Fans outraged by 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' cancellation after two seasons

Who can forget when Aussie gave Sam a literal rock instead of an engagement ring, or when Dayna and Mel’s balcony kiss sparked a flood of drama and tense confrontations.

Sadly, fans of the reality show "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" won't get any more new drama, as Netflix has pulled the plug on the reality dating series after just two seasons.

The series followed queer couples as they faced the ultimate test: either fully committing to their current partner or diving headfirst into a new romance, all under the intense scrutiny of cameras, confessional booths, and way too much pressure.

It’s love, but as you know how these shows go, the drama usually outweighs the romance, and someone’s heart is bound to get stomped on along the way.

Fans were quick to voice their frustration online.

On Instagram, @nicolelaroose added, "Queer people enjoy representation. Can we pls stop cancelling the 1% of entertaining shows we have when there are so many bad straight reality shows still on?"

@maritaprodger also wrote, "This is truly awful to see. We deserve to have our voices, our experiences, our stories, and our love in the media just as much as everyone else."

One X user, @OliviaJRoweee, summed it up bluntly: "I'm sorry, we're in season NINE of Love is Blind, the show about actual heterosexual psychopaths, but we can't have more queer Ultimatum???" 

Award-winning writer Riese, writing for Autostraddle, explained why the cancellation isn’t exactly shocking.

"Unfortunately, this does come at a time when it’s harder than it’s been in a while to get new queer stuff green-lit," she said.

"Previous queer-inclusive reality dating shows have never lasted beyond two seasons. 'I Kissed a Girl' was renewed for season 2, though, so that’s something to think about."

She went on to say, "Even when things were improving for LGBTQ+ representation, shows kept getting cancelled at a breakneck pace.

"Now, with budget cuts and a politically hostile climate, it’s even harder."

Riese added, "The number of shows featuring LGBTQ+ women and trans characters peaked in 2022, and we’ve been slipping a bit ever since."

The show’s cancellation has sparked reactions online, with viewers highlighting ongoing challenges for queer-inclusive reality television. 

Industry observers note that short runs for these types of shows are not uncommon, with factors such as budget constraints and shifting platform priorities influencing decisions.

While the series will no longer continue, its run contributes to the ongoing discussion around representation and the place of LGBTQ+ stories in reality TV.