Uproar after 'Bridgerton'-themed ball in Detroit disappoints fans

[@Tessy29k]

I don't even watch Bridgerton and I can't stop laughing. 😂😂😂

[@feykabah]

SAME! Feel sorry for the them, but this piece is way too funny.

[@AbhilashGregory1985]

Fails Galore!😅😂😂😂😂

[@angelaramirez4144]

Just stringing up lights all around would've given an instant magical feel. Then add a centerpiece, an ice sculpture, some or'deurves, and large flower arrangements. I'm just coming up with ideas off the top of my head. It must be a money issue, but why do the event? The event organizers were probably pocketed the money.

[@matthewprince9705]

@@angelaramirez4144 the tickets cost between $200 and $1,000! With an estimated 1,500 guests/tickets sold, this generated anything between $300,000 to $900,000+ in profit! No wonder the two organizers are in hiding. They will get sued! Civil action lawsuits!

[@zelrius8714]

They probably had this big grand idea and decided to just guarantee people on the registration without actually making sure everything was set to go or that their idea would actually work. And they probably gained a lot more attention and attendees than they thought. It's just a guess. I also heard from real event organizers that people tend to have these grand ideas and think it could be magically done right away with no real thought of how it works. So, I'm guessing these people just gave up and ran with what they currently have and could get. They should've collabed or had a sponsor with professionals who knows how to designs these things. What's weird is I'm pretty sure they had many months to set this up. If they couldn't afford it, they shouldn't have made the idea so grand and big. It should've just been a smaller event, or like you said, no event at all.

[@Froggyquack]

No. They just keep the money

[@priscillaanimations2836]

Just refund thier money

[@carenlook7902]

It's a scam. That's not how scams work😂

[@peanutsarecheap1997]

I agree 💯 just give the money back

[@anthonyeli1084]

Not the smoke alarm low battery beeping while she’s on national news

[@imkrisyoung]

I'be been hearing a lot of stories about stuff like this lately-people getting scammed into thinking that there's gonna be a huge party or whatever, but it turns out to be a total letdown. 😕

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

The audacity is hilarious. They had them reusing cups.

[@Fuuntag]

This is hilarious.

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

🤣😂yes it is😂😂😂yes it is! It’s the audacity that does it for me. They just had a pole dancer🤣😂🤣

[@monicad99]

people should learn that bridgerton and history/going back in time have nothing in common.

[@AmethystEyes]

You mean Arianna Grande’s violin pieces weren’t a hit in the 1800s? 😂

[@BIGUS_PENUS]

They paid for BRIDGERTON... BUT GOT STRIPPERTON 🤣🤣🤣

[@rhythmichallucinatio]

Detroit of all places. Venue wouldn't even be that expensive to book. I hope they didn't have to pay that much to attend.

[@StressedPitbull1021]

“We want to go back to the old time of living” if they really wanted to act like back then half of the attendees wouldn’t even be allowed😂😂

[@ChristieD325]

Facts. That’s why I can’t take that show seriously.

[@AmethystEyes]

Or have their cellphones

[@uncrooked]

good old times

[@charlottekurai3909]

​@@ChristieD325 😂 I prefer read or watch Jane Austin plots. This story is so bad.

[@TwiFiveGirls101]

I hope Netflix and Shonda takes pity on these poor fans and visits the city to try and make them feel better. I would just cry and cry if I was a Bride and choose this event for my special day.

[@matthewprince9705]

Netflix needs to do this event for real at Christmas in New York and every Season in 2025...

[@switchdeck9164]

1:01 what is bro wearing. 😂

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

It’s from the “EZ access” line by Diddy🤣😂🤣

[@Obscurainc]

back in time bro would got lynched for wearing that

[@johnsonken96]

It seems like these things are continuing to rise but no one is being held accountable?? Where is the story where they try to locate the people who pulled the scam?

[@zelrius8714]

exactly my words every time, you hear about the scam and fraud, but no person to be caught and held accountable. it looks like the organizers completely took down their website, there's also a class action lawsuit against them I heard from the attendees who attended

[@chudchadanstud]

Remember, if it's too good to be true, it probably is.

