Fans outraged over ‘Bridgerton’-inspired event in Detroit

[@MKthe3rd]

When you order Bridgerton from TEMU

[@dotnb]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ms.peregrines2417]

😂

[@curoseba5363]

😅😂👏👏👏

[@laurafabianmarrero]

OMG stop 😂😂😂

[@shymultimedia]

😂😂😂

[@dominiqurzua-alvarez7721]

This is the wonka experience all over again

[@itssharktime6560]

I was looking for this comment😂

[@jaylencalinaw1080]

That's because they specifically had that as inspiration to get their viral moment 🙄

[@dominiqurzua-alvarez7721]

@@jaylencalinaw1080 why so judgmental

[@laurafabianmarrero]

​@@jaylencalinaw1080 ohhh be quiet 🤣

[@Zola_6]

Think this was on purpose this time 😅 for media for the performers

[@coffeeaddictexpress5038]

Sorry but “Uncle and me” just sounds wrong anyway lol.

[@asjchy123]

Perfect for regency era though 😂

[@Soooooooooooonicable]

LMAO

[@jammie2475]

Yup!!!!!

[@CapricornGurlly]

Right 😂

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

Right! Sounds like something that's done in an alleyway

[@j-h-123]

They should have a full refund. How on Earth is pole dancing associated with Bridgerton?

[@adwoamk8918]

😂

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Bridgerton with Pole Dancing ??? Sounds like a winner...!!! 👍🇬🇧!

[@Initiallyleo]

The dancer even tried telling the organizers that it wasn’t a good fit for the event, but they chose her dance to make sure they could pay her as little as possible.

[@user-tm4my4jb6d]

And she said that her company offers arial and other services, but they picked pole. which is her cheapest style.

[@MyNameJeff..]

Who cares. They got scammed. And rightfully so.

[@Mrspiderwalk]

Kudos to the people who attended. They really looked outstanding.

[@Debsaok]

Lawsuit? Sounds like fraud.

[@TonyJayy]

How? It was bad but not fraud lol.

[@Initiallyleo]

@@TonyJayy There was a promised cash reward for the best dressed, guests were led to believe the drinks were free, and any complementary adjectives on the invitation describing the event were untrue. A lawsuit if there’s no refund makes sense.

[@ingamingpc1634]

@@TonyJayy because they promised cash rewards to the best dressed and it never happened that's a pretty good definition of Fraud to offer money for something and never to give it especially if it was stated in the event they'll probably get sued pretty easily if they don't have any waivers to protect themselves or anything in fine print

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

​@@TonyJayy It was a total fraud!

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

​@@ingamingpc1634 Not only that, there was practically no food, no places to sit, and worse! I read about it. This clip only tells you a small amount of how terrible it was

[@riverfields3563]

Alright Organizers. If you don’t have the necessary resources to organize these luxurious events that people will pay real money for, THEN DON’T HOST THOSE EVENTS, like SERIOUSLY!!! 😡😡😡

[@A4000]

Why? They spend nothing and get away with everyone’s money. If anything this makes it attractive for copycat swindlers.

[@jav9069]

& if they do, attendees will be expected to pay way more than $100 a ticket, seriously though it’s also the attendees fault, this one of those too good to be true situations!

[@riverfields3563]

@@jav9069 I mean to some extent, sure. But it’s mainly the organizer’s fault for not living up to the expectations THEY set up. If an organization is promising these people that they would get a full Bridgerton experience, then they should expect this organization to have everything covered by the deadline.

[@jav9069]

@@riverfields3563 nice try, organizers like this need gullible people to steal money from so let it be a good lesson to them!

[@BeczaBot]

They're scams, bro.

[@tinkliketinkerbell]

Hi im the professional aerialist they hired. I would be willing to come on the show and perform my diamonds hair hang act that would have been more fitting for this event if the company had hired me for it. Im offering to do this in hopes to give all the guests a better experience. As a performer it hurts knowing so many were left unsatisfied.

