Reality TV Risks Sinking into the Gutter, Warns Ex Channel 4 and Ofcom Boss Michael Grade The latest revelations from Married at First Sight have sparked a long overdue debate about the ethics of reality TV.
Former Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade warns that the industry is in danger of crossing a line. Grade's concern stems from the trend of reality shows prioritizing ratings over participant welfare.
Allegations made by three participants on MAFS – two claiming to have been raped by their on screen husbands – are just the tip of the iceberg.