A Fazenda 18 faces technical outages and early season drama

The 18th season of the reality show ‘A Fazenda’ has seen a turbulent start characterized by technical issues, interpersonal drama, and shifting audience dynamics.

On September 18, the streaming service RecordPlus experienced a significant outage, interrupting the 24-hour live feed. Record confirmed the interruption was caused by an electrical failure in the Itapecerica da Serra region. The outage drew heavy criticism from viewers on social media, who expressed frustration with the platform's stability.

Inside the house, the first party featured musical performances by Munhoz & Mariano but was marked by tension due to a shortage of alcoholic beverages. The event also sparked romantic developments, with participants Ana Bruna and Renê sharing a kiss after initially showing hesitation. Meanwhile, participant Darlin Ferrattry expressed concerns regarding her public image following interactions between other contestants.

Other notable developments include the entry of rap legend Thaíde, who released a new single to mark his participation, and Fran Almeida winning the first ‘fazendeira’ title. The show is also introducing the ‘Chama Vermelha’ power, which will allow the public to vote on mechanics that could significantly alter the upcoming elimination voting process.