Alex Henderson emerged as one of the villains of Love is Blind’s season 10. In short, he appeared (or was made to appear by editing) less than truthful, to put it nicely.
Henderson, the former All-America soccer goalie out of Wake Forest, seems to flirt with another cast member and then lies about it to his fiancée, Ashley, a self-described Barbie-type, small-town Ohio claims administrator.
Alex and Ashley on “Love is Blind” (photo Netflix)
Anyway, after a few hunky dory days at the beach, it’s obvious that these two don’t belong together in any capacity, especially after Ashley’s father, a divorce attorney, gives Alex the third degree over a meet. But there’s a show to put on, and these two somehow make it to the altar. Two couples had already bowed out, and no doubt producers were desperate. Most likely, they incentivized Alex and Ashley to “play” a wedding ceremony.
Spoiler: the ceremony is a trainwreck. In some foreshadowing, Alex compares the upcoming nuptials to a soccer shootout, and that’s essentially what it becomes. The problem is Alex doesn’t make one save, not one.
Before Alex can say I do, I don’t, or I maybe, Ashley rips him a new one, questioning his integrity in front of his friends and family, not to mention an international audience. It’s harsh, even hateful. Of course, these two needed to have a discussion well before this altar faceoff. But of course, an altar showdown makes can’t-look-at-your-phone streaming, no easy feat.
Ultimately, many will think that Love is Blind’s All-America got what he deserved. Perhaps. However, I believe that Ashley’s rant was a bit much. Alex has overcome a lot, including growing up in a fractured family and losing his professional soccer career to injury.
This was another setback, and I have some sympathy for Alex. Comeback for Alex on Netflix’s six-pack charade, Too Hot To Handle? After taking that altar drubbing, it’s deserved.
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Jon Hart is the author of Unfortunately, I was available.
