Alex Henderson, a contestant on Netflix's Love Is Blind Season 10, has a backstory that includes a different name, a professional soccer career, and a shift into finance and day trading. His romantic journey with Ashley Carpenter ended at the altar, where she called off their wedding.
Profile and Early Life
Alex Henderson was born in February 1995 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. He is 31 years old as of 2026, with a zodiac sign of Pisces. He is the son of Will Henderson and Kristen. Alex is of white ethnicity and holds American nationality.
He was previously known as Alec Ferrell, a name he adopted after his stepfather, John Ferrell, legally adopted him. His biological father, Will Henderson, was absent from his life. Years later, Alex chose to reclaim his birth surname, changing his name back to Alexander Henderson in December 2020.
On a January episode of his podcast, Play Life Beautifully, Alex explained his decision: "I do reclaim my birth name. It's more important for me. It's not even about reclaiming Henderson for my biological father's last name. It's, hey, this is what I was born as. This is what I want to build my name off of." He added, "I don't want the Ferrell name attached to me. I don't want something I've changed into. I want to reclaim what I had and this is what it is. That was an important part of my life."
Career: From Soccer to Finance
Alex's career began in professional soccer. He fell in love with the sport at age four and earned a scholarship to Wake Forest University, where he became an All-American goalkeeper. In 2017, Minnesota United selected him as the first goalkeeper in the Major League Soccer draft. However, his professional career was cut short by four knee surgeries.
During a February 2026 interview with Netflix Tudum, Alex reflected on his early career: "I was ready to go play soccer for the rest of my days. That's all I wanted. What people don't understand is that [without it] every part of your identity is removed."
After soccer, Alex moved into financial services. He studied communications in college before working at Merrill Lynch in Denver. He later moved to Chicago and joined BMO Global Asset Management, where he worked in sales covering mutual funds for financial advisers.
In a February 2026 interview with People, Alex explained that a corporate acquisition and the COVID-19 pandemic ended his career in finance. He accepted a severance package and began travelling, spending time in Florida, California, Arizona, and New Zealand. He also lived in Australia for a year, working jobs such as commercial fishing, running a gym, and working in the gaming industry.
In July 2023, Alex returned to the United States. He worked as a youth soccer coach in Cleveland, in sales for Hibu, and at fintech company Block. He later turned to day trading, telling Ashley Carpenter's father during Love Is Blind that he trades the Australian dollar against the US dollar and that the side business is largely self-sufficient.
In the same People interview, Alex said he would consider returning to financial advising, but his securities licences had expired. His career has since taken him from professional soccer to finance, travel, sales, and trading.
Love Is Blind Season 10 Journey
Alex appeared in Season 10 of Love Is Blind, which premiered in early 2026. He formed a connection with Ashley Carpenter, and they got engaged in the pods. When they met in person, they connected, but their relationship faced problems after returning from their honeymoon in Mexico.
They disagreed over their careers, living arrangements, intimacy, and lifestyle. Small issues also caused tension, including a disagreement over water bottles in the refrigerator. Ashley and her family questioned Alex about his career history and past relationships, adding pressure as the wedding approached.
Ashley ended their engagement at the altar. In a February 2026 interview with Netflix Tudum, she explained: "He is a good-looking person, I can give him that. Looks aside, I need so much more from a partner, so I chose myself. I deserve something so much more extraordinary, and that wasn't it. That was subpar at best."
The pair later reunited at the Love Is Blind reunion, where they revisited their disagreements about Alex's career history and past relationships. Alex reflected on the breakup in a February 2026 interview with Netflix Tudum: "When she came at my integrity, that was unexpected. I was very proud of myself for not responding negatively because it was a highly emotional moment. I absorbed the hit and let it go."
Current Status and FAQs
Alex confirmed that he remained single after the experiment. He is not dating anyone following his split from Ashley Carpenter. His height is approximately 6 feet 3 inches (191 centimetres).
Alex Henderson's Love Is Blind journey went beyond finding a partner. His story includes a professional soccer career, a name change, and a shift into finance and day trading. His relationship with Ashley Carpenter added another layer to his time on the show, making his story one of the season's most talked-about.
