Emma Hernan and Blake Davis Split Amid Tensions

Selling Sunset season 9 centers on a rift between former close friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan over Emma’s relationship with 28-year-old Blake Davis, a real estate agent and developer. When Blake is introduced early in the season, Chrishell is visibly displeased, calling him immature and questioning whether he’s right for Emma after Emma says he “doesn’t want me to work.” Chrishell accuses him of being controlling and a potential “love bomber,” and has publicly criticized reported offensive comments attributed to Blake (including dismissiveness toward pronouns and alleged racial slurs). Emma says footage of her dating life was cut and misrepresented and has denied rumors that her past affected Blake’s role on the show. Reports say the couple were on-and-off during filming, and Emma later confirmed they split after filming, despite earlier talk of considering marriage; the relationship drama remains a focal point of the season.