This chapter discusses a letter alleging mistreatment of reality stars by NBC, including mental and physical abuse, alcohol consumption, and cover-ups of sexual violence. It explores NBC's commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and highlights a specific incident on the show 'Below Deck Down Under'. The chapter also explores the representation of celebrities by high-profile lawyers and the potential changes that could occur in the reality TV industry.
Taking cues from striking actors and writers, reality TV stars are lobbying for better treatment from networks like Bravo and Netflix.
This episode was produced by Siona Peterous and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sam Sanders.
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