Hi readers, it’s Emily and William here this week talking reality TV!

We hear Love Island is on again. We’re surprised, as we read that two people took their own lives after appearing in it. We don’t know the circumstances, but even if one person can’t cope with the after effects of appearing on this show, we question why it’s still running?

As you probably know, the same thing happened on the Jeremy Kyle show, which was immediately taken off the air. We agree with their decision as it was sensible and compassionate.

As you might have guessed, neither of us watch these kind of reality shows! We also cannot understand why people want to appear in programmes like Love Island? For fame, love, money, to be a ‘celebrity’? We want to see people who are doing good, positive things for the world as our celebrities!

We worry these reality programmes bring up many difficult emotions for people appearing in them, in such a public space. It must be very hard for people, often emotionally vulnerable, to manage their feelings. We don’t like the idea of our lives being broadcasted like this, as we value our privacy in personal matters.

And why do so many intelligent and responsible people love these programmes, seeing people so exposed? We cannot understand bright people just sit and watch strangers going through these personal experiences. Do they have nothing else better to do?

If we do watch TV we like comedies, or chat shows like Adam Hills, dramas and soaps. In our spare time, we like volunteering or make the most of the lighter nights with an evening walk. In winter we enjoy playing cards or board games and connecting with real people!

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