The Ultimatum: Is Lauren Pounds 26 or 30 Years Old? Did Netflix Really Change Her Age?

The Internet is abuzz with the latest reality show The Ultimatum. From the
producers of Love is Blind, the show delivers on the drama. Just like its
predecessor, the show has also sparked several controversies from toxic
relationships to swapping partners. And now everyone is calling out the
producers for blatant ageism and sexism. Just recently, Lauren Pounds, a
contestant on The Ultimatum who appeared with her partner Nate Ruggles revealed
Netflix’s nasty tactics. The streamer had changed her age to make her appear
younger than she is. 

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It’s a reality show that tests the bond between six couples. These couples are
on the verge of getting married but one of them is still unsure. Dejected and
tired of waiting, these couples swap partners and enter a trial marriage. The
producers have touted the show as a social experiment. The experiment allows the
participants to get some clarity on their relationship and decide whether they
see a future with their significant other or not. 

ALSO READ: ‘The Ultimatum’ on Netflix: Was Intimacy a Part of Rae Williams and
Jake Cunningham’s “Trial Marriage”?
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DID NETFLIX REDUCE LAUREN POUNDS’ AGE BY FOUR YEARS ON THE ULTIMATUM?

Lauren Pounds is 30 years old. She recently shared a birthday post
[https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfaZajF7z1/]on her Instagram. But on the show, she
was introduced as 26 years old. Obviously, fans of the show were confused. One
of them couldn’t help but comment on her post inquiring about her real age.
Pounds responded that Netflix lied. She later posted a screenshot of that
comment and her confessional on the show, labeling it “beyond interesting”.

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Much like the fans, Pounds herself was flabbergasted and called out the
producers for sexism and ageism. She pointed out how Netflix unfairly changed
her age without her knowledge. This outraged the fans for sending a wrong
message – it’s okay for men to age, but not for women. 

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Ever since that post, Pounds received a lot of support and love from the fans.
She announced that she was grateful for all the warmth in another post on her
story. 


NETFLIX RESPONDED TO THE CRITICISM

This isn’t the first time that streamer has invited criticism. Love is Blind was
criticized for lack of body diversity and now its successor is criticized for
manipulating contestants’ ages. However, the streamer has responded to the
outrage. It will correct
[https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilymaeczachor/the-ultimatum-lauren-netflix-lied-about-her-age]Lauren’s
age on The Ultimatum. [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-ultimatum/] 

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The Internet is abuzz with the latest reality show The Ultimatum. From the producers of Love is Blind, the show delivers on the drama. Just like its predecessor, the show has also sparked several controversies from toxic relationships to swapping partners. And now everyone is calling out the producers for blatant ageism and sexism. Just recently, Lauren Pounds, a contestant on The Ultimatum who appeared with her partner Nate Ruggles revealed Netflix&#8217;s nasty tactics. The streamer had changed her age to make her appear younger than she is. 
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It&#8217;s a reality show that tests the bond between six couples. These couples are on the verge of getting married but one of them is still unsure. Dejected and tired of waiting, these couples swap partners and enter a trial marriage. The producers have touted the show as a social experiment. The experiment allows the participants to get some clarity on their relationship and decide whether they see a future with their significant other or not. 
ALSO READ: ‘<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-ultimatum-on-netflix-was-intimacy-a-part-of-rae-williams-and-jake-cunninghams-trial-marriage/">The Ultimatum’ on Netflix: Was Intimacy a Part of Rae Williams and Jake Cunningham’s “Trial Marriage”?</a>
<h2>Did Netflix reduce Lauren Pounds&#8217; age by four years on The Ultimatum?</h2>
Lauren Pounds is 30 years old. She recently shared a birthday<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfaZajF7z1/"> post </a>on her Instagram. But on the show, she was introduced as 26 years old. Obviously, fans of the show were confused. One of them couldn&#8217;t help but comment on her post inquiring about her real age. Pounds responded that Netflix lied. She later posted a screenshot of that comment and her confessional on the show, labeling it &#8220;beyond interesting&#8221;. 
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-27663 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-14501-1649691432-10.webp" alt="" width="800" height="1321" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-14501-1649691432-10.webp 800w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-14501-1649691432-10-182x300.webp 182w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-14501-1649691432-10-620x1024.webp 620w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-14501-1649691432-10-768x1268.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Much like the fans, Pounds herself was flabbergasted and called out the producers for sexism and ageism. She pointed out how Netflix unfairly changed her age without her knowledge. This outraged the fans for sending a wrong message &#8211; it&#8217;s okay for men to age, but not for women. 
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-27662 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-12568-1649691438-7.webp" alt="" width="800" height="1322" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-12568-1649691438-7.webp 800w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-12568-1649691438-7-182x300.webp 182w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-12568-1649691438-7-620x1024.webp 620w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sub-buzz-12568-1649691438-7-768x1269.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Ever since that post, Pounds received a lot of support and love from the fans. She announced that she was grateful for all the warmth in another post on her story. 
<h2>Netflix responded to the criticism</h2>
This isn&#8217;t the first time that streamer has invited criticism. Love is Blind was criticized for lack of body diversity and now its successor is criticized for manipulating contestants&#8217; ages. However, the streamer has responded to the outrage. It will<a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilymaeczachor/the-ultimatum-lauren-netflix-lied-about-her-age"> correct </a>Lauren&#8217;s age on <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-ultimatum/">The Ultimatum.</a> 
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Lauren Pounds, one of the contestant on Netflix's The Ultimatum claims the show changed her age from 26 to 30.

Srabani Biswas is a writer at Netflix Junkie. She is a sociology graduate from Lady Brabourne College. Previously, she has contributed to Sports India Show and The Sports Room as a sports writer, and interned at Ripples Learning. A daydreamer, a dancer, and a lover of dogs, she enjoys quiet evenings with her laptop and a cozy blanket. With so much to do and so little time, she is constantly worried about her growing pile of unread books and unwatched shows on Netflix. Her favourites include Stranger, Vincenzo, Hello! My twenties, Emily in Paris, Never Have I Ever, Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, Reply 1997 and Sex Education.

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