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Love Is Blind season 2 star Iyanna McNeely officially filed for divorce from Jarrette Jones after a year of marriage. E! news confirmed on October 4th. According to court documents obtained by the outlet, McNeely filed in Cook County Circuit Court citing irreconcilable differences.
On Nov. 29, McNeely spoke about the breakup in an emotional TikTok video after their divorce was finalized. She captioned it: “I love this man. Of course, I can only speak from my experience, and I hope Jarrette can become really vulnerable among those he loves. I have no regrets but will and will learn I’m sure I’ll share more about my marriage on my podcast as the processing progresses, but for now I wanted to share it with those who might relate. For everyone else going through a divorce, a breakup, or just general grief, it’s fine. It’s okay to feel, it’s okay to process, and it’s okay to lean on those closest to you. Every experience should teach, cut and stretch.
In the video, McNeely begins, “Well, it’s official. Divorce really is like grief, and as much as people laugh at how long we’ve been married, I think my expectations made it come true, my hope made it come true, my effort made it come true, my tears made it come true , so I cry for this girl that I was at the beginning of this marriage. I was so hopeful and I had less baggage and I was optimistic and I was healed.
She continued, “I might be crying and I might be sad right now, but I’m glad I’m moving forward…it’s really done now, so I’m letting it go.” I let it go I don’t have to Don’t hold those expectations anymore. I no longer have to turn to someone who doesn’t have the ability to give back. Now I can just focus on my friends and family and the people who see the value in me, the people who support me and the people who remind me of who I am… a new chapter – a whole really new book. It’s a good thing. No tears anymore. I’m tired of being a damn sad girl. “
@iyanna.amor I love this man. Of course, I can only speak from my experience and I hope Jarrette becomes really vulnerable among those he loves. I don’t regret it, but become and learn from it. As I continue to work I’m sure I’ll share more about my marriage in my podcast, but for now I wanted to share it with those who can relate. For everyone else going through a divorce, a breakup, or just general grief, it’s fine. It’s okay to feel, it’s okay to process, and it’s okay to lean on those closest to you. Every experience should teach, cut and stretch. hug it
On August 17, the couple announced their separation Instagram. “After much deliberation, we are sad to announce that we have separated and will begin the divorce process,” they wrote in a joint statement. “Even though we love each other, our lives go in different directions, and that’s okay. Making this decision was anything but easy and we will always wish for the best.”
The couple asked fans to give them space as they “close this chapter of our lives,” and thanked their friends and family for their support. They concluded their statement by writing, “To the Love Is Blind family and Netflix, thank you for this unforgettable opportunity and support. Each of you has brought overwhelming love and joy into our lives. This experience taught us so much about ourselves, vulnerability and love. We have no regrets!”
McNeely and Jones were one of the two couples of season 2 of “Love Is Blind” who tied the knot at the end of the season, which debuted February 11 and ended March 4. The couple provided an update on their marriage reunion special during the show, sharing that they both “learned a lot” and “[grew] a lot since we first said ‘yes’.” After season two, they continued to show off their romance on social media, recently posting photos from a photoshoot in a Instagram post of June 20th.
Read her full statement ahead.