Andy Cohen Explains Why a 'Love Is Blind' Live Reunion Was a 'Very Bad Idea' Following Streaming Issues

Amber Pike has left fans confused after slamming Love Is Blind. Amber featured on the first series of the popular Netflix show and found her husband Matt Barnett in the pods. Despite the hardships they faced while on the show and in the outside world, the happy couple are still together to this day – making them one of Love Is Blind’s few success stories.

Get ready, Bravo fans, because it sounds like things got heated at The Real Housewives Of New Jersey reunion!

's Nick Thompson announced he started a nonprofit to help reality TV stars in the wake of allegations of mistreatment on the hit Netflix show.Thompson, who appeared on season 2 of and married before divorcing co-star Danielle Ruhl, took to Instagram on Thursday and announced he's a founding board member and executive director of outreach for the UCAN Foundation, which aims to «provide mental health and legal support to past, current, and future reality TV contestants.»Thompson explained in a lengthy caption that, no, he and fellow reality TV stars didn't sign up to be food and water-deprived, allegations made by several of his co-stars, including his ex.  «I signed up for a 'psychologically-based' love experiment sold as 'different from other reality shows,'» he wrote in his caption. «Love is Blind S1 made a believer out of me, and I thought the experience could work for me if I went with good intentions and stayed true to myself.»Thompson went on to say that the «vetting» process «included psych tests and evaluations, background checks, and assurances the cast members selected is 'ready for marriage.'» He also claimed being told that the psychologist that conducted his evaluation spoke to his therapist to verity the ethics and conditions of the show out of concern it would diminish his progress.

season 2 alum Danielle Ruhl is continuing to speak out about her alleged treatment from Netflix and Kinetic Content producers while filming the hit reality series.Danielle exclusively spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier via Zoom after sharing some of her own personal experiences with  earlier this week.Danielle, who tied the knot with her now-ex-husband, Nick Thompson, on season 2 of the hit reality series, told ET that she was not offered medical or psychiatric assistance while filming the show.«When I was experiencing some medical stuff in the pods, there were no doctors. When I was experiencing mental health issues, there were no therapists,» she claimed.

star Alexa Lemieux is tired of the discussion surrounding her body. The Netflix standout, who married husband Brennon Lemieux on season 3 of the hit series, took to Instagram after attending Khloe Kardashian's Good American event this past week.Posting a montage of footage from the event, Alexa captioned the post, «I haven’t talked about my body on here in awhile, because I’m honestly so sick of it being a conversation.

Andy Cohen is sticking up for his longtime friends.

Shayne Jansen is taking a break from social media after fans expressed concern over the reality star's behavior during a recent Instagram Live.Shayne, who appeared on season 2 of and the Netflix reality spin-off, was captured speaking very quickly and bouncing around the screen as fans commented on his disheveled appearance and erratic movements.One account posted a clip of the Live to TikTok writing, «Anyone else concerned about Shayne from his Live?»Multiple fans agreed in the comments, speculating as to what would cause the Chicago native's behavior.Shortly after, Shayne took to his Instagram Story announcing a break from social media.«Everyone Loves A Scandal — Shayne Jansen,» he wrote, adding, «I'll see y'all next week or month.»Shayne got engaged to Natalie Lee on season 2 of only to get rejected at the altar after the pair had a dramatic off-camera fight shortly before their wedding day.They have since had several public spats rekindling and ending their romance multiple times since the show wrapped in 2021.Shayne was one of three finalist couples on, partnering up with Chloe Veitch. The couple ended their relationship shortly after filming for the reality series wrapped.In March 2022, Shayne spoke on podcast about rumors of drug use that plagued him during «Have I [used drugs]? Yes.

