OFCOM is drafting new rules to protect vulnerable TV stars after Jeremy Kyle and Love Island tragedies. The watchdog released a new report yesterday calling for broadcasters to up the safeguarding of their reality stars.
The report calls on the public to have "informed consent" when being filmed - and that any participants are "warned about potential harms or negative impacts" before taking part in a show.
It adds: "Ofcom has seen a steady rise in complaints expressing concern about the welfare and well-being of people who take part in programmes." The 27-page report was published yesterday after Ofcom consulted with former programme participants, psychiatrists, broadcasters, and academics.
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