While Jessica Batten didn’t marry Mark Cuevas on season 1 of Love Is Blind, she has become an incredibly popular reality star and her season of the Netflix show has been discussed quite a bit. From the beginning, Jessica had feelings for Matt Barnett, which became an issue when he fell hard for Amber Pike.

  • Jessica Batten from Love is Blind’s season 1 will always be remembered for what she did during her time as a reality star. What set her apart from some of the others was that she was self-sufficient and didn’t need a partner for support; she wanted to share her successful life with someone in a similar position. As fans know, Jessica matched with Mark, which was the beginning of her downfall. Upon realizing that she didn’t want to marry him, Jessica did and said some things fans won’t soon forget.

Looking back on Jessica’s episodes of Love Is Blind, it’s clear that she made many mistakes and had quite a few embarrassing moments. From the multiple scenes where Jessica brings up Mark’s age to the many times that she brought up Matt’s name, this cast member will never live some of these things down.

Saying Yes To Mark’s Proposal

While debating Mark and Jessica’s relationship on Love Is Blind, fans could tell that when she accepted his proposal in the pods, her heart was not completely invested. Up until that point, Jessica had thought that Barnett was going to ask her to marry him, and she seemed much more excited about him being her fiancé than Mark.

When viewers think about Jessica’s behavior on the reality show, it was a bad idea for her to say yes to Mark when she knew she didn’t love him the way he loved her. Compared to her feelings for Matt, Mark never stood a chance. Mark and Jessica should have broken up early on.

Asking Barnett If He Was Certain About Amber

The trouble between Amber, Barnett, and Jessica lasted throughout season 1. While Amber and Barnett fell in love fast and furiously, Jessica still seemed to be thinking about the one that got away.

Later in the season, the cast got back together for a party, and Jessica asked Barnett if he was totally certain that he should be with Amber. One of the bigger problems was that Jessica was still engaged to Mark. This created major drama as Amber confronted Jessica at the reunion, explaining that she should have minded her own business. Fans took Amber’s side here as it was hurtful for Jessica to question Barnett’s true feelings while being with someone else.

Constantly Bringing Up Her Age Difference With Mark

Before long, fans realized that Jessica was preoccupied with the 10-year age gap between her and Mark. He was 24 and she was 34 while they were filming season 1, and she brought it up constantly. As popular as Jessica was on Love is Blind, her reaction to their age difference was confusing.

While Mark didn’t think that the age difference was an issue, Jessica mentioned it in almost every scene, making fans wonder if she even liked Mark at all or if there was another, bigger reason why she was so unsure about him. Now that fans have watched the Netflix special After The Altar and have learned more about Mark dating other people while filming season 1, that information added more layers to the story.

Giving Her Dog Wine Was A Big No-No

There are countless funny Love Is Blind memes, including when Jessica gave her dog wine. While some found it funny how much her dog loved wine, others knew feeding a pet alcohol was a huge red flag. Because of how popular Love Is Blind became, it’s an action that she’ll never live down.

This became one of the most dramatic moments from season 1, as viewers wondered how often Jessica did this. After the backlash, Jessica came out and told Entertainment Weekly, “I definitely have never done that before. I won’t do that again. I love my dog more than anything, and that was not something I would ever recommend anyone to do.”

Saying Mark Didn’t Want Children Yet

As Jessica and Mark got to know each other better, she was very focused on his age, and after seeing his apartment and meeting his friends, she said that she could tell he wasn’t in the right place to start a family yet.

Mark disagreed wholeheartedly and said multiple times that he wanted to be a father as soon as he could. Fans know now that Mark is a new parent and married to the mother of his child, so it does seem like Jessica was wrong about Mark’s dreams and plans for the future. It’s hard for viewers to forget how tough Jessica came down on Mark since she was completely wrong. Among other issues, this was one reason why this Love Is Blind couple is no longer together.

Judging Amber & Barnett When Her Relationship Was In Turmoil

When thinking about whether Love Is Blind’s Amber and Barnett should stay together, fans knew that Barnett was interested in Jessica, but he decided that he wanted to try a relationship with Amber instead. This was so devastating for Jessica that she talked negatively about Amber and Barnett throughout the season.

Jessica judged the couple, suggesting that they felt lust for each other but maybe that was all they had. While Jessica was sad about missing out on a chance to see if things could work with Barnett, she should have left their relationship alone.

Telling Barnett They Would Always Be Bonded

After drinking too much at the cast party, Jessica told Barnett “Nothing will ever break the bond we made” and she said “I adore you” and hugged him.

While she was trying to be nice and speak from the heart, it’s easy for fans to think that Jessica crossed a line here and should have walked away without saying anything. Jessica knew that Amber was uncomfortable with her talking to Barnett about the chemistry that they once had, and Jessica should have kept her then-fiance in mind. Knowing this conversation was going to air on TV, it was an unpopular opinion to support Jessica’s decision on Love Is Blind.

Amber Saw Right Through Jessica’s Pretend Love For Mark

At another cast party, Jessica talked to Amber and said, “I’m in love with my fiancé… and I know you and him have a very serious friendship… He is the most amazing person I’ve ever met in my whole life.”

This is another mistake that is tough for Jessica to live down, as she and Amber never got along. Likewise, Amber could tell that Jessica’s words were meaningless, and she knew she was only saying that for the sake of the cameras.

Leaving Mark At The Altar

The season 1 Love Is Blind reunion gave fans more juicy details about the couples, but before that episode was available for streaming, the wild season 1 finale let everyone see who got married and who didn’t.

Fans questioned Jessica’s choice to leave Mark at the altar. If she knew that she didn’t want to commit to him in this way, why not break up earlier on? Fans could always tell that Jessica wasn’t as interested in Mark as he was in her, and it seemed like she could have been raw and honest much earlier on instead of letting things go so far.

Giving Barnett An Anniversary Gift Was A Weird Choice

While fans who watched the After The Altar special could tell that Jessica had grown a lot, it was awkward when she walked up to Barnett and gave him an anniversary gift. Barnett said that he wasn’t able to talk to her, and while many viewers questioned why he was being rude, fans know that Amber has a big problem with Jessica.

Instead of making things more dramatic, Jessica should have left Barnett and Amber alone and skipped the gift. It was unnecessary and it made her seem like she was still hung up on him. If fans are wondering where Jessica is now, they’d be surprised to know that she got married this past August and is a stepmother to his two kids.