[@undaunted1065]

That is really sweet of you. I just checked out your channel to see if you had your diamond performance uploaded. It's very impressive, cool & breathtakingly beautiful. A better place could've had you do your diamond performance in a period piece that acrobats would have worn for that time period AND played the Rihanna song with violins, the way the show does modern songs with instrumental from that era. They would've had to charge at least $300 per person if it was done magnificently like an expensive wedding.

[@tdbarton7712]

You are a credible and ethical artist. Good on you. This is no fault of yours.

[@KrisKk08]

What a class act!

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

I’m so sorry you got dragged to this sick scam event. Unbelievable. Nice to meet you, by the way!

[@BeczaBot]

You did your job at least, unlike the event organisers! They probably got you to do the poledancing because they wouldn't have to spend time on doing safety checks and finding a cherry picker or something to hang ropes up, since these guys hired you at the very last moment.

[@josmith9789]

SNL needs to do a bit on this, tbh!

[@jille.8552]

I'm sorry the attendees lost money, but Uncle & Me LLC?? The name alone would be a hard pass for me. And a stripper for a Bridgerton-themed event?? WTLF!!!

[@jimmyju76]

pole dancer, not stripper, it's actually an artful dance

[@swannyriver75]

I said the same thing I bet Uncle hired the strippers 🤣

[@victorlolxd7347]

What is wrong with the name?

[@manyyoumas]

it’s giving “creepy uncle you don’t want to come over and hug you” vibes

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

Idk where people are getting "stripper" from. The entertainer who was interviewed is not a stripper. I guess the only "dancing" some men are familiar with involved women taking off their clothes

[@jeanie111]

I would think Shonda could sue the fraudsters for copyright infringement.

[@hydrangeas_lover]

I would think so

[@jimmyju76]

on what grounds? the outfits and theme is all period piece and calling something a so-and-so experience is just a vague comparison

[@mamobee]

@@jimmyju76 They used the Bridgerton name and stills from the show to advertise, isn't that grounds enough?

[@2msvalkyrie529]

It's too easy to laugh / make jokes when things like this happen but it's heart breaking for those involved....the feeling of let down is quite devastating. Probably not much chance of getting money back but maybe Bridgerton Production Co could do something ...?? For their fans..??

[@Anonymouse428]

Why would you expect that? They didn’t screw over these fans.

[@imaminidonut2792]

It does. It's heart breaking for those involved.

[@faraboverubieskerry]

If they actually used the word Bridgerton in their advertising they should be prepared to be sued by Shondaland. No one can use that name for anything that will make money. Hope they have some lawyers ready 😅... especially now that people are associating the word Bridgerton with Bad Experience

[@emilycarr2983]

This reminds me of my prom. The theme was “circus” and I was literally expecting a full-blown carnival with a big tent, games, entertainment… it was in a cramped room in a run-down ski chalet and there was maybe one clown. Worst part was we were in the middle of nowhere with no way to get back home until the event ended.

[@DrawciaGleam02]

Oh dear......

[@mommalion7028]

But prom is a bit different. It’s organized by the school. Still sorry you had a bad an experience. :(

[@emilycarr2983]

@@mommalion7028 No for sure, you’re totally right. Prom was pricey but it was organized by students and not a company trying to make a profit. This situation is way worse and I hope these people get refunded.

[@ChanelleBailey]

Wow smh

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

Sorry wrong comment

[@mywaterfountain]

Dearest gentle readers… Wasn’t the first hint of scandal that it happened in Detroit?

[@ROA1988]

Yes!!!

[@RiceDaddy07]

Racist.

[@davidthaler7018]

Oh dear. Lady Whistledown will most certainly have something to say about this; The Ton is outraged.

[@tcm087]

Quite frankly, $100 a ticket is too cheap for such an experience if it was a legitimate event. So sad because great idea. Could be spectacular

[@4gma59]

I agree -- it could have been a great experience. IF done by a planner who knew how to do it.

[@user-tm4my4jb6d]

That was the cheapist ticket. The tickets went to a thousand. It was a sold out event.

[@tcm087]

@@user-tm4my4jb6d wow. That’s crazy. Thanks for the additional info.

