Christopher Fox (left) and Johnie Maraist from ‘Love Is Blind’ season 5.Photo:Courtesy of Netflix
Courtesy of Netflix
Warning: This post contains spoilers from episodes 5-7 ofLove Is Blindseason 5.
Love Is Blind’sChristopher Foxseemingly found his happy ending withJohnie Maraist, but it certainly wasn’t an easy journey.
During the first few episodes of the Netflix hit, fans watched as Chris, 28, formed a connection in the pods with Johnie, 32. However, Johnie felt her connection withIzzy Zapatawas stronger and decided to end things with Chris, claiming he felt like the “safer” option.
Speaking to PEOPLE about why he gave Johnie a second chance, Chris says, “Through the experience, I fell in love with her and she’s an amazing person in and out.”
“When you give it your all, it’s going to hurt if you get rejected,” he admits. “Everyone there is trying to do what’s best for themselves, you’re trying to find your person. And she’s so smart. I’m not going to fault her for actually making the wrong decision, not going with me, but she is making what she thinks is the right decision for her at the time, and I can’t be mad at her for that. You just move on.”
Christopher Fox in the pods on ‘Love Is Blind’ season 5.Courtesy of Netflix
In doing so, Chris notes that he hasn’t held a grudge against Johnie — or even joked about being her second choice.
“No, no, it’s no hard feelings. Like I said, we’re both there trying to figure out what’s right for us, and I trust her to make the right decisions for what she thinks is best,” he says.
Though there was no bad blood about their past, drama did arise when they attended the cast cocktail party in episode 7. During the gathering, Johnie and Izzy reconnecting for the first time since their breakup and rehashed everything that occurred. An explosive argument between both couples followed, as Stacy slammed Johnie for what she claimed were shady behaviors. Izzy also tried to warn Chris about Johnie’s bad intentions, claiming he was only trying to look out for his pal.
Johnie Maraist in the pods on ‘Love Is Blind’ season 5.Courtesy of Netflix
Despite the blowout fight, Chris says his perspective on Johnie did not change.
“When I love someone, that’s who I’m there for. And if you are trying to tell me something that I know isn’t true about the person I’m in love with, my partner, then I’m going to let you say your piece,” he says of Izzy’s claims. “I’m not a mad, angry person. I’m not going to fight with you, but I’m going to go back to Johnie and just know the truth with her.”
As for whether he felt Izzy’s intentions were genuine, or if he thinks his fellow castmate’s words were a result of lingering feelings, Chris sets the record straight.
“No, I think through the whole experience, the support from the guys in the lounge was really mind-blowing. It was very surprising,” he explains. “I felt so safe when I came back and after my heartbreak, I tried to gather myself in the pod and I’m crying a little bit and I thought I had figured it out. And I go back in there and I continue to express my emotion.”
“Everybody there is just so supportive. I think even Izzy is right there next to me supporting me,” he adds. “And we all really helped each other through the whole experience.”
Izzy Zapata in the pods during ‘Love Is Blind’ season 5.Monty Brinton/Netflix
Monty Brinton/Netflix
Though he didn’t walk away from the show with a fiancée, Chris is proud of how everything unfolded and wouldn’t change a thing.
“I enjoyed every second of it. That might sound weird after hearing I go through a heartbreak, but it makes you grow as a person,” he notes. “Highs and lows, falling in love, heartbreak, it was all just an amazing experience and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”
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Episodes 1-7 ofLove Is Blindseason 5 are currently streaming on Netflix. The next batch of episodes will drop on Friday.
source: people.com
