Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On season 3 is already delivering drama, but fans can’t stop talking about how one star, Sandy Gallagher, bears a striking resemblance to Love Is Blind alum Jess Vestal. And Sandy is totally here for it.
Sandy Reacts to the Viral Comparisons
Sandy, 27, took to TikTok on December 4 to share her excitement—and nerves—about her personal life becoming the next binge-worthy obsession on Netflix. In her video, she joked about her “complicated love life” being broadcast to millions. But fans in the comments section quickly zeroed in on something else: her uncanny resemblance to Jess Vestal.
“I thought this was Jess from Love Is Blind,” one user wrote. Sandy’s response? Pure class. “She is STUNNING—such a compliment!!” she replied.
The comparisons didn’t stop there, but one comment took things in a different direction, comparing Sandy to none other than Lana Del Rey. Her reaction? “That’s the one I normally get! Lol,” she wrote, embracing the compliments with her trademark humor.
Sandy’s Journey on The Ultimatum
Sandy’s life took center stage with the premiere of The Ultimatum season 3 on December 4. She and her boyfriend of two and a half years, Nick Tramontin, 38, are at a crossroads in their relationship. While Nick is ready to say “I do,” Sandy is still grappling with whether she’s ready to take that leap—an uncertainty heightened by their significant age gap.
As part of the show’s process, the couple explored potential connections with other participants. Nick was paired with Vanessa Hattaway, but their trial marriage hit a shocking snag on day three when Vanessa abruptly left the show without so much as a goodbye.
“I came back to the apartment and I’m alone,” Nick revealed to the cameras. “Vanessa packed up her things and left. There was no goodbye.”
Behind the Scenes Drama
The drama deepened when producers revealed more details about Vanessa’s sudden exit. A title card explained that Vanessa and fellow cast members Dave Adams, Micah Hardeman, and Chanel Watkins had secretly met off-camera earlier that day. Hours later, surveillance footage captured them packing their belongings and leaving the show en masse.
Showrunner Chris Coelen opened up about the abrupt departures in an interview with Variety. “My understanding was that people within that group were a little unsettled,” he shared, admitting that some participants struggle to handle the emotional intensity of the show.
Chris emphasized that while most cast members fully commit to the experiment, some realize they can’t follow through. “We’re always supportive of what they decide,” he said. “If you change your mind, that’s OK too. The story is what matters, no matter how it unfolds.”
What’s Next for Sandy and Nick?
As The Ultimatum season 3 continues, fans are eagerly watching to see if Sandy and Nick can navigate their differences or if their journey will end in heartbreak. Meanwhile, Sandy’s gracious response to the Jess Vestal comparisons—and her ability to laugh at herself—has only endeared her further to viewers.
Netflix might have brought Sandy’s love life into the spotlight, but her relatable charm and grounded personality are stealing the show. What other surprises will season 3 bring? Fans can’t wait to find out.
