"Love Is Blind" Star Miriam Amah Addressed That Bizarre Questioning Scene And How Netflix Producers Edited Her Answers
The new season of Love is Blind is officially here and it's filled with the relationship drama we've grown to love on reality TV.
But before we could fully invest in each couple, the new cast had to determine who their perfect match truly was.
During that process, we met marriage hopeful Miriam Amah. She's a scientist from Nigeria who came to the States to continue her education.
Miriam chatted with fellow contestant Uche to see if they were compatible, and while Uche was asking questions about what she did for a living, things got a little confusing.
Miriam told Uche that she planned on studying medicine at first. So, he asked her what she ended up studying instead. She replied:
And of course he had a follow-up question:
With a slight hesitation, Miriam replied, "Um, I've worked in different industries." She confirmed that she currently works in academia overseas, in the Middle East.
A little shocked that she currently works overseas, Uche questioned when she planned on moving back, and the conversation continued on like this:
Miriam cannot be trusted, she don’t sit well in my spirit at all #LoveIsBlind 😩😩😩😩😩 #loveisblind5 pic.twitter.com/1zUdwEcQur
— Kellz (@Mz_KellieBaby) September 23, 2023
Netflix / Twitter: @Mz_KellieBaby
After watching the scene, many viewers were left feeling a little baffled:
So Miriam moved to the states alone but has family here. She’s a scientist who teaches in the Middle East and is planning to move back in two weeks but has also already moved back. And shes gonna study skin care but it’s not dermatology…a NIGERIAN TO HER CORE!! #loveisblind
— CPS (@socalycated86) September 24, 2023
why does miriam answer every question in such an evasive way? that conversation with her and uche was so weird, like she was being so elusive? #LoveIsBlindS5 #LoveIsBlind
— washed up 1D stan 💖🪩🫧🛼✨ (@roseco1oredgirl) September 23, 2023
Miriam describing what she does has me thinking she’s in the bleaching of the skin business…. Hmmmmm…. Is she as a BLACK women selling skin bleaching products to other BLACK people….. #LoveIsBlind #loveisblind5 pic.twitter.com/8KAUJUr3LV
— Darling💜 (@JustforSmilesss) September 22, 2023
Roku / Twitter: @JustforSmilesss
Listening to Miriam talk about her skincare line #loveisblind https://t.co/LLqY27oyqu
— SUNRISE ☆ (@_watchsunrise) September 24, 2023
Sony Pictures / Twitter: @_watchsunrise
Miriam: I’m a scientist living in the Middle East*7 seconds later* Miriam: actually I sell sketchy skincare in Houston#LoveIsBlind #LoveIsBlindS5 #LoveIsBlind5 pic.twitter.com/PjZCvjFkpi
— Heidi Van (@HeidiVan6) September 22, 2023
NBC / Twitter: @HeidiVan6
This lady is a LIAR. Lmao I ain’t ever seen it so bad on this show til now. At least when Bartisse was lyin through his teeth, he tried to make it sound a LITTLE convincing. Girl wtf? #LoveIsBlind #Miriam pic.twitter.com/9AjwKVLUFs
— 🦋 Posh Spice (@bellanoshade) September 25, 2023
ABC / Twitter: @bellanoshade
Well, after noticing people were having trouble figuring out her place of residence and what her chosen career path is, Miriam decided to clear the air with an explanation video. According to her, that scene was heavily “chopped and screwed” by the production team.
Miriam Amah / tiktok.com
In the video, Miriam revealed that she really is a scientist — an analytical chemist, to be exact. She has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Houston Downtown and a master's degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University.
She started off working in the oil and gas industry before pivoting to pharmaceuticals. She worked overseas as a subject-matter expert at a research institution, which is why she referred to it as "academia" on the show.
As far as her skincare brand, that's 100% real as well, and the packaging is really cute! It's called Zack and Lucy.
#loveisblind I’m sorry Ms. Miriam is that girl. The packaging and presentation is lovely and I appreciate her thoughtfulness. 🤍Run don’t walk because the smooth consistency, thickness, and shine on these body butters are definitely it! pic.twitter.com/4sieOlfiLu
— underlying molecular mechanisms (@allkemi) September 29, 2023
Fox / Twitter: @allkemi
Miriam explained that she struggled with dry, inflammatory skin in the past so she created a line of clean, body butters to help with that.
Miriam Amah / tiktok.com
She added that she was just getting started with building her brand when filming began for the show, so she was still trying to figure things out...hence her getting tongue-tied.
Now, if that isn't the perfect way to promote your business, I don't know what is!
New episodes of Love Is Blind return next Friday, Oct. 6.
