Reality TV Under Pressure

This chapter explores the intense emotional and psychological challenges faced by participants on reality television shows, particularly during unprecedented times like the pandemic. It reveals how the manipulation of their experiences and relationships by producers can lead to heightened stress, isolation, and emotional turmoil, often resulting in troubling incidents and ethical dilemmas. Through personal accounts and expert insights, it delves into themes of trauma, public scrutiny, and the complexities of consent and representation in the reality TV landscape.