Love Is Blind Season 8: Ben Mezzenga’s Age, Job, Instagram & More

Love Is Blind dropped six full pod episodes on Valentine's Day, and there's plenty to know about potential villain Ben Mezzenga's age, job, Instagram, and more. The Minneapolis-based season seems filled with warm hearts and chilling drama, with Midwestern accents galore. After six jam-packed episodes, five couples emerged at the forefront of the experiment: Joey Leveille & Monica Danus, Dave Bettenburg & Lauren O'Brien, Virginia Miller & Devin Buckley, Taylor Haag & Daniel Hastings, and Ben & Sara Carton. However, the Love Is Blind season 8 cast had a messy start.

There were a few heavily featured singles that didn't make it out of the pods, which means they could come into play later in Love Is Blind season 8. Madison Errichiello and Meg Fink both ditched Mason Horacek after he said conflicting things to both women, but Madison was later rejected by her preferred match, Alex Brown, because he couldn't see himself proposing to her yet. Meanwhile, Taylor and Daniel's engagement could be short-lived after he potentially knew who she was without telling her. However, no one has more drama going into the show than Ben.

Ben Mezzenga’s Age

He's 30 Years Old

Ben's birthday is October 19, 1994, making him 30 years old as of the Love Is Blind season 8 premiere. However, during filming, which occurred in the fall of 2023 in Minneapolis, he was only 28 years old. Given his birthdate, Ben is a Libra, which makes plenty of sense for the sociable charmer. He's a smooth talker who always seems to know the right thing to say, making him irresistible to Sara, his fiancée.

Ben might be a people-pleasing, intelligent guy, but Sara is a headstrong Capricorn. Libras are generally more focused on having fun and enjoying life, but Capricorns are ambitious, regimented, and career-oriented. With Sara's career as an oncology nurse, she's made it clear that her work is a priority for her. Given their different star signs, there could be ongoing compatibility problems.

Ben Mezzenga’s Job

He Works In Sales And Real Estate Development

Ben's Love Is Blind season 8 introduction lists him as a 28-year-old developer, but there's more to the Minneapolis-based man than meets the eye. According to Ben's LinkedIn, he's been self-employed as a real estate developer since September 2021, but he also works on the sales side as a real estate agent. Ben also works for Jamf in Minneapolis as a full-time sales consultant.

Love Is Blind Season 8	Ben Mezzenga
Age	30
Job	Real Estate Developer
Hometown	Minneapolis, MN

Ben went to the University of Minnesota for school, and while his focus was on a budding baseball career, he also worked as a freelance videographer for the school, showcasing his artistic side. He majored in communications and media studies with a focus on film making at the university, and graduated in 2019. Given his wide breadth of activities, it's clear that Ben is a multi-faceted guy with a varied skill set.

Ben Mezzenga’s Instagram

He Loves Hanging With Friends

Ben is a typical Minnesota guy who loves to hang out with his group of friends and have a good time. His Instagram is filled with pictures of friends, his family, and baseball photos from when he played at the University of Minnesota. Ben recently went on a cruise with a group of friends, even wearing matching swimsuits and outfits together. "A look into the group going on a cruise. Swipe for new friends, some really bad karaoke, and a look into the group dynamic summed up in a picture," Ben captioned, featuring a carousel of good-looking, fun-loving individuals.

Ben describes himself as a "washed up athlete" in his Instagram bio, and also claims Minneapolis as his home, though a recent photo revealed he took a trip to Chicago to see the iconic bean. He has nearly 10,000 followers on Instagram, which is sure to explode after his appearance in the first six episodes. In contrast, Sara only has around 2,500 followers. Sara and Ben still follow each other on Instagram.

Ben Mezzenga TikTok Drama Explained

He Got Called Out For Bad Behavior Online

TikTok user @hopeyoufindyourdad has posted several videos allegedly about Ben's previous bad behavior, though it was sleuths in the comments who figured out exactly who she was talking about. Ben acquired a bit of a playboy reputation during his time at the University of Minnesota, and the TikToker alleged that he treated his fiancée, now known to be Sara, exactly the way she would have expected. Andra, the TikToker, also spoiled the outcome by saying that Ben was bragging in Minneapolis bars after filming.

It's unclear whether Ben and Sara say yes at the altar, but given all the TikTok drama, it's highly unlikely. Ben seems to be a classic Midwestern guy with a low-key personality in Love Is Blind season 8, but there could be something more sinister brewing underneath the surface. Hopefully, Sara really knows what she's getting into.

Love Is Blind season 8, episodes 7-9 drop on Friday, February 21 on Netflix.

Source: Ben Mezzenga/LinkedIn, Ben Mezzenga/Instagram,@hopeyoufindyourdad/TikTok