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The romance between LeAnn Rimes Cibrian and Jessica Capshaw in 9-1-1: Nashville has created a buzz amongst the fans. They have made fun of the idea of a ‘Blyxie’ couple in the series. Their chemistry is so great that they were even spotted backstage enjoying each other’s company while promoting the show coming back which made the audience to pick sides between their characters.
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LeAnn Rimes Cibrian has been playing with fire concerning the fans of 9-1-1: Nashville. In a social media post, the actress and singer jokingly confirmed the character’s relationship between the strong-minded Blythe and Jessica Capshaw’s Dixie. She was eager to hear the fans’ response and wanted to know if they are on Blythe’s side, backing Dixie, or are the ones who are ‘shipping’ the couple in secret with the name ‘Blyxie,’ as is the case with her co-star. Rimes Cibrian mentioned that there would be a massive confrontation when she said that Blythe ‘means business’ by stepping into Dixie’s area which, come to think of it, is not even her usual expertise at the castle. The post was simply a direct tease for the upcoming episode of the show that airs on ABC and Hulu.
In no time, there was a major show of support for both actresses and their strong performance. One person said, “You two are awesome on screen together!!! ❤️,” and this remark was just spot on to cover the general attitude of the audience towards the two and their acting. Another user found it interesting to get a little sneak peek behind the scenes and said, “Thanks for sharing BTS stuff. So much fun to see the ‘heat’ between Blythe and Dixie and the fun between you and Jessica behind the scenes. You two are too much fun!!🙌”. The above statement serves as a solid proof of how the off-screen friendship of Rimes Cibrian and Capshaw has greatly contributed to the on-screen friction.
The entire concept of ‘Blyxie’ has automatically turned out to be the most discussed subject by the fans. One especially enthusiastic user exclaimed, “TEAM BLYTHE BUT SECRETLY WANT BLYXIE.” This momentary dilemma was frequently mentioned, and it was made clear that the audience is very much interested in the separate characters but at the same time equally intrigued by the combined potential. Another user disclosed, “I am in Blyxie’s corner, honestly, the heat and passion is way more, I am sorry but I am not at all feeling Don lol you know yall got some Grey’s Anatomy fans over here and this is how our mind works😂😜🤷🏼♀️🔥🔥❤️❤️”. This reference to Capshaw’s time on Grey’s Anatomy and the propensity of fans to ‘ship’ unlikely characters indicates the viewers’ intense engagement with the narrative.
Humor was a prominent feature in the comments; one line from the show became particularly popular among fans who kept quoting it. A follower mentioned the most quoted one, commenting, ““Because I went to the HR meeting” LMAOO PLS 😂😂”. The inside joke that is probably about a particular scene was a nice way to unite the fans who are aware of the context and to foster a sense of community among them. Another user just wrote, “She went to the HR meeting 😂😂😂,” which shows how a single line can resonate and linger in the minds of the audience as a significant moment.
However, not everybody was on board with the ‘Blyxie’ ship. The comments section turned into a playful battlefield where team loyalties were jokingly expressed. One fan declared, “TEAM DIXIE ALL THE WAY🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥❤️@leannrimes YOU’RE OWNING IT 🔥🔥🔥LOVE YOU FOREVER ICON”. The others were a bit more balanced, and one person said, “I’m a bit of both and I CANNOT hate Dixie knowing you play her Leann and without the Dixie spice we wouldn’t have that drama we need this team 😂 BUT I am team Blythe all the way ❤️❤️ love y’all ❤️❤️”. This indicates that the opposing characteristics of the fictional characters not only determine their presence in the story but also create a narrative need for them.
The promotional efforts accomplished the task of generating a huge lookout for the episode. One comment said, “I’m waiting for the question box and the next war tonight, I’m ready. I’ll set back the night of France for that. 😈🤣,” which signaled a very dedicated viewer who was not in the same time zone as the rest. However, most comments were incredibly positive and one voice of criticism was heard, “Some great people in this show but story line and special effects are TERRIBLE!!!!!!”. This one critique implies that even a show with a popular cast still has areas, other than acting, which the audience would scrutinize.
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Ultimately, the interactive session between LeAnn Rimes Cibrian and her fans is a powerful testament to the connection that a show can create via social media. By engaging in fan speculation and revealing a personal inside joke with her colleague, Rimes Cibrian has not only managed to attract interest but also to enhance the audience’s interaction with the fates of Blythe and Dixie. The heated discussion about ‘Blyxie’ or the inclination towards certain characters demonstrates that 9-1-1: Nashville has successfully established a scenario where the audience is continuously debating and anticipating the next turn in the plot. This fiery rivalry between the characters has certainly captured viewers’ attention, much like Rimes Cibrian’s previous teasers suggested. Her fashion sense has also been turning heads recently.
