‘Pop the Balloon’ on Netflix: Did Johnny Bananas & More Suitors Find a Premiere Match?

Avery Thompson April 11, 2025, 11:30 am

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Yvonne Orji and Johnny Bananas on 'Pop the Balloon' — Netflix

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Pop the Balloon made its live debut on April 10. Five Mystery Daters hit the Netflix stage to see if they could find a match among eight single contestants. The singles each had a red balloon in their hands. If their balloon got popped, their shot at love was over. In a nutshell, the first episode sounded like a Fourth of July fireworks show.

The series is a reimagining of the YouTube hit and will continue to air new episodes weekly, with Insecure star Yvonne Orji serving as the host. Celebrities Johnny Bananas and Chase DeMoor were among the suitors, along with three men named Keith, Braeden, and Harnek. So, did anyone walk away with a date?

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