Scandals & Boundaries

It’s time to take a hard look at what happens when the relentless drive for high ratings pushes reality TV over the line. From the notorious live-broadcast bullying on The X Factor NZ to catastrophic pyrotechnic mishap on Going Straight, we explore the infamous moments when production decisions have crashed into ethical, physical, and psychological safety boundaries. Producer Bailey Mackey talks about his controversial creation, The GC, and how the series came to be. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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