[@tarathegreat88]

I was going to say this! I saw a few others say they spent $200 but still. I paid $200 for my senior prom back in 2006! 😂 The cheap ticket should’ve been a red flag.🚩

[@ChienaAvtzon]

The official event from Netflix is under $100.

[@alexthompson9516]

Awww, Tink, it's not your fault

[@MelissaLozano-jx2um]

😂

[@9395gb]

I feel bad for her. Her channel has her performances like hair suspension and other appropriate performances and she is very good. The organizer is to blame

[@anthonyfarmer4238]

The low price was the clue that this wasn't going to be legit.

[@jazzybash1]

People have said tickets went as high as $1000. That was a cheap ticket.

[@4gma59]

What a pathetic ''apology.''

[@Celtic_Amy]

This seems like a scam to me

[@teleportingpotatoe]

def was when they hire a stripper bc thats the cheapest act possible and doesnt even fit the theme at all

[@guineapiglady2841]

IT IS A SCAM!!

[@diandiaz9026]

There should be a refund of all the money that the partygoer spent on this event, considering it was such a letdown and not even remotely like what it should’ve been

[@kylieharrison3782]

How on Earth could anyone expect the experience they claim to have been promised for only $100? Really? Talk about unrealistically high expectations.

[@lesmercredis]

Ok but the font on the invitation (1:11) should have been the first sign that something was amiss

[@Here4theComments9]

lol right?!?

[@mayakattt3475]

Bridgerton & Strippers 😂😂😂

[@ajohonly3721]

😂😂😂😂

[@jimmyju76]

pole dancer, not stripper, there's a different

[@pramanabudiman9761]

So Go-Go dancer then

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Nope more like cirquedesole

[@pramanabudiman9761]

@@eileenmcdonald1599 Cirque de Soleil on a budget

[@tdbarton7712]

Has anyone hosted a wedding? $100 per person is not going to get an immersive experience. Food, decor, drinks (not alcohol--that would have to be extra), venue, entertainment, and coordination is going to run $250 +++. And that's not accounting for some profit. Dinner for 4 at Applebee's is $100 + for comparison.

[@seagreen2034]

Those were the cheapest tickets. Some paid $1000 for this ‘experience.’

[@KristinHall0918]

What do you order at Applebee's that cost 100 for 4 people?? Good Lord. I can get dinner for two at Texas Roadhouse for 25 bucks with enough for leftovers.

[@MissMoontree]

Idk, but as a spoiled European, I've had more immersive experiences for free. 40 euros get you an entire day in a fairytale themapark. And I know 300 euro gets you a multiple course dinner with opera and vip experience in a large castle sooo... Even is it was only 100, this is bad.

[@Soper.Nova69]

Pole dancing for a Brdigerton Themed event???😂

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Think more acrobatics then stripper.

[@DCFunBud]

I don’t know how they didn’t burst out laughing on the set. 😂

[@viben2735]

Why do I feel that this is what should have been expected from a Bridgerton event in Detroit?

[@lenmarfox2947]

This kind of a event is more for a manor house located in the UK not the streets of the motor city and as I'm someone from the UK that has seen multiple period drama programmes like can assure you that the US is not the place for these events.

[@pavelromanenko3718]

In the US, I can see it in LA or NY, but not in Detroit. Heck, when I went to LA for a work conference I was staying at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown LA and they had a Bridgerton themed gala two years ago - it was pretty nice and the Tuscan and Roman architecture of the hotel only made it seem somewhat real.

[@JanetClemmons]

​@lenmarfox2947 Detroit is a beautiful city. They only show the hood on TV. Look at the mayor's mansion. The Boston Edison neighborhood. The DIA and country clubs, Barry Gordys mansion. I would have had that event at the Witney or the DIA. Detroit is an old city it was once English territory hence all the English architecture. We have streets named after English cities counties and royals. We have streets named after all of Henry the 8ths wives.

[@ducis3446]

@@lenmarfox2947Oh please, if you held the event in Swansea you would’ve had the same result. What a load of bullshit.

