Love Is Blind Stars Speak Out - Alleged Mistreatment? Netflix Sued?

[@ChrisKnits]

This is horrific. It makes me reevaluate where I am “spending my money”, because people who consciously choose to play up drama are one thing, but exploiting those suffering from mental health diagnoses (who are known to not have concrete decision making skills) is exploitive and predatory.

[@AspenCharmKitchen]

I was on a food competition show on Food Network and I will say, a ton of it is where they do things to pull the dramatics out of you so you have a physical and visual reaction to be caught on camera. There were a ton of behind-the-scenes things going on that the audience didn't see and it was there to make the live taping extremely stressful (and I was baking food!!). Not nearly as bad as these love shows, but all reality tv is created to give the audience a performance.

[@Yinksz]

Unfortunately we the viewers have to take some responsibility. We thrive on the drama. This LIB was the most popular and had the most villains. We’re encouraging them to cast more Jackies. I honestly believe production had a hand in encouraging Micah and Irana’s behaviour.

[@annnnne]

Somehow I know this is Vanessa Lachey’s fault

[@Vanjee24]

Lmfao! Y’all are not letting up 😂

[@QueenHan]

AND IS!

[@dubyabalthazar4598]

Carol fuckin baskins

[@xiomyra1]

😂😂

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@violetrose25]

The no water thing is interesting to me, since I thought I saw some of the LIB contestants drinking water in the pods either when they were like working out or just chatting. But that is still crazy they aren't able to eat except on their schedule if they're filming so many hours.

[@MeraBaid]

I don't think the ethics are blurry, it's intentionally unethical, the thing is this mimics what professional entertainers experience as well, the entertainment industry will get away with what it can, no matter the venue/mode, that's why youtube/independent creators are so important.

[@knowlesknowles1356]

Hey Queen E, I can't wait for you to be on a reality TV show ....The circle would be great for you

[@CoachRoFlores]

That would be so cool!!!

[@lorraebrooks9286]

omg yes

[@tinotendampofu6286]

I agree!

[@tamaramtl2024]

Oh yes !!! I just started watching it last week. I haven't seen the ending yet.

[@songyiworld]

OMG AGREED

[@sweetcaramel38]

Great video! Excellent content and very insightful. As a lawyer myself, I would probably take days to read contract, offer edits and likely not end up getting picked! 😂😂😂

[@xiomyra1]

I always wonder where the contestants sleep on this show 🤔

[@blaquecat81]

I was on a food competition show back in the day... 😅 My first and probably only foray into the world of "reality TV". The talking heads segments were edited out of sequence and made me look like I didn't know the answer to a question the narrator was asking. Some of the reaction shots are also filmed multiple times, and producers were "guiding" some contestants how to vote. It was a long week, but at least I got some half decent food and some new kitchen utensils out of it. 😬

[@sararose1711]

I hope contestants aren’t told that the only drinks available are alcohol. I could see that feeling like it was forced.

[@askamie]

me too they give them huge cups too

[@moccacina8728]

I always had a feeling they are druged with smth because there is always some drama and there are super intoxicated 😮

[@pryncessdi9358]

I highly doubt it. Most of them don't look drunk when talking. Danielle and Nick didn't look like they should have been on the show. Especially Danielle, she was always freaking out. I would like to see who else is apart of this lawsuit

[@askamie]

​@@pryncessdi9358 I think there are several people now from past seasons

[@askamie]

@@pryncessdi9358 who really knows I don't think Danielle should have went on the show either.

[@Blahgirl283]

The wage / stipend commentary: it’s the very same thing for actors on film and tv in general and theatre. It’s why these and other creative industries can be so tough to work/sustain yourself in unless you are wealthy, heavily supported by friends/family financially or a big name: but even those big names at the beginning had to accept poverty wages and/or none for their work. Which is why if you don’t have outside financial patronage that lifts the burden from you to have to work and try and pursue art - it can drive folks to desperation, depression, etc.

[@cecisworld0909]

Hey Queen! 😊. Thanks for all you do.

[@cecisworld0909]

I have been saying all season that production was producing.

[@clmk28]

In order for this type of show to work they require mostly mentally unstable characters. If you have issues stay away from these shows.

