among the trio who said their vows at the conclusion of season four.

At that unforgettable gathering, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement as Chelsea confided that she had finally met her husband’s mom. The moment was even more electrifying when Kwame stepped forward to extend an heartfelt apology to his wife and her entire family, admitting that his conversations with Micah hadn’t been the finest reflection of himself.

The couple is living in Seattle with their beloved dog Rocky.

It’s often said that love can be blind, but sometimes it takes a moment or even proposing to someone else to understand you’ve chosen incorrectly. This was Zack’s experience when he initially got engaged to Irina Solomonova, ultimately leading to the couple’s separation during their vacation in Mexico.

Following Bliss’ request for another opportunity, the duo went against the statistics (and even Bliss’ father’s desires) and exchanged their vows at the altar. Notably, they didn’t pass on the chance to dance for the first time, instead choosing to spin around the floor to the rhythm of “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack, a song that had brought them together in the pods.

Following the airing of their final episode, Zack posted a picture of the couple on Instagram, writing as his caption, “Enduring Happiness.

In the month of November, 2023, the pair announced that they were anticipating their initial child. Later on, in April 2024, they welcomed their daughter named Galileo Terri Rayne Goytowski into the world.

It seems like this LIB duo is as fitting as Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed from season one!

In the study, the eldest pair – Tiffany who was 36 and Brett who was 37 – still decided to get married, despite an unfortunate incident where Brett’s trousers didn’t fit correctly on their wedding day. Kudos to seamstress Lucia for coming to the rescue!

Since filming wrapped, Tiffany and Brett moved to Portland and are still perfect! Phew!

After SK said “I don’t” at their wedding, he and Raven seemingly parted ways.

Yet, as the recording ceased, it became apparent that their past romance had been revived. This was discovered during the season three reunion special, indicating they were a couple once more.

Approximately a month ago, the pair revealed their decision to part ways, citing ongoing legal issues concerning infidelity accusations against SK. In a statement posted on social media last November, SK and Raven explained that due to the ongoing court cases related to these allegations, they are unable to disclose further information and kindly requested privacy during this difficult period. They expressed gratitude for their followers who had followed their love story and supported them.

Onlookers expressed disappointment as Jackie decided to provide another opportunity to Josh Demas, the fellow pod participant she felt a connection with, even though she was previously engaged to Marshall. They met again before Jackie broke off her engagement.

During the get-together, Jackie clarified the sequence of events that had taken place. “Marshall and I were already separated when I first encountered Josh at the café,” she explained. “It may appear that I was unfaithful, but let me assure you, I am not a cheater.

Jackie later admitted that she shares responsibility for their failed relationship, stating, “It wasn’t destined to work out between us.

Regarding her relationship with Josh, they were still dating and cohabiting at the time of “After the Altar.” However, during an Instagram Live session in September 2023, Jackie revealed that they had parted ways.

Regarding Marshall, he shared with TopMob that following the show, he had a brief encounter with another contestant, Kacia Clark. He clarified, “We made an attempt,” Marshall said, “However, I decided it was best for me to step away and disassociate myself from everything associated with that experience.

As a devoted admirer, I’m delighted to share a personal update: In the captivating tale, “After the Altar,” Marshall confided that he has been in a blissful relationship with Dr. Chay Barnes for an entire year. His heartfelt wish is to spend an eternity with her. Their engagement took place in the festive month of December 2023.

Nancy and Bartise experienced one of the more emotionally charged weddings on “Love Is Blind”, not due to the actions of either the bride or groom.

In the final episode of season three, it turned out that although Nancy was eager to get married, Bartise expressed doubts about their relationship. This information didn’t go down well with Nancy’s family, who openly criticized Bartise without reservation.

Regardless of their ups and downs, Bartise and Nancy have managed to keep a relationship that sometimes resembles a fluctuating friendship. According to him, he explained to TopMob, “We’ve moved from being close friends to barely knowing each other, to not speaking at all, and then back to being friends again.

In April 2023, Bartisse, a former contestant on “Perfect Match,” unveiled the birth of his child named Hayden. However, he has yet to reveal the identity of Hayden’s mother in any public forums.