[@ccsaysido]

DIY dollar tree ideas. Reminds me of when people try to recreate Pinterest weddings without the skills, money or organization needed to execute the original idea.

[@sambingham1196]

These women live in fairytale land and need to catch a grip. A Bridgerton ball, seriously? In Detroit!

[@9395gb]

Lol.

[@trinidadmetroid]

Exactly. I thought Detroit was a poor city.

[@Sweetdreamz313]

@@trinidadmetroid Detroit actually has a lot of nice houses everywhere I. The city isn’t raggedy or ugly

[@zelrius8714]

While it may not be the best city in the world, it doesn't mean you can't host an event? If it was done by professionals and real professional event planners and designers, this wouldn't have happened. Looking at the venue, the location and venue doesn't look bad at all. It's a fantasy event, doesn't matter where the location is. These organizers probably lived there and wanted it to be a local thing

[@GreenviewStudioGallery]

the table settings were so low budget typical baby shower/wedding reception, sad. Wish the organizers found an actual professional theme designer. A Bridgerton/Regency themed event should look like you spent $100k minimum.

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

I don’t think that was the plan🤣😂🤣

[@matthewprince9705]

The fact it was in DETROIT says it all!! A classy event like this would have been held in New York and if Netflix had been involved, held at somewhere prestigious and filmed for TV with famous singers and most of the cast in costume. This event was a shame as the concept is actually great. Netflix should do official branded events, they can afford it.

[@TwiFiveGirls101]

@matthewprince9705 Netflix did do official Bridgerton events in New York and LA, DC, etc. years ago. This was knock-off event by random company not affiliated with Netflix.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

No one cares smooth brain

[@Candiecane908]

No, it doesn't.

[@cindyg183]

A Mexican quinceañera has more class and elegance than this 😂😂😂😂

[@busterthe2]

1:09 smoke detector chirps

[@cassykaye7596]

A fool & their money are soon parted

[@Puggalug]

It’s less about being a fool and more about deceptive bait-and-switch tactics. Being promised something not delivered is nothing to be a “fool” about.

[@anyaw340]

As if you've never spent money on something that turned out to be not what you thought or what was advertised.

[@matthewprince9705]

Before Instagram and Tiktok scamming was never so easy. People on Facebook and Twitter are actually more questioning of these events. Insta and Tiktok drops misinformation in 60 second bursts. I don't use either.

[@Momo-po5tn]

They arent foolish for expecting what they paid for. You should reserve that fustration for the scammers.

[@Kr0nicDragon]

If you pay $1000 to go to a “ball”, you a foo, no debate.

[@jav9069]

🙄They really thought they were going to get an immersive experience of English Nobility for $100 a head

[@kkelseym]

Well yeah. When Netflix put on this event tickets started at $39.95. A small event marketing business doesn’t have Netflix money so their tickets starting at $100 makes sense.

[@jav9069]

@@kkelseym but those were limited events that Netflix held to PROMOTE the show, part of the advertising budget allotted to the show covered most of the costs.

[@smartkitville7167]

Lady La'Tanya and Lord LeDarius of Levondia

[@ezrastarnes6178]

1:10 "chirp" 🤣

[@bzetu101]

Well............. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@jussme6670]

OMG 😱!!! The lighting was TERRIBLE 😣!! Its supposed to be dim, warm and romantic, like in the movies!

[@caronstout354]

So..Regency-era cosplayers get scammed in Detroit

[@jen_beemindful]

Who organized this event lollk

[@benb755]

"Uncle n me LCC"😂

[@sophiaandre139]

​@@benb755- More like Pookie and RayRay

[@Momo-po5tn]

They even had a stripper...

[@cittiavaticano]

this is about what the series is.

[@roxannaramirez929]

“Organizational challenges and unforseen changes”….😂….what kind of nothing apology is that?!?!

[@serenitynow85]

Dudes will never let them plan a date ever again

[@the_Real_RINU]

That dancer had a weird night 😂

[@ms.beautifulgorgeousbeasle4110]

This event should have been nothing short of a wedding. A themed occasion with willing participants, is not reinventing the wheel. Instead of a particular bride and groom, everyone was a prince or princess. Somebody took money for this occasion. That’s unethical! I feel bad for those people who really want to support a lovely occasion. I hope they don’t give up on future events because someone is sure to get it right

[@randomtourist6656]

😂😂😂😂😂 That’s what’sUp y’all

[@Kr0nicDragon]

Buyer beware, no refunds all sales final.

