Netflix cancels the live broadcast of "Love is Blind" after technical issues and an hour delay

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Netflix had some serious issues with the live-action of the reunion episode, “Love is Blind.” We always knew the live show was going to be messy, as reality show reunions always are — but after a 75-minute delay, Netflix pulled the plug on the live show.

“We’re sorry we’re late. We’re not live anymore, but now we’re finally here!” Lachey said when the show finally started.

Netflix addressed the debacle on its Twitter.

“We’re incredibly sorry that Love is Blind Live Reunion didn’t go as well as we planned. We’re filming it right now and will get it on Netflix ASAP.”

To everyone who stayed up, got up early, gave up on a Sunday afternoon… We are so sorry that meeting love is blind didn’t turn out as we planned. We’re filming it now and we’ll have it on Netflix ASAP. Again, thank you and…

– Netflix (netflix) April 17, 2023

According to Down Detector, more than 10,000 users reported errors accessing Netflix around 8pm ET, which is the time the reunion was scheduled to air. Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but the live stream itself displayed an error message, announcing: “There is a problem with the live stream. Hold on tight! We are trying to fix it ASAP.”

At first, Netflix chirp To tell users that the broadcast will be delayed by fifteen minutes. But the issues were not resolved so quickly.

It’s an inauspicious start to the streaming network’s foray into live entertainment. The “Love is Blind” reunion is Netflix’s second-ever livestream, which seems like a smart way to cement its reputation as a live-event destination — 30 million families Watch the first season of the show, according to Netflix’s internal viewing stats. But after tonight’s delay and cancellation, “Love Is Blind” fans may be left feeling as frustrated as Kwame when he realized he’d have to move to Seattle.

Naturally, fans have shared rude comments online…even Blockbuster, who appears to have a Twitter account.

Remember to rent vhs’ from us. You can start on time no problem… that’s what we get.

blockbuster April 17, 2023

Netflix’s Blockbuster tweeted, “Remember to rent vhs’ from us. You can start on time no problem…that’s what we get.”

As far as Netflix’s future streaming plans go, the streamer has snatched up the streaming rights to the Screen Actors Guild Awards, starting next year.