The first-ever season of Love Is Blind: France is finally here, and now an entirely new set of couples gets to see if they can truly fall for a person they’ve never seen before. The Netflix reality TV show saw five couples get engaged in the pods, and since then they’ve gone on to a group honeymoon in Morocco.

As with every season of the dating show, while things are going smoothly for some pairs, they’re quite rocky for others, making them question whether they’ll even be able to make it to the altar at the end of the season. For one couple in particular, Cynthia and Jonathan, their downfall might stem from a literal pair of shoes.

Jonathan And Cynthia Fell Out Over Her High Heels

The issue started once Cynthia and Jonathan were on their honeymoon in Morocco. When they had their initial in-person meeting, Cynthia revealed that she was six-feet tall and was concerned her fiancé would be shorter than her, which he was. That said, at the time, Jonathan reassured her that he wasn’t bothered by their height difference, and she took him at his word.

Once on their trip, however, the two argued just before they were about to meet up with the rest of the cast for the first time. Cynthia had said she’d be wearing high heels because they made her feel good and “attractive,” and while Jonathan at first said he was fine with that, he later grew angry, saying Cynthia was being inconsiderate of him and, particularly, inconsiderate about how he might be received by the other men.

This baffled Cynthia, who said she had only continued to wear the shoes because he told her he was fine with it. If he was going to change his mind, he couldn’t be upset with her for not conveying as much. The argument quickly escalated to something much larger, with each person claiming that the other didn’t listen to them and shouting over one another. It grew so heated that Jonathan claimed he was walking away from the relationship entirely.

To the cameras, Jonathan said that Cynthia continued to push him and could even be “violent” towards him, making him scared. He declared that she was not only not the one for him, but also not a good person, either:

Fans Are Supporting Cynthia’s Side

Though Cynthia has had moments where she’s tough on Jonathan, it appears that viewers are supporting her side of the argument. In a Reddit thread unpacking the situation, fans pointed out that Jonathan was being a hypocrite for initially saying he wasn’t bothered by their height difference and then proceeding to pick a fight when Cynthia wore high heels:

“Height isn’t his problem – his attitude is the problem,” wrote another user. “He told Cynthia she should have known not to wear heels because that would make him look bad in front of the guys. He tried making his shortcomings (pun intended) Cynthias fault. In my opinion, she dodged a massive bullet. The man is a walking red flag.”

Still others went a degree further and commended Cynthia for standing up for herself. Another person on the thread said it made her feel represented onscreen. “As a tall woman, this entire situation really hurt my heart. I’m so proud of Cynthia for standing firm in her wishes to continue wearing heels, no matter his height. If Jonathan isn’t secure enough to welcome her being taller and still wearing the heels, he’s not the one for her,” she noted.

As of this article’s writing, it’s unclear what Cynthia and Jonathan’s relationship status is today. Fans will have to wait until the season reunion to find out whether the two were able to put their differences aside and make things work.

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Love Is Blind: France is the French iteration of Netflix’s global social experiment that asks whether emotional connection can trump physical attraction. Hosted by Olympic judo icon Teddy Riner and his wife, communications professional Luthna Plocus, the series follows a group of single French men and women as they search for love without ever seeing one another. In the now-familiar format, participants date in isolated “pods,” where they can speak freely but not see each other. Over ten days, deep emotional bonds may form—leading, in some cases, to a marriage proposal sight unseen. Only after the proposal do couples meet face-to-face, continuing the journey through a romantic retreat, cohabitation, and finally, a wedding day where they must decide whether or not to say “yes.” The experiment plays out in a format familiar to fans of the franchise, but what makes the French version stand out is the distinct emotional register of its participants and the thoughtful tone set by its hosts. Rather than feeding on spectacle or high-drama moments, Love Is Blind: France leans into a quieter, more contemplative style, giving space for emotional honesty and internal conflict to surface in ways that feel grounded and authentic.
 
What’s particularly compelling about Love Is Blind: France is how deeply rooted it is in the nuances of French culture. Participants tend to be more introspective, open about emotional wounds, and eager to discuss the philosophical underpinnings of love, intimacy, and commitment. Conversations often go beyond the surface, touching on issues like class, gender dynamics, past trauma, and long-term compatibility—topics that feel especially resonant in a culture that values intellectual engagement and personal freedom. The hosts, Riner and Plocus, bring a rare sincerity and balance to the series. As a real-life married couple, they offer guidance not from a place of entertainment, but from lived experience. Their presence reinforces the show’s underlying emotional seriousness, encouraging contestants to reflect on their choices rather than perform them. The result is a version of Love Is Blind that feels less like reality TV and more like a genuine exploration of modern love through a French lens. While the question “Is love blind?” remains central, the French edition suggests a more nuanced answer—that love, to last, must be seen clearly, but felt deeply first.