Reality check: the true dangers of reality TV | 7NEWS Spotlight

[@sint0xicateme]

4:18 "When Claire decided to marry a stranger on national television she wasn't in a good headspace." *Ya don't say?!*

[@patricia-annecockburn9656]

You ever laughed so hard that air got caught in your throat and you almost choked on your own saliva???? Well, that's what your comment did...I'm still laughin 😂😂😂😂😂😂💯💯

[@sweetgal3575]

Gimme your phone

[@Dnelle610]

🤣

[@Sarah-xd4zi]

LmaaaaOoooooo you don’t say 😂😂

[@badassmomofteens4611]

@@patricia-annecockburn9656 almost choke? How about that moment when u actually choke on a ton of saliva u forgot to swallow lol ... now I know how drowning would feel like...🤣🤣

[@aishwaryadeep8815]

"sure it may kill me but werent you entertained ?!" That was honestly so sad to hear . These shows should be boycotted

[@jeannemarie3704]

Wow. Yeah. I'm cutting my tv and WiFi. Truly. This is terrible!. It is basically unethical

[@wanefelicia8779]

Since the colleseum ppl love it

[@emotophobiccdd8006]

There's a reason that I don't own a TV

[@TweetsyCk]

Ikr... sad.. smh

[@rebeccaard1]

King CDD you are watching the internet though

[@lang-ed3bk]

These people treat marriage too lightly; marrying a stranger for a social experiment. Marriage is not supposed to be another dating experience.

[@caitlinreilly8637]

lang 1007 I get what your saying but arranged marriages tend to have lower divorce rates it’s a pity some of these people are doing this as a dating experience and on tv because I feel it taints the results then

[@grayskindablue]

Caitlin Reilly They tend to have lower divorce rates because in most places this is happening women can’t divorce men (easily- or without saying they’ve cheated), children and/or a place to live are used as threats and can easily be pulled down as collateral, or they follow their religions books on keeping a marriage together/divorce instead of actually going through the courts. Lower divorce rates doesn’t mean happiness.

[@lang-ed3bk]

Caitlin Reilly arranged marriages are not the same as marrying someone you’ve never met, picked by strangers on a national television show. And yes, I agree that they are letting the show taint their marriage; the show also doesn’t let them have any outside contact.

[@H_A_L_7]

@@lang-ed3bk I went these people at 3:27 and stopped the video. People should know by now that reality shows are not real. I watched the first show of BB in the UK (perhaps that first show is almost real, even then the people in the show already started acting for the cameras), then the explosion of ‘reality’ tv shows, cheap, easy to produce, popularity almost guaranteed. People are eager to be on *tv*. Look at Trump the pumpkin, everyone except people that’s not easily fooled, believe the persona written out for him by the producers of the Apprentice. (Mark Burnet) He was a loser, bankrupt con man grifting his way through life despite being born with a golden spoon in his mouth. He was no billionaire, he’s not money money money. He was a joke in New York before the apprentice, now they made him their president. Arrange marriage still goes on, to this day, especially with the sub continent of Asia……I was in a restaurant once, I can hear the couple behind my booth talking, it’s obvious they’ve been arranged to meet up for the first time by their family, in London in the city (as in during lunch time break), before going back to the office.

[@marzadky4934]

You are forgetting she had tried the normal route and it didn't work for her at all. It was the worst with the assault so..........yeah, I get where it comes from especially since there are cultures in world that lets their parents choose their spouses and live happily.

[@joshuaarmijo3565]

The psychologists on these shows should have their license taken. These are not doctors...

[@Foreverenpointe]

They probably got their degrees online at some scummy school. I'd be amazed if they had licenses to begin with.

[@alamaamosa3801]

They did more harm than good and to have no conscience and responsibility is deplorable and inhumane!!

[@tanq_mchunu695]

There's a code of ethics that has to be followed, don't know how they do this and get away with it..

[@taotaostrong]

Truth!

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

Exactly

[@ashaba3932]

"That particular show is the psychological sewer of Australian television"😂

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

😂😂😂

[@taotaostrong]

Everyone goes on these shows thinking, “It’ll be different for me.” Honey, no.

[@odinmp5]

This is the perfect comment, so much humour ,yet so much truth.

[@taotaostrong]

odinmp5 Thanks! ♥️😃

[@gknee3]

Truth 👏🏾

[@sanctusignis9746]

Everyone always thinks they are the exception...it's like choosing a known abusive cheater and thinking you will be the one to heal him/her... It's not even funny...

[@Nikki30288]

Amen.

[@aliamacintyre483]

Billy broke my heart. That boy has the face, character and essence of a sweet man. I hope he’s okay and meets a better woman worthy of him.

[@Alana-uz3ky]

@@xxx.118 Its real housewives of melbourne.

[@lcampbell9837]

I am so glad that so many people agree with you aemj 0312, because I do too. Suzie should be ashamed of herself and chances are she is going to find it hard to find a nice guy, because of her reputation most likely.

[@dadaauch]

So true! I would be glad to meet a man like Billy is... Suzie is an evil woman! Greetings from Germany

[@onlooker4564]

aemj 0312 Y'see, you're buying into the hype. How can you speak so positively about his character?!? You've seen what the TV producers have allowed you to see of him. You. Have. No. Idea. What. He. Is. Like. 😑

[@dadaauch]

@@onlooker4564 do you know him?

[@cedrickntambwe4376]

The only Reality shows I watch are documentaries. People need to wake up life is not a fantasy game.

