‘Love Is Blind’ Contestant Ends Wedding Over Political and Social Value Differences

Sara Carton left fiancé Ben Mezzenga at the altar during the Season 8 finale, citing disagreements on issues like Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ rights, and the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sara Carton and Ben Mezzenga, participants on Netflix's 'Love Is Blind,' ended their engagement during the Season 8 finale over conflicting values.
Carton expressed that Mezzenga's lack of strong opinions on topics such as Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ rights influenced her decision to call off the wedding.
She also cited concerns about Mezzenga's church's traditional stance on sexual identity and his ambivalence toward the COVID-19 vaccine.
Despite the emotional moment, Mezzenga expressed a desire to continue their relationship, but Carton ultimately decided to part ways.
The breakup sparked widespread online reactions, with commentators both criticizing Carton's decision and sympathizing with Mezzenga.