‘Love Is Blind’: A Deep Dive Into Rob Feeley’s Friend Jay Oliver
While John “Jay” Oliver isn’t a main cast member on Season 11 of Love Is Blind, he caused quite a splash during his 11 minutes of screen time.
During Episode 9, Jay was introduced as Rob Feeley’s close friend during an on-camera meet-up between his friend group and his fiancée, Michaella Giorgio. At the restaurant get-together, Jay began asking Michaella uncomfortable questions about their relationship and sex life. Their conversation took a turn when the restaurant cut Jay off from the bar, and Rob quickly jumped to his defense. As soon as Rob’s attitude took a turn, Michaella told Rob that she had never seen him as aggressive until that moment.
So, who is Rob’s friend Jay Oliver? What did Jay say to Michaella that made him such a hot topic among Love Is Blind viewers? We’re breaking down all that and more below.
Who is Jay Oliver?
John “Jay” Oliver was introduced as Rob’s close friend on Love Is Blind Season 11. He is from East Provincetown, Rhode Island, where he still lives and owns businesses today. Following his controversial comments on Love Is Blind, he deactivated his Instagram account, @joliver_44.
What did Jay Oliver say to Michaella?
During their dinner, Jay immediately told Michaella, “You look like a hot Italian mother that makes good meatballs, good pasta, and you know how to play around in the bedroom.” Before he began asking uncomfortable questions about their sex life, Jay asked Michaella if she had an OnlyFans.
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Later, after Michaella mentioned that she and Rob were going to sign a prenup, Jay dapped her up. Then, she wiped her hand on her shirt, leading Jay to comment, “You washed your hand like I’m from Harlem.” Soon after, the bar tried to cut off Jay, and Rob got frustrated. He told production, “Let’s end it all. Cut the cameras. You’re cut off. I’m cut off… I’m not gonna let my boy— I’m real. I’m not this phony-a** Hollywood bulls**t.”
What is Jay Oliver’s job?
Jay is the owner of The Local, a sports bar, and co-owner of Moving Dough Pizza in Rhode Island. During an interview about his business, The Local, Jay shared, “Our facility is geared completely towards the sports fan. We have 16 different TVs, we have all the game packages, we have a state-of-the-art sound system. We can show you pretty much every game that you could ever want to see.”
Is Jay Oliver married?
When Rob told his family that Michaella was going to meet his friends, he made it clear that none of their wives were invited to the get-together. While Jay’s social media has been inactivated, it appears that he is married to Rebecca Oliver, based on public records.
What has Michaella said about Jay?
Following the third drop of episodes, where Michaella met Jay and later called things quits with Rob, she posted footage of Rob introducing her to Jay, writing, “‘Hi… are you going to get up!?’ There’s so much to say and at some point I’ll share my words but for now I will continue to thank you all for the support.”
Love Is Blind, Season 11, Episodes 1-11, Streaming Now, Netflix
Love Is Blind, Season 11, Episode 12, November 4, Netflix
Love Is Blind, Season 11, Reunion, November 8, 9/8c, Netflix
