Hang on tight to your heartstrings! For all those who love the touching docuseries
Love on the Spectrum
have completely fallen for the cast, prompting many to question — just how genuine is this show?
In a deep dive,
OK!
spilled the tea on what the cast and creators have revealed about the authenticity of this Emmy Award-winning series that’s stolen our hearts!
What Is ‘Love on the Spectrum’?
This pioneering series, developed by
Cian O’Clery
and
Karina Holden
First appearing on Australian screens in 2019, it later made waves on Netflix in 2022 with its U.S. adaptation.
Love on the Spectrum
plunges into the captivating but difficult realm of dating for people on the autism spectrum, highlighting well-loved cast members such as
David Isaacman
,
Abbey Romeo
,
Tanner Smith
and
Dani Bowman
.
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Holden conveyed the influence of the show, stating, “This program has essentially set the standard for viewers to reflect, ‘This could be how love appears in my own life, and I have the potential to embody those characters who do not conform to conventional stereotypes.'”
Is ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Staged?
Spoiler alert:
Love on the Spectrum
It’s not a staged show! O’Clery has stated that although certain speed dating events are organized by the production team to provide opportunities for the cast members to meet new individuals, the core of the series stays true to real life.
Former cast member
Kaelynn Partlow
, who touched our hearts during Season 1, set the record straight with an explanation in an Instagram post from April. She chuckled as she recalled, “The only instance where I recall receiving direction was when they missed capturing a scene perfectly… say, if I descended the staircase but the camera wasn’t positioned just right. Then, I’d have to climb back up and start over again.”
What Was the Inspiration Behind ‘Love on the Spectrum’?
Prior to presenting this captivating series, O’Clery and Holden concentrated on tales of individuals with disabilities looking for jobs. As O’Clery eloquently expressed, “Throughout that journey, we encountered numerous people on the spectrum… The narrative of folks desiring to find love and wishing to go on dates repeatedly surfaced.”
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