The popularity of reality telly has soured in the past five or so years, with shows attracting legions and legions of fans – young and old.
Reality telly has genuinely taken over the world. Just ask Kim K.
And with a few new shows pushing boundaries by regularly featuring nudity AND sex – including Love Island, Geordie Shore, Big Brother and Naked Attraction – Closer asks if the controversy is justifiable.
We asked two huge reality stars what they thought about having sex on the telly.
Olivia Buckland – Love Island
“Times have changed – sex & nudity on screen is normal.”
Love Island contestant Olivia Buckland, 22, who had sex while on the reality show, says: “Sex is a totally natural thing and nothing to be ashamed of, so people need to get over it if they’re shocked to see it on TV.
“With Love Island, it’s a show about having a relationship with someone, and sex is a massive part of that. No one wants to just watch people holding hands for six weeks; they want to see relationships blossom.
“Times have changed and it’s totally acceptable to talk openly about sex and show off your body, and you can switch over and watch something else if you don’t like it. It’s just the human body and a totally normal thing to do. Shows like Naked Attraction sound a bit extreme, but there’s only going to be more sex and nakedness on TV because people are choosing to tune in for it. I don’t think it should be toned down – sex and nudity are just a part of life!”
Oliver Proudlock – Made In Chelsea
“How much further can they push ‘shock TV?’”
Former Made In Chelsea star Ollie Proudlock, 27, says: “It seems like each month there’s a new reality show that’s more shocking than the last. Each show has to be more extreme to keep people’s interest. Everyone I know was watching Love Island and I’ve heard a lot about Naked Attraction, so they’re obviously the type of shows people are craving. I do wonder how far this can go, seeing as there’s always this need to keep pushing the boundaries.
“It’s a testament to Made In Chelsea that they’ve never had to ramp up nudity on screen. People watch it as they’ve built up a relationship with the characters, are invested in the storylines and feel like they know us. That’s the key to reality TV – you want to feel part of someone’s world, and you don’t need naked bodies for that.”
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