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[Lods]

I was flicking channels last night and flicked passed that puss of a show where mums and dads go on to find a matching partner whilst their kids watch and control things. I saw a familiar face amongst the kids, JGM. His mum is one of the contestants but watching 5 mins of it I thought why would anyone put themselves on such a putrid show? I dont mind some of the reality TV shows but that one and things like Love Island, Married at First Sight are utter garbage. I just dont understand how they survive the light of day. As a society, are we that dumb that we feed off crap like that? Its any wonder many of us have alternative TV options such as Foxtel, Netflix, Stand etc.

A lot of the people who appear on those shows would describe their careers as 'influencers'.
They operate these social media channels, and by appearing on the shows they seek to increase their number of followers.
They have views on everything, usually with limited knowledge of the topic.
They're true empty vessels...but apparently some of these platforms provide some financial  incentive to have as many subscribers as possible.

Obviously there is some benefit for the stations in these shows, probably tied to mandated Australian content...and of course the advertising that follows the more popular of these shows.
I suspect they cost a little less to produce than a drama series, not requiring things like writers.

But it's still a bit bizarre they have an audience.
I can perhaps see some appeal in a building or cooking show....but "I Married a Bachelor at First Sight on Love Island with Big Brother as  Best Man" is probably a bit of a mystery.