Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell’s wedding special leaves Australians furious for one specific reason as it finally airs on TV – prompting the family to respond to the backlash
Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell haven’t had the best start to married life.
As their Crikey! It’s the Irwins TV wedding special finally premiered on Saturday night, the newlyweds have endured a backlash from fans in Australia.
Despite the ceremony happening at Australia Zoo on March 25, the episode aired exclusively in America, and won’t be available Down Under until July 18.
‘So weird’: Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell suffered a backlash from fans in Australia after their Crikey! It’s the Irwins TV wedding special aired exclusively in America on Saturday
In another bizarre twist, the episode will already have aired in every other county by July 18, making Australians the last people in the world able to watch it.
It will air in the UK on May 3, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, Hong Kong and other countries on May 18, Taiwan on May 23 and South Korea on July 3.
Only then will it broadcast on Animal Planet on Australia in mid-July.
‘Aren’t they Australian?’ Despite the intimate ceremony happening at Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast on March 25, the episode will not air Down Under until July 18
Bottom of the list: In another bizarre twist, the episode will already have aired in every other county by then, making Australians the last people in the world able to watch it
‘I’m so confused why Aussies have to wait the longest when you got married 40mins down the road from me? #rippedoff,’ one Queenslander tweeted on Sunday.
‘Omg it was in Australia and Australians don’t even get to see it until July like if you’re mad,’ another person tweeted at Chandler as he revealed the airdates.
‘I find it weird how the wedding took place in Australia and they’re the LAST ones to see it,’ mused a third fan of the famous family.
Many other people questioned why Australia is ‘so late’ and ‘so behind’.
‘Ripped off’: Many Australians voiced their frustration on Twitter on Sunday morning
‘Programming is out of our control’: Chandler later responded to the backlash while thanking Americans for tuning in
Chandler later responded to the backlash while thanking Americans for tuning in.
He tweeted: ‘Programming is out of our control as Animal Planet decides when to air the show. We will keep you posted as we find out more air dates!’
Terri Irwin also stepped in, as no date airdate was announced for New Zealand.
‘We have specifically asked @AnimalPlanet about the scheduled premiere of Bindi and Chandler’s wedding special in New Zealand,’ Terri began.
‘We love our Wildlife Warriors neighbours! I’m sure they are doing their best to get the show to you as soon as possible. Stay healthy and happy!’
Bindi and Chandler got married at Australia Zoo on March 25. They had to change their plans at the last minute amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘We love our Wildlife Warriors neighbours’: Terri Irwin also stepped in, as no date airdate was announced for New Zealand
Local stars: The Irwin family film their reality show at Australia Zoo in Queensland. Pictured: Robert Irwin, Terri Irwin, Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell on May 3, 2019 in Beverly Hills