Clay Gravesande shouldn’t have been cast in Love Is Blind season 6, but his connection to Celina Powell after the show cemented him as a problematic reality TV star. The Love Is Blind season 6 cast member got engaged to Amber Desiree “AD” Smith in the show, and despite attempts to shed his playboy past, he couldn’t say yes to AD at the altar. At the Love Is Blind season 6 reunion, Clay expressed regret regarding how he treated AD and shared that he had gone to therapy. However, Clay’s romance with Celina exemplifies how he hasn’t changed.
While it seemed Clay and AD could get back together after the reunion, AD was right to stay far away. The former cheerleader was torn between Matthew Duliba and Clay in the pods. However, Matthew was leading on another cast member by saying the same things to her as he said to AD, leading him to leave after getting called out by AD. Despite Clay’s temper tantrum, AD chose to accept his proposal. AD spent the rest of the season listening to Clay wonder if he had the ability to stay faithful to a partner, mirroring his father’s behavior.
Clay And Celina Went Public In May 2024
Celina Posted A Series Of TikToks Featuring Clay
Clay and Celina’s relationship was shocking and unexpected. On May 13, Celina posted a TikTok with Clay in bed as she mouthed words to audio that alluded to her desire to get married and have a baby. This video was a shock, as Celina is a controversial social media personality who gained fame by making controversial allegations against prominent hip-hop stars such as Snoop Dogg, Waka Flocka Flame, and Fetty Wap. Celina also claimed to be pregnant with Offset’s baby while he was in a relationship with Cardi B.
” He cheated, lied, & admitted to me he used that poor girl for money but I look pretty so imma post this anyway. “
If this video wasn’t enough, Celina posted more TikToks featuring Clay, including one captioned, “When you’re excited to show off your man, but Love Is Blind fans don’t like him,” and, “He cheated, lied, & admitted to me he used that poor girl for money but I look pretty so imma post this anyway,” adding to her shock factor.
Within a few days, rumors of Celina and Clay’s relationship were blowing up, but a previous relationship with adult entertainment star Willow Ryder in Belize complicated the new relationship. Clay and Willow spent time together on vacation just before Celina was posting TikToks featuring the Love Is Blind star. Clay’s penchant for OnlyFans stars showcased how little he’s grown since Love Is Blind and further cemented him as a clout chaser.
Clay’s Mom Responded To Her Son’s Relationship
She Signed Her Note, “Straight Shooter”
Clay’s mom in Love Is Blind season 6 was the best part of the show, and the quick-witted matriarch wasted no time meddling in her son’s chaotic love life. After Instagram followers allegedly sent her videos and posts featuring the adult entertainer, Margarita Gravesande felt she needed to make a public statement regarding her son’s actions. According to Yahoo! Entertainment, Margarita took to Instagram to make scathing remarks directed at Clay.
Clay’s mom called out his dad after Clay left AD at the altar, accusing him of influencing his son’s problematic behavior.
“First, my #1 rule for folks following me on social media..don’t send me any inappropriate videos. I’m not going to call you out. However: you know who you are!” Margarita began. “Second, I didn’t know who CP was until everyone started sending me her YouTube information,” followed by a vomiting emoji. “It’s very interesting. That some men will lose everything thinking that the apple is good but it’s a forbidden choice (do better). The deceiver uses old tricks to attack and destroy.”
However, Clay’s mom wasn’t done shading her son. “Clayton Alexander,” she continued, “You know Jesus will allow things to occur. He’s still trying to get your attention….please surrender to him,” she implored. “In closing. I pray that everyone reading this gives the same attention to other things that matter..like helping support your local food banks. And volunteer in your local communities (tap link in my bio.) I pray that everyone has a wonderful day on purpose,” she ended, saying, “Signed. Straight shooter!”
Clay’s mom was one of the most popular cast members on Love Is Blind season 6, particularly for her takedown of her ex-husband, Clay’s father, at the wedding. In response, Clay apologized to his mother, and his relationship with Celina appeared to fall apart just days later. Clay getting taken down by his mother online was an epic twist not usually seen in celebrity relationship drama.
Clay And Celina Broke Up
Clay Alleged They Were Never Together
Celina had plenty to say after Clay’s mom posted her message on Instagram. In one TikTok, she captioned the video, “What I rlly wanna tell that man’s mama,” alluding to the desire to tell Margarita to “shut up.” As criticisms regarding Clay kept building, the Love Is Blind star alleged the relationship with Celina was faked. According to an interview on the podcast New Rory & Mal, as reported by Sportskeeda, Clay and Celina were never together.
” I went to Belize with another female actually, and then I came back and I was gonna actually shoot some content with Celina. It was really kind of innocent, bro. “
“I went to Belize with another female actually and then I came back, and I was gonna actually shoot some content with Celina. It was really kind of innocent, bro,” Clay told the podcasters. He claimed he first met Celina the previous Friday before she began posting TikToks with the Love Is Blind star. He claimed their TikTok filming was all for jokes, but he ended up “being used” and added, “She won.”
While Clay said their relationship didn’t go past filming a series of TikToks, Celina responded. In a nearly six-minute-long TikTok, Celina alleged she and Clay were in a relationship, and he was now lying to make himself look better. She posted text conversations that made it look like they were dating while he was in Belize with Willow and claimed Clay came to visit her before he went to Belize. Regardless of whether Clay and Celina dated, they are not together anymore.
Clay was a controversial cast member on Love Is Blind, but his behavior surrounding his relationship with Celina further cements him as a problematic player. AD may have been heartbroken when the businessman and entrepreneur left her at the altar, but she ultimately dodged a bullet. Whether Clay was making innocent TikToks with Celina or briefly dated her, his taste in women and messy relationships is a testament to his lack of growth. Hopefully, he won’t have to get his mom involved in his dating life next time.