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Is reality TV ‘harmful’? We asked 5 experts – including an ex-reality TV participant

  • Written by Noor Gillani, Digital Culture Editor
The Conversation

Reality TV – love it or hate it, there’s no denying it’s addictive. From explosive arguments to over-the-top love triangles, it can be hard to look away. But is all this drama just for fun, or might it do more harm – to watchers and participants – than we realise?

We asked five experts, and most of them said it might, especially when it comes to promoting negative body image and leaving contestants emotionally scarred.

But one expert argued reality TV is a valuable form of entertainment overall, which reflects modern culture and sparks important conversations.

Here are their detailed responses:

Authors: Noor Gillani, Digital Culture Editor

Read more https://theconversation.com/is-reality-tv-harmful-we-asked-5-experts-including-an-ex-reality-tv-participant-233114

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