Reality Shows Contestants Uses Personal Life in Game: In reality shows, the competition between contestants is not just about winning or losing the task. Many times, during this time, personal life, relations, old disputes and family also become a part of the discussion. Sometimes family is made an issue during a task, and sometimes family members are made to enter the show. In such a situation, the question arises that why is personal life given so much space in reality shows? Is the reason behind this only entertainment or does it also increase the connection with the show's script and audience?
What is the reason behind including the family in the show?
Recently, during a task of the reality show Bigg Boss 20, comments were made about Mahhi Vij's children and their motherhood. After which this question once again came into discussion. Jay Bhanushali expressed his displeasure in this matter and said that his seven year old daughter Tara has nothing to do with the game of the show. He had decided not to show Bigg Boss to his children. An important difference has to be understood here. Talking about contestant's personal life, bringing family in the task and inviting family members in the show – these are three different things. This does not happen every time from the makers of the show. Many times other contestants raise personal issues during a debate or task. At the same time, in some shows the family is sometimes called in person or to express their views.
Why does the audience connect with personal life?
The biggest feature of reality shows is that the real life of the contestants and their situations are shown in it. In a fiction show, the story and characters are already written, but in a reality show, the contestants' conversations, reactions, friendships, resentments and fights are made a part of the story. When the audience sees a contestant just doing a task, a kind of connection is formed with it. But when he comes to know about that person's life, struggle, relationships or emotions, he tries to understand him. This is the reason why a contestant's personal life sometimes goes beyond the game of the show.
Why does the mention of family connect people emotionally?
Family relations are an important part of life for everyone. Things related to parents, children, husband-wife or siblings have an emotional impact. Therefore, when family is mentioned in a show, the matter is not limited only to the game of the contestants. Reminding a contestant of his/her child, commenting on his/her parents or raising questions about his/her relationship can affect him/her emotionally. In such a situation his reaction also comes to the fore. He may get angry, cry or try to control himself. This reaction goes into discussion.
Do personal conversations enhance the story of the show?
In reality shows, the same contestants are shown for several days or weeks. In such a situation, creating new content in every episode only through tasks and eliminations can be a challenge. Conversations, debates, friendships, disagreements and personal experiences between the contestants create different twists in the show. When any old issue is made an issue or there is a debate regarding any relationship, then other things related to it also come to the fore. The audience wants to know where the controversy started and who is responding to what. This can keep him interested in the ongoing story of the show. But it would not be correct to say that every personal controversy is started deliberately by the show makers. Contestants are responsible for their own decisions and conversations. The format of the show, the tasks and how the editing presents the contestants is a different aspect.
What is the reason behind inviting the family on the show?
In shows like Bigg Boss, the entry of members in the family week is shown as a separate segment. During this time, people close to the contestant come to the house, meet him and spend some time with him. One objective of such segments is to give the contestants a chance to meet their families after a long time. People living inside the house are unaware of the outside world. In such a situation, their emotions come to the fore after seeing someone close to them. The family member can encourage the contestant, give his opinion on his game or give information about anything going on outside the house. With this, there are chances of some new twist in the show. Now the audience starts knowing not only about the contestant but also about his family members.
Does the game also get affected by the entry of the family?
The arrival of a family member can boost the morale of the contestants. He gets a chance to know from his family how people outside are seeing him. A family member may also advise him to trust a friend, stay away from any dispute or think again about his decisions. But its effect is not the same on every contestant. Some people become emotional after meeting their family, while others start focusing more on their game. Sometimes the contestant's confidence increases due to the family's words, and sometimes he also realizes some of his mistakes.
Who benefits from personal life controversies in reality shows?
When it comes into the personal life of a contestant, its impact does not remain only inside the show. His videos and clips start getting shared on social media also. People discuss in support and against the contestant. Due to this, conversations related to the show can happen after the episode. With this, the contestants can also get recognition from it. People start knowing him more because of his personal story or some special incident. However, it is not necessary that its effect is always good. If the controversy increases, he may have to face trolling and questions regarding his personal life.
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