Jake and Logan Paul are used to being in the spotlight, but their latest attempt at a grand promotional event for their new reality series Paul American turned out to be a spectacular embarrassment. The highly publicized event at Times Square, meant to drum up excitement for the MAX reality show, ended up being a ghost town, with barely any fans in attendance.
The lackluster turnout was caught on video and quickly became the subject of widespread ridicule online. Former UFC fighter Dillon Danis wasted no time piling on, posting the footage with the caption, “The silence was loud.”
The clip was so damaging that the official Paul American on MAX TikTok account, which originally shared the video, deleted it in an apparent effort to erase the evidence of their failed spectacle.
Danis and the Paul brothers have a long-standing feud, dating back to Danis’ relentless trolling of Logan Paul’s fiancée, Nina Agdal, in the lead-up to their boxing match. Logan ultimately defeated Danis, but the bad blood clearly hasn’t subsided.
Critics have not been kind to the Pauls either
Meanwhile, the show itself isn’t faring much better. Critics have absolutely shredded Paul American, questioning why anyone would want to watch a series that follows the lives of the controversial brothers.
Variety slammed the show, writing, “Logan and Jake Paul lack some fundamental charm. Even by the standards of the genre, giving them the notice they seek feels like consuming empty calories.” The Atlantic also dismissed the series, noting that the Paul brothers are upstaged by their own girlfriends, who “steal the limelight.”
Jake and Logan are succeeding in other areas
Despite their struggles in the reality TV world, the Paul brothers continue to push their brand in other arenas. Jake Paul has made a name for himself in amateur boxing, most recently securing a controversial win over Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in November.
Logan Paul has transitioned into professional wrestling, becoming a fixture in the WWE. Between the two, they boast over 50 million Instagram followers, but if their Times Square disaster is any indication, their star power might not be as strong as they think.
For now, Paul American is streaming on MAX-but judging by the brutal reviews and failed publicity stunt, it seems many people won’t bother tuning in.
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