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Viral YouTube Dating Series ‘Pop The Balloon’ Lands Live Netflix Order, Yvonne Orji To Host

Netflix will launch a live version of the dating show 'Pop the Balloon' on April 10, hosted by Yvonne Orji, introducing fresh twists and celebrity participants.
The show originally gained popularity on YouTube, garnering over 100 million views across nearly 50 episodes, as noted by Arlette Amuli.
Reality stars like Johnny Bananas and Farrah Abraham will join everyday contestants in the live episodes, produced by Sharp Entertainment.
Critics highlight concerns about the show's impact, citing its reputation for exploiting harmful themes like misogynoir.

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Social media had mixed reactions to Netflix announcing a live version of the viral YouTube dating show.

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'Pop the Balloon' coming to Netflix: What to know about the viral dating show

Johnny Bananas, Farrah Abraham, and Zaina Sesay are just a few of the reality stars who will be popping up to find love on the live speed-dating series.Netflix 'Pop the Balloon'Pop-ular dating program Pop the Balloon is officially getting the Netflix treatment. On Thursday, the streaming service announced that it will begin airing a live version of the viral online speed-dating series titled Pop the Balloon LIVE every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m…

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Viral YouTube Dating Series ‘Pop The Balloon’ Lands Live Netflix Order, Yvonne Orji To Host

Pop The Balloon is a viral dating series that has been sent up on Saturday Night Live. The Arlette Amuli-series, which began on YouTube, will now get its own live Netflix version. The streamer has ordered Pop the Balloon Live, a reimagined version of the digital series that will air every Thursday at 8pm ET […]

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Netflix Greenlit "Pop The Balloon" Hosted By Yvonne Orji

Pop The Balloon, the viral dating series that first gained traction on YouTube, is making the leap to Netflix with a live, interactive format, with actress Yvonne Oriji. The show, created by Arlette Amuli, has captivated millions online and is now set to debut as Pop The Balloon Live, airing every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, starting April 10. The high-stakes dating experiment challenges singles to test their chemistry while keeping their balloon in…

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'Pop The Balloon' Headed To Netflix, Social Media Unsure If They've Got A Match

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'Pop The Balloon' Dating Series Secures Netflix Deal With Arlette Amuli As Executive Producer

“Pop the Balloon or Find Love,” the Viral dating show that has captivated millions on YouTube, is coming to Netflix.The hit series created by multimedia producer Bolia Matundu (BM) and his wife, beauty and lifestyle creator Arlette Amuli, will soon debut on the streaming platform, promising even higher stakes and celebrity surprises.From YouTube Sensation to Netflix ExpansionThe show, which amassed over 100 million views on YouTube, features sin…

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