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EddyEagal 01-06-2018 06:48 PM
Definitely not homophobic - but without doubt very heteronormative.

Can't be criticised for this, though. It's a reality show on a commercial broadcaster - it has to appeal to the largest, most lucrative market: young straight people.

In terms of the show incorporating LGBT contestants, it really wouldn't work. Love Island follows a very restrictive format. Adding in gay people would make it a very complicated, contrived and divided show...

The option of having an LGBT version isn't viable. It would not do as well in the ratings and it'd be accused of stereotyping.

Not everything can be for everyone.

Crimson Dynamo 01-06-2018 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg! (Post 10019826)
Oh sorry! Didn't realise I was speaking to an expert in commercial television and advertising.

For what logical reason would having some non-heterosexual people on the show lead to less viewership? Please enlighten me.
Well yes having worked in that business for around 15 years I guess I am, what are your credentials?

Crimson Dynamo 01-06-2018 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by EddyEagal (Post 10020166)
Definitely not homophobic - but without doubt very heteronormative.

Can't be criticised for this, though. It's a reality show on a commercial broadcaster - it has to appeal to the largest, most lucrative market: young straight people.

In terms of the show incorporating LGBT contestants, it really wouldn't work. Love Island follows a very restrictive format. Adding in gay people would make it a very complicated, contrived and divided show...

The option of having an LGBT version isn't viable. It would not do as well in the ratings and it'd be accused of stereotyping.

Not everything can be for everyone.
Hopefully the penny will now drop for the member

Good Post sir

Greg! 01-06-2018 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet (Post 10020179)
Well yes having worked in that business for around 15 years I guess I am, what are your credentials?
Worked in that business for 15 years yet can't/won't answer my question :p


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