What's the Reality? – Love Is Blind S9’s Jordan Keltner on Finding Love and Fatherhood

Podcast: What's the Reality?
Host: Amber Desiree (AD)
Guest: Jordan Keltner (Love Is Blind Season 9 Contestant)
Date: October 15, 2025

Episode Overview

In this intimate and emotional episode, host Amber Desiree (AD) sits down with Jordan Keltner, standout contestant from Love Is Blind Season 9. The conversation dives deep into Jordan’s journey on reality TV, his experience navigating single fatherhood, the emotional challenges of raising a child with Type 1 diabetes, his honest and vulnerable approach to dating, and how his relationship with Megan unfolded both on and off screen. The episode is rich with personal insights, warmth, and candid reflections about love, growth, vulnerability, and family.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction & Jordan's Children's Book

[01:17 – 02:15]

• Jordan gifts AD a children’s book, Dear Luca, inspired by his son and co-written with his best friend.
• Book’s message: Encouraging early discussions about emotions and emotional intelligence in children.
  • Quote: "Our goal is just we wanted to introduce talks about emotion as early as possible." – Jordan [01:51]
• Jordan stresses the importance of reading as a bonding activity between parent and child.

2. Jordan’s Journey to Love Is Blind

[02:16 – 04:06]

• Admits he was not initially a Love Is Blind viewer; watched Season 4 after a casting director’s suggestion.
• Discusses his low-key lifestyle before the show—no social media, not seeking the spotlight.
• Motivation for joining: "I'm just, you know, getting up there in age, getting older, not getting any more attractive. So I just wanted to make sure and find my person, you know?" – Jordan [03:42]

3. Fatherhood, Transparency, and Parenting a Child with Diabetes

[04:06 – 08:21]

• Jordan was open from the start about being a single dad, wanting "to start with trust."
  • "Luke is the proudest thing I've ever done, so why would I ever want to keep a secret like that?" – Jordan [04:24]
• Shares the reality of dating as a single parent and the relief of being upfront—even when someone is not interested.
  • "She was like, 'Hey, honestly, I heard you're a single dad and I'm not interested.' And I'm like, that's totally okay." [05:37]
• Emotional account of Luca’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 2:
  • "It's brutal, but it's very inspiring to watch him... it's inspiring to see him just, like, be so strong headed with the treatments." – Jordan [05:57]
  • AD responds supportively, both tearing up over the subject.
• Launch of Luca’s Brand, a venture donating proceeds to Life for a Child to help kids with diabetes access insulin.
  • "I want to wake up every day and feel like I'm making a difference... there's kids all over the world that don't [have access]." [07:43]

4. Love Is Blind: Process, Intentions & Early Pod Connections

[08:23 – 14:06]

• Jordan describes joining the show as "the universe just putting me in that direction," prompted by a Tinder date’s recommendation and encouragement from friends.
• Approach in the pods: singularly focused, transparent, determined to find a partner who would embrace him and his son as a "package deal."
  • "I just wanted to be transparent and intentional." [09:39]
• Emotional cost: missed his son deeply—would have walked away if he felt his future partner wasn’t present in the pods.
• Exceptional openness about his vasectomy—done to take on reproductive responsibility and remain transparent:
  • "A lot of the times all reproductive responsibilities are placed on the woman. And I was just like, this is, it's just not like a fair ask." – Jordan [12:59]
  • Wanted any future partner to make informed decisions about kids, given potential reversibility issues.

5. Relationship with Megan: Vulnerability, Humor & Dynamics

[14:13 – 22:21]

• Strong connection with Megan, cemented when she revealed her dad also had Type 1 diabetes.
  • "That was rather early on in the pods, and that kind of solidified everything." – Jordan [14:17]
• Reaction to Megan introducing herself as "Sparkle Megan"; initially off-put but soon charmed by her persona.
  • "Who calls himself that at 33? Just so ignorant to the fact that we were gonna fall so far... in love." [15:07]
• Only pursued Megan seriously; other connections weren't as meaningful.
• On reveal day, forgot his glasses—reinforcing "love is blind":
  • "I just see your figure and I'm like, wow, she's... I won the lottery." [18:06]
• Megan is exactly Jordan’s ‘type’ physically and emotionally.
• Pool party tension in Mexico—Jordan’s immature humor subtly clashed with Megan’s more refined vibe:
  • "My sense of humor is just hard to digest sometimes. I think it's a little immature at times." [19:19]
  • Jordan owns up to being "annoying" and praises Megan for handling it with class.

