Marshall and Jackie.Photo: Netflix
Jackelina “Jackie” Bondsis apologizing for how everything went down withMarshall GlazeonLove Is Blind.
“I would also like to apologize and take accountability for my disparaging remarks as well in those leaked messages. It was tasteless and disrespectful to speak about anyone that way,” she continued. “It was never a battle between Marshall and I.”
Jackie’s statement also included clarification that she ended her engagement with Marshall before she pursued a relationship withJosh Demas— whom she is still dating now. “I also want to take the time to express my gratitude and appreciation for Marshall clearing up that I did in fact end the relationship before meeting Josh at the coffee shop,” she wrote in reference to Marshall, 27, speaking onThe Viall Filespodcast Tuesday. “I understand that it was a quick transition from one relationship to another but this relationship did not start as most do in the real world.”
Jackie’s message ended with an admission that she and Marshall have “personally apologized to each and also took accountability for our actions and have moved on,” also offering an apology to viewers for her behavior.
She summed up, “All I can do is learn and grow from this experience.”
The two got engaged sight unseen on season 4 ofLove Is Blind, but called it quits after returning to Seattle — at which point Jackie reconnected with Josh, her other love interest from the pods.
Jackiedid not appear in personat Sunday’sLove Is Blindlive reunion. Instead, she had a pre-recorded segment with Josh and co-hostVanessa Lachey. “I have grown within the last year,” she insisted. “That person that I’ve seen was a totally different Jackie, to be honest.”
Jackie and Josh.Netflix
Still, Marshall admitted he felt “slighted” that Jackie did not attend the reunion taping for a final conversation. “For the second time in this experience, I have been slighted. One at the altar and now at the reunion,” he said.
Jackie and Marshall never made it to the altarafter deciding to break off their engagement following multiple intense arguments during theirLIBjourney.
Marshall tried to make things work with Jackie until their final moments, even going tuxedo shopping with his male costars. However, Jackie was seen skipping her wedding dress fitting in order to meet Josh.
Jackie and Josh ultimately agreed to be together after Josh, 31, confessed his love for her.
“That is very hurtful,” Marshall responded, adding to cameras, “I chose wrong. I wish her nothing but the best. If that’s with Josh, do your thing. Good luck.”
Marshall and Jackie.Netflix
Marshall previously told PEOPLE hedidn’t “have any regrets"about hisLove Is Blindexperience, despite it ultimately ending in heartbreak.
“Everything happened for a reason,” he said. “And I have no ill will or wish harm on anyone. Life is too short to go about holding grudges or anything.”
The marketing manager even expressed his support for Jackie and Josh’s relationship.
“I don’t have any feelings towards Josh or Jackie being together. If that’s truly what makes them happy, great for them,” Marshall said. “Obviously, was not the best choice for me. And I’m definitely grateful for the experience, nonetheless.”
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As for Jackie, she told PEOPLE she only hasone “regret” from her love journeyon the Netflix reality series.
“What I did was right for me. I was simple. Well, I was simple in the breakup, but maybe I wasn’t as simple in the relationship,” she said. “But I don’t have no regrets. The only regret I do have is I didn’t have that final conversation with Josh in the pods. That’s the only thing I regret.”
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All four seasons ofLove Is Blindare now streaming in full on Netflix.
source: people.com
