"He ruined it" — Love is Blind: Mexico fans criticize Chema's comments about Silvia's appearance

Love is Blind: Mexico released Episodes 5-8 on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The couples left the pods and ventured into reality. They moved into apartments in Mexico City and practiced living together as a couple. At the same time, they prepared to meet each other's family and friends, vying to seek their approval.

In Episode 8, all the cast members gathered to celebrate Silvia's birthday. Silvia was pleasantly surprised by the arrangements of Chema. One cast member asked Chema to explain why he chose Silvia despite being very specific about his partner's physical appearance.

Chema confessed before everyone that he disliked how Silvia looked when they first met. Some applauded the Love is Blind: Mexico cast member's honesty, while others felt he was being "insensitive." Although Chema claimed appearances did not bother him anymore, Silvia hoped he mentioned how happy he was with her.

Fans of the show took to X to comment on Chema's remarks. Many felt it was incorrect to raise the topic on Silvia's birthday. They thought Chema's feelings for his fiancee were ingenuine.

"#LoveIsBlindMexico Chema telling the whole group he didn’t like Silvia’s look the day they met… such a special moment for her & he ruined it," a fan wrote.

"Again, I don't like the men talking about their ladies in a large group setting. Why would Chema tell everyone that at the reveal he didn't like Silvia'a dress or eyelashes #loveisblindMexico #loveisblind," another person wrote.

"Terrible phrasing and terrible timing. Then they were confused why she was upset at his answer! I felt so bad for her," a fan tweeted.

Love is Blind: Mexico fans felt Chema lacked "emotional intelligence" for talking about Silvia's appearance on her birthday. They hoped he had the conversation privately so Silvia's feelings were not hurt.

"#LoveIsBlindMexico How Chema spoke of his first impression of Silvia to the group was unacceptable. Chema’s friend is also a jerk for how he phrased the question. I literally gasped at the whole convo. Honesty without sensitivity is a sign of low emotional intelligence!" a person commented.

"Not Chema tryna clown Silvi on her bday - no mi gusta #LIBMexico #LoveIsBlindMexico," a netizen wrote.

Viewers of the Netflix show sympathized with Silvia and hoped she left Chema for being disrespectful towards her.

"Damn Chema couldn’t say she’s absolutely gorgeous. Hopefully Silvi leaves. #LoveIsBlindMexico," a user commented.

"NOPE. Silvia get out of there. Chema has some f**king nerves. He is a d*ck and that guy that was asking the appearance question is a loser too. How you 36 and this dense #LoveisblindMexico," another netizen tweeted.

"Disgusted on the ppl who commented on Silvia’s weight. So unnecessary-.- I love Chema but him criticizing her for the way she dresses and the LASHES .. meanwhile his mother was wearing falsies too #LoveIsBlindMexico," a fan wrote.

"I can’t stand how deluded she is being though! Can’t she see right through him? It’s frustrating the heck out of me because the guy is not it!" another fan wrote.

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Love is Blind: Mexico star Silvia says Chema brought up a "stereotype" of her in front of everyone

In the eighth episode, the cast members gathered to celebrate Silvia's birthday. However, things turned bitter when Love is Blind: Mexico cast member Carlos Hernandez asked Chema how he ended up with someone like Silvia.

"You always kind of stereotyped it as, 'I want a woman who's shaped like this.' So what I wanna know is what was your first impression when you saw her? Did she pass the test? You're a really picky guy, so I want to know what went through your head," asked Carlos.

Chema revealed he disliked Silvia's dress and her eyelashes when he saw her for the first time. He stated that he was "being honest" and that he had discussed the matter with his Love is Blind: Mexico partner. Irais felt Chema should have been "a lot more careful with his words."

Although Silvia maintained her composure before everyone, she expressed her disappointment to the cameras. She was upset that he did not tell the others how happy he was with her.

"That stereotype Chema brought up in front of everyone? I'm not her," said Silvia.

Later, Silvia and Pamela discussed how Chema responded to Carlos' leading question. Silvia told her Love is Blind: Mexico partner that she was furious that he spoke about her appearance. Chema accepted his mistake and the couple reconciled.

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Love is Blind: Mexico will return with Episodes 9-10 on August 15, 2024.