Joey Leveille denies dating rumors about Sara Carton

Season 8 of "Love Is Blind" has ended, but the drama continues. Joey Leveille is facing rumors that he is dating Sara Carton after his breakup with Monica Danús. Monica has stated that there is some truth to the speculation, leading Joey to clarify the situation in an interview. Joey explained that after he and Monica said no at the altar, they had a complicated relationship for about a month. They took a break from talking and then reached out again, discussing what friendship would look like. However, communication stopped a couple of months before the reunion, which caught Joey off guard. During the reunion, Monica expressed frustrations that hurt Joey, as he felt they had resolved their issues prior. He also addressed allegations surrounding a conversation he had with another participant, Madison, stating that it was completely friendly and previously discussed with Monica. Joey acknowledged that him and Sara had a special connection in the pods as good friends but hadn't spoken for seven months after filming. They recently discussed whether their friendship could lead to something romantic but decided not to pursue dating at this time. Joey described Sara as caring and fun, but emphasized their friendship remains platonic so far, despite one kiss. Joey has faced scrutiny online, especially regarding various personal traits and interests, such as his love for skateboarding and his past reluctance towards marriage. He clarified that he now wants to settle down and that the representation of his character on the show has been misunderstood in many ways. He expressed that the experience of being on a reality dating show is intense and emotionally draining, calling for understanding from the audience regarding the judgments passed on participants. Although uncertain about participating in another dating show, Joey is open to exploring other entertainment opportunities.