Netflix viewers are sent into meltdown as Love Is Blind live reunion is delayed for over an HOUR
Netflix deeply apologizes after Love Is Blind live reunion delayed over an HOUR due to ‘technical issue’ – leaving viewers confused
- The ‘live’ special didn’t start until 9:15 p.m., more than an hour later than scheduled
- When it finally aired to subscribers, Vanessa Lachey admitted it was on tape
- Netflix tweeted a rude apology as soon as the special started
Netflix apologized to subscribers after the “live” Love is Blind reunion was delayed for over an hour before finally streaming… but no longer live.
The reunion episode ā scheduled to air at 8 p.m. ET and hosted by Love is Blind emcees Nick and Vanessa Lachey ā only led viewers to a screen that read, “There’s a problem with the live stream.”
‘Hold on! We are trying to resolve it as soon as possible,” the message continues.
The show eventually kicked off just after 9:15pm with Vanessa Lachey apologizing to viewers and admitting that the show was now being broadcast in a live-to-tape format.
“I want to say, we’re sorry we’re late. We’re not live anymore but we’re here!’ with husband Nick exclaiming, “Yeah, finally!”
At around 9:30 p.m., Netflix tweeted a statement.
“To everyone who stayed up late, got up early, gave up their Sunday afternoon…we are incredibly sorry the Love is Blind Live Reunion didn’t go as we planned,” they tweeted.
āWe are filming it now and we will have it on Netflix as soon as possible. Thanks again and sorry.’
Netflix subscribers took to social media to express their outrage after the live Love is Blind reunion special – only the second live event in the service’s history – was postponed for more than an hour
āAll of you at home, you haven’t missed anything. We actually sat here on these benches and didn’t talk to each other,” Vanessa joked.
Variety confirmed the live-to-tape, saying the show only aired live at a Hollywood viewing party.
The only previous live streaming event in Netflix history was Chris Rock’s comedy special, Selective Outrage, which aired without a hitch on March 4.
The delay sparked outrage posted online by everyone from comedians to journalists to members of Congress.
MSNBC host Chris Hayes wrote, “Would love to read tonight’s oral history on Netflix.”
Comedian Desus Nice shared a meme of Tory Lanez’s dad, posting, “NETFLIX YOU WILL CRUMBLE!”
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez referenced the series finale, in which a seamstress was able to save one of the weddings by tailoring a tuxedo with less than an hour to go.
āSomeone call Lucia the seamstress to fix this. I believe in her,” the left-wing deputy tweeted.
The delay of the Nick and Vanessa Lachey-hosted show sparked outrage posted online by everyone from comedians to journalists to members of Congress
An account replying to her agreed, āI expect a full Congressional hearing on this Love is Blind fiasco. the American people deserve better.ā
One Twitter user pointed out how Netflix squandered their chance to retain viewers when another addictive television show started on a different streamer.
“Meanwhile, I’m turning on HBO Max in 15 minutes and #Succession is waiting for me in 4K, you should be ashamed @netflix,” wrote Jomi Adeniran.
Another quote tweeted host Nick Lachey who tweeted earlier Sunday asking “Who’s ready?!” by “literally everyone except Netflix!”
DailyMail.com has reached out to Netflix for further comment.
The megastreamer has been promoting the reunion special for more than two weeks, especially hyped for the hoped-for live element.
“Save the date for this can’t-miss LIVE reunion special,” they said in an April 4 press release. reactions to watching their stories and find out which couples are still together after saying “I do” and “I don’t.”
‘Everything is possible! Literally everything – because it’s LIVE!’