You remember that feeling of watching Brittany Mills and Kenneth Gorham in the pods? It was visceral. They were the couple that just made sense. Both deeply religious, both seemingly ready for the long haul, and both radiating a kind of calm that the rest of the chaotic Season 6 cast desperately lacked. But then they hit the real world in Charlotte, and everything... just stalled.
If you’re looking for a villain in this story, you aren’t going to find one. That’s probably the most frustrating part for fans who wanted a clear-cut reason why the most "solid" couple fell apart before they even reached the altar.
The Breakup That Caught Everyone Off Guard
The split between Brittany Mills and Kenneth wasn't a blowout fight. There were no flying plates or screaming matches about secret DMs. Instead, it was a quiet, almost painful realization that the "crave"—that magnetic, can't-keep-my-hands-off-you energy—just wasn't there once the walls came down.
Brittany was remarkably honest about it. She flat-out told Kenneth she wasn't feeling that physical pull. And honestly? Kenneth's reaction was what sparked a thousand memes. He didn't fight for it. He didn't try to woo her back. He basically said, "Okay," and went right back to his phone.
A lot of people jumped on him for that. They saw the constant phone usage as a sign of disrespect. But Brittany has actually defended him since the show aired. She’s gone on record saying the phone wasn't the issue we thought it was. Kenneth was a middle school principal; he had a whole school to run. To her, his "retreating" was just how he processed things.
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The Secret Connection with Jimmy Presnell
Here is something the Netflix editors left on the cutting room floor: Brittany was actually dating Jimmy Presnell in the pods. Yeah, that Jimmy.
While we were all focused on the Chelsea-Jimmy-Jessica love triangle, Brittany was apparently right there in the mix. She later revealed on the De-Influenced podcast that she was torn between Kenneth and Jimmy. She described Jimmy as "smooth with his words," but ultimately, it was Kenneth’s shared faith that won her over.
It makes you wonder how different the season would have been if she’d picked the "smooth talker" over the "God-fearing" principal. Would she have ended up in that infamous "You look like Megan Fox" argument? Probably not. Brittany seems way too grounded for that.
Where is Brittany Mills Now?
It's been a while since the cameras stopped rolling, and Brittany has mostly returned to her "normal" life, though with a much larger Instagram following. She’s still based in Charlotte and continues to work in recruitment as a senior client partner.
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As of early 2026, here is the status of her life post-experiment:
- Relationship Status: She is single. Despite some rumors and a very "couple-y" TikTok she posted with Kenneth right before the reunion, they are strictly platonic.
- The Kenneth Connection: They actually talk almost every day. It’s one of the weirdest but most wholesome outcomes in the show's history. They realized they weren't meant to be husband and wife, but they didn't want to lose the bond they built.
- Career: She hasn't fully pivoted to the "full-time influencer" lifestyle like some of her castmates, though she does do the occasional brand partnership (like that e.l.f. Cosmetics spot with Jimmy).
Why the "Crave" Conversation Matters
The reason Brittany's story resonated so much—and why it still gets talked about in 2026—is that it highlighted a major flaw in the Love Is Blind premise. You can have the same values, the same religion, and the same life goals, but if the physical chemistry isn't there, it’s just a very intense friendship.
Brittany refused to settle for a "roommate" marriage. She was 25 at the time, and she knew that waiting until marriage for sex meant she needed to be 100% sure about the attraction before saying "I do."
She didn't want to "test" the physical side to see if it would spark something. She wanted it to be there naturally. When it wasn't, she had the guts to end it, even if it meant being the first couple to leave the apartments.
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Looking Forward: Lessons from Brittany's Journey
If you're following Brittany for the drama, you're following the wrong person. She’s become a bit of a blueprint for how to handle a reality TV breakup with dignity. She didn't bash her ex in interviews. She didn't chase clout by manufacturing fake feuds.
Basically, she stayed true to the person we saw in the pods.
Next Steps for Fans:
If you want to keep up with what she’s doing now, her Instagram is the best bet for real-time updates on her life in Charlotte. She often shares snippets of her fitness routine and her faith-based journey, which remains a huge part of her identity. You can also check out her appearance on the MPowered podcast if you want a deeper look at how the "fame" aspect of the show affected her mental health.
The big takeaway? Sometimes the "blind" part of the experiment works perfectly—it just leads you to a best friend instead of a spouse.