The ‘Love Is Blind’ Reunion Was A Total S**tshow

Zack and Bliss from "Love Is Blind."
Zack and Bliss from "Love Is Blind."
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Eventually, followers of “Love Is Blind” know who stated “I do!” on the Season 4 finale of the hit courting actuality present.

And at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, audiences lastly received an opportunity to see the reunion particular — after technical delays restricted the quantity of viewers who really noticed the episode on Sunday evening. The reunion had been billed as a “reside occasion,” however extreme delays brought on Netflix to push again including the particular to the streamer.

On this chat, Taryn Finley, Ruth Etiesit Samuel and Erin E. Evans speak concerning the couples’ nuptials and the recent mess of the reunion. Get into it!

The Cringe Singing On 'Love Is Blind' Has To Cease

Within the phrases of Disney’s “Teen Seashore Film,” make it cease, make it cease. — Ruth

It was so tacky, after which Nick Lachey was like that track was stunning, man. And I began laughing. As tacky as Zack’s singing was, Bliss was consuming it up, so — good for you, woman. — Erin

I turned it off instantly. Y’all have gotten to cease with the cringe singing. — Taryn
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The Child Strain From Vanessa Was So Gross

Vanessa. Lady. Thoughts your individual ovaries. Matter of truth, give anyone else the host chair. I do know this present helps hold the lights on at Netflix, however the antiquated logic behind considering this was an OK query to ask goes to be this present’s downfall. — Taryn

And he or she stored doubling down on it. So gross. — Erin
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This Is The Solely Factor About The 'Love Is Blind' Reunion That Wasn't A S**t Present

I’m nonetheless so glad for them. Without end going to be a fan of their love story. It was the one factor about this reunion, about this season, that wasn’t a shit present. — Taryn

I like them, and I’m actually rooting for them. Their story has been actually illuminating and a teachable second, which I reside for. I hope they'll get pleasure from “regular” life. — Ruth
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Zack And Bliss Stand As A Unite Entrance Towards Irina

When Zack stated that Irina solely got here on the present to get well-known? Chile ... Then he stated, “I've receipts, however the one receipt I feel the world ought to see are those I posted on my Instagram as we speak.” Child, Mr. Legal professional stated, “Knuck when you buck. I’m READY.” — Ruth

Zack didn’t come to play, OK. I don’t care for his or her relationship in any respect, however seeing Zack and Bliss stand as a united entrance to pull Irina was the sort of carrying on I got here to see. — Taryn
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No One Is Shopping for Irina’s Sob Story

Save your crocodile tears for one more day, woman. Like ... I simply ... can't along with her. – Ruth

When Irina began crying and some individuals within the viewers laughed, I received my life. That was probably the greatest components of the reunion to me. She’s a bully and I don’t purchase her sob story. — Taryn

I'll say this: Kudos to Irina for even exhibiting up. She coulda been a coward like Josh and Jackie and stayed residence. I sort of love that Zack known as her out for simply desirous to be well-known. However I additionally felt for her when she stated she wished to depart the present earlier than Mexico. She claims she knew fairly instantly that it wouldn’t work and it’s a disgrace that she didn’t simply go residence proper then. (Not that her conduct earlier than then was any good both.) — Erin
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Kwame Got here Off Higher At The 'Love Is Blind' Reunion — However It is Nonetheless Surprising He And Chelsea Made It This Far

Let me start by saying that Kwame’s lineup appears much less horrible, so I’m glad his hair is ... higher. Kudos to him. However again to the premise. Possibly Kwame’s mom did embrace Chelsea with open arms, possibly she didn’t. I wasn’t there however in the end, good for them. Shocked that they even made it this far, truthfully.

His rationalization for the title change was ... not stunning. In our very first reside weblog, I did say that we don’t know the way producers and video editors have chopped this up. Nevertheless, I feel it’s fascinating that to allegedly “honor the experiment,” you’d need to disguise all cultural identifiers. It raises questions on what persons are allowed to debate within the pods and once more, whom you need to appeal to.