[@chanhyun4412]

Those are also manufactured

[@mgmassey174]

Look up the meaning of the word"entertainment" Then...go look up John Prines song "Spanish Pipe Dream" Television was a product of purposeful prevarication. Ply the public with patronizing poison which portrays life in an unreal way.. There is a reason I never bought a television and have a huge book collection.. You only get one brain..Dont fuck it up with television

[@somebodynobody3665]

I’m 28 and I’ve been that my whole life even when it comes to my books. I feel as if I don’t have time to disconnect, I want knowledge, direction and just fulfilling the search in My Authentic Self. It’s an issue in my relationship and others I’ve had bc I literally cannot sit through an IMAX movie nor Say “Oh wth” towards my time...it’s an anxious thing honestly. I feel I need to be Alert and Ready which has been a long road to deal w/ to just Let It Be but My Life up until a few years ago was Chaotic, Draining & Toxic I just didn’t know any better now that I’m removed from all of that I gotta reprogram my ways the ones I was passed down caused nothing but failure.

[@Art-qy6gd]

But you’re watching this. Lol

[@AbsoluteMiniacGena]

I got rid of my TV due to the endless zelebrity shite. I now only watch KZbin, Netflix and another app which shows channels such as National Geographic etc...

[@liyanibernier5720]

We need to stop watching all these reality TV shows it’s a waste of time and waste of millions dollars that could be spent on important things 🤟🏻

[@zulfamaina812]

True I personally don't watch any of them only crime documentary for me

[@alexas.7634]

It's very hard to resist noisy personnality and slight voyeurism that we all have. I kind of started to be into 90days fiance cause I learn about other cultures and I simply get attached to some of these people. My life and relationships are quite plain so seing original and outspoken personnalities helps me somehow. Even if I realise these shows are dumb.

[@livelikesong]

Zulfa Maina am a crime documentary fanatic

[@wisdom6437]

Yes yes yes Liyani Bernier!! Total manipulation for money

[@alana6307]

It’d be great if someone went on one of these reality shows wearing a tiny hidden camera and microphone and then expose these reality show with how it really went down

[@paulaplantita8458]

A reality showception!

[@genevieve730]

Alana Washington The contestants from the past 2seasons sign a NDA so they can’t divulge any info. The tv shows cover their asses pretty well.

[@mammadingo9165]

Yes thats a great idea ... sure you should have writen it down on the internet! ? Would need one station against another .

[@Yahowah777]

The show is a disgrace. They purposely put people together that will clash. The so called "experts/psychologists" should be stripped of their right to practise. They are total sellouts.

[@codyshepard5288]

The only way to get rid of these ridiculous shows is for people to boycott the shows...🧐

[@karenvincent5202]

And I sure do wish people would stop watching them!

[@merncat75]

All they have to do is stop watching those stupid shows.. poor ratings will immediately have them off the air.

[@staceystrukel1917]

There is a certain type of personality that watches these kinds of shows.

[@silverbat5873]

I agree. If you think it's wrong, don't watch them. I don't watch them. I find them completely devoid of true emotion,logic or humanity.

[@MMChoza]

Stoped watching all that crap years ago...it seems that every month there is some new 'show'...

[@emyemyemyyyy]

Fame is a trauma, I think people don’t realize that.

[@jenrich111]

Creatively well said. Like better than my comment. Fame is also constant damage-control especially with the social media meat-grinder.

[@rashone2879]

A lot of people are stupid, and many times react to actors as if they are really the people they played. The young woman who played Nellie Oleson on Little House on The Prairie was subjected to horrid verbal attacks out in the real world by morons who didn't know the difference between TV and real life.

[@SakheThando]

Yip

[@sourgreendolly7685]

C P Knowing that something might be traumatic doesn’t negate the trauma. People know joining the military might lead to trauma too. Your argument is illogical.

[@mgmassey174]

Yes.i loved music..But the business of entertainment is evil..pure and simple. I have no regrets about not pursuing a career in music. I still love music but...the idea of looking for approval from strangers,is the most neurotic wrong choice you can make.. Not worth it..

[@londonmusicmum4560]

I got to the final 24 in Xfactor, a few years back. I’m still tied legally on what I can say. We were sleep deprived, we were fed a script, we were threatened with legal fees if we tried leaving... we were in my opinion, tortured. I hope one day people get to see exactly what goes on behind the scenes. It’s horrendous and there’s no support afterwards. None

[@sophritoh]

Why did u sign the paperwork? I guess people want fame so badly they’ll sign away everything?? I would bring my lawyer with me and I wouldn’t sign away my rights but I don’t care for fame lol some people will do anything for it :/ U should expose them, if they sue you just say u were coerced into signing that and it is invalid

[@deannaivetic7935]

I believe you

[@queenofthebutterflies5212]

@@deannaivetic7935 Same, totally believe you @londonmusicmum4560

[@adventuresofasinner1557]

I just know karma is going to give each and every person who is sowing lies and hate back to them. Also I've always prayed.... let their inside match their outsides... we don't always get to see it. It's coming for them. Trust me. Be light these places should be sued. They are lying to get them contracts signed.

