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Coverage dated September 24, 2024

Detroit’s Bridgerton Ball compared to Wonka scam event after disappointing fans

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Months after attendees described a Wonka event in Scotland as a scam, Bridgerton fans say they experienced the same at the show-inspired event.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Detroit’s Bridgerton Ball compared to Wonka scam event after disappointing fans (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Months after attendees described a Wonka event in Scotland as a scam, Bridgerton fans say they experienced the same at the show-inspired event.

  2. New York Post

    Detroit ‘Bridgerton Ball’ turns out to be Willy Wonka, Fyre Festival-style ‘scam’ — with strippers and Kit Kat bars (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A "Bridgerton Ball" held in Detroit, Michigan, tuned out to be a disaster, with many comparing the fiasco to Fyre Festival and the Willy Wonka Experience fail.

  3. Time

    'Bridgerton Ball' Likened to Disastrous Willy Wonka Event (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Attendees took to social media to complain about Detroit's Bridgerton ball after being left disappointed.

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