Netflix star Chelsea Blackwell has asked that Love Is Blind fans cease sending her death threats following her appearance on the show.
The 31-year-old is one of the contestants on season six of the reality dating programme, Love Is Blind.
During the early days of the show, Chelsea entered the pods where she could hear but not see her fellow singletons.
At the beginning of the experiment, the flight attendant spoke to Trevor Sova, 30, in one of the purpose-built rooms.
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Despite her initial attraction, Chelsea decided to call it off with Trevor after getting engaged to Jimmy Presnell, 28, who broke things off with Jessica Vestal, 30, to propose to her.
After participating in a messy love square, Chelsea and Jimmy made it out of The pods but their relationship has been cracking under the pressure.
The pair have since been embroiled in various arguments, including Jimmy feeling like his partner was being ‘a little clingy’.
Chelsea was also seen becoming teary after her partner called co-star Amber Desiree ‘AD’ Smith ‘stacked’.
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In the latest episode, Jimmy and Chelsea had an intense conversation about where they were at with their wedding.
The 61-minute offering ended with a cliffhanger and fans will have to wait until the next instalment to find out if it’s make or break between the duo.
Following the recent episodes, titled 'What Could Have Been' and 'Roller Coaster of Love', Chelsea has taken to social media to ask fans to stop sending her death threats.
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Sharing a video with her Instagram and TikTok followers, the Love Is Blind contestant began: “Here me out, you guys have every right to have your opinions because let’s be honest - woof.
“Imagine spending the year just really working on yourself, fighting those inner demons and really becoming the women you’ve always wanted to be.
“Sitting with hardships in your life that you’ve never really sat with before and then having to relive it.”
She added that the situation was ‘mental’ before claiming that fans have ‘every single right’ to their thoughts.
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“But I don’t know,” Chelsea said. “Maybe we can cease the death threats for a minute? I don’t know, just a thought.”
Following Chelsea’s plea, fans have taken to social media to have their say on the situation.
One viewer took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and wrote: “Chelsea has probably won the title as the most insecure woman on Love is Blind... girl.”
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A second added: "Chelsea from Love Is Blind is insufferable and insecure like it’s beyond annoying."
“Omg Chelsea from Love Is Blind is insufferable,” typed another viewer.
Meanwhile, many Instagram users have defended Chelsea, with her Love Is Blind co-star Laura Dadisman writing: “You are one of, if not THE, kindest, sweetest, most amazing people I’ve ever met.
“None of this hate is even remotely warranted and I can’t wait for everyone to see/understand your full personality. You are so STRONG and so INCREDIBLE. I love you more than Taco Bell.”
Actor Holly Robinson Peete wrote: “Death threats??? Are you serious? So ridiculous. I’m so sorry would ever do that to you. it’s just not that deep! Sending Love your way.”
Another of Chelsea’s fans said: “Hang in there Chelsea! Your side of the story will be shared soon enough.”
You can tune into the finale of Netflix’s dating experiment, Love Is Blind, on 6 March.
If you're experiencing distressing thoughts and feelings, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is there to support you. They're open from 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0800 58 58 58 and they also have a webchat service if you're not comfortable talking on the phone.
Topics: Celebrity, Love Is Blind, Netflix, TV And Film
Ella Scott