Several months later, he debuted his new romance with Cait Vanderberry on Instagram.

Nancy has stepped into a fresh romance, though she hasn’t disclosed the details about her mystery partner yet.

 

In the final episode of the season, audiences saw Alexa and Brennon exchange vows in a heartfelt ceremony surrounded by their cherished friends and family.

In touching declarations, Alexa expressed, “You bring laughter into my life, stimulate my thoughts, and above all, you bring joy to me.

In January 2024, I joyfully shared the exciting news of my upcoming parenthood alongside my beloved partner, as we eagerly awaited the arrival of our first child. True to our anticipation, our precious daughter, Vienna Ziva Lemieux, graced us with her presence in July 2024.

Well, we can’t say we’re surprised by this breakup.

During their relationship, it often felt like Zanab and Cole were misaligned in thoughts, leading to numerous disagreements. Despite reaching the point of marriage, Zanab expressed at the altar that Cole had shown disrespect, made insults, critiqued her harshly, and most importantly, severely damaged her self-esteem.

Cole later reflected on their tumultuous relationship.

As a lifestyle expert, I shared with TopMob News that we had encountered some obstacles, but we were diligently working through them and finding calmer seas. I was optimistic that we could carry on our journey even beyond our wedding day, should we not choose to tie the knot on that specific occasion.

Colleen and Matt successfully exchanged vows in the season three finale.

Regardless of the ups and downs experienced in their romantic journey, this couple remained assured about their bond and joyfully exchanged vows.

Colleen shared with TopMob News why she decided to proceed with the wedding. She said, “As soon as I witnessed him crying and snorting, I thought to myself, ‘That’s my partner.’ Therefore, I knew that I would respond with a yes the moment I saw him.

And for those wondering, Colleen confirmed, “A year-and-a-half later, we’re very, very happy.”

During the season finale, Sal wasn’t able to say, “I do.”

In an TopMob News interview, he revealed that he was single after filming.

He asked, ‘Are we considering dating in the future?’ I admit I’m unsure about the strategy. But my thought is that it might be better to avoid online dating platforms.

As we know, Deepti and Shake’s time on the show did not end with a happily ever after. 

Sunny and Hina Merchant Vempati, Deepti’s brother and partner, have been publicly criticizing Shake on Instagram, calling him out for making insensitive and awkward remarks about Deepti.

They continued, urging Shake to “stay the f–k away” from their sister.

Looks like Shake will be heading to his Nobu reservation alone! 

Despite the fact that Natalie and Shayne didn’t tie the knot on the show, Natalie confirmed to TopMob that the romantic tales portrayed on the series were entirely authentic.

Natalie clarified, “This isn’t a reality show; it’s the genuine experiences, authentic emotions, and true connections in our lives.

Therefore, it was particularly painful for Natalie when it seemed that Shayne had agreed to appear on the spinoff show Perfect Match, as they were both trying to rebuild their relationship after the failed marriage.

She shared on Instagram that he repeatedly messaged her expressing his desire to quit during the shoot as old feelings for him resurfaced following our encounter at the reunion show recording. However, she encouraged him to carry on with filming.

After completing work on Perfect Match, Natalie reportedly reunited with Shayne, but in the end, she chose not to rekindle their relationship.

Simultaneously, Shayne had a short-lived relationship with Chloe Veitch, who he met during the matchmaking show “Perfect Match.

On August 15, 2022, Danielle initiated divorce proceedings against Nick at a court in Chicago, marking over a year since their marriage concluded during the finale.

On August 17th, 2022, they shared a joint statement on Instagram that they had made the difficult decision to separate and start the process of divorcing. Although they still hold love for one another, their paths in life are diverging, which is understandable. Reaching this decision was not an easy task, but they both wish each other nothing but the very best moving forward.

In the “After the Altar” spinoff, which premiered in September 2022, the pair acknowledged that their friendship had evolved into a romantic relationship. However, Kyle revealed only a few days afterward that they had parted ways since the filming of the special.

And in April, Kyle proposed to his girlfriend Tania Leanos, whom he did not meet in a pod.

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