X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson claims contestants were 'mentally manipulated and abused' and 'bullied,' as well as being forced to sign with a certain management company or be 'kicked off the show'. ITV say they are committed to contestant welfare.
Former X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson has called for an investigation into reality TV shows, to"protect future contestants", claiming there are"terrifying" things going on behind the scenes.
Ferguson has previously campaigned for the introduction of a regulatory body for the music industry, in a bid to ensure artist welfare.and Ofcom in 2021 calling for an"urgent inquiry" into the treatment of contestants on reality shows, but said she had been"fobbed off". In the email, she listed reasons for her complaint including contestants being"mentally manipulated and abused whilst having mental health problems" and being"reduced to tears due to pressure/bullying".She said contestants were also"forced into contracts without independent legal advice" and made to"sign to a management company with no freedom of choice". She said contestants were told if they refused, they would be"kicked off the show".
"During these exchanges, we explained our powers and how our broadcasting rules apply in detail. We confirmed that new rules introduced to protect participants in programmes were not applicable to programmes broadcast before April 5, 2021. ITV responded to Ferguson's claims, saying they were"committed to having in place suitable processes to protect the mental health and welfare of programme participants".
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