[@AmyCubbison]

I am so happy to see this program. There needs to be many more of them. I was on Nanny 911, eighteen years ago, when reality tv first started. I have three young children and I was desperate for help and to get them out of my bed, so I could sleep. They began filming in my home Del Mar, California. They were at my house Fox TV for three weeks to film one episode. As soon as they took over, I felt like ai was a slave or a prisoner in jail. I was NOT allowed to see my friends, I was not allowed to leave my home, I was NOT allowed to take my kids to school. They would surprise me and wake me up in the middle of the night. Before we began both my husband and I had psychological testing. I was never quite sure why. They paid my kids to do things, they found that I am the sensitive soul with ADHD, and they targeted me and My abandon issues. I was trying so hard to please the Nanny. One night the Nannyc amp and told me she quit . I was exhausted and humiliated. I lost it. I felt like I was having a nervous breakdown. I cried all night long. The nanny was really mean and yelled at me an told me that I ddi not listen. That was one of the worst nights in my life. All my sadness and abondanement from my whole life surfaced. Then My husband pushed the cameraa out. I cried all night. The next morning the producer and the Nanny came in to apolotize to me and told me she was not leaving and today was going to be a good day. I was shaky and nervous and felt an outer body experience as I pretended we were al happy. Then the psychologist came in to me and did testing again. I asked why > He said that they do testing to make sure you are good enough at being emotional and being dramatic without going crazy...........I felt lrazy and depressed for months on end. I tried to reach out to other families abut got a deist and desist letter from Fox. I then read the terrible comments that everyone wrote about me and I had to go to therapy. I later was on a few episodes of Scam Fish and it was much different > They truly were trying to help me. They also replayed the show internationally an put us in books and we got no residuals.............

[@catherinerose8904]

Ah Billy, if you ever come here to read the comments, please know that you are a real gentleman and real man, and you should be proud of yourself. Any woman would be more than lucky to have you as their partner or friend.

[@nikiannecoleman]

Catherine Rose I agree.

[@aishwaryadeep8815]

Who is Billy

[@SueP-D]

Agreed. What a doll 🥰

[@jenbeulke6395]

Billy was a gentleman who was treated appallingly by a spoiled, self obsessed brat, whose name escapes me thankfully.

[@catherinerose8904]

@Heather Mooney He left his job to move back home to care for his mother who had cancer. That sets him apart from so many others. Thankfully his mum is now in remission. :) He has a heart of gold.

[@jeannieelizabeth6585]

If any of the interviewees are reading these comments, firstly, please know that there are nice people out there and there is lots of good in the world. Secondly, you are deserving of dignity and respect. You took a chance and put yourself out there, that is so incredibly brave! I’m sorry it didn’t work out and my heart goes out to you x

[@kjam9085]

" Sure it may almost killed me, but weren't you entertained?" Wow, that hit hard. I used to love that show, even thought I was aware that it isn't reality, but I didn't think that it hurt them so bad.

[@Nikki30288]

Praying for you Claire and everyone else . This has opened my eyes 100 % . I will never watch a reality show again, this is so messed up.

[@grwuk]

These shows are full of shallow narcissists who desire fame but have no talent. Billy seems a nice bloke, far to nice for reality TV.

[@raphaellavictoria01]

I love this quote, "Some of those TV shows have the ethics of a cash register", love this! obviously, all of them, he just cant say it on TV.

[@pennyo6868]

Raphaella, ...exploitation capitalism, plain and simple. Unknowingly or otherwise, everything in their life is fair game for fame and $$$.

[@Nikki30288]

Well said.

[@Talletc]

All TV. Their job is to demean us all and rob us of humanity and morality.

[@clarissaduran6195]

I feel bad for this lady. I hope she is doing better now.

[@sylvievicenza179]

I am so happy you say this, me too I wish her good.

[@TheLargino]

What about that guy Billy; who is contractually obliged to remain silent?

[@Mishme83]

Same here hey, poor woman. Shes so lovely and i hope she finds real happiness in a loving nurturing relationships

[@glitterarmy89]

You feel bad who put themselves in that predicament?

[@Talletc]

@@glitterarmy89 wanting to be married makes everything that happened to her okay? I'll pray for your bitter judgemental soul

[@jsbqf]

When will society realise that reality TV is another form of the Hunger Games...?

[@Chokey80]

Reality TV is what inspired the author to write the Hunger Game novels in the first place.

[@Silver-cl2bd]

@@Chokey80 crazy. 😒

[@Wanderingnomad2829]

It's a narcissistic plague and it creates serious damage - SERIOUS

[@FeuerblutRM]

If it was Hunger Games we would at least see some more deaths.

[@coffeebeann1]

Dayuuuumm

[@gknee3]

Poor Billy. That girl was just the definition of ratchet. She was such a bully. I'm sure we all felt his pain. 😢

[@collettemclafferty2614]

Man it breaks my heart when she tells this story and smiles at parts... as if she’s disassociating. But good on you for telling this story! These shows should go out of style...

[@darlenetroise7079]

There is no such thing as a fairytale relationship, period.

[@Latte-girly90]

So true, I cringe so hard when I hear that some people believe they exist.

[@agiegovender5666]

Well said

[@Lady_Tee15]

Exactly

[@SpinningSage]

Darlene Troise especially when you marry a stranger on tv

[@tutsybassista]

But, only in your dreams....

[@StandAsYouAre]

The worst thing about MAFS is they make out that it is an experiment, but the people running this experiment aren’t helping the couples course correct. If anything they are making sure these couples run straight off the rails. And they make sure they match couples who that will grind each other’s gears. So the experiment is based on a lie. It is not an experience based in people finding love, it is about how much emotional and psychological abuse can one person stand.

[@Saskia00142]

We have our own version in Belgium and it s nothing like it. People have found love, even had babies, and they only have to commit at the end and in between are in their real lives and dont meet the group... totally different

[@clairepettie]

She didn't even meet any of the three "professionals" before they matched her. So bizarre.

[@clairepettie]

@Armando Mejia Takara Reality shows have always felt exploitive, since so much of the draw is that voyeuristic enjoyment of a stranger's emotional journey. But now that we've had so many people who waited out the confidentiality periods in their contracts, (or found a loophole around those clauses,) come forward to expose the manipulations behind the scenes - it's baffling that nothing's being done to better protect the participants. Especially after the scandal around the US version of a Bachelor in Paradise season that had to be cancelled after a sexual assault, and contestants revealed in the aftermath just what lengths producers were willing to go to for manufactured drama. Even with savvier participants, nothing seems to be changing in how they're treated by the show-runners and networks. I just keep wondering what it's going to take for a significant change in protocol? (Sorry, that got a little rant-ier than I'd intended. 😳)

[@whitneyangelie3682]

It’s a trashy tv show meant to entertain and get ratings. They can call it an “experiment” or whatever they want, but it’s just a cheesy tv show meant to make ratings and money. They don’t care about anything other than that

[@jomama5186]

I hope Claire cam fimd peace and happiness. She seems like a very sweet lady. She's absolutely beautiful and an animal lover. I will pray for her.