Alexa Lemieux has been hailed as a Khloe Kardashian “dupe” as she met the A-lister at her Good American event. Alexa, who found fame on season three of Netflix’s Love Is Blind, was invited to Khloe’s clothing brand’s event in Los Angeles earlier this week, and it appears as if the pair have since struck up a friendship. Posing for pictures with Keeping Up With The Kardashians favourite, Alexa cut a glamorous figure in a black one-shouldered bodycon dress as she wore her long brunette tresses down and straight.

hounding the cast of Netflix’s “Love Is Blind” with questions about which of the newlyweds would be the first to welcome a child during the show’s long-anticipated, yet ill-fated livestream reunion Sunday, Lachey, 42, who co-hosted the special alongside husband Nick, 49, is being blasted by some women who’ve struggled to conceive. “Were any of my fellow infertility warriors at all triggered by Vanessa Lachey’s annoying baby talk on the season 4?” Jen Walski, a married stay-at-home mother, ranted in her TikTok rebuke of the embattled TV personality, who’s a mom of three. She went on to note that the Lachey’s intrusive probe of the cast’s pregnancy plans made her “uncomfortable.” “They need to fire Vanessa and Nick,” Walski insisted, in part, “and hire somebody who can understand where these people are coming from.”And, unfortunately, there are millions of couples nationwide who have firsthand experience with conception issues. In the US, approximately 1 in 5 (19%) of married women between the ages of 15 to 49, with no prior births, are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying, per the CDC.

Fans are growing worried about Love Is Blind alum, Shayne Jansen…

reunion made headlines. But though the season 4 conclusion was filled with plenty of drama, it was Netflix's inability to get the event, which had been advertised as its second live special, to stream on time.After promises that they were waiting to start the special until it could stream, Netflix eventually gave up and recorded the reunion.

Micah Lussier has some issues with her co-star, Zack Goytowski. Micah, a controversial contestant on season 4 of the hit Netflix dating show, was a guest on Thursday's episode of podcast, and she addressed some of the drama from the show's recent reunion special.«I don't know what Zack was on last night, but it was too much for me,» Micah said of her co-star, who originally got engaged to Micah's pal, Irina Solomonova, before calling it off and tying the knot with Bliss Poureetezadi.She mentioned Zack calling both her and Irina out with claims that they went on the show for fame.«You've plugged your Instagram in this finale or this reunion four different times. Who's here for fame?» Micah asked, referencing Zack's claim of having «receipts» on his personal Instagram account during the reunion.

Khloe Kardashian is ready to give blind love a chance! The 38-year-old reality star met alum Alexa Lemieux, and the two reality stars hit it off right away.Khloe posted pics of herself and Alexa at a Good American event at Soho House in West Hollywood, writing, «When Hulu and Netflix collide.

season 4 stars Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah took to the field on Wednesday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle to celebrate the Mariners — as well as their new life together.The couple came out to throw the first pitch in the Mariners' match-up against the Milwaukee Brewers, in what was their first public appearance the fourth season of the hit Netflix reality dating series came to an end.Griffin, a Seattle native, took the mound side-by-side with her husband, rocking Mariners jerseys with «Appiah» emblazoned on the back of both. Griffin's family cheered her on as she threw out the ceremonial first pitch to outfielder Jarred Kelenic.Apart from Griffin's family, the two were also cheered on by fellow season 4 alums Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi — who are also both Seattle residents.The couples cheered on the home team throughout the game, however the Brewers pulled out a 5-3 win in the end.Both Griffin and Appiah and Goytowski and Poureetezadi found love with one another on the unconventional dating series, and tied the knot back in May 2022.However, unlike Griffin and Appiah, Goytowski and Poureetezadi did not get engaged on the show itself. Goytowski was first engaged to Irina Solomonova, but the pair called off their engaged and Goytoswki subsequently sparked a romance with Poureetezadi.For more on this season of, and the ill-fated reunion special earlier this week, check out the video below.

Scheana Shay is back in the clubhouse and spilling the tea on what really went down with her and Raquel Leviss.While appearing on  Wednesday, Shay opened up about the alleged altercation between her and Leviss, which went down after the  stars both appeared on the show together on March 1. This was the same night Shay found out about Leviss' months-long affair with their co-star, Tom Sandoval, effectively ending his nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix.«I did not punch her in the face -- as you see, I can't really form a proper fist,» Shay said, attempting to clench her long, manicured hands into a fist.«There's a shove and there's a punch, and I did not punch her,» She added. When asked if she threw Leviss' phone, Shay admitted that she did, and she doesn't regret any of it, answering host Andy Cohen with an emphatic «no.»The alleged altercation led Leviss to file a restraining order against her  co-star, seeking court-ordered protection from Shay following the encounter, in which Leviss claimed that Shay punched her and caused injuries to her face.After submitting the TRO request, the judge approved it and ordered Shay to stay 100 yards away from Leviss, her home, vehicle and workplace.