Seasons in the past, Shake Chatterjee was asking questions on ladies’s weight — in the meantime I’m not allowed to ask when you’ve ever dated exterior of your race earlier than? Or allowed to say that I’m Black? Like, finally, you'll determine it out ... I typically despise the notion of “I don’t see race! I’m colorblind!” Not solely is it false, but it surely’s performative and obtuse. Love is love, however love just isn't blind and it positive as hell just isn't colorblind. Hate to interrupt it to you. — Ruth

LMAO, Ruth, I stated the identical factor about Kwame’s hair. Like, he received a brand new
barber or received uninterested in individuals roasting him on social media. Kwame’s persona additionally got here off higher on the reunion than it did on the precise present in my view. He really appeared to reply questions thoughtfully versus the way in which he was so dismissive, particularly towards Chelsea, on the present. — Erin
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Jackie Was Incorrect — However The Reunion Proved Marshall Is No Saint

*Deep sigh*

Marshall ought to’ve recognized higher, too. Jackie went low and so did he. In the course of the reunion, it’s revealed that Marshall responded to Jackie’s homophobic remarks with a transphobic insult about her jawline. Marshall is apologetic and regretful when Vanessa confronts him about it, but it surely’s nonetheless disappointing and revealing about how reactionary he was.

Now, I lived for Marshall’s aspect eyes throughout Jackie and Josh’s interview, and I perceive the frustration of not with the ability to confront them face-to-face on the reunion, however he actually has to cease appearing like he doesn’t have management within the scenario and the way he responds. He advised Nick and Vanessa that the chance to stroll down the aisle was “taken away from him” as if the writings weren’t on the wall that he was selecting Jackie and all of her emotional unavailability. He even admitted to viewing her as a “mission” in the course of the season. Although Jackie was deadass fallacious by way of and thru, Marshall is not any saint within the scenario.
And I get that he needs the viewers to maneuver on from the drama between them two, but it surely’s onerous to consider you actually need that whenever you’re nonetheless being reactionary and sending tweets about it. You will have some rising as much as do, too, Marshall. — Taryn

That’s honest, Taryn. You’re proper! I felt unhealthy that he didn’t get to have a marriage day, regardless that I KNOW they wanted to say no. However that’s simply silly. — Erin

SO properly stated, Taryn. The one factor that supplied reprieve from the described queerphobic, pejorative alternate and the scenario at giant had been the facial expressions from Marshall. For these of you who could not know, he's the cousin of Season 17 “Bachelorette” contestant Justin Glaze, who is thought for his furrowing brows and sporting “[his] coronary heart on [his] sleeve and his feelings throughout his face.” I suppose it runs within the household. — Ruth
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Jackie And Josh Are The Cowards We At all times Knew They Had been

First off, it’s so wack that Jackie and Josh had been a no-show however they'd time to do an interview with Vanessa the day prior. That’s scary conduct and Netflix shouldn’t have allow them to skate away like that. We didn't look ahead to an hour and a half for this bootleg livestream to begin to watch this safe-ass interview. Jackie and Josh are really the cowards we all the time knew they had been.

I believed they’d be damaged up by now, however them being collectively and having moved in a 12 months after filming the present is sensible as a result of they're really minimize from the identical material. Congratulations on that, I suppose.

Jackie advised Vanessa that what we noticed in the course of the season was “a very totally different Jackie” and I’m simply not shopping for it. She led Marshall on and was completely nasty to him from the time she was on the present to the reunion. Now Marshall isn’t the harmless sufferer he’s portrayed as (we’ll get to that later), however Jackie was very conscious that she didn’t like that man. From the name-calling to the nasty textual content messages to her buddies to her preserving the ring, Jackie tried to exert energy over Marshall whereas plotting her exit. It’s all simply ugly. — Taryn

I actually began booing on the display screen when Vanessa stated they weren’t there and had chatted over Zoom. I’m additionally confused as to why Vanessa requested Marshall, “Are you placing in consideration Jackie’s emotions?” It was a bizarre factor to ask, in my view, about Jackie and Josh not wanting to come back to the reunion. In fact he thought-about Jackie’s emotions. However isn’t Jackie the villain? Marshall ain’t good, however I’m so confused at this dramatic posturing in opposition to him. Possibly I missed one thing. — Erin
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Netflix, Please Wrap Up Nick And Vanessa’s Contracts Instantly

We’ve been begging for Season 1 lovebirds Lauren Velocity and Cameron Hamilton to host for ages — and I wouldn’t blame them in the event that they didn’t need to. After their entire love story has been elevated to the franchise pedestal, they deserve their peace. However contemplating their, um, backstory, Nick and Vanessa Lachey don't must be those internet hosting this. In any respect. Furthermore, they’re horrible, unskilled, and awkward, particularly navigating all of these technical difficulties.

