The drama surrounding Love Is Blind’s Joey Leveille continues to unfold in the most explosive way possible. After Monica Danús and Ben Mezzenga went public with their romance, Joey’s heartbreak quickly turned into fury, leading to an explosive meltdown that ultimately pushed Monica to take drastic action — blocking him entirely.
Sources close to the situation have revealed that Joey’s reaction to the news of Monica and Ben’s relationship was nothing short of chaotic. Far from being able to gracefully accept the reality that Monica had moved on, Joey spiraled into a wave of jealousy and anger, sending multiple messages that quickly became more and more desperate.
"He was livid," an insider shared. "Joey felt betrayed, and when he saw Monica publicly with Ben, something inside him just snapped. It wasn’t just heartbreak; it was pure fury. He couldn’t understand why she’d move on so quickly."
The Meltdown That Led to Blocked Messages
Monica, who had kept a friendly but distant relationship with Joey after their time in the pods, was not prepared for the onslaught of emotional messages she received from him. The situation escalated when Joey accused her of leading him on and “using” him as a stepping stone for her public image.
"He called her heartless, said she never really cared, and that she was just jumping from one guy to another," the insider revealed. "It was like he couldn’t accept that it was over between them."
The situation soon turned ugly when Joey sent a series of private, emotionally-charged texts, demanding answers and blaming Monica for everything. Monica, visibly shaken by the intensity of his response, found herself cornered with no choice but to block him completely.
“She was trying to be civil, but the accusations and anger got out of hand,” a close friend of Monica explained. “At that point, blocking him was the only way to protect her own peace.”
A Heartbroken Joey
For Joey, the public confirmation of Monica’s relationship with Ben was a punch to the gut. Having clung to the idea that he and Monica might eventually find their way back to one another, he was blindsided by her immediate connection with Ben. It wasn’t just jealousy — it was a mixture of pride, denial, and emotional devastation.
“Joey thought he had a chance, especially after things didn’t work out with Dave on Love Is Blind,” said the source. “He was still holding out hope that Monica would see him as the one. When she picked Ben, he felt like he’d lost everything — and that’s when he snapped.”
Moving On with Ben
Meanwhile, Monica and Ben are continuing to grow closer, unfazed by the drama swirling around them. The couple has been seen out on romantic getaways and dinners, and insiders say they’re genuinely enjoying each other’s company.
"Ben makes Monica feel seen and loved in a way Joey never could," a source close to her said. "She’s finally found someone who treats her with the respect she deserves, and she’s not letting Joey’s emotional turmoil distract her."
Though Joey’s explosive outburst and subsequent blocking may have ended any chance of reconciliation with Monica, it seems that both she and Ben are moving forward with their lives — leaving Joey to deal with the heartbreak he’s left behind.
In the world of Love Is Blind, where emotions run high and connections are forged in the most intense circumstances, Joey Leveille’s emotional collapse is just the latest in a saga of heartache and drama. Will he ever recover from this public rejection, or will he be left to dwell in the fury of unrequited love? Only time will tell.