[@sanctusignis9746]

She seems like a wonderful woman with codependency issues... If she's in therapy she'll be alright...

[@c-light7624]

I’m glad Billy is still here with us. I’ve never been so nervous, fearing that his mom was speaking for him because he had hurt himself or worse. I’m also glad he’s away from that wretched woman he was “married” to. He’s so incredibly lovely as a human being and I wish I could meet someone like him because that’s the type of man you can have a beautiful relationship with. He deserves the best.

[@vera1654]

My thoughts exactly. I hope he finds someone wonderful

[@carvalhosimantha]

Exactly 💯💯💯💯

[@anisaskcirmoht57]

Billy's mom is absolutely beautiful

[@naomiwarms5039]

I meet Billy here in Ballina and his a beautiful person and hope he finds love.

[@hannahw4769]

This is why I would rather have wisdom rather than anything else in this world.

[@miamurray3281]

Ag

[@gilliansernich9267]

Multiple Amens to that!

[@Cocobrown4u]

Billy is a nice and decent man and his mother is lovely too! This should be aired in schools as a warning. Unfortunately, narcissists fund and produce these tv shows and just simply don't care about people. Period.

[@gaillewis5472]

People who seek fame don't realize that notoriety is not love. Being seen and recognized has nothing to do with intimacy and daily support.

[@kandikisses8858]

Gail Lewis Yes!! The best comment right here!! Attention and recognition is never only about love and admiration. It’s also about hate, pressure, unrealistic expectations, and constant observation and literally everything that is opposite of love and admiration. People seem to forget that.

[@domdom567]

Gail Lewis You're so true.

[@mrs.w8193]

You literally signed up for a show called “married at first sight.” A show that lets strangers marry themselves and meet for the first time. Take some personal responsibility. Sure the show is to blame but What person would even conceive that this is a good idea? I couldn’t watch the show because it makes a caricature of marriage. What did she expect would happen? I checked out one episode and was turned off. Ugh!

[@amekiaj8063]

Exactly!!!

[@Kelly-jn4cp]

Exactly!!!! And I'd be willing to bet she's a wanna be actress??? Celebrity ??? Model??? But she didn't do it for fame and money,,,, she was in it for true love 🙄

[@bosnianlady10]

So you didn't learn anything from this? You would think people watching this would learn to be less judgmental of people they don't know...but I guess not. Sad.

[@amonrop5082]

@@bosnianlady10 some people are bricks and bullies by nature

[@tumiemat]

You are the reason why this documentary was done...

[@twajuonp]

I’ve always wondered: “Why call it reality tv if there’s nothing real about it?”

[@cathycronje4848]

Anyone thinking of going on a reality show should watch this first!

[@dr.lorismith445]

“The ethics of a cash register.” - Sounds about right.

[@sistagalsistagal8136]

Exactly Lori 👍.

[@punkyduck28]

KERCHING!!

[@xpnn]

So Billy’s TV wife basically tore him to pieces and he didn’t even have the support of anybody. His pain is tangible

[@Tina06019]

Boipelo Mokwena I wonder if Billy’s “wife” Susie was really THAT nasty, or if they manipulated her, too. At 26:00, those women smirking at Billy when he was upset were terribly irritating. I don’t want to watch the show, but I suspect Susie won’t be very attractive to anyone after what I saw in this clip.

[@nora4981]

It’s also because he’s a man ... everyone assumes he can handle it on his own

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

Boipelo Mokwena Suzi wasn't really suited to him and she ended up with a former rugby league star Todd carney in Byron bay

[@money4mekate]

I really do not understand why anybody would go on these shows to begin with.

[@imarvg8285]

Desperation.

[@ginb981]

Could NOT even imagine marrying someone I had never met!! Wow

[@katasue2633]

Happens everyday around the world. .tbh its some ppls religion. Imagine being auctioned off by your parents to someone youve never met nd have to marry whoever that is

[@MidnightttMoonnn]

It's disgusting how people can say cruel things to other's... Social media and reality tv is so toxic... You can say nasty words behind a screen but when your face to face with that person you won't say a thing because you know it's wrong....

[@summahthevegan3796]

It's so sad, disgusting and evil how people can do that.

[@alhoumauritz2419]

Yess , Absolutely True... Soo Sad some people are heartless towards other people..💔💔🙏

[@eddieh.5916]

Married at first sight- what could possibly go wrong? This is what happens when you encourage exhibitionists.

[@eyesee1212]

Poor Billy, such a beautiful guy to be abused so savagely, it's disgusting.

[@lcampbell9837]

It just goes to show that some woman are terribly abusive too.

[@eyesee1212]

@L Campbell. Yes I know

[@casscass1778]

Oh yeh, Suzy was a biach

[@pippy68p65]

She was just horrid bully. Poor Billy. What an awesome man.

[@TheNinnyfee]

The moment I saw that woman and her cold stare I knew he was in for narcissistic abuse. Once you know the warning signs you can see it. And the producers set him up for it and didn't make any psychological profile of Susie. She shouldn't have been admitted to the show. A warning sign for all people: The wrapping/appearance isn't the most important thing. Everybody can lose pounds and wear good clothes and make-up. But doing the hard work and building a beautiful soul isn't for everyone.