Telling it like it is. Scheana Shay broke down her infamous altercation with Raquel Leviss — and addressed rumors husband Brock Davies hooked up with the former beauty prior to her affair with Tom Sandoval. 

Andy Cohen is clapping back at a newspaper for criticizing Mark Consuelos' first week co-hosting  alongside his wife, Kelly Ripa.During Cohen's , Wednesday, the Bravo host responded to a  article that called  «bad» based on some negative tweets about the show.«I have a bone to pick with the. Mark [Consuelos] and Kelly [Ripa] had their premiere the other day. The writes an article saying the response to the show was bad, and they quote 10 or 7 or 5 negative tweets about the show.

Love Is Blind producers aren’t happy after several of their cast members just put them on blast for alleged mistreatment! We already know fans have been upset w

 producers are responding to a report in which past contestants claimed they were put through «emotional warfare,» and deprived of food, water and sleep.In an article posted Tuesday by , season 1 contestant Briana Holmes told the outlet that she went on the show thinking she «might find my husband» but «had no idea it was going to be a lot of emotional warfare.» Season 2 contestant Danielle Ruhl — who married and then divorced Nick Thompson — alleged she had a panic attack during the filming of the show and as a result hid in the closet.She went on to allege that she told producers she wasn't mentally stable to continue, and she also said she was surprised she passed the show's psychological screening even though she had disclosed a past suicide attempt.«I kept telling them, 'I don’t trust myself. I’ve tried committing suicide before.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched season 4 of Love Is Blind and the reunion special, proceed with caution. star Jackie Bonds is taking accountability. After skipping Sunday's reunion special on Netflix, Jackie took to Instagram to issue an apology to her ex-fiancé, Marshall Glaze, regarding «disparaging remarks» she made in a series of leaked text messages. She also cleared the air about the convoluted timeline between ending her relationship with Marshall and beginning a new one with Josh Demas. «I would like to start this off by saying I sincerely apologize and take accountability for my actions and words in my relationship between Marshall and I,» she began her mea culpa.«I also want to take the time to express my gratitude and appreciation for Marshall clearing up that I did in fact end the relationship before meeting Josh at the coffee shop,» Jackie continued.

He shocked the reality TV world when he revealed that he’d secretly had a child with an unknown woman and Love Is Blind fans stopped at nothing to uncover who Bartise had a baby with after Love Is blind.

 star Marshall Glaze is explaining why he never felt Josh Demas was a threat to his relationship during his engagement to Jackie Bonds.In an interview with Nick Viall on the alum's podcast,, Marshall took exception to Viall saying Josh was a «threat.»«A threat? I don't know that that's the right word for it,» Marshall said. «I wouldn't call it a threat.»Viall, who admitted he didn't think Marshall would end up with Jackie in the end because they weren't compatible, later clarified that Josh was more of a threat to the relationship. Marshall agreed to that characterization and said that was «very evident» and concedes now that Josh and Jackie had a connection and is happy for them.

has gotten off to a rocky start — but one of Ripa’s celeb pals apparently put out a message for her. On Tuesday, in his Instagram stories, Andy Cohen posted a cryptic encouraging message reading, “Keep your head up!” over an image of Snoopy.  Cohen, 54, is a longtime friend of Ripa, 52, and Consuelos, 52. On Monday, Ripa’s husband had his debut on “Kelly and Mark” (formerly “Kelly and Ryan,” before Consuelos replaced Ryan Seacrest). Seacrest announced in February that he would be stepping down after almost six years on the talk show.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched season 4 of Love Is Blind and the reunion special, proceed with caution.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched season 4 of Love Is Blind and the reunion special, proceed with caution.Vanessa Lachey is mending fences. The reunion co-host appears to have sent apology flowers to Paul Peden after he accused her of having a «personal bias» in a post-show interview with ET. «Thanks for acknowledging the accidental misleading,» the reality star tagged Lachey on his Instagram Story, showing a bouquet of flowers perched in front of a window overlooking the Hollywood Tower. After an almost two-hour delay,  fans were finally treated to a drama-filled reunion special late Sunday night.

