Love Is Blind and Netflix are openly teasing Chelsea Blackwell for claiming she resembles Megan Fox. The popular reality dating show first aired in 2020 and has had several seasons, each with its own level of success among the participants. The sixth season of Love Is Blind is now available on Netflix, featuring Chelsea who compared herself to the famous actress. Unfortunately, the response online was not very kind.
Netflix displayed a billboard in Los Angeles with a humorous quote from the show: "'People say I look like the Hollywood sign' -- Me on Love Is Blind."
Netflix joined in on the Chelsea and Megan trend by poking fun at the situation. They placed a billboard in Los Angeles, California that read, "'People say I look like the Hollywood sign' -- Me on Love Is Blind."
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Netflix recently shared a photo on Instagram with the caption "I'm flattered," accompanied by their iconic red "N" logo. The exact location of this billboard is unknown, but according to E! News, it can be found in Los Angeles.
The message on the billboard raised eyebrows, with some questioning the appropriateness of a large corporation targeting a single woman based on her appearance.
Love Is Blind Fans Claim Netflix Is Bullying Chelsea
Love Is Blind season 6 chelsea blackwell instagram post in front of xmas tree - Love Is Blind Fans Claim Netflix Is Bullying Chelsea
Despite Netflix trying to downplay Chelsea's Megan Fox comparison, the reaction on social media has been harsh. Sherryannecrowe criticized Netflix as "mean" for displaying that billboard, even though she isn't a fan of Chelsea. Ok_pancake was more direct, stating, "An entire corporation targeting one woman...on her appearance." llaax9 suggested Netflix focus on the men from Love Is Blind season 6 instead of the women, questioning why a sign wasn't made about them. Colemv546 labeled the billboard as "low key bullying," despite the humor it may convey.
On the other hand, Netflix did receive support from some social media users regarding the billboard. For instance, K.proctor_ pointed out that "Chelsea knew exactly what she was doing when she said what she said," also describing the Love Is Blind season 6 contestant as "emotionally immature." After Netflix shared the photo on its Instagram page, Chelsea came across it and reposted it on her Instagram Stories. She commented, "I did my service," along with a saluting face emoji, indicating that she isn't bothered by the billboard and is taking it all in good spirits.
Chelsea's Megan Fox comparison sparked a lot of discussion during Love Is Blind season 6. Netflix thought many people would get the reference if they saw the billboard on the road. However, the reactions from fans suggest that it may not have been the best decision. Chelsea didn't appear to be upset by the billboard, so at least she isn't feeling hurt by Netflix's actions. But some fans rightly pointed out that focusing on trivial matters like this could overshadow more important issues that contestants may be facing.
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Sources: Netflix/Instagram, E! News, Chelsea Blackwell/Instagram
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The article highlights the backlash Netflix has received for a billboard featuring a quote from Chelsea Blackwell, a contestant on "Love Is Blind," who compared herself to Megan Fox