[@CCBrady]

Rewriting history never works out well.

[@anyaw340]

You sound like someone who has no clue about history, particularly the Regency period. Where did anyone rewrite history? Furthermore, Bridgerton is historical fiction, not a documentary. And what does any of that have to do with someone advertising something that they did not deliver?

[@anyaw340]

Certain parts of our country know a great deal about trying to rewrite history, particularly by doing things like banning books. I hope you have the same commentary and concern about "rewriting history" there. However, I know your concern about history only relates to inclusion of people of color. You people fool no one.

[@CCBrady]

@@anyaw340 I tried to watch it but it was too imaginary. Historical fiction is like I stated….. rewriting history😳

[@endor8witch]

i mean....it's in detroit.

[@flingshot3550]

organizers for these kinds of things dont realize how much it costs to set up an event that will actually meet the expectations of the people nowadays.

[@Ryanmanification]

Bridgerton gala: "This is the worst ever" Fyre festival and Willy Wonka experience: "first time?"

[@amrayabaptiste2933]

If there's no budget for something so elaborate, then just don't do it.

[@tinkliketinkerbell]

I was the performer and hired specifically for dance pole out of my menu of hair suspension, lyra hoop, aerial sling and dance pole. My outfits were picked by the event as well as dance pole.

[@9395gb]

Do not feel bad at all. I saw your hair suspension performance on your channel and it was great. It would have been appropriate for this type of event. You should consider applying to attend Alvin Aileys school or Julliard in NYC because you are a great dancer. The organizer messed up. I feel bad for you, the violinist and the caterers who are being blamed for the organizers mistakes.

[@bradspringer2372]

That is nothing to be proud of.

[@peterdean653]

Whats the song at 1:04?

[@DORSEYLANDRIA]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 ITS DETROIT!!! COME ON.

[@Froggyquack]

I hope the company has to paid. If this keep happen, more kind of this scam would be more common.

[@freespiritable]

First world problems

[@RokushoHasashi]

This is the Botched Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience all over again, and my Anime Con Hotel Parties were more fun than this, lol 😅 CBS Detroit forgot to mention that there was also an exotic dancer in the middle of the dance floor, and I'm pretty sure we all know the entire bridgeton ball budget went to or should I say to who 😉😅

[@jobarmure6169]

It's not cool to take advantage of stupid and Trivial person

[@cassandrarousos3555]

First Wonka then Bluey now Bridgerton oh what next

[@micahcraven6576]

They pocketed it.

[@ttoyota6614]

🤣🤦🏾‍♂️ finessed for being a super fan of a TV show cmon people.

[@tristancreed]

So it's basically the Willy Wonka disaster in Detroit. 😂

[@erikamurrell2944]

It looks like she was out of her depth as an event planner. From the decorations, to the menu, to the music. Just refund the people their money and pay the vendors.

[@KhmerSelbokor]

Yea I would’ve been mad. The event looks like trash 😂 but why didn’t people look up the organizers or the description?

[@sasha2401]

For "some" guests. LOL

[@nataliet8149]

It's so sad, people deserve to have a fun , elegent costume ball to get dressed up to.

[@annali5017]

its called Detroit for a reason

[@killahkurlz7157]

Looked like a dead event. I guess enough ppl didn’t sign up to cover the cost of a more extravagant event.

[@matthewprince9705]

They were paying more than $200 a ticket! An official Bridgerton ball shouldn't cost more than that! Those are premium pop concert ticket prices!

[@ireneswackyjournals8810]

@@matthewprince9705premium is 400-500. That’s how much some of us pay to watch the top of the line acts. And directly from Ticketmaster.

[@TwiFiveGirls101]

@killahkurlz7157 1500+ tickets sold at $150 to $1000. At minimum, the company got a quarter million in sales revenue. That is plenty of money to have paid for better decorations, food, security, and event coordination.

[@nonamewillbegiven2412]

@@matthewprince9705 no one cares princess

[@Chafflives]

American ‘class.’ 🙄🤣

[@coffeelink943]

Black people you mean?