[@meggberry]

I know EXACTLY what they’re talking about. I was on a reality show in the states called “Starting Over” in 2003. My phobias were completely exploited, and they sent me home with zero concern for my well being. My life went down the toilet, and I’m still dealing with the fallout. And that was before “social media”. My heart goes out the those that fall into the trap today.

[@LCbabyxO]

I hope to god I find a man like Billy.. you can tell he has an absolute heart of gold.

[@annewhite9850]

Reality TV is well past it’s sell by date.

[@purechaos454]

Anne White YESSSS!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@robbiebalboa]

6:13, 15 megabytes of fame, that’s a good one.

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

I have uncapped Scribblebytes.

[@malaikah8329]

I'm no PhD holder..but I could have told them all this. Reality T.V. is evil on it's own.

[@cherylk6164]

I think reality fans don't realise just how manipulated these shows can be. The cutting and pasting of words just to make a sentence no-one actually said, is extreme.

[@starstruckstar2597]

It's not just reality tv. It is more about our responsibility to not bully each other on social media. Whether we agree with a person or not, we can't just blast them. We don't know them. They are manipulated characters unknowingly or not.

[@hhjames9139]

I have not owned a TV in 5 years. Or seen a movie in nearly 10. I don't think I've missed a thing.

[@fredericksharon5095]

Same here.

[@cruisepaige]

HH James amen

[@klikbate8916]

you really haven't

[@ElvisnRick]

Everyone i know does not watch main stream TV , they all just watch whatever they want off the internet.

[@watchforlife]

You did not!! Not at all. Nothing worth looking at except a few decent shows. Everything else is mostly trash,as expected.

[@belindaroulston152]

My heart broke for Billy, he was such a caring gentle and kind man that should not have had to endure all he did. It was so we omg, and I feel for his family too.

[@beep7]

Marriage isn't a game. Treat it like one and you lose.

[@truther4851]

Bee P you'll probably loose either way lol

[@kairik6302]

Amen.

[@loretta.o1806]

Word 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mrs.w8193]

Bee P exactly. I don’t understand why anyone would go on a show where you marry someone without knowing them or at least dating for an amount of time.

[@carlyc6525]

If these so called psychologists were genuine; they should be putting the wellness of people first, that’s their whole job. So to be involved in any way with this show is disgraceful

[@kendallwright7222]

Well said 👍🏼

[@itsjustnopinionok]

The love of money

[@tamiajackson]

Actually.. genuine psychologists and psychiatrists alike consider anyone whose mental health suffers during experiment as research and all are put into groups such as the control group..etc.. please do some proper research about the many studies that the governments of the world have conducted on the basis of trying to understand the human mind.. any real psychiatrist, psychologist or practitioner who is involved in these experiments would tell you that they rather sacrifice one or two lives to save thousands of people or even millions.. because when you look at it from the broader perspective.. we have all the things we enjoy right now due to the many lives that were sacrificed in the past.. be it people who did it willingly or people who were used in experiments like these..

[@coffeebeann1]

Yup ethics is lacking ..disgraceful

[@nemoniente5844]

...most entertainers are broken people... or eventually get broken...

[@rivkaruthgolan]

How about behind the camera?

[@MissJessyeNorman]

Not the real thing. But we've been pushed to no longer support the real arts.

[@nemoniente5844]

@@rivkaruthgolan ...people who don't crave attention are usually a lot more at peace with themselves...

[@rivkaruthgolan]

There are many ill, exploitive people behind the scenes who can only exploit ill, or naive talent, those who don't have the self-esteem to stand up to their employers and risking being fired. I don't think that enjoying attention equals craving attention.

[@Brunette84]

Everyone is broken... entertainers just love attention

[@gripitl6878]

How depressing. He looks so disappointed when she walks up.

[@bonaom]

Clare is more beautiful with less makeup. She reminds me of Sharon Stone.

[@heidiluchterhand2525]

I did an Australian reality show 10 years ago and you are told that you will always have help and before doing it you have to sit a psychological test but there is no help provided. It took about 2 years for people to forget who I was. The guy I was with only did it for the fame hoping to get a show out of it. Not to mention the cruel comments he posted about me on social media pretending to be someone else. I got followed everywhere from bathrooms to change rooms and in the end followed home and almost attacked. They definitely do cut and paste words together to make you sound or say what they want to be said. I also sort out counseling after it ended because I was an emotional mess. Something does need to change with these shows. Ps: none of the people on these shows get paid while they are on it. Only the company makes money and the TV stations.

[@stacyyoust]

Why would people do it with no financial compensation? Seems humiliating.

[@heidiluchterhand2525]

@monetize with sis G and @stacy youst for a lot of the girls I was on the show with weren't interested in making money or being famous. I already had a successful career that I still do and love today. It was more that the other girls and myself included were hoping to find a decent guy. Unfortunately or more should I say fortunately for me now because I am now happily married most of the guys bar 2 were actually not very nice guys who were mentally and emotionally abusive. Two of the guys were very stand up men who did find love and got married to two of the girls on the show. I shared a room in the beginning with one of those two girls and she was gorgeous inside and out. There is a lot of mind games played by the staff but there was also a lot of staff who were very kind. Unfortunately society can play a huge part in why some people go on these shows. The old saying "when are you going to settle down and find a good man/woman" weighs heavily on people's mind or this whole you are not complete until you have children causes people to make rush decisions and enter into these shows. However the guy I was with did try to seek prowess and fame afterwards and it backfired on him. The truth always comes out one way or another and if you burn bridges pretty soon there will be no bridges to help you get to the other side. The best thing a person can do and just speaking from the experience and after some serious counseling is say to themself is why do I have to conform to others expectations and what is it that I want.