After fueling speculation about Tayshia Adams and Luke Gulbranson’s relationship by posting — and deleting — a picture of the reality stars on Easter, Lindsay Hubbard provided fans with additional confirmation through her answer about the Instagram drama.

season 4 don't necessarily know everything about each other.In a cute video segment for, couples Brett Brown and Tiffany Pennywell,Kwame Appiah and Chelsea Griffin, and Zack Goytowski and Bliss Poureetezadi answer some difficult questions from the newlywed game that leave their partners shocked.When asked who is better in bed, Brett confidently names himself right as Tiffany says, «Both of us.»«What the f**k?! Brett Brown love him some Brett Brown,» Tiffany quips of her husband.Kwame is asked how many exes have reached out since the show aired, to which he replies, «Maybe, like, three or four.»He reveals that they sent him direct messages «Yeah, it was my ex from college. I literally clicked like,» Kwame reveals as Chelsea gasps, " You liked it?!«When asked how many hookups they'd had prior to meeting and marrying on the show, Chelsea asks, „Would we say hundreds?“»Hundreds?" Kwame replies, emphasizing the plural with a laugh.And when Chelsea is asked who else on the show she was physically attracted to, she answers, «That's such an icky question.

Cecily Strong has a complicated relationship with Saturday Night Live at the moment.

failed to launch at its scheduled time on Sunday. After an hour of technical troubleshooting, the majority of viewers still could not stream the special.Two hours after it was supposed to start, Netflix tweeted an apology and said the show would be recorded and streamed on the service at noon PT the next day.As host of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” every weeknight, Cohen is familiar with the constraints of a live show. On “SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live” Monday, he explained why a cast reunion should be taped and edited.“There is a lot of grist to go through before you get to the prime beef.

Andy Cohen had one thing to say about the “Love Is Blind: The Live Reunion”- it was “a very bad idea.”

Advice from the expert. Andy Cohen used his hosting experience at Bravo to weigh in on what went wrong with Netflix’s first live Love Is Blind reunion special.

Kyle Abrams is engaged! The season 2 alum took to Instagram on Monday to share video of his romantic proposal to girlfriend Tania Deleanos.In the clip, a suit-clad Kyle popped the question in a room covered in candles and rose petals as Tania, dressed in a black gown, excitedly accepted his proposal.It looks like Kyle didn't use his mother's engagement ring this time as he credited Plum Diamonds for the massive sparkler he gave his future bride.A post shared by KYLE ABRAMS (@kyleabrams10)Kyle initially proposed to Shaina Hurley on season 2 of using his mother's engagement ring. Despite clearly having reservations about his religious preferences, Shaina accepted the proposal only to split from Kyle on their trip to Mexico.Later in the show's reunion, Kyle confessed to having feelings for co-starDeepti Vempati, whom he connected with in the pods.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched season 4 of Love Is Blind and the reunion special, proceed with caution.Jackie Bonds is sharing her receipts.fans were shocked during the show's glitch-filled reunion special, to learn that Jackie and her boyfriend, Josh Demas, were not attending the special in person.Instead, the couple, whom ET previously revealed have been in a relationship for more than a year since filming wrapped, spoke with co-host Vanessa Lachey in a pre-taped Zoom interview.On Monday, ahead of the global release of the reunion, Jackie took to Instagram, claiming that producers on the streaming service made the call for them not to attend to keep the couple «safe.»«Me & Josh did not attend the 'live reunion' due to death threats being sent to us and Netflix,» Jackie wrote on her Instagram Stories on Monday. «Netflix decided to keep up safe & have us do that one on one with Vanessa.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched season 4 of Love Is Blind and the reunion special, proceed with caution. It was a night of technical difficulties and tense emotions when the season 4 reunion special finally filmed for Netflix.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched season 4 of Love Is Blind and the reunion special, proceed with caution. Though the season 4 reunion of was supposed to take place live without any editing, technical difficulties on Sunday night led to the Netflix event being pre-recorded instead.The reunion eventually streamed on the service hours after it was supposed to air. ET's Will Marfuggi spoke with the cast on the red carpet after the event where Irina Solomonova, who came across as one of the evening's villains, shared that there was an unaired moment from the pre-taped reunion.«I think there was a moment, it didn't show, but I was literally crying when Micah [Lussier] was talking because I was in this moment where I said, 'You know what, I'm just a little sad for everyone because I said we are human.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't watched season 4 of Love Is Blind and the reunion special, proceed with caution. After an almost two-hour delay, fans were finally treated to a drama-filled reunion special late Sunday night.