Love Is Blind UK finally premiered on Netflix on Wednesday to the delight of fans up and down the country who have been eagerly awaiting its release.
However, the reality dating show has already been hit with backlash as viewers are all saying the same thing – that it’s leaving them red-faced and ‘cringing’.
After its success in the United States – where six series’ have aired – the show has landed in the UK – with thirty stunning contestants hoping to bag themselves a partner and get married during the show’s wedding finale.
Meanwhile, married couple Emma and Matt Willis are filling shoes previously worn in the US by Nick and Vanessa Lachey by hosting the entire series.
Only the first four episodes of the new series have been released, with the rest of the upcoming instalments due to hit the streaming service on August 14, 21, and 25.
Love Is Blind UK finally premiered on Netflix on Wednesday to the delight of fans up and down the country who have been eagerly awaiting its release
Married couple Emma and Matt Willis (pictured above) are filling shoes previously worn in the US by Nick and Vanessa Lachey by hosting the entire series
A lot of viewers who have already binged their way through the first four episodes have taken to X to slam the programme, writing:
‘Lads it’s bad when I am already cringing at #LoveisBlindUK.’
‘My anxiety and cringe level is through the roof as I begin #LoveIsBlindUK.’
”you look like home’ ‘you feel like home’ I am going to be SICK IN MY MOUTH Brits shouldn’t be on par with the Americans for cringe levels!! #LoveIsBlindUK.’
‘#LoveIsBlindUK is cringing me out more than you could believe. The US one doesn’t bother me, but this one.’
‘This is boring af #LoveIsBlindUK.’
‘The most awkward reveal… #LoveIsBlindUK.’
‘There’s something about Love Is Blind UK that doesn’t feel authentic maybe it’s because I know how unserious the UK is or the cost of living crisis and people being BROKE idk.’
A lot of viewers who have already binged their way through the first four episodes have taken to X to slam the programme
‘Love is blind uk cast already looking like a disappointment #LoveIsBlindUK.’
‘This Love is Blind UK is f****** horrendous.’
‘You can tell this is the British version because it’s moving so slow, 3 episodes in and people are still scared to commit to one person loool #LoveIsBlindUK.’
‘Hearing people saying ‘I love you’ to someone they can’t see after a 5 mins conversation what a load of s*** #LoveIsBlindUK.’
However, not everyone was of the same opinion and some fans praised the UK version of the reality dating show highly, even going as far as saying it’s better than the American version.
Rushing to the programme’s defence, other fans quipped:
‘First episode and #LoveIsBlindUK has gotten a few things right: the contestants are age-appropriate and quite diverse.’
‘love is blind uk is not disappointing in the slightest !! im loving the drama omg.’
‘Love is blind UK already better than Love is Blind US.’
However, not everyone was of the same opinion and some fans praised the UK version of the reality dating show highly, even going as far as saying it’s better than the American version
Some fans rushed to the programme’s defence on social media
‘Love is blind UK is so good.’
‘Happy #LoveIsBlindUK day! I tore through the first four episodes and: 1) Matt and Emma are perfect as hosts 2) I am so in love with one couple I want them to make it so badly 3) We’ve probably found one of the biggest villains this show has EVER seen.’
The divided social media reaction comes after the new show was hit with a wave of withering negative reviews from TV critics.
They slammed Emma and Matt Willis for ‘hosting through gritted teeth’ and have branded the Netflix premiere ‘awful’.
The Guardian’s Elle Hunt gave the show a disappointing two star review, claiming the concept of the show is ‘un-British’.
She wrote: ‘Emma and Matt Willis are a good match for Nick and Vanessa Lachey’s star power, even if they don’t share the American couple’s supreme ease with the undertaking. It is, after all, essentially un-British to talk about your feelings, which all Love Is Blind participants are obliged to do constantly.’
inews gave it a four star review, and despite saying the first four episodes were ‘addictive’, Emily Baker was less than impressed with Matt’s hosting skills.
She penned: ‘The difference in their experience is stark – while Emma is relaxed and chatty with the singletons, Matt is stilted and looks visibly uncomfortable.
‘Not that it really matters – in the four episodes streaming today, the pair only pitch up twice.’
After its success in the United States – where six series’ have aired – the show has landed in the UK – with thirty stunning contestants hoping to bag themselves a partner and get married during the show’s wedding finale
Married couple Emma and Matt Willis will be filling shoes previously worn in the US by Nick and Vanessa Lachey (pictured) by hosting the entire series
Meanwhile, The Independent’s Ellie Muir issues a two star review and said: ‘Things got off to a promising start when it was announced that former Busted singer Matt Willis and his wife Emma would be inheriting hosting duties…
‘That hope, though, is quickly lost in episode one when an unenthused Matt asks “Is love truly blind?” through gritted teeth.
He added: ‘Everything is copied and pasted from the US edition, minus the accents. Rinse and repeat.
‘The Willises are essentially reading from the same script as the Lacheys, delivering the same unimaginative one-liners with the same sing-songy intonation. In one moment, Emma gives Matt a cringeworthy on-camera bum tap; Matt looks like he’d rather be anywhere else but here.’
The first four episodes of Love Is Blind UK are streaming on Netflix now