6. Navigating Blended Family & Real-Life Adjustments

[21:17 – 27:04]

• Off screen, Megan meets Luca’s mom. Jordan stresses importance of healthy co-parenting and mutual respect:
  • The dinner went "great... that was just another check mark the universe kind of sent to be like, hey, this is what you need to do, and this is gonna work." [21:26]
• On keeping Luca and his mother off camera: a family decision guided by respect for privacy and consent, especially for children.
  • "I didn't sign up for the experiment. Luca didn't sign up for the experiment... let's just not. There's no... He has no idea the scale of things." [26:14]
• Adjustment to real-life as a couple—scheduling challenges as a single parent, but deep teamwork and mutual caretaking; Megan "just understood my position." [25:44]
• Megan presented the same way in person as in the pods—"all class."

7. Lessons Learned & Self-Reflection

[27:44 – 28:44]

• Jordan on growth through the process:
  • "Pre pods and post pods, me are two different people... realized I had to grow up... my son is looking at me as an example." [27:44]
• No regrets, though he jokes about dialing down his need to "make the guys laugh just 10% less." [28:32]

8. Friendships & Camaraderie Among Cast

[28:48 – 30:06]

• Highlights a strong bond with Joe, Brendan, Dylan, and the rest of the guys.
• Cast remains supportive and close, with regular group chats—"It's so hard to make friends as an adult." [30:01]

9. Rapid-Fire Q&A: The Hot Seat

[30:12 – 33:44]

• Deal breaker in dating: "Hygiene." [30:19]
• Celebrity Crush: "Sabrina Carpenter." [30:31]
• Love Language: Split amongst all, but "acts of kindness" and "physical touch" stand out. [30:38]
• Cats or dogs: "Dogs." [30:55]
• One word for himself in experiment: "Grateful." [31:03]
• Favorite thing with Luca: Simply "spending time together," especially holding his hand—reflects on cherishing fleeting moments of childhood. [31:13]
• Jordan gets emotional about teaching Luca that "it’s okay to have emotions... it’s okay to happy cry. It’s okay to sad cry." [31:56]
• Values emotional vulnerability in relationships—especially with Megan: "She digs it out of me... in a way that no other woman has ever been able to do it." [32:45]
• Morning or night person: "Late nights." [33:13]
• Favorite movie: "Red Dawn." [33:18]
• Death row meal: "Steak and potatoes." [33:37]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I just wanted my relationship to be, like, built on the foundation of trust." – Jordan [14:06]
• "You always make me cry every time we talk Luca." – Host (AD) [31:39]
• "Once you have your baby, you'll never sleep the same... it's just a different type of sleep, you know?" – Jordan [08:07]
• "She digs it out of me... in a way that no other woman has ever been able to do it." – Jordan on Megan’s emotional impact [32:45]
• "Pre pods and post pods, me are two different people." – Jordan [27:44]

Episode Highlights by Timestamp

• [01:17 – 02:15]: Jordan shares his children's book and approach to parenting.
• [04:06 – 05:57]: Being upfront about single fatherhood and Luca’s diagnosis journey.
• [07:07 – 07:55]: Starting Luca’s Brand and giving back.
• [14:13 – 14:56]: The special connection with Megan forms in the pods.
• [18:17 – 18:59]: Reveal day mishap—"Love is blind" without glasses.
• [19:19 – 19:56]: Mexico trip, pool party, and humor clashes.
• [21:17 – 22:21]: Meeting Luca’s mom, blending families.
• [26:14 – 27:04]: Choosing privacy for his son and ex-partner.
• [27:44 – 28:44]: Growth and lessons learned post-show.
• [30:12 – 33:44]: Rapid fire Q&A reveals personal quirks and emotional moments.

Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Amber wraps the episode with gratitude for Jordan’s openness and emotional honesty. Jordan reiterates the privilege and growth that fatherhood and radical honesty have brought to his life, both on and off the screen. The episode is a heartfelt deep-dive—perfect for fans who want more than just the on-screen drama, but also value the real stories and vulnerable moments behind the reality TV journey.

[34:04] Jordan: "You guys are gonna love being parents. And again, it's the greatest privilege ever."

This summary offers a comprehensive, timestamped look at Jordan's episode—capturing both the emotional heart and insightful takeaways that make it a must-hear for fans of reality TV and stories of personal growth.