8 most controversial moments on Netflix’s dating shows in 2023, from cheating scandals on Love is Blind to ‘degrading’ comments on The Ultimatum: Queer Love and decrying bad editing on Perfect Match
- Netflix released six original dating shows in 2023 and, inevitably, there were dramatic moments where some contestants’ behaviour shocked fans, from Love Is Blind to The Ultimatum: Queer Love
- Francesca Farago blamed Perfect Match’s editing for turning her into a villain while Micah Lussier and Irina Solomonova were called ‘mean girls’, meanwhile, Jared ‘JP’ Pierce got dumped over a make-up comment
Since Netflix hit series Love is Blind’s initial release in 2020, fans have been keen to keep up with the couples and their storylines. But like any good reality TV, it’s only juicy when there are conflicts, especially when scandals and clashes happen – and the streaming platform makes sure there’s plenty of drama in its plethora of dating shows.
In February, Netflix kicked off its original dating show roll-out with Love is Blind: After the Altar season three before debuting Perfect Match later that month. Season four of Love is Blind aired in March, The Ultimatum: Queer Love hit the streaming site in May, and season two of The Ultimatum premiered in August. In September, Love is Blind fans were treated to season five of the hit series.
From Sikiru “SK” Alagbada and Raven Ross’ cheating scandal on Love is Blind: After the Altar to Francesca Farago decrying bad editing on Perfect Match, here’s a round-up of the most controversial contestants that sprinkle drama to the multiple series so far.
1. Sikiru “SK” Alagbada and Raven Ross’ cheating scandal
Although the drama surrounding SK and Ross started on season 3 in Love is Blind 2022, fans learned more details when they returned for Love is Blind: After the Altar in February 2023.
The pair made it to the altar during the October 2022 season before SK said, “I do not”, leaving Ross visibly upset. However, the pair announced on the November 2022 reunion special that they had rekindled their romance despite living in different cities. But just 11 days after the reunion aired, Ross and SK announced their break-up in a joint statement on Instagram.
It was speculated that SK cheated on Ross before season three aired. BuzzFeed reported that a TikTok user shared a now-deleted video suggesting SK had been unfaithful. Ross responded to the claims by calling them “rumours”, but a second woman came forward with similar allegations. On Love is Blind: After the Altar season three, it was revealed that SK and Ross were engaged at the time. She confirmed in episode three that SK had cheated on her and their relationship ended.