Netflix apologizes for the delay of the Love is Blind reunion season 4

8 months ago 2 min read

The extremely anticipated dwell reunion of “Love is Blind” was delayed because of technical difficulties, prompting admirers to lash out at Netflix.

Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, a particular episode of Season 4 of the favored actuality program was scheduled to broadcast. The New York Instances reported that instantly earlier than that, the streaming colossus tweeted that it could be obtainable in quarter-hour.

About an hour and a half after the designated begin time, Netflix tweeted an apology, stating that it was “extremely sorry” for the delay.

“To everybody who stayed up late, rose up early, and sacrificed their Sunday afternoon, we sincerely apologize that the Love is Blind Dwell Reunion didn’t go as meant. We’re at present filming it, and will probably be obtainable on Netflix as quickly as possible. As soon as extra, thanks and we apologize,” Netflix tweeted at 9:29 p.m. ET.

Later, at 1:40 a.m. EST, Netflix tweeted that this system could be accessible “globally on April 17 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time.” Promise.”

In line with checks performed by Insider at 2:00 a.m. ET, the “The Reunion” particular was nonetheless unavailable. Nevertheless, some media shops, resembling The Washington Publish, reported that the episode finally broadcast at 9:15 p.m.

“Love Is Blind,” which has 4 seasons on Netflix, chronicles the experiences of people who try to fall in love with out ever assembly in particular person. It has appeared a number of instances atop Netflix’s high 10 checklist, making it one of many service’s hottest packages.

Nevertheless, the delay examined the endurance of the present’s viewers, lots of whom vented on social media.

CandiceOBeauty, a Twitter consumer, posted: “How are you going to check going dwell RIGHT NOW. That is equal to getting ready macaroni and cheese for the primary time on Christmas. NOW AINT THE TIME BABY.” As of press time, the tweet obtained 82,300 views.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez even chimed in, tweeting, “Somebody calls Lucia the seamstress to repair this,” referring to a seamstress who mended a forged member’s breeches earlier than his marriage ceremony.

Somebody name Lucia the seamstress to repair this. I consider in her

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 17, 2023

Rivals of Netflix had been quick to capitalize on the technical error. At 8:28 p.m. ET, Bravo, the community that broadcasts “The Actual Housewives of New Jersey,” tweeted that it could by no means “hold you ready for a reunion,” including a winking emoji.

We might by no means hold you ready for a Reunion 😉

— Bravo (@BravoTV) April 17, 2023

Netflix is at present the most-watched streaming service worldwide, with roughly 647 million viewers in 2022, adopted by Amazon Prime and Disney+. In 2022, Netflix’s annual income was $31.6 billion.

When approached for remark, a consultant for Netflix directed Insider to Netflix’s tweet.