What comes after the bright lights of TV shut off for reality show contestants? In many cases, therapy to cope with the psychic wounds of the experience.
a “social experiment.” But it’s not an actual experiment, and therefore doesn’t need to follow the critical ethical and legal regulations we have for research and scientific ventures. This is the loophole that reality television has been exploiting: Because their shows are “entertainment,” they are not required to protect participants' mental health.sign a contract that clearly explains the possible experiences they may have as a result of being on the show.
; at times deprived them of access to food, water, or sleep; and paid them below minimum wage. Due to the ongoing lawsuit, Hartwell declined to speak with me. However, I was able to speak with two other former contestants ofWhat I heard corroborated Hartwell’s claims, and raised other significant issues about the psychological ramifications of appearing on the show.
Couples that got engaged were separated for several days after the reveal. They weren’t allowed to see or speak with their fiancé until they started filming again, and this experience was distressing.
This would be a time when contestants would benefit from therapy or other support, to help them navigate these challenging and highly unusual situations. As contestants were pushed to their emotional limits, they say, they were not given free—or easily accessible—therapy. They told me there was no counselor on the set. The exception was that if a contestant requested a session with their own existing therapist, producers would arrange for them to speak.
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