[@dwa3210]

This is why I don’t do themed parties by entities of no reputation for throwing parties. The flyer, the LLC, the price = major sus!

[@HowToTrainYourTrain]

That striper was hilarious

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Not a stripper. There is a difference

[@josephine3027]

Willy wonky experience all over again

[@faraboverubieskerry]

Did anyone notice the tiny stuffed dog the "Queen" was holding at 2:19. I was laughing so hard at the astroturf I almost missed it😅

[@bxextxo]

Wait, they interviewed the stripper? Lmfao

[@Anonymouse428]

I work for a space that is also usable as an event venue and have conceived of and put on a couple of small events. It’s a lot more work than you might think and super stressful when you are juggling selling enough tickets to cover what you are promising and then delivering on what you promised and hoping it meets peoples expectations. Sometimes I think about trying to start an event planning company like this because it can be really fun - but it’s super risky. And, to be successful, you really need to have the resources up front to cover the costs and then hope to get that and more back from ticket sales, not just hope to pay for it all out of ticket sales, which I think is what this and the wonka thing were hoping for.

[@nomadcurious]

SCAM file a complaint with consumer affairs state Attorney General’s office and do a class action lawsuit

[@RagingHamster8330]

😂😂😂😂 Welcome to reality!! We’re so glad you could finally join us!

[@V.E.R.O.]

Pole dancing at a regency inspired ball 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RedStrikerBeetleborg]

they mentioned fyre and willy wonka, but what about that disastrous bluey meet and greet

[@mommalion7028]

That was a misunderstanding. A local business had an idea and it went viral. They weren’t expecting the crowds and they didn’t really benefit from it. The other experiences were premium priced with misleading images. They were scams while the Bluey thing was just a cute in joke that got out of hand.

[@doct0rnic]

That was a comedian trolling, it's in his KZbin page

[@LynnMcAllister]

Fraudsters, I wouldn’t be surprised if Netflix goes after them too because Netflix has legit live-immersive experiences. They deserve their karma.

[@matthewprince9705]

It would cost more to hire the lawyers than to ever get ANY money back. I guarantee if you confront them, you'll find a bunch of terrified twenty somethings. They aren't geniuses.

[@lanslarrazabaldemartinez6829]

Dearest Gentle Readers.... It has come to this author's attention that the Ball of Detroit was anything, but the greatest disappointment of the season. While many of us have set our eyes on the elegance of tradition and ball gowns brought into the modern day, it would seem the organizers would have to answer to a very enraged ton. Oh, even this author would like her money back. Who could explain the Pole in the middle of the dancefloor? Or the tragedy of uncooked food and shared water glasses... A sham? A scam? I shall leave it to you... Perhaps the lack of organizing and imagination fell short in the hosts' thought process. This author suspects that the organizers have never even seen five minutes of the Bridgerton series Nevertheless, it was a complete waste of time, especially the thought of having to share water with someone else.. Yours truly, Lady Whistledown

[@sasha2401]

Water bottles...plastic cups...canned green beans? Oh God. I need to see what other events this company put together because how?

[@coastthemost8097]

ok but this is so embarassing for the people who went😂

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

"When we got there, we were completely devastated" 😢😢 oh no 😂

[@annegreenwood3624]

they got bamboozled 😂

[@socalencounter]

The name Uncle and Me gives me this “No accountability” vibe.

[@rosenia5409]

I know nothing I say would help the people that was looking forward to the event feel better but just wanted to say, their costumes were really incredible!!! ❤

[@gestionhumana8743]

The atendee, the LLC, the exotic dancer and her little voice😅. This is gold.

[@tarabunch4112]

Ummm, did Robin call this story "Disturbing"?

[@wedgeheelshunterlegend2654]

My best friend Josie actually attended to that event. I told her not to saying its gonna be a disaster. She didn't listen. When she came back I totally rubbed it in her face. And yes she still wants her money back.