[@PhylumVertebrae]

Exactly. The worst part is that these shows wouldn’t get half the views they get without the drama. It’s escapism for a reason, and drama gets VIEWS. See you all next season

[@ChrisKnits]

WTF? That is the point! Do you think these individuals hav the capacity to make these decisions? No!

[@tamaramtl2024]

This is soooo fascinating! Knowing the behind the scenes ! Wow

[@kells4315]

Pressuring people (especially some people who clearly have drinking problems) to drink may be legal, but it's awful. These people should be being paid at least minimum wage for 24/7 jobs, and even more-so imo. Personally, I hope to god they figure out how to unionize or legislate. As a viewer I want the drama to be real, not to be because everyone is starving, drunk and exhausted.

[@公主_maya]

Did you see the news about Shake claiming that he walked in on Shayne and Deepti doing cocaine together and Deepti made a public statement denying it but then Shayne made a public statement and said that he and Deepti DID do that lol

[@liamartinez9259]

What is cochies?

[@mmg8830]

WHAAAAT

[@Mayablue20]

No where was that?

[@amyalbernaz8687]

That explains why she only dates yt men lol

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

@@amyalbernaz8687 what? Didn’t she get with Shake and was willing to marry him but he disrespected her the entire time

[@papertape7911]

I know you said you aren't trying to invalidate people's experiences and that the contracts are usually extensive and outline what participants should expect but these shows still operate unethically (not that you claimed they were ethical). Many have reported having food and water restricted but having plenty of alcohol available. That Nick and (whatever her name is) had to make friends so they could get food is not ok. That the shows exploit people's mental health is not ok. That these abusive practices are standard in the reality tv industry is not ok. Even though producers can't force the contestant to do something or act a certain way, we are neglecting the fact that these people are isolated. They have no phone, no books, no external entertainment, in some instances limited access to sunlight, few places to hide and be alone, etc. The producers are their only connection to the outside world. Worse, the producers are authority figures. Combine those two things, and people's emotional states and you have a recipe for manipulation. When the only feedback participants are getting is from producers, of course, they can easily be pressured and manipulated into doing things they wouldn't have done without these conditions. I am not absolving the participants of personal accountability but Netflix, Love Is Blind and their producers have all of the power in this situation, therefore the responsibility to act ethically rests primarily on their shoulders. I think this reality shows need to have an external ethics team on set the entire time that will evaluate what they are doing and how they are treating the participants. There need to be consequences when these shows step out of line. Reality TV is objectively fine, it's how it's run that is the problem and we shouldn't accept their abusive behavior as standard practice and a consequence of going on reality tv.

[@gemed77]

I agree 100 perfect. I got that vibe from this video as well. Some of this may be in their contract but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s wrong. I’m done watching the show after finding about this.

[@TheQueenE]

Yes I agree. If you finish the video I did state that the ethics need to be reviewed and future contestants need to be treated better

[@papertape7911]

@@TheQueenE I completed the video and stated in my initial comment that you did not claim the show was ethical. I just thought it was important to reiterate (especially given some of the other comments that say they don't care about the participants because of their motive for going on the show) that regardless of what type of contract the participant signed, responsibility and accountability rest primarily on Netflix and Love Is Blind because they have all the power.

[@Daveyjonesvi]

I think they do have a case in not being contract workers but we will see how it holds. Cali has stronger worker rights so hopefully it works out for them

[@sunnyshine98]

This makes me wonder on love island when people choose to leave, because either they didn't find a pattern and want to leave, or they pick to leave with someone that was voted out do they also have to pay?

[@SoloCityTravels]

Thanks for the video! Are you allowed to negotiate anything in the contract, or is it you sign it or don’t participate?

[@HeatherMcTrevor]

Hell yeah I'd love to see you on big brother!

[@talentdzviti]

Love is Blurry because their ethics are blurry!

[@Momo-vo9io]

I think they did ‘force’ them to drink, if you have been filming for a long time and the only beverage provided is alcohol…and the only other option is to stay dehydrated…just saying

[@paulina.13]

Omgggg I’d love to see you on Big Brother!!!! 😍😍😍

[@mrs.w6162]

Girl your skin is freaking flawless. My goodness...its so smooth!

[@rhurhu2510]

Queen E, could you please please please review The Longest Third date. I just watched and just need to see a proper review on it.

[@amyalbernaz8687]

Did you like it? I almost watched it last night, but didn’t.

