Controversy surrounds the popular reality dating show “Love Is Blind” as producers are now being sued by a former contestant who claims she was sexually assaulted during the filming of the show. Tran Dang, a contestant from season 5, filed a lawsuit against production companies Delirium TV and Kinetic Content, alleging that she was a victim of sexual assault while on set in Mexico.
Key Takeaway
Tran Dang, a former contestant on “Love Is Blind,” has filed a lawsuit against the show’s production companies, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by another contestant during filming. Dang claims that her complaints were ignored by the producers, and she is seeking compensation for the emotional distress she has endured as a result of the incident.
The Allegations
Dang states that she became engaged to another contestant, Thomas Smith, while participating in the show’s unique format, which involves couples forming emotional connections without seeing each other. However, Dang claims that Smith subjected her to continuous groping, exposed himself to her without her consent, and engaged in unwelcome sexual contact. Despite bringing her concerns to the show’s producers, Dang alleges that her complaints were disregarded.
False Imprisonment and Invasion of Privacy
In addition to the sexual assault allegations, Dang is also suing for false imprisonment. She claims that she was required to remain confined to her hotel room and subjected to 24-hour surveillance, which limited her freedom and prevented her from leaving the premises as she pleased. Dang believes that the extensive surveillance means that some, if not all, of the alleged incidents may have been captured on camera.
Seeking Justice and Damages
Dang is seeking more than $1 million in damages, asserting that she has experienced extreme emotional distress, pain, mental anguish, and suffering as a result of the alleged assault and the subsequent handling of her complaints by the show’s producers. However, Chris Coelen, the creator of “Love Is Blind,” has stated that he was never informed of any concerns or allegations from Dang during her time on the show.
Both Delirium TV and Kinetic Content have dismissed Dang’s claims as baseless. It is worth noting that Dang and Smith’s involvement in season 5 of “Love Is Blind” was completely removed from the final product, leaving no trace of their presence. The lawsuit was initially filed in August 2022 and has been in mediation since February.
