Internet slams 'Love Is Blind' star Izzy Zapata for appearing on 'Perfect Match' Season 2 while in a relationship
HOUSTON, TEXAS: 'Love Is Blind' Season 5 star Izzy Zapata is gearing up to try his hand at finding love once again!
On March 14, 2024, the reality TV star took to his Instagram and announced that he would be a part of the second season of Netflix's reality show 'Perfect Match.'
"Out of the pods and back on Netflix! Catch me and some of your other favorite reality stars as we search for love on Perfect Match S2, coming this summer.!" he wrote in the caption of the Instagram post.
Soon after, the netizens began harshly criticizing Izzy for appearing in 'Perfect Match' Season 2 while already being in a committed relationship with his girlfriend.
One social media user wrote, "This is dumb! You have someone. What’s the point of watching you “find a perfect match”
A user went on to say, "Isn’t the fact that Izzy is openly in a relationship kind of a spoiler?"
Another user chimed in, "Aren’t you in a relationship????"
Followed by a user who penned, "Doesn’t Izzy have a girlfriend???"
One comment read, "And didn’t Izzy have a gf ? I’m lost."
A user added, "What about your gf lol."
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Who is ‘Love Is Blind’ star Izzy Zapata’s new girlfriend?
At the moment, Izzy Zapata is in a relationship with a woman named Shelby Webb who works as a surgical first assistant in the medical field. Their relationship is going strong as they navigate through life together.
In October 2023, the 'Perfect Match' Season 2 contestant hard launched his relationship with his girlfriend Shelby Webb on Instagram.
At that time, Zapata posted a series of affectionate and sentimental photographs featuring the couple on his Instagram page.
"It all started with a cooking class…," wrote in the caption of the Instagram post.
In one of the pictures shared, the couple was seen getting matching tattoos that read, "Yes, Chef."
Did Izzy Zapata get engaged on ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 5?
The answer to the above question is a big yes. During his time on the fifth season of Netflix's dating show, 'Love Is Blind', Izzy Zapata got engaged to Stacy Snyder.
Stacy and Izzy were one of the only couples that stood out among the season's participants as they were able to cultivate a deep bond in the pods that ultimately led to them getting engaged. Their connection was one of the strongest seen on the show, setting them apart from the other couples.
However, it would be remiss to assume that their journey was devoid of any obstacles or challenges. Throughout the season, Izzy and Stacy faced their fair share of ups and downs, navigating through various moments of uncertainty and tension.
One recurring topic of discussion and occasional source of strain between the two lovebirds was Izzy's previous involvement with Johnie Maraist, his former flame from the pods.
Stacy couldn't help but express her concerns and reservations about this connection, leading to heartfelt discussions and emotional moments. Moreover, Stacy's apprehensions extended beyond matters of the heart.
At that time, Stacy openly voiced her worries regarding Izzy's financial stability and even raised doubts about her partner's choice of dishware. These concerns, though seemingly trivial, served as a testament to the couple's willingness to address and work through any potential issues that arose during their journey.
In the finale, Izzy said "I do" as Stacy stood there with her emotions in conflict, and ultimately she made the difficult decision to reject her fiancé's proposal right there at the altar. Stacy and Izzy ultimately did not tie the knot.
Why did ’Love Is Blind’ stars Izzy Zapata and Stacy Snyder split?
During the 'Love Is Blind' Season 5 reunion special, Izzy Zapata and Stacy Snyder spilled the beans on their split and their lives after the show.
"I was so mad at her after that because I thought we were really going to try. I was so upset I just walked out and I just didn't talk to her for a year," Izzy said at that time, as per Entertainment Tonight.
On the other hand, Stacy shared that she felt that they were in different places.
"I felt like we needed to start over and I feel like you were like, 'If we're starting over, going backwards, I don't want to do it,'" Stacy said.
