Show Notes
If you’re signing up to be on a reality TV show, you’ll probably expect drama and gossip - but over the last year or so, cast members on some of America’s biggest reality shows have been filing lawsuits against companies such as Bravo and its CEO Andy Cohen alleging things like sexual assault, exploitation and poor pay. What responsibility do the TV and production companies making the shows have when it comes to looking after the cast members? And what should wannabe reality stars prepare themselves for when signing up for these shows? Join Stacey Dooley and Larry Dean to discuss.
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