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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 32 MIN

The "Sob Story" Trap: Why We Said No to BGT & Married at First Sight

from Sit Down With Us · host Faith & Zara

Is "Reality TV" ever actually real? 📺This week, Zara and Faith are diving into the addictive, dramatic, and often scripted world of reality television.We’re sharing the behind-the-scenes stories we’ve never told before, including why Faith turned down Britain’s Got Talent after they asked her to use her alopecia as a "sob story," and why Zara declined an offer for Married at First Sight.We also tackle the "dating rejection" that left us with our jaws on the floor, the 3 AM thoughts about the Love Island villa’s accessibility, and why we’re still waiting for a bald woman to walk into the villa.Follow us for more:📸 Instagram: @sitdownwithuspod @faith_hiles @zaraborji🎵 TikTok: @sitdownwithuspod#DisabilityAwareness #Alopecia #ZaraAndFaith #WheelchairLife #Inclusion #RepresentationMatters #Podcast #ZebedeeModels

Is "Reality TV" ever actually real? 📺 This week, Zara and Faith are diving into the addictive, dramatic, and often scripted world of reality television. We’re sharing the behind-the-scenes stories we’ve never told before, including why Faith turned down Britain’s Got Talent after they asked her to use her alopecia as a "sob story," and why Zara declined an offer for Married at First Sight. We also tackle the "dating rejection" that left us with our jaws on the floor, the 3 AM thoughts about t...

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