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The Traitors can tell us a lot about unconscious bias

The Traitors can tell us a lot about unconscious bias

Behind entertaining reality TV lies racism, ableism and misogyny – and it’s important we recognise it
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Reality TV: Enjoyment and ethical implications

Reality TV: Enjoyment and ethical implications

Reality TV thrives on manufactured conflict – we must question the ethics behind our entertainment.
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The Traitors series 3 review: How a change of rules changed the game

The Traitors series 3 review: How a change of rules changed the game

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A surprising twist flipped The Traitors on its head and led to an unmissable finale
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Reality check: Does reality TV deserve more credit?

Reality check: Does reality TV deserve more credit?

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The cultural phenomenon of reality TV is surrounded by guilt and disdain, but does reality TV benefit more than it hinders us?
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Hello, Kate? The British public will see you now

Hello, Kate? The British public will see you now

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Princess Kate Middleton’s absent from the public gaze has caused concern amongst the British public. Fear not however, for the Princess could be working, and appearing on the small screen very soon…
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A sudden shift in TV obsession: The Traitors surge, Love Island fades

A sudden shift in TV obsession: The Traitors surge, Love Island fades

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What’s behind drop in Love Island viewership and soaring ascent of The Traitors?
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I’m a Cynic, Get Me Out of Here! Don’t fall for the Tory TV stars

I’m a Cynic, Get Me Out of Here! Don’t fall for the Tory TV stars

First Matt Hancock, and now Nigel Farage – both Tories are using reality TV to rehabilitate their images after building reputations of being among some of the most reprehensible people in the country
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I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!: The most unforgettable contestants

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!: The most unforgettable contestants

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With I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! back on our screens, now is the perfect time to reflect on the most unforgettable contestants over the years
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The best sh*t TV for exam season

The best sh*t TV for exam season

Need something to wind down to and switch off your mind? From yachting luxury to jail fights, these are the best reality tv shows to get you through exam season
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You’re not a celebrity Hancock, get out of there

You’re not a celebrity Hancock, get out of there

Amid his farcical tenure as Health Secretary, treating Matt Hancock as a celebrity in the jungle is an insult to millions
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Review: The Kardashians

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Keeping Up is long gone, it’s all about the Kardashian’s new show… The Kardashians! But with it only being available on Disney+, is it worth the subscription?
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The problem with normalising ‘situationships’

The problem with normalising ‘situationships’

With labelless relationships promoted by reality TV, is having no expectations the new expectation?
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Love Island: Where is the food?

Love Island: Where is the food?

Do Islanders actually eat? Elena Bradley explores whether the lack of food in Love Island is a facet of their format or an active choice to dehumanize contestants
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Netflix series ‘Next in Fashion’ could be 2020’s answer to America’s Next Top Model

Netflix series ‘Next in Fashion’ could be 2020’s answer to America’s Next Top Model

The new Netflix series hosted by Alexa Chung and Tan France will see budding designers take part in challenges to win $250,000 donated by Net-A-Porter
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Peachy bums and perky pecks normalise plastic surgery

Peachy bums and perky pecks normalise plastic surgery

Lottie Norton discusses the negative impacts of TV stars normalising plastic surgery on young generations
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The aristocrats are back

They’re posh, rich and kind of awkward – and we just can’t get enough. Rowena Cox-Willmott gives her verdict on the return of Made in Chelsea
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