Love Is Blind Star Dumps Groom At Altar For Being 'Not Woke Enough'
2025-03-09 18:00:59.01
by Aaron Irving in Television
Sara Carlton, a contestant on Netflix's "Love Is Blind," stunned viewers and her groom-to-be, Ben Mezzenga, by calling off their wedding at the altar. Her reason? Mezzenga didn't align with her progressive views on issues such as Black Lives Matter, gay marriage, and the COVID-19 vaccine. Carlton expressed her desire for a partner who shared her "wavelength" on these topics. The online reaction was swift and largely critical of Carlton, with many praising Mezzenga for avoiding what they considered a relationship with someone focused on virtue signaling. Carlton later elaborated, citing Mezzenga's lack of strong opinions on Black Lives Matter, his church's views on gender identity, and his perceived lack of engagement with her progressive values as dealbreakers. Mezzenga, visibly upset, attempted to salvage the relationship, but Carlton remained unconvinced. The incident has ignited a significant online debate about political compatibility in relationships and the role of social issues in relationship choices.