I stated earlier than the reunion aired that I had zero religion they’d ask questions that we earnestly need solutions to — and so they barely did. The probing about kids was wildly inappropriate and extremely annoying; not each couple needs children, infertility points are actual, and so forth. Fortuitously, Nick and Vanessa will apparently not be internet hosting the forthcoming all-queer season of “The Ultimatum,” however I’d similar to Netflix to wrap up their contracts all collectively. Sorry not sorry. — Ruth

I used to be so aggravated with their internet hosting expertise. That they had these long-winded questions that had been typically onerous to parse by way of, and so they additionally caught on sure matters approach too lengthy. I used to be glad when Bliss was mainly over the dialog about Zack and Irina’s short-lived relationship and he or she advised them to wrap it up. There have been additionally factors the place they interrupted the contestants and it was simply overwhelming. I need them to get Kevin Frazier to host. He has moderated reunions for “Married At First Sight” and he asks all the correct questions and by no means will get flustered. — Erin

BOOOOOOOO! Tomato, tomato! We’re throwing tomatoes! — Taryn

Additionally, Vanessa sort of does this posturing that makes her sound a bit antagonistic to every of the contestants in sure moments. It all the time throws me off! — Erin
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Even Bliss Did not Appear Satisfied She Needed To Marry Zack

Earlier than I get into this marriage ceremony, let me simply say: I am keen on Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance.” It’s truthfully peak country-pop canon. The unique, that's — not the bootleg one Netflix performed. Do I am keen on Zack although? No. Pleased for Bliss and all, however this couple is simply not … coupling. I can’t even lie and be like, “In case you prefer it, I like it, woman!”

Be it in knowledgeable or private capability, anybody who passes on me the primary time must grovel — and I imply grovel — to get me again. (My buddies know this to be true.) Whereas I’m positive this was edited for dramatic impact, I didn’t love that there was such a protracted hole earlier than Zack’s reply on the altar! That “I like you a lot, Bliss"? Boy, when you don’t simply say, “I do!” Anyway, I admire what Bliss’ father advised her: By no means settle and keep in mind that you all the time have your loved ones. — Ruth

I really feel like they’re going to remain collectively for a bit after which break it off. I sort of count on them to nonetheless be collectively on the reunion, however who is aware of? That is one other couple I actually am not invested in, lol. My notes from the episode: “I noticed I used to be not being attentive to this till they had been on the altar. They are saying I do. I don't care.” — Erin

Bliss, woman, I need the most effective for you, however saying "I do" to the person who handled you want chopped liver makes you look dizzy. I get that we will’t assist whom we fall in love with, however the flags are massive and you are feeling it deep down.

I don’t assume Zack is a nasty man, however I do nonetheless assume you need to be assured in realizing that the individual you marry is devoted to all the time selecting you. I’m not satisfied of that right here, and within the interviews on the present, you don’t sound prefer it both. If y’all do keep collectively, I hope Zack goes above and past to make up for what he failed to offer you initially. Good luck, I suppose. — Taryn
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Disgrace On Netflix For Its Enhancing Of Tiffany And Brett's 'Love Is Blind' Wedding ceremony

This marriage ceremony was stunning. Brett asking Tiffany’s dad for his help and permission was such a pleasant contact. That they had a second to speak about their very own households and upbringing, and realizing that Brett needs to cease generational poverty in his household made me tear up a bit. I can see Brett and Tiffany constructing a gorgeous relationship and household collectively. On this home, we solely root for Lauren and Cameron from “Love Is Blind” Season 1, and now we will add Brett and Tiffany to that record.

I knew that “Love Is Blind” was attempting to catch us slipping with that little preview of Brett flipping out forward of the ceremony. However Brett, a trendy perfectionist, was simply mad that his pants weren’t becoming the way in which he wished them to. This felt like the primary crack in his persona, so the producers actually made me mad with that little clip within the preview forward of the finale. Fortunately, a seamstress stepped in and stuck his pants actually an hour earlier than the marriage. Additionally, for all of Season 4, we’ve seen Brett construct a very sturdy brotherhood with fellow contestant Marshall. I undoubtedly teared up seeing him on the marriage ceremony! — Erin

We gained! We received Tiffany and Brett efficiently down the aisle. And we received groom tears! I really feel like a proud cousin sitting within the viewers. Clearly, that is the one couple all of us had been rooting for this season and, unsurprisingly, they each stated “I do.”

Every part about their marriage ceremony was a dream. From the giddiness they each felt forward of time to the way in which their help system confirmed up for them, I used to be emotional. The best way Tiffany calls Brett “my man” so confidently is gorgeous. Even Brett stressing over a last-minute tailoring fake pas confirmed how invested he was in ensuring this present day was good. These two deserve one another, and I hope they do nothing however thrive and deepen their love.

Tiffany and Brett’s story restores my hope on this present. The 2 “Love Is Blind” seasons prior made me consider that the magic Lauren and Cameron present in Season 1 was going to be the one time we noticed a real love so infectious on this present.

