Are ‘Love is Blind’ producers paying contestants to praise them? Fans speculate amid repetitive production references
CHARLOTTE, CALIFORNIA: In a recent turn of events, viewers of 'Love is Blind' Season 6 suspected that Netflix may have allegedly paid the contestants to offer praise and say positive things about the production.
This suspicion arose from the recent reunion of the show, where certain references to the production were made by the contestants, leading viewers to speculate that they might have been scripted.
When contestants expressed overtly positive sentiments about production, like saying, “I miss production,” or, in one instance, Alexa overtly saying, "I miss production. Production was great," viewers perceived it as scripted or insincere.
Given the history of behind-the-scenes drama and allegations against Love is Blind's production in previous seasons, viewers were especially skeptical of any positive remarks about the production during the reunion.
This skepticism led some viewers to believe that Netflix could have incentivized contestants to speak favorably about production through payment or other means.
"Alexa saying she missed production was sooo obvious I couldn’t believe she said it lol," a user said. "The last ten seconds were golden. Nick telling everyone to dig in on the big feast, instead they all have shot glasses in their hands," said another.
"NO the buffet at the end had me weakkk. LIB is really trying to beat those starvation allegations," added another fan.
When will 'Love is Blind' Season 7 air?
Currently, Netflix has not officially confirmed the renewal of another season of 'Love is Blind.' While there has been no official announcement, speculation suggests that the forthcoming season could debut in the fall of 2024, possibly between August and November.
This speculation stems from analyzing the typical production timeline of previous seasons.
Given the production schedules of past seasons, fans have deduced that filming for the new season may occur within a certain timeframe, suggesting a potential release window in the fall months.
However, until an official announcement is made by the network or production team, the exact premiere date remains uncertain.
How much do 'Love Is Blind' contestants make from Netflix's dating show?
Allegedly, contestants receive a base salary of $1,000 weekly during their time on the show. This amount may increase up to $8,000 per week depending on how long they remain on the show.
This payment structure incentivizes contestants to stay on the show longer, potentially leading to higher earnings. However, it's important to note that these figures are based on reports and have not been officially confirmed by the show's producers or network.
Unlike other reality shows, 'Love is Blind' does not offer a grand prize to its winners. Consequently, participants joining the show do not have the monetary incentive of winning a cash prize.
Instead, they primarily rely on the salary provided by the show during their time on the series. This lack of a grand prize emphasizes forming genuine connections and exploring relationships, rather than competing for a financial reward.