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Although Love Is Blind fans are still trying to process all the drama from ongoing season 4, Netflix has decided to add a reunion twist to a record-breaking season. The network announced earlier last week that the upcoming season 4 reunion special will air live for the first time in the show’s history. The Love Is Blind live reunion special will air on Netflix on April 16 at April 16, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT. This will follow the season 4 finale, which will air on April 14.
Significantly, this is Netflix’s second-ever live event following Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, which happened earlier this year. For many fans, this is more like the icing on the cake for a season filled with so much drama and twists. Apart from the fact that it is the longest season in the series’ history with 13 episodes, the season featured also gave rise to many first-time storylines.
One of the major twists of the season was the post-Mexico recoupling that happened during episode 8. Also, season 4 has produced the most love triangles of the series so far. There was also the villainous combination of Irina Solomonova and Micah Lussier, who raised eyebrows with their antics at the pods. While Netflix has confirmed that all five of the season’s couples will attend the reunion, fans are curious to know if Irina would be part of the reunion special — given that she was at the center of much of the major storylines in season 4. Nonetheless, fans’ expectations for the live reunion special are understandably high.
Love Is Blind Fans Hope Producers Have Made Adequate Preparation
The news of the live format of the season 4 reunion special has unsurprisingly ignited conversations within the Love Is Blind fanbase, with fans making predictions and going over every detail of the event on social media. On Reddit, one user, Throwaway7372746, sparked a conversation by launching a thread with the question tag, “How we feeling about the reunion being live?”
Many Love Is Blind fans quickly took to the comments section to weigh in on the conversation, with most of them focused on the editing from the producers. The users agreed that there would be a lot to cover within a short time, so it was important for the organization to be top-notch. They advised the producers to avoid using boring fillers and dwell more on explosive reveals, which is the show’s strength. One Redditor sickset suggested,
“I just hope the production team is well prepared to show footage if needed. Those moments when cast are watching themselves is always great.”
Love Is Blind Fans Are Excited About The Live Reunion Format
The reunion episode will reunite the cast for the first time since filming ended. However, this time they will be answering several burning questions — ranging from their antics on the show to events at the altar and the current status of their relationships — all in front of a live Netflix streaming audience.
The news excited fans who generally feel that it is a step in the right direction by the show’s producers. While commenting on the Reddit thread, most users expressed delight at the new live format for the reunion special. They also noted their optimism that it would positively affect viewers’ outlook on the series going forward.
Some fans highlighted how viewers had been enraged about how Bartise/Matt was let off easily on the reunion last year. At the time, fans accused producers of editing out parts of the reunion. However, with the new format, all the controversies surrounding edits would be put to rest. While commenting, one Redditor, Delicious-Reporter54 said,
“These shows are so heavily edited that it’s refreshing to get to watch an uncut version of events.”
Fans Are Skeptical About Nick and Vanessa Lahey As Host
Love Is Blind hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey were the first to announce the new live format of the season 4 reunion special. The couple broke the news during a preview of the upcoming reunion show. Later, during an appearance on Today to discuss the show’s upcoming reunion, a visibly excited Nick explained:
“It’s going to be a lot to digest. The reunion gives everybody a chance to clear the air, get those questions answered. And doing it live is certainly going to add a whole other layer of intrigue.”
While Nick and Vanessa seem excited about hosting the live Love Is Blind reunion special, some fans disagree. As the conversation on Reddit switched focus to the host, many fans expressed dismay at the couple’s hosting abilities. Most fans criticized the duo’s approach to hosting previous reunions and highlighted how the couple was fond of asking questions that lacked any real accuracy or cutting edge. One particular user, cheesythots, commented,
“All I know is that they need to get rid of Nick & Vanessa and bring in the woman who hosts all the 90 Day Fiancé reunions. She gets right to the juicy stuff!!!”
Another group of users pointed out how Nick and Vanessa lacked any sort of chemistry as hosts and even as a couple. They noted how it felt weird watching a couple that felt like they were acting a script giving other couples advice. The Love Is Blind fans generally felt that the show needed new hosts to maximize the new live format of the reunion episode. With only about a week left before the reunion, it is doubtful that the fans will get their wish. They would just have to make do with Nick and Vanessa for now.