What happened to Jessica Batten and Mark Cuevas from Love Is Blind season 1 after the Netflix show wrapped up? Hardly anyone was surprised when Jessica turned Mark down at the altar, since she never really seemed that into him. Since then, a lot has happened in their personal and professional lives, and one of them still appears in the Love Is Blind franchise.
TV powerhouse Netflix released Love is Blind. The premise of the show is for singles to try and find a significant other to fall in love with; the only catch is the singles must do this without ever laying eyes on one another. Viewers watched as the couples tried to form an emotional connection without the interruption of physical attraction. Netflix is veering from its usual layout and releasing each episode in chunks instead of the first season at once. Love Is Blind season 7 just wrapped up, with season 8 on the way in early 2025.
Jessica & Mark’s Love Is Blind Journey
It Was Not Without Drama
The audience followed along with each new episode as one contestant slowly turned into a bit of a mess thanks to a lover’s square. For Netflix’s new overnight hit, Love is Blind, fans were included in the mess web spun by Matt Barnett as he tried to woo three women during the pod dating sessions (via Still Watching Netflix.) Barnett first spoke with Amber Pike, then Jessica, and lastly LC.
The young man used his flirting skills to tempt all three into liking him, but he did not know who he wanted to continue a relationship with. For a split-second, fans are led to believe that he will propose to Jessica but in the end, he chose Amber. Jessica, who had been talking to Mark, was left blindsided and hurt, forcing herself to try again with Mark. She started to pick fights with Mark and make him feel insecure as she continually pointed out how hot Barnett was. She tries to use the 10-year age difference as an excuse.
During an ending episode, fans watched as Jessica prepared for her wedding day. After a rocky start, it remained possible that Jessica had indeed found love with Mark. Standing at the altar, Jessica revealed her undying love for her potential future husband. But in a turn of events, the then-34-year-old decided that the she was just not ready to commit.
What Happened To Jessica After Love Is Blind?
She Is Married With A Baby
Since the show aired, the couple did not continued their relationship, according to USA Today. Jessica admitted she did not date for a while after starring on the reality show but slowly eased her way back into the dating life. She made the move from Atlanta to L.A., as she claimed dating in Atlanta was not easy. Jessica met her now-husband, Benjamin McGrath after he slid into her DMs on Instagram. They had a COVID-19-era relationship that ended with Benjamin proposing in 2021.
Benjamin, who already had children from a previous relationship, blended his family with Jessica in 2022. The pair had their first child, a son, in 2023. Jessica and Benjamin recently appeared at the Love Is Blind season 7 reunion, where they shared their love story. Jessica, now 40, lost her job in June 2024, but made a foray into the tech industry, which she claims has been successful. Jessica, who has 609,000 followers on her verified Instagram account, post frequently about her life, and also loves posting about her Golden Retriever.
Jessica had a few controversies after Love Is Blind season 1. She claimed that she tried to quit the show before the wedding, calling it “psychological warfare.” Moreover, Jessica claimed Mark cheated on her during the process, and said she felt like an “idiot” for getting engaged to him. Jessica also got in hot water for letting her dog drink wine during an interview in 2020, but she said she didn’t know it was wine and would never do that normally.
Mark’s Life After Love Is Blind
He Has More Instagram Followers Than Jessica
Mark, on the other hand, decided to focus more of his attention on perfecting his personal trainer qualities right after the season. However, he got married to his now-wife, Aubrey Rainey, the same year as Jessica and Benjamin, after being engaged to Aubrey for two years.
The pair welcomed their first child, a son, in April 2021, and had their second son in February 2022.
Mark’s social media content is mainly focused around his marriage and family life. He does post a lot about his fitness journey and his personal training business.
“Helping busy parents lose weight, tone up and stay fit without the hassle,” Mark notes in his Instagram bio.
Mark also co-runs a podcast, Family Fortune Podcast, where he talks about family, business, and life, although he hasn’t posted an episode since February 2024.
Love Is Blind season 1 might not have ended in a success story for Jessica and Mark, but it led them to where they are today. They have both built happy families, and are thriving personally and professionally. Mark has stood up for Jessica, saying she is a good person, but the pair don’t follow each other on social media.
Love Is Blind seasons 1-7 are available to stream on Netflix.
