Love Is Blind ‘s Natalie Claims Ex Shayne Signed Up for Excellent Match Relationship Present Whereas They Had been Collectively
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Natalie Lee and Shayne Jansen‘s tales aren’t an ideal match.
Following the Love Is Blind exes’ rocky romance, Shayne is searching for love on the small display as soon as once more, changing into a solid member on Netflix’s new Bachelor in Paradise-style crossover courting sequence Perfect Match. Natalie, nonetheless, is claiming that Shayne was nonetheless her boyfriend when he joined the present.
“I knew in regards to the new courting present again in Sept 2021 as a result of Shayne and I have been each approached to use for it whereas we have been in a relationship (casting did not know we have been collectively on the time),” Natalie, 30, mentioned in an Instagram Story shared over the weekend. “We instructed one another we declined the chance, however I later discovered he really did not decline and began the casting course of in Nov 2021 with out my data on the time, whereas we have been nonetheless collectively.”
Natalie clarified that the break up occurred in November 2021. Nonetheless, she mentioned he continued to textual content her from the set of Excellent Match.
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“He texted me quite a few instances he needed to go away halfway by means of filming as a result of he nonetheless had emotions for me after we noticed one another for [the] first time since our breakup on the reunion present taping,” she continued, later including how “he additionally requested for my assist as he struggled by means of on-line hate.”
Different claims Natalie made included how she tried to maintain the peace in interviews, and did not share the total story of what went down. She additionally mentioned the pair spoke after he filmed Excellent Match — and it was Natalie’s choice to not reconcile.
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Shayne had a unique story, although. In his personal Instagram Story publish, he mentioned: “Clearly with the brand new present popping out I figured ‘somebody’ would attempt to as soon as once more destroy my character for private acquire.”
“I’ve tried to maneuver on quite a few instances however this retains resurfacing and I’ve boundaries,” the truth star, 33, continued.
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Shayne then defined how he stepped away from the highlight to assist his mom, who recently died. “For somebody to speak about me negatively shortly after my mother handed. I am simply accomplished,” he concluded.
In response to Natalie’s declare that he accepted the chance whereas they have been collectively, Shayne shared alleged texts from Natalie that started, “I really need you to get pleasure from life as a result of this present for you is as soon as in a lifetime alternative” and that “it’s going to assist together with your future targets.”
“So do not quit on it due to me or LIB,” she added.
Shayne mentioned in response: “I really like you greater than something.”
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PEOPLE has reached out to Natalie, Shayne and Netflix for remark.
Natalie and Shayne obtained engaged whereas filming season 2 of Love Is Blind. After a tumultuous journey collectively, by which Shayne was drawn to fellow contender Shaina Hurley and the pair have been always at odds, the couple determined towards marriage within the finale. Nonetheless, they reconciled after the sequence and dated for some time.
Since breaking apart, they’ve continued to have interaction in vitriol throughout social media.
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Excellent Match premieres on Netflix this Valentine’s Day.