[@carinaejag]

But,,, It's adults and they have their own responsibility too.

[@thehazelnutbar]

I 💯 agree!

[@CF1971]

There's a lot of mean people here. You should be ashamed of yourselves

[@ridita5221]

The producers gave good advice: stay away from social media and seek for professional help.

[@ladyreverie7027]

They claimed to BE the professionals though.

[@kathymaher9960]

it seems most people that are chosen for reality tv are broken in some way before the camera even turns on.

[@LadyDiva3]

There's a a show on Hulu called "UnReal". You'll see the horrible and manipulative things these producers do to the contestants backstage!!!

[@famouslastwords0791HR]

Really? I'll have to check that out, sounds interesting.

[@FLdancer00]

That's not real. It's entertainment. If any of that ever happened (contestants dying!), there would be lawsuits. It's like saying Star Trek is what happens at NASA.

[@FLdancer00]

@@famouslastwords0791HR It's a great show, but it's not accurate.

[@famouslastwords0791HR]

@@FLdancer00 In what way?

[@FLdancer00]

@@famouslastwords0791HR Producers don't get brackets of contestants and bonuses if they win. They don't give them drugs. Are they shady? Do they lie? Do they supply alcohol? Absolutely. But the show takes everything to the extreme to entertain you. It's enjoyable, but don't take it as gospel. 😊

[@samanthapeters2972]

Contestants should sue the show for defamation.

[@whit2642]

Samantha Peters They signed that right away, unfortunately.

[@rosebalistiks6142]

Lady. I'm just glad that you're alive.

[@katjakittenland9689]

People who feel the need to participate in these kinds of shows, already have some psychological issues from the start.....

[@gknee3]

What Ben said about benjamin having someone to come back home to and support is so true. He is very lucky.

[@Opheliamamars]

I'm sorry but anyone who decides to go on these shows with any other motive other than getting your 15 minutes of fame are really naive.

[@pipche6283]

I hope Billy is ok he is such a lovely human who didn't deserve such vile treatment it was just awful to watch & id never watch that show again hopefully it is axed

[@ForeverLumoz]

I'm not really sure if this concept needs to be cancelled, but it needs to be changed. I'm Denmark we have Married at first sight as well, but it's NOTHING like what the Australian variety (not sure what other that those two varieties are like). Here there's no drama, no house for all couples - just couples living an everyday life together and getting help from different professionals during that time and even after the cameras stop filming. It's a calm, individual journey and I like it much better than all the drama the is talked about in this video.

[@JS-ze3ue]

Line B Same here in the US, surprisingly enough.

[@merncat75]

@@ForeverLumoz that sounds like a real legitimate show about matchmaking and finding love but here in the States, reality TV is nothing but trash and looking for ratings.. Sadly it seems the viewers want to watch drama between couples.. one of our longest running and highest rated shows is Jerry Springer 😑 so that should speak volumes about what viewers want to see 🙄 Not me personally.. it makes me sick to my stomach but it's been proven that ratings go higher when shows have people fighting, manipulating and abusing each other 😔

[@chelseafcgirl123]

Joy Soni the US one isn’t as dramatised as AUS but there is definitely unnecessary conflict on it

[@christinejackson3922]

Wow what an eye opener I never realised what went on behind the scenes Another excellent Sunday Night 👍👍👍👍

[@eddietowers5595]

Reality TV, commonly known as trash TV, has become so pervasive it proves you are what you watch. You. Are. What. You. Watch.

[@jeannelhasty]

I am very impressed with the young lady who was interviewed. She is very articulate with the "reality" of the show and very real. She has the right perspective and the courage to speak out. She has a beautiful smile. I hope and pray her smile is a sign she is doing quite well. Now she has a worthwhile mission. Thanks for your courage! Gob bless!!!

[@adamtanpahawa850]

The only reality tv show that are not toxic is great british sewing bee or great british bake off😂

[@Saucyminx597]

Great british bake off is life!

[@uthandophumelele]

I'm dead!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 But you're right.

[@adamtanpahawa850]

@@Saucyminx597 😉

[@adamtanpahawa850]

@@uthandophumelele haha i love both show😂

[@adamtanpahawa850]

@Lynette the best😉

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

I think people need to understand what TV is first. TV is for entertainment and that's why it should only be for actors who have training. Civilians are not supposed to be on TV, but it's cheap and there are no unions. Reality TV stars are call centre operators of TV.

[@Bik998]

So we'll said.

[@rhoduskal-cious3243]

Scribblebytes well said!

[@Talletc]

No it's NOT about entertainment. It's about programming the masses, numbing us to profound deviancy and keeping us from critical thinking. Entertainment has never been their plan.

[@infinitus.]

"I'm suffering from PTSD and depression but hey, why not jump into a lifelong commitment, even better why not have it filmed on national TV? That'll sure heal me." At some point people need to take responsibility for their decisions. Even as a child I suffered trauma and severe loss and 8 years of depression but I was aware of everything going around me, including my own behaviour. Most people lack self awareness and will be taken advantage of because of it. Self awareness people!

[@terriesmith8219]

Exactly. People need to take responsibility for their own life choices and to STOP PLAYING THE VICTIM CARD. They signed up for the show, no one forced them. Every life decisions have consequences. Be it good or bad. Learn to take responsibility.

[@FLdancer00]

Amen!

[@MegaSpaceMolly]

Terrie Smith THIS!!!

[@summahthevegan3796]

Everyone experiences and responds to traumas differently so it's unfair to judge others based on your own experiences. Especially as you don't know exactly what someone has been through. Please have some more compassion and respect for others.

