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Love Is Blind's Jessica Barrett Ends Engagement Over Body-Shaming

2/22/2026

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Jessica Barrett, a Love Is Blind contestant, ended her engagement to Chris Fusco after he body-shamed her.
Barrett said she was shocked by Fusco's body-shaming comments and realized he would not be part of her life.
Chris Fusco apologized, stating he aimed to be honest about his attraction preferences, and he later attempted to reconnect with Brianna McNees, another Love Is Blind contestant.

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Jessica Barrett, a Love Is Blind contestant, ended her engagement to Chris Fusco after he body-shamed her.
Barrett said she was shocked by Fusco's body-shaming comments and realized he would not be part of her life.
Chris Fusco apologized, stating he aimed to be honest about his attraction preferences, and he later attempted to reconnect with Brianna McNees, another Love Is Blind contestant.