So, let's talk about the chaos that is reality TV dating. Specifically, the "Sarah" problem. If you’ve been keeping up with Love Is Blind, you know that the name Sarah (or Sara) basically carries its own gravitational pull for drama. Whether we're looking back at the season 6 "patriot" Sarah Ann or the season 8 ethical firebrand Sara Carton, one thing is clear: these women didn't come to play it safe.
Honestly, people love to simplify these cast members into "villains" or "heroes," but it’s never that clean.
The Sara Carton Effect: When Politics Kills the Vibe
Most recently, Sarah from Love is Blind season 8 (Sara Carton) became the center of a massive internet debate that had nothing to do with whether her dress fit. It was about whether you can actually marry someone who doesn't care about the world.
Sara, a 29-year-old oncology nurse from Minneapolis, found herself in a pod-mance with Ben Mezzenga. On paper? Great. In reality? A total values collision. Sara is deeply progressive, largely influenced by her sister being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Ben, on the other hand, was the "I just stay out of it" guy. He didn't vote. He didn't have a take on Black Lives Matter.
What really happened at the altar
You saw it. She said no.
A lot of people on Reddit called her "woke" or "insufferable." They argued that Ben was a nice guy who just wanted to live his life. But from Sara’s perspective—and this is the part people miss—indifference is a choice. For an oncology nurse who spends her days in the literal trenches of human suffering, "staying out of it" felt like a luxury she couldn't respect in a husband.
She wasn't just being difficult. She was being realistic.
The Sarah Ann Paradox (Season 6)
We can't talk about Sarah from Love is Blind without mentioning Sarah Ann from the Charlotte season. She was the one who sent that infamous "the door is still open" DM to Jeramey while he was engaged to Laura.
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People hated her. They called her a "pick me."
But if you look at the 2026 updates, she and Jeramey actually stuck it out for a significant amount of time after the show. They lived together in North Carolina and fought the "villain" edit with everything they had. Sarah Ann’s whole thing was about "following her heart" regardless of the social contract of the show. It was messy. It was arguably unethical. But it was also one of the few times a "second choice" actually tried to make it work in the real world.
Where is Sara Carton now?
After the cameras stopped rolling on season 8 in early 2025, things got even weirder.
- The Ben "Duping": Sara revealed at the reunion that she and Ben actually tried dating after she left him at the altar. They lived together for nearly two weeks. Then, she claims he just dropped her out of the blue.
- The Joey Leveille Rumors: Fans were convinced Sara was dating Joey (who was engaged to Monica). For months, they denied it. "We're just friends," they said. "The Yee-Haw Crew is just a group of buddies," they insisted.
- The May 2025 Reveal: Finally, they went public. It turns out the chemistry everyone saw at the reunion was very real.
Why the "Sarahs" are the smartest players
Basically, these women refuse to follow the "Happy Couple" script that Netflix wants.
Sara Carton knew that marrying a guy she didn't fundamentally agree with would lead to a miserable life in a Minneapolis suburb, so she blew up the wedding. Sarah Ann knew she liked Jeramey more than the "rules" of an engagement mattered, so she sent the DM.
It’s easy to judge from the couch. It’s harder to be the person who gets death threats for being "too political" or "too bold."
Actionable Insights for the Reality Obsessed
If you're following the lives of the Sarah from Love is Blind alumni, here is how to keep up without getting lost in the noise:
- Watch the Reels, Not the Posts: Sara Carton is way more candid in her temporary Instagram stories than her curated grid. That’s where the real tea about the Minneapolis cast lives.
- Check the Podcasting Circuit: Sarah Ann did the rounds on several reality recap podcasts in late 2025 where she broke down the "edit" vs. "reality" of the lake party incident.
- Follow the Nurses: Since Sara Carton is still a working oncology nurse, she often shares the balance of "fame" vs. "12-hour shifts." It’s actually pretty grounding to see a reality star go back to a high-stakes job.
Ultimately, the "Sarah" archetype on this show is about disruption. They don't want the fairy tale if the fairy tale requires them to be quiet. Whether you love them or find them exhausting, they're the ones who keep the show from becoming a repetitive loop of "I love you" and "I'm so blessed."
To stay truly updated on the season 8 cast, you should monitor the joint interviews coming out of the Nashville-based cast members, as they've formed a tight-knit circle that frequently leaks information about who is actually still together in 2026.