It was the "Megan Fox" comment heard 'round the world.
Remember that? When Chelsea Blackwell sat in a pod and told Jimmy Presnell she gets told she looks like the Transformers actress, only for him to see her and... well, have a very visible reaction. That single moment launched a thousand memes and cemented Love Is Blind Season 6 as one of the most chaotic chapters in reality TV history.
But here we are in 2026, and the conversation hasn't stopped. In fact, it’s gotten weirder.
Most reality couples vanish into the influencer abyss or start a podcast that dies after six episodes. Chelsea and Jimmy? They’ve spent the last two years in a bizarre, "will-they-won't-they" friendship that has fans scratching their heads. They aren't married. They didn't even make it to the altar. Yet, they are currently living in the same apartment complex in Miami.
The Breakup(s) and the Four-Day "Trial"
If you're looking for a clean ending, you won't find it here. Their on-screen breakup was brutal. Jimmy basically pulled the plug on a date just days before the wedding, citing Chelsea's "clinginess" and the massive fight they had over his female friends.
The secret nobody knew until the reunion, though, was that they actually tried to make it work once the cameras stopped rolling.
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For exactly four days.
Chelsea later revealed on The Viall Files that Jimmy actually took her to a baseball game on what was supposed to be their wedding day. Talk about awkward. They tried to date like normal people, but the pressure was just too much. Jimmy ended it again, and for a long time, Chelsea was—rightfully—not his biggest fan.
Jimmy Presnell's $10,000 Glow-Up
If you haven't seen Jimmy lately, you might not even recognize him. Seriously. The man has undergone a transformation that he’s been remarkably open about on TikTok.
- Hair Transplant: Jimmy dropped roughly $11,000 on a hair transplant, involving over 2,000 grafts.
- Fitness: He’s been posting topless gym updates that have people in his comments asking, "Is this the same guy?"
- Style: Gone are the software salesman polos, replaced by a much more curated "Miami" aesthetic.
It’s a classic post-breakup glow-up, but it’s interesting because he’s doing it right in Chelsea's backyard.
Why They Are Living in the Same Building
By late 2025, both Chelsea and Jimmy had moved from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Miami, Florida.
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They aren't just in the same city. They are in the same building—a community-focused complex called Flow Brickell. Jimmy actually confirmed this on TikTok, saying, "My ex-fiancée does live there, so kind of an interesting dynamic."
Is it a PR stunt? Maybe. Influencers often get discounts for posting about these luxury living spaces. But there’s also the "trauma bond" factor. Jimmy told TMZ in late 2025 that they’ve become "super close" because they were the only ones who understood the level of hate they received online after their season aired.
"Because our season was so wildly successful, we saw the feedback... hers was out of this world terrible. We just had a unified front and almost trauma-bonded through that." — Jimmy Presnell
Are They Secretly Back Together?
Honestly? The answer seems to be "no," but with a very large asterisk.
Both have dated other people since the show. Chelsea had a "hard launch" with a man named Tim Teeter in 2024, and Jimmy was linked to a woman named Farrah Colonna for a while. Both of those relationships seem to have fizzled out by 2025.
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As of January 2026, they are both single. They go on "date nights" that they document on TikTok, and they spent Friendsgiving together. They seem to enjoy the "sticky situation" of being best friends who almost got married.
What We Can Learn From the Chaos
The Jimmy and Chelsea saga is a masterclass in how reality TV isn't really the end of the story. It's just the pilot.
If you're following their journey, here is the reality of where they stand:
- Friendship first: They genuinely seem to be each other's support system now.
- Accountability: Chelsea has been vocal about being in therapy to handle the insecurities that were broadcast to millions.
- Moving on (sorta): While they aren't dating, they aren't letting go either.
For anyone watching from the sidelines, the takeaway is clear: don't let a bad breakup (or a televised disaster) define your future. You can rebuild your confidence, your hair, and apparently, even a friendship with the person who dumped you on national television.
To stay updated on their "neighborly" relationship, keep an eye on their TikTok Lives, as that's where they usually drop the most unscripted tea.
Next Steps for Fans
- Check the receipts: Watch Chelsea's interview on The Viall Files for the full breakdown of the "4-day dating" period.
- Follow the glow-up: Look at Jimmy's TikTok for the specifics on his hair transplant journey if you're curious about the procedure.
- Wait for the crossover: Given they are both in Miami now, don't be surprised if you see them popping up in other reality TV circles or "Perfect Match" style reunions.