Production companies Kinetic Content and Delirium TV issued a joint statement to EW regarding Dang’s lawsuit.
“We document the independent choices of adults who volunteer to participate in a social experiment.
Their journey is not scripted, nor is it filmed around the clock.
Silhouette of a contestant on ‘Love Is Blind’ season 4.Netflix
We take any and all concerns of our participants seriously and prioritize their well-being.”
Nor did she choose to end her participation in the experiment.
We deny and will vigorously defend the allegations against us."
‘Love is Blind’ pods.Netflix
We have to hold the show producers accountable.
Dang alleges she was sexually assaulted by Smith on May 3, 2022, while filming in Mexico.
“After this horrific experience, Ms. Dang consulted with an attorney,” the lawsuit states.
Coelen refuted Dang’s claims of informing production about the alleged assault.
“She did not make any kind of claim of assault of any kind,” he said.
“We would not continue filming with someone who was expressing that an incident of that sort had happened.
But the participant has to be actively involved in that process.”
“We’re there to follow it.”
Coelen called the claims “100 percent false and defamatory.”
“It’s not true in any way,” he told PEOPLE.
“We don’t push alcohol.
Everyone has consistent and regular access to food and water …
He continued, “Claiming that you are falsely imprisoned onLove Is Blindis preposterous and ridiculous.
You come and go as you choose.
You are not required to stay.
If you stay, that is your decision.
The participants are not under our control.
They are living their lives.
We come in, we film them for a period of time, we leave.
They can leave as many, many, many people have before anytime they want.”
Coelen maintained that they will “vigorously defend ourselves” during the ongoing litigation.
“I want to be really, really clear about that.
I’m not saying her allegations of sexual assault are or are not true.
I’m not in a position to say that.
I’m truly supportive and empathetic of people who make these claims.
But what I will say is her allegations against us are completely meritless.
Those two things can mutually coexist.”
