Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 29, 2025 · Entertainment

From Reality TV Star to Fitness Icon: Shayne Jansen's Remarkable Comeback

Love Is Blind star Shayne Jansen, 36, posted a head-spinning before-and-after image showing his new musclebound physique

Love Is Blind Star Shayne Jansen's Jaw-Dropping Transformation: From Reality TV Heartthrob to Sobriety and Sculpted Physique

Shayne Jansen, the 36-year-old reality TV heartthrob who rose to fame on season two of Love Is Blind, has been open about his tumultuous past. The charismatic star has now revealed that he was swept up in a whirlwind of partying and substance abuse after getting engaged to his fiancée Natalie Mina Lee - but thankfully, he's turned his life around and achieved sobriety.

In an explosive new interview with thescholarlynote.com, Jansen dished about his wild days as a reality TV star. "I was like Brad Pitt in Chicago for three months," he confessed, recalling how he would party with A-listers and indulge in a lavish lifestyle that included frequenting the best steakhouses. However, behind closed doors, he would often relapse into substance abuse.

The star flamed out on drugs and alcohol after getting swept up in the whirl of reality TV fame - but he has now achieved sobriety and embarked on a fitness journey; seen on Love Is Blind

"I would go back to my room and do it," Jansen admitted, referring to his struggles with addiction. "It was like I was living two separate lives." His fans took notice of his erratic behavior when he posted a TikTok Live video in April 2023, where he appeared disheveled and mumbled incoherently. The concerned comments from viewers poured in, with one penning: "Intervention ASAP. so sad."

Jansen revealed that the aftermath of the live video was a turning point for him. "I got spooked for a hot minute, but then I'm like, 'No one can spook me,'" he said, referring to his decision to seek help and turn his life around.

After leaving Chicago and relocating to Austin, Texas, Jansen made a significant change: he swapped out the club scene for a rigorous workout routine that saw him visiting the gym four times a week. The result? A staggering transformation from 230 pounds to 210 pounds of pure muscle.

Jansen has now spoken candidly about the hedonistic lifestyle he threw himself into after his reality TV stardom gave him the opportunity to do so

The star's before-and-after photos, posted on his Instagram page in July, sent shockwaves through his fanbase, with many hailing him as a fitness inspiration. "Progress doesn't just come from doing 'more,' it comes from doing what you can, consistently," Jansen wrote in the caption of his shirtless snaps.

But what's perhaps most fascinating about Jansen's story is that he's now using his newfound physique to coach women - yes, you read that right! The reality TV personality has amassed a client base consisting mainly of 40-year-old mothers who follow him on social media.

"I'm in a massive group text with 50 moms," he revealed. "It's hilarious." However, not everyone is pleased with Jansen's newfound career path. Some critics have taken to the comment section to express their disapproval, saying: "Men will do anything but go to therapy."

In autumn 2022, months after he rose to notoriety on Love is Blind, he heartbreakingly announced the death of his mother Karen, whom he called his 'best friend'

Jansen responded by sharing his thoughts on discipline and structure: "I don't understand this one way of thinking, like, I don't spend my whole 24 hours in the gym. It shows that I got discipline, structure. And it's a habit that got me away from my other stuff." With over 15,000 people tuning in to his TikTok Live video at the time, Jansen acknowledged that the attention was overwhelming.

"That's when you knew it was bad," he said, referring to the intense scrutiny he faced after the live video. However, instead of letting it get to him, Jansen chose to use this opportunity to seek help and turn his life around for good.

Today, Jansen is a testament to the power of transformation and resilience. His journey serves as a reminder that it's never too late to change one's path and seek help when needed. As he continues to share his fitness journey with his followers on Instagram, fans can't help but be inspired by his remarkable story.

Then in April 2023 came his infamous TikTok Live, in which he slurred his words and became incoherent, though he managed to allude glancingly to his self-sabotage

The Transformation Photos

Jansen's before-and-after photos, which have been making waves online, showcase a staggering transformation from a soft-bodied 230 pounds to a chiseled 210 pounds. The reality TV personality has credited his new physique to a rigorous workout routine and a commitment to sobriety.

What's Next for Shayne Jansen?

And when he posted his before-and-after shirtless snaps in July, the star unveiled his incredible transformation

With over 50,000 followers on Instagram, Jansen is using his platform to promote his fitness coaching services and share his inspiring story with the world. As he continues to share his journey with his fans, one thing is certain: this reality TV star has truly transformed his life - and we can't get enough of it!

Jansen had written in the caption: 'Progress doesn't just come from doing

He received supportive comments from fans on the post with one expressing, 'Looking good'

Jansen is often active on his main Instagram page and will give his followers a look into his workout regime and muscular physique