Norwegian comedian slams reality TV for using problematic personalities

Marlene Stavrum, a Norwegian comedian, criticizes the reality TV industry for allegedly prioritizing controversial personalities for clicks and views, particularly those with racist or misogynistic views. She shared her views in her new podcast and referenced an incident where she was not selected for a show due to her conditions regarding other participants. Stavrum's criticism highlights concerns about the commercial incentives within the industry. She says this leads to promoting problematic figures. She suggests that such choices contribute to online hate and the spread of negative content. VGTV's CEO responded by saying that they prioritize a participant's fit to the show and that they strongly oppose hate speech. He also said that it is difficult to answer about Stavrum's specific claims since the personalities were not mentioned.