The Reality TV Controversies

In January 2001, religious and conservative pressure groups worldwide (America, Europe, Australia and Asia) protested strongly against the airing of, 'Temptation Island,' a TV show.The show, belonging to the genre of reality TV, was made by the US media house Fox TV (Fox TV). It was designed to 'test the fidelity' of four unmarried but committed couples, who were taken to an exotic island, where 26 singles tried to lure them so that they would cheat on their partners.

Whoever succeeded in remaining faithful to his/her partner was declared the winner.Critics of the program demanded a ban on it on the grounds that it promoted illicit sex and endangered the relationship between the participating couples.A spokesman for the American Family Association, Randall Murphree, remarked, "Even the trailers for the show were enough to upset conservative organizations and various religious groups."The activists, in their campaign, publicized the advertisers' identity and encouraged the public to compel the advertisers to boycott the show. ..