Love Is Blind's Alex Henderson Reveals Nomadic Past, Career Changes, and Real Name

The reality TV star has had an unconventional journey, from pro soccer to day trading and more.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Love Is Blind season 10 contestant Alex Henderson has had a varied career path, from playing Division 1 soccer in college to working in finance, commercial fishing, and more. He's also gone by a different name in the past, legally changing his name from Alec Ferrell to Alexander Henderson in 2020. Alex has been open about his nomadic lifestyle and past relationships, which has raised some questions from his fiancée Ashley Carpenter and other cast members.

Why it matters

Alex's backstory highlights the unconventional career paths and life experiences of some reality TV stars, which can add intrigue and complexity to their storylines. His name change and openness about his past also speak to themes of identity and self-discovery that resonate with many viewers.

The details

Alex revealed that after his soccer career was cut short by injury, he worked at Merrill Lynch in Denver, then for a Canadian bank in Chicago for three years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was given a severance package which allowed him to travel the world, including living in Australia for a year where he worked as a commercial fisherman, ran a gym, and worked at a casino. He's also lived in Florida, California, Arizona, and New Zealand, working in sales and fintech. Alex's ex-girlfriend, a travel nurse, lived in Austin, Texas, where Alex would visit her, complicating his relationship with fiancée Ashley.

  • Alex legally changed his name from Alec Ferrell to Alexander Henderson on December 1, 2020.
  • Alex played soccer at Wake Forest University and was drafted by Minnesota United in 2017, but a knee injury ended his pro career before it began.

The players

Alex Henderson

The Love Is Blind season 10 contestant, who has gone by different names and had a varied career path including playing Division 1 soccer, working in finance, and traveling the world.

Ashley Carpenter

Alex's fiancée on Love Is Blind, who has raised questions about his dating history and career.

Priyanka Grandhi

A fellow Love Is Blind cast member who revealed she knew Alex from his time in both Chicago and Austin.

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What they’re saying

“I worked at Merrill Lynch after soccer ended in Denver, went to Chicago, worked for a Canadian bank there called BMO for three years. Then COVID ended my career. [They] gave me a severance package, which led me to traveling the world at a time where travel was difficult.”

— Alex Henderson (Us Weekly)

“She's a travel nurse that was living there, working there, for a few months at a time. I stayed at her place and then went to the F1 [race] with her. It made sense for me at that point because I wasn't in a relationship.”

— Alex Henderson (Cosmopolitan)

What’s next

Fans will likely continue to follow Alex's journey on Love Is Blind to see how his past experiences and relationships impact his engagement to Ashley.

The takeaway

Alex's unconventional path, from pro soccer player to world traveler and day trader, highlights the diverse backgrounds of reality TV stars and the complexities that can arise when sharing one's personal history on national television.