Of all the previous Love Is Blind cast members, Season 5's Stacy Snyder was perhaps one of the most polarizing. On the show, Stacy spoke proudly about being an entrepreneur and a dedicated Pilates instructor, giving off the impression that she was a woman who knew just what she wanted out of life.
Throughout Season 5 of the popular dating show, Stacy fell for and became engaged to fellow castmate Izzy Zapata, but things ultimately didn't pan out for the two. One of the biggest bumps that came up in their relationship was financial matters, and some fans noted that Stacy seemed to care more about money than about her relationship. In a new Instagram post, Stacy seems to hint at what really went wrong with Izzy.
Love Is Blind’s Stacy Teases The Real Reason For Her Split from Izzy in Latest Instagram Post
Right from the start of the season, Stacy cemented herself as one of the bubbliest, perhaps most outspoken members of the cast. It was her directness that charmed Izzy while they were in the pods, and it ultimately led to them becoming one of the three couples who got engaged during Season 5.
Out of all the seasons of Love Is Blind , ten couples have gotten married and only eight are still together today .
Born and raised in Nashville before moving to Houston, Stacy was open about being a hustler and, on top of wanting financial freedom, also wanting a partner who valued family and ambition. It was only later in the season when Izzy revealed some sketchy details about his own financial situation - including his low credit score - that Stacy began to grow concerned about what their future would look like together.
Ultimately, the two split before they could exchange "I dos" at the wedding. Stacy cited her nervousness around Izzy's dishonesty about his financial situation as a major issue for her, but also said that though she wasn't ready to get married, she was willing to continue their relationship. This, however, didn't seem to be enough to fuel the couple, and only a week after filming ended, so too did their relationship.
The couple's breakup caused confusion among fans about who was really to blame. Though Stacy was the one who put a stop to the wedding, in the end it was Izzy who broke off the relationship, saying that he simply wasn't ready to be with her. Now, long after the two have split, Stacy seems to be speaking out about what really went down between them.
Over the weekend, Stacy posted a video on her Instagram page of herself getting a glam makeover. The clip seems innocent enough, but she also added text to the video that adds another layer of drama:
POV: You get publicly bashed for saying no at the altar because 'I chose money over love.' Then the truth actually starts to come out about why I actually said no...
In the video, the first sentence of text appears as Stacy walks into her salon appointment, then transitions to the second sentence as Stacy appears in full glam with her hair done. She flashes a knowing smile at the camera, making it seem like she's ready to unveil a secret to viewers.
Though Stacy did not outright state the reason behind the breakup that she was alluding to, she did tease that more details would be coming soon. She captioned the video "my redemption era" and even included the hashtag "#loveisblurry." She also mentioned that she was debating doing a live Q&A to spill more information than what was currently out.
More clues came from the comments on the post. One social media user pointed out that Izzy cheated on his most recent ex-girlfriend, and that he apparently was using Tinder just two days before his planned wedding to Stacy. Though Stacy did not reply to the comment, she did like it, and it appears at the very top of the comments section.
Life After Love Is Blind For Stacy
Since her split from Izzy, Stacy has been open about getting back out into the dating pool. She even spoke about how she ran into her ex after the show when both of them showed up to the same spot for a date with someone else, making for a slightly tense evening. Stacy told hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey how awkward it was to explain to her date who Izzy was, thinking back on the incident and laughing.
Though Stacy managed to make it through the date, it seems she's since found love with a different man. Earlier this year, the Love Is Blind veteran hard-launched her new beau in an Instagram post. Who was her new sweetheart? It turns out that it was another former reality cast member, but not from LIB.
Stacy confirmed her romance with Ryan Ignasiak from Married At First Sight back in February of 2024. She shared a clip of the two of them watching the newest season of Love Is Blind with the cheeky caption "Oh yeah and I'm dating [Ryan]." For his part, Ryan commented on Stacy's post, playfully joking, "I'm just happy AT&T figured their stuff out today in time for me to know about this," poking fun at the network's widespread outage that had affected the country for nearly 12 hours.
While Stacy seems to be perfectly content cozying up to her new beau on the couch, some fans aren't able to let go of how she and Izzy split. Even after Stacy debuted her new relationship on social media, there were still several hateful comments of people asking if Ryan was "rich enough" for her, alluding to her previous concerns about Izzy's financial standing.
Others commented warnings about Stacy's choice in new partner. One social media user pointed out that Ryan had apparently been active on Tinder while he was still married to someone else on Married At First Sight. Despite the online hate, Stacy has chosen not to respond to the negative comments and continues to post moments of joy from her life.
What's Next For Stacy Snyder?
Stacy continues to tease sharing more about her complicated split with Izzy - and now she has backup. Her other recent posts show her in clips with Shelby Webb, Izzy's most recent ex-girlfriend who outed him for cheating. In one video, the two women can be seen together drinking wine and laughing with the cryptic caption "Stay tuned..."
Even if these two ladies have suffered broken hearts, it seems that they've found comfort in their shared hurt and are determined to make the most of it. Fans of the show will be eagerly awaiting the juicy details that the blonde duo will drop in the coming weeks.
