Super fans furious after Detroit 'Bridgerton' ball is a bust

[@clarisahernandez5280]

How terrible. Those dresses and costumes weren't cheap either.

[@scribe712]

Probably not but they didn't look good on everyone unfortunately.

[@garylefevers]

@scribe712, everyone is different. Personally, I thought everyone looked amazing although that type of thing is not my style.

[@m.b2438]

😂😂😂​@@scribe712

[@zythr9999]

That can happen

[@IrishAnnie]

Some of the attendees looked fantastic!

[@SapphireLyric]

An exotic dancer at a bridgerton party is crazy 🤣

[@ItsNotthatDeep_86]

💀

[@foodiegal9923]

He showed ankle and all the ladies went wild. 😂

[@redjem3333]

Sounds about right for The D!! 🤩

[@zythr9999]

Crazy funny

[@Cat22275]

The show is basically soft core p*rn.

[@highro13]

Unless it was hosted by Netflix, I wouldn’t go

[@SL-lz9jr]

Or at least from a reputable company that is known for putting on great themed events. I don't waste my money on a company whose body of work I am not familiar with. That's just money down the toilet.

[@jaysax7381]

@@SL-lz9jrI remember seeing the ads for it on social media, it did look legitimate but that’s how they get you I guess

[@Karen-pk3uv]

Yeah..... I wouldn't have bought tickets without Netflix or the author (at least) involved either. Personally, I would've felt like I was just asking to be taken advantage of and waiting for the other shoe to drop 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kiyakisses8438]

😂😂😂

[@KoreyThatcher]

This is like a fancy version of the Fyre Festival

[@MonquieBK]

Frye festival was bad 🤦‍♀

[@blackboi3]

😂😂😂 yea pretty much

[@Renkencen]

Was going to say the Willy Wonka experience in the UK!

[@LoveK1]

@@Renkencenthat’s more accurate.

[@zzizahacallar]

Dang

[@laurasenko952]

No one deserved that, give these people their money back at least!

[@flora5529]

So it's a cross between the fyre fest and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Glasgow? I'm sorry it happened to them and I hope they get their money back.

[@Betts711]

The show stinks too 😂

[@zythr9999]

Lol now that is funny.

[@jje6619]

This sounds like the Willy Wonka experience that happened somewhere in Europe.

[@abbiereynolds8016]

*Scotland

[@mobstercrow7515]

@@abbiereynolds8016 Scotland is in Europe..

[@abbiereynolds8016]

@@mobstercrow7515 I know. I was being specific.

[@justabreeze460]

They had a STRIPPER!!!!!!😂

[@tinkliketinkerbell]

🙋‍♀️

[@amielynn1737]

@@tinkliketinkerbellWere you the dancer?? If so, and if it’s any consolation every comment I’ve seen on your performance was complimentary, just not expected for the venue if that makes sense

[@tinkliketinkerbell]

@@amielynn1737 I am a professional aerialist and out of my menu of hair suspension, lyra hoop, aerial sling, dance pole and contortion I was hired for pole dance specifically. When working corporate jobs costumes are always approved and picked by the event.

[@myine4366]

@@tinkliketinkerbell BAWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@1PrinceJay]

How demure!! 😂😂😂

[@RobertJohnson-hp4gz]

There are way too many loose laws regarding public events. Too many folks are harvesting cash from other and running.

[@audraarndt1824]

They all got scammed

[@nkotbsouth]

💯 I would avoid any event organized by this company.

[@zythr9999]

Not Uncle N Me

[@candiikismet6853]

Hundreds of dollars? I spent thousands. Between a plane tickets that had to be booked and rebooked to fly from Florida to attend with my sister, my custom rose covered gown, hair, nails, makeup, shoes- and now dry cleaning to get out wet asphalt stains because valet was non existent. I even fell in the venue and ultimately had to leave because I cut myself due to the unregulated traffic and crowding. This was a complete nightmare and someone should be held responsible.

[@nkotbsouth]

Oh wow. Sounds like you and your sister had a fun night planned. ☹

[@Primalstrawberry]

That is terrible!!! So so sorry this happened to you

[@mommynab]

That's terrible. I saw the advertisements, the marketing made it sound fun. Hopefully you get some resolution.

