Reality TV risks sinking 'into the gutter', warns ex-Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade
Michael Grade, former Channel 4 and Ofcom chairman, warns that reality TV is at risk of crossing ethical lines in pursuit of ratings. His comments follow serious allegations of sexual abuse made by participants on the show Married at First Sight. Channel 4 has initiated an external review of welfare on the show amidst growing concerns about the safety of reality TV contestants.
- ▪Michael Grade expressed concerns about reality TV crossing ethical boundaries for ratings.
- ▪Allegations of sexual abuse have been made by participants on Married at First Sight.
- ▪Channel 4 has launched an external review of welfare on the show.
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Reality TV risks sinking 'into the gutter', warns ex-Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIan YoungsCulture reporterPA MediaChannel 4 has launched an external review of welfare on Married at First SightThe TV industry faces "a watershed moment" and must not "sink into the gutter" in the name of ratings, a former boss of Channel 4 and Ofcom has warned in the wake of sexual abuse allegations made by three participants on Married at First Sight.Michael Grade, who ran Channel 4 in the 1980s and 90s and was media regulator Ofcom's chairman until last month, said: "There is a line, and we're really in danger of crossing it.
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