[@Delabane]

The latest Netflix fad. My wife is a person of colour and was doing the whole Regency themed thing 15 years ago. Get some originality!

[@anyaw340]

What a stupid comment and a silly observation. What your wife was doing only 15 years ago wasn't original. All she was doing was imitating another time period that she never existed in, which is the exact same thing that these people are doing, and what people before her have done.

[@NeroTheEmperor]

Fools and their money are easily parted.

[@anyaw340]

Who are the "fools"? The problem here is a company not delivering what was advertised. The people who purchased the tickets weren't "fools". You have certainly purchased something that didn't turn out to be as advertised or what you believed it would be.

[@Kr0nicDragon]

caviat emptor

[@northernbunny9894]

Redund those people there money and didn't do this against.

[@carlosdevora9010]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@monicarust2383]

Omg!😢

[@ShiroMuch]

Americans are so funny!!😂

[@serenitynow85]

My favorite reality show This year season finale will be fire

[@walterbrown2425]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikezappa]

Looks like a lot of desperate women expecting to find a Prince Charming but got scammed instead

[@mcole442]

What they shoulda did was find enough dudes to ballroom dance with all of those chicks👈🤣 Not every man knows how to ballroom dance like that. You have to be taught, and it takes time to learn.

[@9395gb]

Straight men probably don't watch the show though. They wouldn't attend something like this unless their college was hosting a formal.

[@Cloud_with_lois]

foolish words spoken by a fool🤪

[@northernbunny9894]

The people need sued them.

[@JP-bs9ml]

Lol

[@julianaylor4351]

Cruel.

[@vschacko3594]

This is very funny

[@walterbrown2425]

lol

[@Funmi-g5t]

Best thing to do is hold another event an offer it free to all the previous guest and charge new attendees. Turn the media coverage into a win. This avoids lawsuits and refunds and might put you a little out of pocket but if you use the media coverage while its still hot you might actually make something Bridgeton Event Part 2 of sorts. Previous guest already spent all that money on dressess they just need an event with some available men to dance with 😅 There are businesses waiting to say # I saved the Bridgeton Event in Detroit.

[@stevenwendellnelson8861]

Please worship the CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, THE LORD GOD and try not to worry too much about the differences between the different religions and denominations, try to think about the similarities and the things they may have in common more than the differences. Daily prayer is a fundamental part that many people do not practice although it is encouraged. "CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, LORD GOD, I beg you to never force me to worship any false god or object and I ask you for forgiveness for my sins and immorality. Thank you for everything. Amen." Please pray this now, pray the words as you read them if you cannot look and remember them 🙏 and please know that daily prayer will give you the help that GOD wants you to have. Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of GOD in Christ Jesus for you." Daily prayer is the key to success in politics and much of life, if only more would practice it

[@منالالعلي-غ1ي]

الله يهديك 😢

[@منالالعلي-غ1ي]

أنا اسمي N/Aمن سوريا اكتشفت من 4سنوات وطورت خلال مسيرتي التعليمية لقاح لالتهاب الكبد الوبائي وفيروس( الإنفلونزا بكافة أشكاله المغايرة المتحورة ) وفيروس الايدز ولكن تمت سرقة اختراعي عندما أفصحت عنه من عام من قبل القائمين على تعليمي والباحثين في جامعة الصحة والعلوم بولاية اوريغون الامريكية يرجى رفع تعليقى لاسترداد حقي ومتابعة أبحاثي العلمية هم هدفهم المال وغش العامة والباحثين بهذه المؤامرة ولا ينفعون بها لشيء وبالمقابل موهبتي وقدرتي الفكرية تدفن ولا أحد يعلم بها والعالم يصارع من امراض واوبئة مستعصية كالسكري والسرطان والفطر الأسود وغيرها من الأمراض الخطيرة أنا لا امزح يرجى اخذ الموضوع بعين الاعتبار😢

[@pbarrett78]

I m glad

[@devonnkeith]

HA ITS HOLLYWOOD 😂😂😂😂 STOP TRYING TO BE SOMETHING YOURE NOT! LESSON MABE?

[@SlyGuy1985]

Hahhahaha Pathtiv scam company