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

You flew from Florida for this?

[@michaelhenderson9411]

It was a waste of money and time for some old fantasy it’s a tv show about the past I feel bad people lost$ but just have private parties and this won’t happen

[@faraboverubieskerry]

How were they legally allowed to market it using the name Bridgerton at all?! Shondaland holds exclusive rights and no one can use it for this very reason. So the reputation of the name can't be ruined or tainted for the fans. What did they actually name the event? If it had Bridgerton in the event title someone should let Shondaland know.

[@Girl2TheCity]

They said Bridgerton themed not sponsored by Netflix/ Shondaland/ Bridgerton Semantics 😂

[@Koki-hc3mw]

You can have a themed party based on a tv show or movie or video game you like without paying anything to the creators, as long as you aren’t pretending your event is directly sponsored by them

[@mandibees]

Vey unfair to people who were looking forward to a nice evening. They MUST refund their money. Every one on the broadcast lookedd amazing!!!

[@Maki-00]

The host is a scammer. Scammers don’t usually return the money they scammed people out of without legal intervention.

[@igmyfavsam]

Dispute all charges

[@scribe712]

I used to work for a credit card company and that's the first thing I would have done.

[@brianal7143]

If they paid with a credit card

[@corennakhieu5483]

Changed the date and location on the day of the event!!!😮😮😮 That's horrible.

[@kyliethelittlespider-mangirl94]

Red flag right there

[@wendybutler1681]

Aside from tickets, the costuming would have been expensive. Most women don't have ball gowns of the past centuries in their closets. Plus underclothes and accessories. Handbags, fans, handkerchiefs, jewelry, gloves and fascinators.

[@fracturedangel1835]

​@@poollife777 Can I come over to play (giggle)? 😊 I'll bring snacks!

[@XX-qd6ke]

​@@fracturedangel1835--- Hahaha...idiots...

[@LM-ch8rh]

I feel so bad. These people went all out and did their part to create the atmosphere with their attire and attitude and the organizers just didn't care. please give them their money back.

[@karenmbbaxter]

This is like that Willy Wonker ticketed event in Scotland......The annoying part is that it isn't that hard to do a Bridgerton themed event either.....The event organizer could have been at the door making sure only attendees got into the event. It's very easy to go to a thrift store and buy a suit with tails and a fancy dress for all the event organizers.....And the event organizers could have played most of the roles in the event.......Super, super easy event to get right with little cost.......and to have an exotic dancer at the event......R U kidding me?

[@Sweetpea3051]

Gotta file a BBB complaint.

[@scribe712]

That's not going to do much. Better to dispute the charges with their credit card company in hopes of having them reversed (refunded).

[@NevermoreVendetta]

I truly do feel sorry for these poor people. Nobody deserves to be scammed like this! I hope everyone gets a full refund!

[@sheenahumphries9310]

I’m an event planner and I will gladly come to Detroit and give y’all a true Bridgerton ball‼️

[@TheTishy44]

I’ve been to like fan conventions and they’re a lot of fun, so I could understand how upset they would be because they planned and made a bunch of stuff for this and look forward to it.

[@Evergreenandmyrtle]

This is an outrage and I hope the scammers refund the customers, but I really NEED a link to buy Brittany’s blouse. It is beautiful!

[@Matt-fl8uy]

I feel so badly for them. They all looked amazing and deserved an event to match.

[@TisHotMessHistory]

Exotic dancer?!?!? 😂😂😂😂

[@scribe712]

There was a Bridgerton ball here in Atlanta and from what I understand, it was a great success.

[@joannemcmillan9201]

I know costumers go to all kinds of balls, in the U.S. and U.K. That it’s a hobby that they enjoy. There’s even costume college. So clearly if you’re not trying to scam people this could have been a successful event.

[@MK_1Ultra]

Literally scammers...not right. The company and host should be ashamed and charged for their scheme.

[@krystalroney]

I can't believe it made it this far lol. It was definitely A MESS.