[@rhurhu2510]

@@amyalbernaz8687 I did. I dont want to give spoilers but I have mixed feelings on it where other people found it to be a cute and enduring love story. That is why I would love someone like Queen E's take on it.

[@k.murray1074]

DM her

[@ToniTannerScott]

I loved it!

[@unicornL]

Honestly I just want someone to rescue Colleen from season 3. Whoever let her stay in that situation should be rotting somewhere

[@k.murray1074]

Cameron has mentioned that Netflix is just the streaming company and not the production team of LIB

[@Yinksz]

They have editorial control though so they’ll be part of the suit.

[@k.murray1074]

​@Yinks Okay, but still. Blame the production company not Netflix. They have full responsibility

[@MxBell212]

What I heard was they didn’t grove them water and then the only option was alcohol.

[@mwoods4608]

i would love a reality show with our favorite KZbinrs!!

[@newchapters600]

Honestly capitalism is disgusting . There needs to be change in reality tv . This is abuse plain out

[@brynnmorgan874]

re: the whole stipend situation: i think one of the cast members said that the producers filed W2s on behalf of the cast members, and w2's are ONLY for full-time workers, so hopefully they'll be able to use that as leverage!

[@deeplydeeplydope1111]

£50,000 dollar fine????? Can we talk????

[@AfroMillennialMomma]

Amber said her and Brett told LIB production to stay away from them.

[@Rhenadhis]

You mean Barnet not Brett

[@RhensShorts]

This looks very problematic 😬 omg

[@layna762]

I mean its reality tv its hollywood..I want people to stop acting lost and confused about these crappy shows

[@st7209]

They are 12h hours straight in the pods to forcedly find love. How people are surprised with that allegations, plus the alcohol is to push drama

[@neotheboxer]

Forcedly find love? Isn't finding love that why they went on the show? That's odd

[@murk2002]

I love how people who want to be on really TV now complain about it

[@AfroMillennialMomma]

People complain about their jobs everyday, celebrities complain about being famous...

[@RDCFemmes]

I was too unstable to be on TV but it's their fault if I am having a nervous breakdown

[@lorraebrooks9286]

what shows have u applied for

[@gigimc]

interesting... I was pretty much happily done with the series after Cam & Lauren... only when I kept seeing clips of season 3 and 4 (in fact there's been quite a buzz about the latter, so I was intrigued to watch) to let me know it was still around... I wonder how season 2 did, ratings-wise... these suits/comments seem well-timed.

[@gjad813]

Is love blind? No, absolutely not. Why go on a show like this to prove what viewers already know? I never thought that the show was anything more than for entertainment purposes. That being said, if the show producers legally complied with all of their contractual obligations, they’re good. If the actors are butt hurt because they they came off in a not so positive light on the show, or feel that they were mistreated, oh well. They got their 15 minutes of fame. Some of the contestants are addicted now. I’m seeing a few failed contestants on other Netflix games shows. Hope none of them are the ones complaining.

[@paddyolten4031]

I think people should aware of the risks before signing up for these shows and also better practice is required from the producers side, however, I don't feel sorry for people who completed the shows and claimed they were tortured.... Especially those in recent seasons because those bad practices have been publicised and people continue to sign up for fame....

[@stayroxy]

> than 4 hours of sleep is crazy !

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

Listen if you have mental health issue don’t do reality shows. It’s hard to feel sympathy when people don’t do their research and pretend their experience will be difference. The producers of these shows do not care about you!

[@katybee3891]

So you think it’s okay that the producers are withholding them food and water? It’s easy to tell the victim it made a bad decision but why aren’t we focusing on the people who deliberately hurt the health of others for monetary gain?

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

@@katybee3891 of course not but why not hold both parties accountable? Why do you believe that these people have your best interest at heart? It’s naive at best. 🤷🏾‍♀️ Reality shows are terrible and they seek always to create drama and put their cast in stressful situations. Any situation where your life and personal stories will end up on tv for millions is not a good idea to get into if you are dealing with mental health.

[@doktordivine]

@@Covers-and-Commentary Withholding water is a human rights violation. So the only party being held accountable are the ones withholding water, simple as that. Not even for a second would I believe the contract states they won't have access to water. That's not war here, it's a fucking TV show. If the producers are aiming for people committing suicide on the show for rates, they should call it Squid Games.

