Unforeseen Eye Incident on 'Love Is Blind' Season 10
Roger EbertPulitzer Prize-winning film critic whose reviews and essays defined cinema criticism for decades.
In an unusual turn of events during the tenth season of the popular reality dating show 'Love Is Blind,' contestant Elissa Finley faced a peculiar medical emergency. Mistaking a bottle of nail glue for eye drops, she inadvertently caused an eye injury that briefly interrupted her participation in the show's unique dating experiment. This incident, while alarming at the time, has since been recounted with a degree of disbelief by the show's creator, highlighting its unprecedented nature within the series' history.
The dramatic conclusion of the season 10 premiere left viewers in suspense as Elissa Finley hastily exited the women's living quarters, seeking urgent medical attention. The mystery was resolved in the subsequent episode, where she disclosed the cause of her abrupt departure: a mix-up that led to nail glue entering her eye. Her quick thinking to keep her eye open, combined with the fortunate presence of contact lenses, reportedly mitigated more severe damage. She underwent saline flushing at a hospital, where she remained for only a few hours before being cleared to return to filming the following morning.
Show creator Chris Coelen confirmed that Elissa's absence was minimal, lasting only overnight for hospital assessment. He emphasized that this brief break did not significantly disrupt her dating experience, as she was back in time for scheduled dates the next day. The show prides itself on transparent communication among participants, and Elissa's experience was no exception, allowing her to share the unusual incident with her fellow contestants. Despite the temporary setback, Elissa continued her journey on the show, eventually forming a connection with Miguel Lopez.
Elissa and Miguel did become engaged, leading to an in-person reveal that, while filmed, was not broadcast as their storyline was not selected for further progression in the season. Their engagement was short-lived, concluding the very next day. Coelen expressed his astonishment at the incident, noting that such an event had never occurred in the show's history. While it was a moment of concern, Elissa's quick recovery and the absence of lasting consequences allowed everyone involved to reflect on the bizarre situation with a sense of relief and humor. The remaining episodes of 'Love Is Blind' season 10 are scheduled for release in the coming weeks on Netflix, culminating in the finale on March 4th.