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

Just reading this title made me LOL

[@jen.gilder]

Hey from South Lyon

[@mikezappa]

"The people in this company were just in it to make money" What a shocker.

[@jadeinthewoods]

They’re definitely owed a partial refund. If they have evidence that the venue was changed last minute and they were mislead on the quality of the event, they should sue. I can’t believe the event planner booked an exotic dancer. That is so inappropriate for the theme. Kind of hilarious, though.😂

[@DuckWithKinfe]

Something similar to this happened to one of the Harry Potter Yule balls in Houston. There is a group that holds one that's actually well put together but one year some 'event planner' decided to try her hand at it, people thinking it was the original groups ball bought tickets and well.. it was a flop. The original venue wasn't booked so she had to scramble to find something and the one she did was too small for the amount of tickets sold.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Y'all got hustled just another day in Detroit

[@jonimerchant5954]

Appears that many really pulled out all the stops with their costumes. VERY BRIDGERTON !!!!!

[@paris6785]

Dearest gentle reader…the queen has yet to pick the diamond of the season

[@comiskey2005]

Good luck getting those refunds.

[@thecitizenjoan]

The interviews are hilarious 😂

[@thee_morpheus]

They were offering back of the club VIPS in Bridgerton???

[@MearnieToon]

The studio newscaster wasn’t feeling it😬

[@fishdontscream-un7mj]

These folks were so SUCKERED... sad.

[@mawmawd627]

Fyre Festival 2.0

[@apollomommy7364]

Oooo I love hosting events, I know I live in Hawaii but I wonder if I couldn't rent out one of the places or palace grounds for a bridgerton party, I'd LOVE to have my Danbury moment 😅

[@clarisahernandez5280]

Maybe start small and don't make the same mistakes.

[@apollomommy7364]

@@clarisahernandez5280 facts, I think if a lot of locals got in on it it would do really well, we have a ton of flower shops here and people who make beautiful lei and other creations with them, if we also pulled some of the people who do the Mardi gras festival floats we could make a stunning set up. I can talk to someone whose hosted larger scale events here their opinions as well about how to handle the logistics of everything so people don't end up financially in the dump, especially because it's an island, I don't want people stranded like that fyre fest bs 😅 maybe should work a plan ahead of time with an airline for a discount in an emergency if there's need. Lots to think about lol

[@scribe712]

Would it even be a success in a place like Hawaii? Who would travel there for it? I wouldn't. If I'm traveling to Hawaii, it's not for some fantasy dress up ball. I'm heading there to see Hawaii itself.

[@apollomommy7364]

@@scribe712 okay? A ton of massive events are hosted in Hawaii that people come from all over the world for. The massive Pokemon competition was held here with participants and visitors from all over the world. People flew across the country to some random place for this failed event, Hawaii has a lot of beautiful greenery along with castles, it's a perfect backdrop for a bridgerton themed large scale event. Just because you wouldn't do something doesn't mean others wouldnt

[@bold_n_brash]

could this turn into a class action lawsuit?

[@Sunny584]

The Wonka Experience all over again

[@garcia207]

Just like the Willy Wonka event.

[@ahchwathmarashana3277]

I am so glad i didnt have the money to go!! This happened in New York also with the Willy Wonka experience! Smh its sad people are able to just scam and get away with it

[@pursue513]

A ball in Detroit who knew

[@elizabethr4107]

😂

[@gabrielles1851]

This is why you always have to look up previous events to protect yourself. If they don't have video of events, or at least a tour of what you will be getting then don't sign up. Also tell them as much. "It would be nice to see photos and video of the venue so I can show my friends and maybe we can all plan to come." There are some fairy balls and such in my area and while they look fun on the surface the vids they have are pretty lackluster with about 35-50 attendees and basic hotel food with drapery and lighting.

[@gabrielladiaz6933]

That crown transition segment with the upset people has me dead with the highlighted interviewer at the point of the crown 😂😂😂

[@abbiereynolds8016]

Detroit is the last place I'm going for a ball, scam or no scam😅

[@scribe712]

I wouldn't have gone either. There was one here in Atlanta and it turned out great.