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

@@doktordivine so they shouldn’t go on the show. What are you pretending not to understand? She’s responsible as well for making the decision to go on a reality show!

[@doktordivine]

@@Covers-and-Commentary What are you pretending not to understand? Withholding water is not written in the contract, so the people going on the show didn't know about it. So they're not to be held accountable for it. If a murderer kills someone, the murderer is to blame 100%. Just because the victim was on the murder scene, doesn't make them responsible.

[@oyiegeronimo]

Queen E keeping it real

[@L971loveYB]

I would love to see you on BBCAN !

[@appledarling]

I'm usually so kind but I admit I get so hangry, id end up being the villain

[@ashleight18]

I’m curious if Lauren & homeboy is going to address this on their podcast 🤔

[@ashley.taylor174]

Lauren and Cameron were on season 1 so maybe the producers were more caring back then.

[@ashleight18]

@@countessofmontecristo3849 wait he can’t be a homeboy? Oh ok

[@Joseph-zd7kg]

Ghetto talk don't work in most circles except the hood.

[@TheCRYSTALLURE]

This is why I do not thrive on the drama these shows depict bc the work behind the drama build up is not worth it. I wish a mf would if I were to join a reality show. I’d rather make my own, personal life is STRESS ENOUGH!!

[@Lexiesimone33]

I’m looking at both the Lacheys for this.

[@emanzeism]

What the hell is with the overpowering music?

[@TheQueenE]

She put music in her video so to avoid a copyright strike on my channel, I had to cover it

[@perdybirdie]

Random but can we get a skincare routine?! Skin is popping

[@kcourtney6826]

I only watched Season 1 I couldn’t get into the others

[@drangonfliepink79]

Sounds like torture

[@sandraharley9760]

I can see a law suite against Love is Blind ( if this wasn't in the contract) . But why Netflix. ??

[@sg222009]

I just feel like people are upset at the way they looked on the show. They don’t want to face the truth about themselves. Like amber from the first season, girl you are crazy and that no one fault.

[@jules8273]

i'm not with the whole "the only thing to drink is alcohol so we're being forced" thing. alcohol is literally dehydrating, so if you're thirsty there's no reason to drink it, you're better off just not drinking anything. now, if there's no water or hydrating beverages available, that is unethical in my opinion for production to be doing. but it's not like producers are force-feeding alcohol to cast members. on the perfect match there were 2 contestants who were sober the entire time.

[@kells4315]

I think that's just a you thing? When I'm thirsty I drink whatever is near me, and I don't even like alcohol. I personally have to remind myself all the time that soda isn't hydrating. Brains don't naturally discern that

[@jules8273]

​@@kells4315 tbh I do assume that most grown adults are aware of the dehydrating effects of alcohol. it's not just "a me thing". if this isn't something you know about, you DEFINITELY shouldn't be drinking alcohol. but for educational purposes: soda and alcohol aren't even truly comparable in this instance. soda is less hydrating than water because of the caffeine, but it will still hydrate you to a good extent. you'll gain more water than you lose overall. alcohol will dehydrate you to the point where you can actually die because of the lack of electrolytes. alcoholic beverages are unique in this way because you lose water in large amounts. no other type of drink will do this.

[@Leavemealone54]

I don’t feel bad for them.

[@cdcsamira]

Why did she come up with all this i formation after her divorce! 😅😂

[@sterlgirlceline]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@robynp8743]

This show needs to be canceled 😢

[@elinaq750]

your responses are quite unempathetic.

[@Thebiggest7303]

Clout chasing ! Y’all season been up and I don’t believe them AT ALL ! Weird selves , him and crazy eyes are JUST alike

[@paigew6707]

Yeah, I mean It’s good that’s they’re speaking up to start the conversation but it’s hilarious that they really came out of the woodwork with this information.

[@cynthiar7470]

Crazy eyes 😂😂😂

[@Thebiggest7303]

@@cynthiar7470 I’m dead serious she scares me , the type to shoot or /stab you out of “fear” and just stand there like this 😳

[@WilliamsPinch]

Other contestants have said the same.

[@mamasita3258]

Wow

[@fortiesandredvines]

for the past couple years i have been working in reality tv. sounds like you can do it, these people are crazy. but gurl, believe them it’s fucked. also so much fun

[@unapologeticallyromel7096]

The tea ☕