'The View' co-hosts slam Netflix reality dating show 'Deep Fake Love': 'It absolutely does go too far'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Netflix has released a new Spanish reality show called 'Deep Fake Love' or 'Falso Amor' that tests the love and bond between the participating couples with the use of deep fake technology. No wonder the show became all the rage, but it seems like 'The View' hosts weren't impressed with the Netflix series.
On the Thursday, July 27, episode, all 'The View' hosts, including the guest Rachel Lindsay, slammed 'Deep Fake Love' for its concept, as they talked about the series in utter disbelief and discussed how damaging something like this can be. Moroever, Whoopi Goldberg was shocked at learning about the cash prize.
'Viewers are calling it psychological torture'
Goldberg introduced the hot topic as she explained how 'Deep Fake Love' works, saying, "Apparently, there is a new dating show on Netflix called Deep Fake Love, where people in serious relationships are shown videos of their partners allegedly cheating and have to guess whether the video is real or deep fake." As the audience gasped, co-host Joy Behar, said, "Well, this is the world we’re living in now." Goldberg continued reading the cue card, "Viewers are calling it psychological torture, and the question is, does it go too far?" Sara Haines immediately answered, "Yes, it absolutely does go too far." Goldberg jokingly asked how as she ripped the cue cards, ready to dive into the discussion about the controversial show.
'The View' co-hosts weigh in on 'Deep Fake Love'
Lindsay, who was a part of 'The Bachelorette' spoke about the new Netflix series, expressing, "The reason there is this outrage as well is because it plays into those deep fears of no one cares about our love story, no one cares that we’re having issues." Alyssa Farah Griffin also added to the discussion by mentioning the cash prize, which is $110k, shocking Goldberg as she responded, "That’s it? Damn! A $110k?" When asked how much Goldberg would want for a show like this, she simply replied, "17 million. It would have to be over 10 million, but if you really want some TV give me 17 million dollars and watch me go to work."