[@carolperdue7534]

Good, stay under your rock then. Detroit is the moment but I guess you haven't heard. 🙄

[@abbiereynolds8016]

@carolperdue7534 My comment struck a nerve didn't it? You can keep your crime ridden wasteland😊

[@Arginne]

@@abbiereynolds8016aren’t you a treat 😂

[@Mary-cw4lf]

I've been to Detroit, I didn't find it unpleasant so much as extremely run down. It's hayday is past, it has yet to find a new identity and that is glaringly obvious.

[@ZayaMillis]

This makes me really sad...

[@kokoro37]

My friend went to this and she was so disappointed. She said someone came from Hawaii to attend cuz her sister lived here so they attended 😵 can you imagine coming all the way from Hawaii to Michigan to attend a Bridgerton event and they have minimal decorations, undercooked food, pay for drinks bar when it was supposed to be open and random people walking in off the streets to look around while no one even checks the ticket you paid to attend?! 😨

[@donaldwatkins4781]

Oh well....fantasy life for lonely ladies

[@madnessintomagic]

Ohhh I’d be mad. I’m unlikely to do this unless it’s a legit ball in Vienna or Paris, but that doesn’t matter. They were promised something and scammed. They ALL need their money back. Sue the organizers.

[@Warrior4Love]

Such a missed opportunity everyone looked really lovey! ❤

[@keelhe893]

I’m so mad for them. There had been other events throughout the summer that were nice for the Bridgeton fans. They all looked gorgeous and should’ve had their night. The director of Netflix and friends should redo the event because these are their fans and show their appreciation while someone finds these scammers and sue them

[@christamccain3024]

This is probably the most brilliant legal scam I’ve ever seen 😂

[@zythr9999]

Barnum and Bailey like.

[@veloise]

Wow. I'm a traditional dance instructor and caller. Watch for details about an event coming up in February 2025. It won't cost $300, and the venue has been in existence since 1865.

[@sarahjo92]

It's Detroit. I wouldn't have thought anything like that was real from the get go. Also, the home address of the "co-owner" is obviously in a low income neighborhood and to put on a Bridgerton themed event would've required a lot of capital up front. This LLC was created as a scam and these people unfortunately aren't getting their money back.

[@Cantetinza17]

UNSAT! That was definitely a money grab. Man my coworkers threw me a Bridgerton Bday party at my work and I'm sure it was better than that!

[@eclecticbelle89]

I went to the Bridgerton experience in Atlanta and it was done by Fever Up. I had a great time. They go to other big cities and do all types of events. Ive also been to a Little Mermaid themed speakeasy by them. I hate that they were scammed like that.

[@Wolffur]

Hopefully they got an extra hour in the ball pit. Did they at least get their single jellybean and half cup of lemonade? 😂

[@TheAS687]

Sad situation complete scam happy they complained to the news

[@카일마진]

they paid to go to prom

[@drinny26]

This video is hilarious

[@pinkdonut26]

This is why I don't go out or travel anymore. Hardly anything is worth the money or fun nowadays.

[@TheLegendaryMovieCritic]

Bridgerton got the Willy Wonka’s Experience!

[@lanslarrazabaldemartinez6829]

Dearest Gentle Reader, It has come to this author's attention and distaste that the Ball of Detroit was the biggest disappointment of the Season. Undercooked food, sharing of water and an exotic dancer in a regal theme? I'm sure the tastelessness of the organizers have no idea on how to execute such a feat. No Diamonds for this poor gathering... Only mud.

[@JaguarRacingTeamX]

Seems exactly like I'd think a Detroit "Bridgerton" event would look like. Take that how you will.

[@dorothyharris2765]

What a scam! You pay all that money and they give you just an exotic dancer for entertainment, what a fraud! I hope they sue!

[@chesterwilberforce9832]

Didn't know they had pole dancers in Regency-era London. Didn't they even have a band? That's kind of what a "ball" is all about. I don't think these guys should be able to get away with "I'm sorry" and refund ticket prices. They should be brought up on fraud and deceptive practices. (BTW, the girls got the dresses period correct, not so much the guys.)