[@ChillyIllie]

@@summahthevegan3796 a much needed comment. Your rationale & empathy makes the world a better place... 💚🌱✊

[@Livewell-xgi]

Taking advantage of vulnerable people who want to be loved and under societal pressures is just cruel.

[@livingholistically1485]

I'm glad someone stood up for Billy and to bring awareness.

[@brianburnett5943]

Here in the UK, the Jeremy Kyle show has been axed when a man killed himself after doing a lie detector. These show producers have no scruples whatsoever!

[@jujujewel2172]

Good Lord, how terrible, they really dont do they!!?

[@susansimons5577]

Human behaviour at it's worst.

[@NicholsKT]

Susan Simons Nah, rape and sex trafficking probably take up spot #1, slavery #2, then reality TV

[@sarahwales6276]

There are people dealing with terminal illness, serious disability and other inmense challenges in life. These people went on reality tv and had a hard time... this says alot about where society is at.

[@missdirection]

Sarah Wales I think that’s the point - society is at a point of wanting this stuff and they’re preying on emotionally vulnerable people. Not good. I think it’s probably a good thing to put out to younger kids today that this can be a really negative experience given people seem to think it’ll launch them into social media stardom and money 😩

[@nmrudolph]

I remember the first season of Big Brother here in the US, the family members of contestants got smart and sent planes with banners that had messages of the truth! I applaud their creativity 👏🏻 There is nothing real about reality 📺 tv

[@melonie_peppers]

"What is it about me?" That cut me deep

[@PH-pq3vq]

She's a bully

[@emilyf6325]

MAFS = "Psychological sewer of Australian Television" ahaha perfect

[@bubblybubbles4023]

The same trash is on tv in America. I think it may be a worldwide trend.

[@emilyf6325]

Bubbly Bubbles mmmhm sad but true. Only thing in their minds is $$$$$$$

[@TweetsyCk]

Ruthless words... it's way more dramatized than the USA version. It looks like everybody's acting

[@Bongwater33]

I thought people knew that they were agreeing to be used and exploited in return for a small amount of tv fame - thats the standard contract for reality tv shows.

[@Ordningsmakten]

Play with fire and get burned. Or simply don't enter these shows. Personal responsibility anyone?

[@ninjakwoww3745]

Ordningsmakten thank you! I am so tired of people blaming everyone else and not taking any responsibility for their own actions. I am sure the girl did want to find love but I’m certain part of it is for money and fame. If she asked for “additional testing about anxiety and depression” obviously she knew she was not mentally well and should not have went on. They might not have fully know how sick she was and she knows her self best. Not like someone forced her to go on....

[@terriesmith8219]

Exactly!!🎯🎯🎯 These people playing the victims when they signed up for the show of their own free will, no one forced them, yet here they are, crying victims. I'm sick and tired of people always playing the victim and not taking responsibility for their dumb life choices.

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

It would be too much to ask the weak minded world we live in today. No one forced her to marry someone on TV WTF.

[@justinmopavich3685]

@@ninjakwoww3745 exactly

[@bar-sabas4801]

Do not enter

[@athenarising9818]

7:05 to around ten min mark there is random music while show is muted but worth forwarding past.

[@natashaphipps402]

I got same , maybe they got sued or something 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@1cakesz]

😦 I’m surprised no one has mentioned the statement made at 20:41 “I just got some really great friends who would take photographs and then send all the bad comments to me.” Maybe it’s time to rethink who you consider “friends.”

[@CheerfulChelsea_]

...think he meant it sarcastically

[@katasue2633]

How...they werw sending him screenshots about what others were saying about him.

[@Eccentric_Villain]

Hence why I don’t watch anything that claims to be reality, it’s always fantasy.

[@apriladaum1020]

Villainous One - I’m about too do the same!!

[@PMMcDaniel]

So is the rest of TV, Movies, the News, etc............................

[@chrysichrysi7889]

The problem I see with these shows, is that they help(ed) breed a whole culture and mentality where it's OK to publicly humiliate people and as a matter of fact even kick them while they're still down, deserved or undeserved, mentally equipped for it, or not. It's by all means NOT a recent phenomenon. Remember Jerry Springer, Maury Povic,...etc. (a.k.a. garbage TV🗑️) ? That's where I think it all began, and I hope what we're seeing now is close to the end of that totem pole.

[@JustJulie2024]

Also, Pretty much had prostitution shows. (Rick Of love, flav, Teila , chance & real, I love NewYork, this was 25 women/men taking turns while making $ to do This nasty no self respect for 5 mins of fame. Gods cleaning this earth up as we speak.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Something is not bred. It's part of human nature.

[@moda78z]

“Claire now knows what they are really looking for is ratings” You don’t say. 🤦‍♀️

[@rashone2879]

Ha ha...yea, I wonder what else someone might think they were looking for...

[@nikkikidd8428]

I am so happy to see that even the “winners” of these reality shows are being honest about what really goes on. I remember when I first learned that American Idol was constructed in much of the same way as these shows I was heartbroken yet I didn’t realize that all of these shows are the same. I think I was in denial because I didn’t want to believe that there could be so many assholes creating these shows. But we live in a world that anyone can get to someone if they really want to through social media and it’s dangerous. I only started commenting on KZbin videos a couple of years ago and I sure hope I didn’t hurt anyone but I can’t say I haven’t. Lately I have been dealing with severe depression and bi polar disorder and even though I have always tried to be a good person and help people it’s made me even more aware of how little it takes to hurt someone even if you don’t know them. I try remain objective and consider that everyone makes mistakes and everyone deserves understanding and more than one or two chances in life. Especially nowadays as social media is manipulating in itself. And for my sanity I need to stay away from Facebook etc., because for me as someone that has been hurt so much by family it cuts deep just reading my newsfeed. But when I am not on it I get certain people getting angry with me because it’s just EASIER for them to keep in contact with whomever that way and they’ve become so accustomed to it that they truly believe I am being rude or something. And that itself really hurts. But truth be told if I don’t go looking then I don’t see a lot of that anger or frustration because I’m just not there to witness it lol. I really do want people to be happy and loved in this world and I don’t like watching people getting hurt so now I stay away from these reality shows and try to be nice and generous to the real people I see in front of me. The other day I seen absolutely gorgeous woman who was in her 80s or so and I just had to tell her how absolutely stunning she is and the few people that witnessed me saying that to her were stoked and all of us walked away smiling ear to ear and not one of us knew other lol. It was rewarding in a way that stays for a really long time. I hope I don’t sound like I am promoting myself as being perfect but if it feels that way I apologize as I have done some horrible things and I am far from perfect. Have an amazing day everyone and please stay safe and take care

