Dating Show Prank Backfires in Awkward Encounter
Contestant’s Joke Falls Flat on ‘Blind Love’
A planned surprise on the Chilean dating program Blind Love
went awry when one participant attempted a playful deception, leading to a tense and uncomfortable moment with his date.
Unexpected Reveal
Álvaro, 35, decided to play a joke on Lorena, 36, after a period of getting to know each other through the show’s unique format. He initially told her that he wasn’t her assigned match.
Álvaro announced, “Look, as a program we have a surprise to you. The truth is that I am not your appointment,”
attempting to mislead Lorena.
He then asked Lorena, “I want you to close your eyes. I’m going to introduce you to your appointment so you can enjoy what is in evening. Cix them, trust me,”
but she refused to participate, responding with a skeptical expression.
Lorena firmly stated, “I’m not going to make the madman, ridiculous,”
clearly unwilling to play along with the ruse.
Joke Revealed, Damage Done
Álvaro quickly admitted the prank, regretting that Lorena had seen through his plan. “Pucha, you killed me all the sketch I wanted to do,”
he said, attempting to salvage the situation with humor.
Lorena confessed she had suspected something was amiss, noting, “I believed him. I was going to look back and then said ‘they were short of time with the appointment’, so I was not going to happen,”
.
Despite the awkward start, Álvaro continued to pursue a connection with Lorena during the encounter, revealing he had been single “A little while ago.”
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The Rise of Dating Show Drama
Reality dating shows are increasingly known for manufactured drama and unexpected twists. According to a 2024 report by Nielsen, viewership of dating competition series increased by 15% in the last year, driven in part by social media discussion of controversial moments. (Nielsen, 2024)
Looking Ahead
It remains to be seen whether Álvaro and Lorena can move past this initial misstep and forge a genuine connection. The incident highlights the risks of attempting humor in the sensitive context of finding love on television, and the importance of trust in building relationships.