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Not very nice are you . remember karma hates nasty

[@wedgeheelshunterlegend2654]

@@eileenmcdonald1599 And remember karma is a bitch that needs to be put down

[@jav9069]

🙄Did they really think they were going to get the Bridgerton experience for $100 a ticket? 😬🤭

[@oc2pus21]

This seems to be happening a lot. I bought tickets to an alien immersive experience in my city and when I got there there was a sign on the door that pretty much said they are not close to be ready and the production company failed to do a good job. They admitted fault and refunded everyone, so that was good. But it was still frustrating to drive all the way to it to find a note on the door.

[@niteporter]

😂 . Lol. be thankful you survived a night in Detroit. Glad i love the shows i do.

[@leoj_carnage]

Moral of the story: As long as people are desperate to live a fantasy or fictional life, one could earn a whole lotta money from their desperation and get away just with an apology.

[@JackMustang]

First the Wonka disaster, and now the Bridgerton disaster. How sad.

[@Springbok295]

Where fantasy meets reality.

[@heatherbaker8596]

This is what happens when you try and copy history.

[@hera7884]

A lot of these “immersive” experiences seem to be a scam

[@baboon_baboon_baboon]

Super Mario World is a well done immersive experience but still sucks because it’s only 2 rides, crazy long lines, impossible to get reservation for the restaurant, overpriced, and small af. I don’t know why these people thought some rando could make a good Bridgerton immersive party if Nintendo struggled to make one

[@aronmilla1847]

It's giving the willy chocolate experience from Scotland, UK.

[@SkegeeAce]

Man, the more official Bridgerton ball event they had in cities like Atlanta, LA, and New York were amazing. I feel so badly for these folks!

[@jedhawkins1769]

Well hopefully, the next Bridgerton-inspired ball will be much luxurious and smarter than this last one.

[@sageparra4956]

So where for the “disturbing” part of this story come in?

[@ramune64]

This cracks me up. It's so tacky to even do this and that show is such brainrot, I love seeing these people waste their money on this dumb shit. Reliving prom night in their XXL neon pink dresses and plastic tiaras

[@trishatate327]

When you are only paying $100 for the ticket, that's a pretty big clue that the event is going to be a budget event. That said , the people who came, who showed up dressed to the 9s and with carriages, they created the immersive experience. The event coordinators may not have understood the assignment , but the guests absolutely aced it. Hopefully enjoyed one another's company at least.

[@jewelseng9900]

Lol 😂 glad I’m not a Bridgeton fan .

[@AdamZimmerman-c6i]

This is that Wonka experience all over again

[@AsianMuscleFans]

People don't check to see if companies are reputable?

[@KB_-_]

I hope the actual Netflix jumps on the opportunity to host a proper event in Detroit. Partner with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra!! And get all those fans psyched for next season :)

[@ThomasRobinson-c2n]

I wouldn’t say ‘disturbing’ more like y’all got played

[@juanitajones7169]

"You're rude, mother(Expletive)" "NO!" (Breaks 'The Wall'.)

[@javiernarvaez5297]

This is the Fyre Festival all over again.

[@shantakidd6230]

There's something innately unsettling about the company being named Uncle & Me. Idk why but it just gives me the heebs and I am an uncle.

[@pamelacommons7315]

A pole dancer ???

[@foodiegal9923]

Stripper showed a little ankle. It got wild in there. 😅

[@juliaatkinson4012]

I'm sorry the attendees were disappointed, but the event was organized by an outfit called "Uncle and Me". At some point people have to use their common sense. At least there were no ads with multiple misspellings and cheesy AI art like the obviously bogus Willy Wonka fiasco!

[@Libby_Hannah]

I can understand if you cant deliver what you offered but a pole dance act?😂 WHY????😂😂😂

[@walkmetothebeach]

They forgot to mention it was the Featheringtons hosting the royal ball 😂😂😂😂😅

[@swannyriver75]

As soon as you saw the name of the company Uncle & Me Events already foolishness 😂😂😂

[@ThinkForYourself2025]

Do these people not realize that it costs tens of thousands of dollars to put in these events? The tickets for an event like that would cost thousands of dollars, not hundreds.

