The Pods
Why Did Anna Yuan Leave ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 9? Inside Her Sudden Exit
[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers from Love Is Blind Season 9 Episodes 1-6.]
We should’ve known the Colorado season of our favorite pod‑based dating show was going to be messy, but nothing could have prepared us for the level of drama that unfolded. Several contestants left during the pods in Season 9 of Love Is Blind — a twist producers leaned into by giving their departures full storylines. One of the most surprising exits? Anna Yuan, who left suddenly and without warning, leaving her match, Patrick Suzuki, completely blindsided.
Patrick revealed that Anna had been his main connection in the pods, and he had even planned to end things with his second match, Kacie Anita McIntosh. Her departure wasn’t just unexpected — it shook up the entire season’s dynamic. So, why did she leave? Let’s break down everything we know about her time on the show.
Who did Anna date in the pods?
Early on, Anna had her eyes set on Patrick. The pair bonded over being children of immigrants, something Patrick admitted he had struggled to connect with in the past. Their connection also featured lighter, quirky moments, including a shared revelation that neither of them had middle names. Anna joked they were like the Spider-Man meme, a playful moment Patrick clearly appreciated, which hinted at their easy chemistry.
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Things seemed promising, with both feeling they had a lot in common. That’s why it shocked everyone — Patrick included — when Anna didn’t show up for a date with her fellow Spider-Man. Onscreen text revealed the truth: Anna had left the experiment entirely.
She also had a connection with Blake Anderson, who left soon after she did.
Why did Anna leave Love Is Blind?
Speaking to Tudum, Anna opened up about why she abruptly left the pods — and it came down to more than just romance drama. Her parents weighed heavily on her mind throughout filming. As immigrants unfamiliar with reality TV (let alone Love Is Blind), they didn’t fully understand where she was or what she was doing.
“With my parents being immigrants and having a language barrier, I’ve always naturally been their helper,” she explained. “When I told them, ‘Hey, Mom and Dad, I’m going on this show, they’re going to take my phone,’ they were like, ‘Are you being kidnapped?'”
Even after explaining that she wouldn’t be able to communicate with them during the pods, Anna couldn’t shake the worry that her parents were still concerned for her well-being.
With all that on her mind, Anna eventually broke down. “What am I doing here?” she asked herself. The night she decided to leave, she admitted feeling guilty about taking a spot in the pods that could have gone to someone else looking for love.
“I was a wreck. My eyes were almost swollen shut from crying. I was embarrassed,” she admitted.
Producers offered her the chance to speak to Patrick before leaving, but in the emotional chaos — pajamas on, no makeup, no desire for cameras — Anna chose to walk away quietly. That’s why she didn’t tell her matches directly, even though she was remembered for insisting she’s never ghosted anyone before.
In hindsight, Anna says she wishes she’d handled things differently with Patrick, but she also stands by her choice. “I don’t think I regret it because I don’t think the connections were strong enough to have a successful marriage from there,” she said.
Will Anna return to Love Is Blind Season 9?
After Anna’s departure, Patrick got engaged to Kacie, but they ultimately decided not to continue filming after getting engaged inside the pods. After such an abrupt exit, it seemed like we’d never see Anna on the show again. However, in the preview for the next batch of episodes, we see Patrick and Anna meeting at a mixer, and him expressing his feelings for her.
Do you think Patrick and Anna would’ve made it to the altar if she had stayed? Let us know in the comments!
Love Is Blind, Season 9, Episodes 1-6, Streaming Now, Netflix
Love Is Blind, Season 9, Episodes 7-9, October 8, Netflix
Love Is Blind, Season 9, Episodes 10-11, October 15, Netflix
Love Is Blind, Season 9, Episode 12, October 22, Netflix