[@pixpusha]

I'm not a event designers but I certainly could have put together a better ball. It doesn't cost that much to mimic the victorian era.

[@Chameleon-wq4ul]

Not interested in that show and never will be. Haven't watched an episode in my life and I am proud of it. And Bridgerton ball in Detroit? And it would be pretty expensive to organize an event in that style. You would need to have ornaments, musicians playing real classical music, costumes for the staff etc. It is not cheap.

[@chimeregoldsboro6632]

I’m on a waitlist for an event like this in Atlanta. I’m going to do more research prior to buying my tickets. This is awful.

[@PasAthene]

I'm part of Atlanta Historic Dance and we're putting on a Bridgerton-themed ball on November 5 in Smyrna, Ga at Brawner Hall. We always put on very nice events. Check us out!

[@plicketyplunk]

I'm still waiting for that Deadwood cosplay ball.🤠

[@CitizenofAucklandSilentAudits]

‘Welcome c#$ksuckers’ haha

[@4gma59]

WXYZ-TV in Detroit needs to follow up on this.

[@matthewprince9705]

Simply go through the details of who registered the promoting company and speak to the venue management. Then visit their homes and knock on the door 🤜🚪 💰

[@Karl1202-D]

The clothes they wore was better and look more expensive than the venue.

[@pasteljunkoedits5631]

Reminds me of the wonka experience incident

[@TheMotherofTacos]

0:22 this graphic is so unserious 😆

[@ClassyGyal]

Americans want English opulence but as a British person i can telll you this, its not cheap. A company that specialises in hood events could never.

[@kgraham5820]

Everyone passing the blame! All in attendance should get together and sue the company!

[@KatieMooo905]

Alternative realities can be a bitch, it’s obvious Detroit Bridgeton was from yet another alternative, less affluent reality, and given the multitude of different costume eras peoples outfits were covering; Regency, Victorian, Contemporary, all realities were crashing in on each other anyway.

[@Blisscent]

Oh my god it’s like the convention with the room that was just a ball pit what the hell was it called ….TUMBLRCON? No dash con!

[@cj222100]

This reminds me of that Willy Wonka thing that happened a while back

[@stanford-nf4jk]

*OF COURSE* it would be a disaster! It’s *DETROIT* , for crying out loud! “A fool and his money are soon parted.”

[@sandrasnow3569]

Who hires an exotic dancer at an event like this??! LOL

[@pegasus5287]

That would be a bummer, it sounds like a really fun idea for a night out.

[@BodaciousWench]

Guess the news person has never been to a Supernatural convention. She’ll get her chance next July, if she wants.

[@georgiaboy30324]

That money is gone.

[@mdatx2012]

They all looked so nice. That’s unfortunate. Hope they get their money back.

[@allykatt1849]

I smell many lawsuits! And I don't blame them. Hope they win!

[@abbieC88]

😂😂 hilarious and the lady with the red wig 😳

[@dr.100purrscent5]

Not cool, not cool at all. Shame on that Scamming Business. I hope they are found. They should be forced to give a full refund + the any reimbursements that the guests spent money just to dress in theme for the event. It is hard being an event planner, and it is an honor to have people show up to your event. To scam people out of their time and money, especially connected to an experience they really wanted to enjoy, is cruel.

[@zythr9999]

They had a venue and some food, at least.

[@oneoftheskull3158]

To a outsider this might look "silly," however, these wmn wanted to enjoy a nice evening, almost a "fantasy," and they paid good money for the experience and got gipped. It' ain't right. This should be illegal. It's fraud.

[@chrisdeacutis5053]

I feel like things like this are always a scam.

[@wvp07]

Don’t be surprised when the company’s doors are closed and the owners leave town.

[@zythr9999]

Good bet, they'll change the name as well.

[@gregf8918]

Well, that happened with Wanka too. That's why I would never do anything like that.

[@MH-ul5vd]

Charming has my vote for diamond of the season 🔹

[@BelleEFlopp-nk5xe]

I would love to go to a Bridgerton party but not with an exotic dancer…unless it was some characters from the show 🤔

[@victorialawhon2251]

So it was like that crummy Willy Wonka thing in Scotland? Bummer