Reality stars Matt Bolton & Colleen Reed announce split after finding love in the pods during Love Is Blind season 3.
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Shocking Announcement Rocks Fans
Colleen Reed and Matt Bolton from Love Is Blind season 3 have officially called it quits.
The pair, who captured viewers’ hearts during their whirlwind romance, dropped the bombshell on Instagram recently.
After nearly four years together, they’ve decided to go their separate ways and explore life solo.
Their journey began in those famous pods and culminated in a fairy-tale wedding during the season finale.
Behind Closed Doors
The couple admitted they’ve actually been separated “for some time now.”
Working through their issues privately, they finally felt ready to share the news with fans.
Matt and Colleen described their decision as incredibly difficult and not made rashly.
The announcement came Friday, catching many followers off guard who had been rooting for their relationship since day one.
Living Arrangements Tell All
Despite tying the knot in February 2022, the Dallas duo didn’t actually move in together until June 2023.
Both were hesitant to break their leases, preferring to take things at their own pace.
Colleen once shared that Matt practically lived at her place anyway since it was closer to his work.
The transition to full-time cohabitation proved challenging, as adjusting to sharing space often does.
The Pod Squad Legacy
Love Is Blind hit Netflix in February 2020 with its unique dating concept.
The show separates singles with a wall, allowing emotional connections to form before physical attraction enters the picture.
Couples meet face-to-face only after getting engaged, testing if love truly is blind.
The show wrapped its eighth season in March, maintaining its weekly episode release format rather than the typical Netflix binge model.
Heartfelt Farewell
In their statement, the couple acknowledged their unusual beginning: “We met in the most unique and unexpected way.”
They expressed gratitude for their shared memories and emphasized their continued respect for each other.
Despite the split, they wouldn’t change anything about their journey together, suggesting the experience was valuable regardless of the outcome.
Last Couple Standing
Of all the Love Is Blind season 3 pairs, only Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux remain together.
This power couple not only stayed married but welcomed their first child, a daughter, in July 2024.
Meanwhile, the show’s seventh season also saw recent heartbreak when Ashley Adionser and Tyler Francis announced their separation in January 2025, citing misaligned paths and communication issues.