‘Pop The Balloon’ Headed To Netflix, Hosted By Yvonne Orji
Viral ‘Pop The Balloon’ Dating Show Headed To Netflix, Hosted by Yvonne Orji
Netflix is getting ready to “pop the balloon” for its millions of subscribers! The popular streaming service just announced that a new version of the viral YouTube dating show is coming to the platform.
“A reimagined version” of the online dating series Pop The Balloon or Find Love, hosted by Arlette Amuli, is headed to Netflix with live episodes airing weekly on Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST beginning April 10, according to Deadline.
However, that’s not the only change. In addition to the episodes being live, there will also be a new host, as Amuli will be replaced by Insecure star Yvonne Orji — but Amuli and her husband, Bolia Matundu, will be involved in the series as executive producers.
To kick off the first batch of episodes, Netflix’s Pop The Balloon with a collection of reality TV stars, including Johnny Bananas (The Challenge), Chase DeMoor (Too Hot To Handle), Farrah Abraham (Teen Mom), and Zaina Sesay (The Ultimatum).
Speaking about the news that their viral show has found a home on Netflix, Amuli and Matundu shared their excitement via a joint statement.
“We’re thrilled to see Pop the Balloon take on a new life on Netflix. From day one, we’ve kept love and fun at the heart of the show, and watching it evolve and soar beyond our wildest dreams has been truly exciting,” the couple said.
“As executive producers, we’re proud to support this next chapter and can’t wait for both new and longtime fans to experience it. Yvonne is engaging, witty and authentic—and we are looking forward to her serving as the host for the reimagined version at Netflix,” their statement continued.
To date, Pop The Balloon or Find Love has amassed over 100 million views on YouTube across 50 episodes. It has become such a cultural phenomenon that it was recently spoofed on Saturday Night Live earlier this year starring Ego Nwodim and Dave Chappelle.
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