[@eileenmcdonald1599]

Only ha hundred bucks. They were lucky it wasn't burger king food.

[@ThinkForYourself2025]

@@eileenmcdonald1599 That's what I'm saying. I was an event coordinator and director for twenty years. You have to spend a lot of money to make a lot of money.

[@Potatopatch]

I like how they say it’s a “disturbing story” at the beginning like it’s a brutal murder lol

[@seraphilight]

The first sign being the tickets were only $100. This is a standard walk-in fee for no requirements places that give you a little freebie but have to pay for everything else. For similar fancy events tickets start at $250 for half-assed effort. When they offer things like contests with prize money, it not only lowers the quality but gives you a measurement to go by- prize is $2000? Tickets only $100? The prize money is coming out of the ticket payment, and you don't expect THAT many people to show up to something niche. It's not their fault for being trusting even after that, but this place is not gonna do much more than what they already have and nothing will come of it. Just a line of scams, would not be surprised if they're behind one of the other events.

[@aiyannaharris7905]

I hope that the people get their money back, and get a real Bridgeton theme party. Just look at those costumes!! It would have been a party that people would talk about for years!

[@AliciaGuitar]

Paper cups 😂 you gotta be kidding me! Fake crystal isnt expensive.

[@keithmutamba1395]

When you order Taylor Swift and get SexxyRedd

[@karmacozzy-pw5kt]

As an event planner, I can't understand how these can keep going so badly. With the revenue they got from tickets, it should have been easy to hire a symphonic band, and have the hotel/venue cater dinner. Other than that, most hotel ballrooms already look like, well ballrooms. Maybe I should run one and show them how to do it right!

[@wmassey683]

I mean, you can’t compare this to fyre festival

[@HarleyLuna31]

The show is extremely historically accurate so why its anyone surprised 😂

[@sakuraflower7245]

This was in Detroit...what did you expect?

[@Froggyquack]

The company named Uncle&Me is already kinda sus

[@danieltnkay]

NOT THE STRIPPER POLE 💀💀💀💀

[@mdooms76]

This event was not planned at all! Not even close to the experience they advertised. If planned right, this is a really good fun idea!! I know they were disappointed.

[@AmberJays]

When planned properly, tickets to events like this cost thousands. These events actually are legitimate and have been happening for many years in Europe; in the UK they're called Regency Balls, and will be hosted at either a castle or a stately mansion, and last a long weekend. But they are pricey to attend because of all the things included and provided (as the tickets are sold all-inclusive except for accommodation costs). But yeah, each Regency Ball happens once a year, and they always sell out fast. $150 wouldn't even touch the sides though; it was an expensive lifestyle back then, and it would be an expensive lifestyle today lol.

[@annabethsmith-kingsley2079]

red flag 1 it wasn't held at a historical builidng. how did they think they were going to make the marriat look like the regency era?

[@eileenfrank3686]

“There's a sucker born every minute” - P.T. Barnum's most famous words.

[@foodiegal9923]

Undercooked chicken and some blue juice lol 😂

[@Blast2224]

Similar to the Glasgow performers, how stressful it must be to have yourself thrown into customers without preparation…

[@dyskelia]

If the tickets are only $100, don’t expect to be walking into the set of Bridgerton

[@samreed9944]

another example of people calling themselves event planners and not having a clue

[@Madison.Mermaid]

ok, i thought this was hilarious at first and could not care less about ppl spending their money on unnecessary things BUT then i realized that this meant something to those ppl due to the effort they put on their dresses and all that! so, I really hope they get a full refund for this charade! and i also feel bad for Tink the pool dancer (or whatever her name is) and the lonely and miserable violinist :(

[@carrington2949]

No different than Comicon and other fan events. The fact that it attracted a mainly female demographic is the only reason people call them crazy.

[@Madison.Mermaid]

@@carrington2949 yeah, u are right! this is basically the same as a comic con event! i did not see it under that's perspective until now!

[@davidwaVR]

Thought it was being held in Detroit wasn't the clue😂

[@_invinciScribe_24]

Sorry but this made me laugh 😂😂😂😂👏🏾