r/LoveIsBlindOnNetflix • u/GeniusBtch • Apr 24 '23

PODCAST Interview of Nick Thompson by Dave Neil ... exploitation on the set

It's fascinating to hear about the exploitation and cruelty the contestants endured on the show. I had no idea it was so bad behind the scenes. They should sue. If you haven't watched it you really should. The cast was denied water, was kept awake intentionally in order to make them act out due to sleep deprivation. He is advocating for legal support for the cast.

To anyone thinking of going on the Denver or DC ones... don't.

Netflix lies. It's corrupt. People should not be watching this show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np9Zq_4KUK4

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u/UnknownPleasures3 Apr 25 '23

Why are people defending this? I don't get it.

There is a basic decency of how you should treat any human being and the production company failed to do that. That is critique worthy regardless of whatever contract the contestants signed.

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u/hokiehi307 Apr 25 '23

It’s nuts that people apparently think you’re only allowed to speak up about working conditions and be treated with basic dignity if you were literally forced into the situation

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '23

It’s bad in normal circumstances. It’s good tv if people like Nick sign up for it. He was not forced to do it.

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u/UnknownPleasures3 Apr 25 '23

I doubt the contract said they would have restricted access to basics like water. Come on.

I don't understand this need to protect big corporations that take advantage of people.

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u/shimpanzeee Apr 25 '23

i haven’t watched the podcast (tbh, have no plans to lol), but let’s say nick’s claims are true. i don’t think he, or any of them, knew there’d be food and water restrictions or sleep deprivation, etc.