Love Is Blind's Season 9 Sparks Outrage and Disappointment
The ninth season of Netflix's hit dating show Love Is Blind has left fans underwhelmed, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment. The premise of the show, which initially captivated audiences in 2020, appears to have lost its magic for some viewers.
According to fans, the show's lackluster performance is due to a combination of factors, including a lack of genuine romance and several controversies that have marred previous seasons. Kadidjha Traore, who was among the many fans who posted about their disappointment on TikTok, cited the success of season one fan favorites Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton as a reason for her disillusionment.
"I think the series has lost its spark, the reason it was created," Traore said. "It kind of has deteriorated." While some fans still enjoy the show's drama and mess, many feel that the lack of romance is not enough to make up for it.
The cast of season 9, which took place in Denver, has also been subject to scrutiny. Several contestants have raised eyebrows with their questionable motivations and maturity levels, leading some fans to question whether they were truly vetted by the show's producers.
Dating shows continue to be a staple of reality TV programming, but even the most popular ones face intense criticism from fans. The long-running Bachelor franchise has seen its ratings wane amid criticism for being stale, while other shows like Love Is Blind have faced backlash over issues such as cyberbullying and mental health.
Claire Fallon and Emma Gray, co-hosts of the "Love To See It" podcast, attributed the show's struggles to the fact that reality TV is inherently unpredictable. "The thing about a reality television show is that while producers can intervene and do a lot to shape that narrative, you are still dealing with real people at the end of the day," Gray said.
Despite the controversy surrounding season 9, some fans continue to enjoy the show's drama and mess. Rikkii Wise, who has amassed a following on TikTok, even prefers the show's current iteration, saying "I think that maybe they should bring back that clause" – referring to the option for contestants to leave the show before getting married.
The season 9 reunion airs at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT), and Wise has speculated about what will go down in the episode. While she doesn't believe love is blind, even after watching every season, she acknowledges that people have found love on the show and are still going strong.
Chris Coelen, the creator of Love Is Blind, maintains that the experiment worked as intended, citing instances where couples felt their love was not strong enough to overcome real-world challenges. However, for many fans, it seems that the magic has worn off, leaving them feeling disappointed and disillusioned with the show's latest season.
The ninth season of Netflix's hit dating show Love Is Blind has left fans underwhelmed, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment. The premise of the show, which initially captivated audiences in 2020, appears to have lost its magic for some viewers.
According to fans, the show's lackluster performance is due to a combination of factors, including a lack of genuine romance and several controversies that have marred previous seasons. Kadidjha Traore, who was among the many fans who posted about their disappointment on TikTok, cited the success of season one fan favorites Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton as a reason for her disillusionment.
"I think the series has lost its spark, the reason it was created," Traore said. "It kind of has deteriorated." While some fans still enjoy the show's drama and mess, many feel that the lack of romance is not enough to make up for it.
The cast of season 9, which took place in Denver, has also been subject to scrutiny. Several contestants have raised eyebrows with their questionable motivations and maturity levels, leading some fans to question whether they were truly vetted by the show's producers.
Dating shows continue to be a staple of reality TV programming, but even the most popular ones face intense criticism from fans. The long-running Bachelor franchise has seen its ratings wane amid criticism for being stale, while other shows like Love Is Blind have faced backlash over issues such as cyberbullying and mental health.
Claire Fallon and Emma Gray, co-hosts of the "Love To See It" podcast, attributed the show's struggles to the fact that reality TV is inherently unpredictable. "The thing about a reality television show is that while producers can intervene and do a lot to shape that narrative, you are still dealing with real people at the end of the day," Gray said.
Despite the controversy surrounding season 9, some fans continue to enjoy the show's drama and mess. Rikkii Wise, who has amassed a following on TikTok, even prefers the show's current iteration, saying "I think that maybe they should bring back that clause" – referring to the option for contestants to leave the show before getting married.
The season 9 reunion airs at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT), and Wise has speculated about what will go down in the episode. While she doesn't believe love is blind, even after watching every season, she acknowledges that people have found love on the show and are still going strong.
Chris Coelen, the creator of Love Is Blind, maintains that the experiment worked as intended, citing instances where couples felt their love was not strong enough to overcome real-world challenges. However, for many fans, it seems that the magic has worn off, leaving them feeling disappointed and disillusioned with the show's latest season.
. I get why people are still rooting for it, but to be honest, I think it's lost some of its charm 
. Maybe they should've kept the initial concept fresh and exciting, instead of playing it safe like this time around 
. The drama and mess are still there, but it's all a bit too predictable now 
. And yeah, the contestants seem to be coming across as pretty shallow 
. Can't say I'm on board with Rikkii Wise's idea of bringing back that "leave before getting married" clause though 
. Still, gotta give props to Claire and Emma for trying to break down why reality TV can be so unpredictable 
. Maybe next season will find its way again?
I think its all about expectation now... season 1 was so fire 
everyone was hooked on those love stories but now its like they're trying too hard to recreate that magic and its just not working 
. I mean, where's the drama? The romance? It's just so... predictable now 
. The contestants are all just trying to get famous or rich, and it shows 
. And don't even get me started on the producers - they're not doing enough to keep things interesting 
i mean who thought it was a good idea to have contestants that are literally trying out for a reality tv show? 
it's like they're trying to make themselves famous instead of finding love. and another thing, why do they still keep having those super annoying interviews with the contestants before they get engaged? ugh it's just too much drama 
it's like producers are trying to make some kind of tv show instead of helping couples find love 
season 9 just doesn't live up to season one imo 
.
. They come off as so fake or trying too hard 
. It's like they didn't really put themselves out there and be vulnerable. I love that Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton worked through their issues, but now it just feels like the show is relying on drama instead of real feelings 
. The show's magic was definitely part of its charm, and I don't think you can replicate that with just a few tweaks 
. Maybe they need to take a step back and re-evaluate what the show is all about 
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some ppl just wanna find love not get roasted on national tv i still enjoy watchin episodes of L IB but gotta admit its been a bit meh lately 
Like, come on guys, if you're gonna bring drama, at least have the decency to not make it all about yourself 
I mean, where's the magic? Where's the spark? It's just a bunch of people arguing and crying all the time 
. I mean, come on, dude, you're not even interesting enough to be your own spin-off 
. And the other ones? Forget about it 
, but now it just feels like a tired, formulaic reality TV show 
or at least shake things up a bit 
they used to say that it was all about finding true love, but now it just feels like another reality tv show where people are trying to manipulate the narrative for ratings. 
season 9 just didn't do it for me either... i mean who needs all that drama when u can have actual chemistry between ppl? 
, but honestly, most of them just don't gel 
.