[@C.J.1910]

You look like a beautiful person/soul. I sincerely wish you to be healthy, happy and surrounded with nice people. Big hug from a French girl ❤️

[@lindasapiecha2515]

Yours is the only Long comment i have ever read and it was facsinating ❤

[@RebelRoseJade]

When he didn't kiss her on the lips I knew she was in trouble and she needed time to heal and they should have listened to both of them and she should sue them

[@heidiheaux7007]

She signed up for the show. Nobody takes personal responsibility anymore. You don’t get money for making a bad decision.

[@LeatheRockz]

This is exactly what the tv show/series "UnReal" is about.....behind the scenes look at Reality shows....and its dark side....

[@numberone5680]

I never watched reality shows here in the US. I heard they were faked and drama was the hook for ratings. I refused to support those “bad side of humans” reality programs.

[@merncat75]

Thank you for not supporting that garbage 💖 If they don't get ratings, then they won't continue.. That would be a positive thing for everyone.

[@peggygreeby5065]

I'm 68, I've never watched any reality show, and I'm not about to start now. From the advertisements they all look ridiculous.

[@merncat75]

@@peggygreeby5065 well I hate to say it but millennials don't seem to be as intelligent as previous generations.. plus for some reason, they seem to enjoy watching other people involved in drama.. I'm not quite sure why.

[@peggygreeby5065]

@@merncat75 I've noticed that as well. That, and the fact that they're always doing something on their phones. I don't think they can hold a conversation with anyone, it's all texting or tweeting, it's crazy.

[@ToBeDahlia]

here we go with the assumptions about millennials.

[@jenniferworldwide]

I wish this issue would be addressed in the United States.

[@peacocklava]

The best way we can take a stand against these shows is to stop watching them

[@kellymatthews3732]

I absolutely love billy, he has the most amazing soul. Any one would be lucky to have him.

[@mikche84]

The young man speaking of being called 'muggy mike' has since committed suicide. Reality tv can be deadly to a person's mind.

[@julieralte7421]

R. I. P.

[@ZosiaSamosiaOo]

@@julieralte7421 28:22

[@rebcol4926]

These shows would not exist if it were not for the people willing to do them.

[@smurfiennes]

Rebecca Coleman greed will always prevail

[@mathildeb2710]

or for the people watching..... I think the point here is that many people who do them are misled

[@TheShoshie10]

These shows tear down the psyche of the participants, destroying their defenses and identity

[@merncat75]

.. only if they let them. Sadly, the participants have to take some blame (I do feel bad for those who might not know any better but as adults, people should be aware of circumstances before participating) do research, ask questions, etc.. also, I've known people who have auditioned for reality TV and before you are even picked, they make you sign contracts that are about 12 pages long stating how they can edit clips however they want, they have permission to make people look a certain way, they can cut and use footage as they please, etc.. basically they don't lie, they give us a heads up that they're going to do what they want with the film (because after all.. it IS a SHOW) I just feel these are people who obviously are looking for (maybe even desperate for) some sort of reassurance, recognition, maybe even some fame.. It's just difficult for me to put ALL of the blame on the show. We all know reality TV is trashy and all about ratings and profit so why would they care about the people they are using for all of those things?

[@peachescastle6659]

merncat75 The shows certainly do have a duty of care to the people whose lives they distort and destroy. What are you going to say when someone loses their shit and goes postal on a network? They pray in the weak and vulnerable in order to make money. I have watched MAFS in the past, and many other reality shows until this last season. It was disgusting and shocking to me that anyone would find this behaviour entertainment. Don’t even get me started on the comments and behaviour online. Reading other woman call Liz dirty and unclean and trashy? All because she chooses to wear lots of makeup? And hair extensions? These comments were from woman in their 40’s about a young woman in her 20’s. I personally told them it was uncalled for and nasty only to them have them attempt to bullying me. Luckily I’ve enough strength and foresight to just remove myself from a situation like that, but, It was shocking to see and be part of; packs of hyenas all going in for the kill. Imagine that on a huge scale. I don’t think that’s anything anyone can possibly be prepared for. There definitely needs to be some accountability in this industry. It’s become out of control.

[@kiraraki_master6647]

I love Sia she wears a wig to hide her identity cause it’s horrible when everyone staring at you everyplace u go

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

But she goes to other places without that wig and pretty much everyone knows what she looks like now. She was on the Kardashians show too with no disguise.

[@seanmcquinn9603]

@@hayaglamazonluxe very few people have seen her face. I don't know what she looks like

[@vestineangeneye1891]

@@seanmcquinn9603 google is one finger away,sure we may not see some updated pictures of her but if you search for how she looks like you will find the pictures.

[@UnfilteredAmerica]

We know exactly how she looks lmao

[@burntblonde2925]

Clare is beautiful! I’m so sorry this happened to her. I hope she’s moves on and can love herself and be loved!