57% of Americans think reality TV takes it too far, and 56% think reality TV show producers should be held accountable for participants’ mental health. 45% of 2,000 respondents say the Bachelorette finale, where Jen Tran has to watch her engagement breakup, has made them reflect on the TV they consume. “Viewers are sympathetic to reality show participants,” Dr. Carole Lieberman said. “A good start would be to provide crisis aftercare for the participants in their home town, instead of quickly shoving them off the set and into cars taking them to the airport.” (swnsdigital)
Phone Topic: Do you think reality TV shows push contestants too far?