Oh! Another level of juxtaposition. Brett’s dad hates flying to the purpose the place he hasn’t been on a aircraft for the reason that 80’s. But he made an exception to go see his son marry Tiffany. Now on the opposite finish of the “Love Is Blind” spectrum, Kwame can’t even get his mother on the telephone to speak to Chelsea. Do you see the distinction right here? OK, I’m accomplished. Congratulations, Tiffany and Brett! — Taryn

Actually love seeing wholesome Black love, and I hope these two final. (Additionally, Netflix, y’all are nasty for modifying the trailer to make it seem to be there was such a bombshell second between Tiffany and Brett when that man simply wished to have tux.) — Ruth
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Micah And Paul's Relationship Was Pressured And Merely Boring

Shit. Present. All of this, and I imply all of Micah and Paul’s relationship, was pressured. They wanted to finish issues lengthy earlier than they received to the altar. From the way in which Micah scammed her approach into Paul’s arms to the way in which her buddies handled him, this relationship was destined to have a karmic downfall. In a approach, Micah was most likely making ready for that. She requested Paul to reply first, as a result of she knew they weren’t going to work out, deep down.

They simply weren’t match. I do know opposites appeal to, however Paul is a really logical man and Micah ... doesn’t assume a lot. This relationship was pressured for TV and I’m kinda mad Netflix wasted our time on telling their story. The drama surrounding how the connection began was juicy sufficient, however their journey to ending issues was boring. — Taryn

Usually talking, there isn't any cause try to be doing psychological gymnastics to determine whether or not the individual throughout from you on the literal altar is who you need to spend the remainder of your life with. Be critical. Glad Paul turned Micah & co. down. Sorry not sorry. — Ruth

Hear, I used to be attempting to determine Micah’s finish sport for asking Paul to reply first. However it appears apparent now that she didn't need to seem to be the unhealthy man for saying no on the altar. Reality is, Micah, we already weren’t feeling you, so no matter occurred was gonna be a moot level for us.

“To inform her no destroyed me,” Paul says. Then in fact, her little pal Shelby is within the viewers mainly saying she’s glad they didn’t get married. (Initially of the ceremony, she says she needs she had been drunker, and I legit booed the display screen.) However anyway, I discovered it so fascinating that the rationale Paul stated no was that he thought it was “tough to ascertain Micah as a mom.” Whew, that’s robust. I don’t bear in mind how a lot they really talked about kids, however I’m questioning what Micah thought when she noticed that within the episode, if she watched. I didn’t need these two to work out, however I undoubtedly was locked into their storyline as soon as Paul stated no. — Erin
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Chelsea And Kwame Mentioned 'I Do' — However You Cannot Faux The Funk

I see the delusion. Y’all see the delusion. So my query is: Why within the hell don’t Chelsea and Kwame? It appears like they’re not even attempting to persuade the cameras that this relationship works. It appears like they’re attempting to persuade themselves.

We knew Chelsea, with all of her thirst and lack of self-awareness, was going to say I do. However Kwame saying it threw me for a loop. Not solely due to his wishy-washy vitality in direction of his pressed fiancée, however due to his mother’s disapproval. He sat that girl down and advised her he couldn't give her his final title till he will get his mother’s approval. Who’s going to be the one to inform him don’t maintain his breath?

Whereas Chelsea is head over heels in one thing with this man, Kwame has chilly toes and fears they’ll implode. And it’s legitimate. You may say I do all you need, however you possibly can’t pretend the funk. Whereas Chelsea’s vows had been a hopeful dedication to the longer term she needs with him, Kwame’s vows (which he didn’t write) signaled these fears in a approach. Whereas his phrases had been stunning on the floor, what Kwame’s vows lacked was the deep dedication marriage requires. Even of their post-ceremony interview, Kwame’s uncomfortable physique language reveals that he’s nonetheless unsure.

Kwame isn’t prepared for marriage, but he stated sure. I doubt the couple will final. And in the event that they do, they’ll want some lengthy remedy periods. As a result of proper now, Kwame’s doubt and Chelsea’s controlling nature seem like they’re headed in direction of (cue Taye Diggs in “Brown Sugar”) their divooooorce! — Taryn

If I communicate ... — Ruth

I don’t actually have something to say about this couple apart from I’ll be stunned in the event that they’re nonetheless married by the reunion. — Erin

Nicely, Final Evening Was A Bust

I believed we would be able to have our reunion ideas on this weblog this morning, however final evening, the "reside" reunion did not even stream for many Netflix customers. We'll add our ideas after the particular airs at 3 p.m. EST.

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