Being that this is a television blog, I think it's important to talk about a very disturbing television update. A VH1 television show, Megan wants a Millionaire," has been cancelled after only three episodes because a contestant who ended up as a finalist, murdered his ex-wife and took his own life. While this act in general is absolutely sinful and a shame for the families involved, this has revealed another ugly truth.
Reality television is awful. Now I know I watch it, so sure, I'm a part of why it’s awful but I’m going to have to point some fingers. It's very clear now, that when screening people to be on these reality shows, producers and casting directors are looking for the mess-ups. The grown guy living in his parent’s basement. The girl who cries and screams at the drop of a hat. The instigators, the down-and-outs, the abusers.
On the last season of Daisy of Love it was revealed that certain gentlemen had been arrested. On the reality show, Charm school, a girl who also appeared on Rock of Love made it publicly known that she was going to jail after the show unless she won the money. We watched as she left in a car to the court and heard her talk about how she got herself there because of violence.
Now for shows like Celebrity rehab, having these people is alright. They're being monitor ed and given therapy to work on their problems. But when Ryan Jenkins was cast on Megan wants a Millionaire, they apparently looked over the fact that he has a record- 15 months of probation after hitting a past girlfriend in Canada. Why would a show trying to match-make a couple put an abuser on the show? Ratings? Chance of extra drama? Because they have no conscious?

Who knows? But it's certain that producers need to be pickier in their choosing. Two reality series on VH1, Megan wants a Millionaire and I Love Money 3 are being cancelled now because Jenkins appeared on them. Promoting a television show with crazy drama is one way to get viewers, but why don't we stick to the basics - promotional products. There are promotional keychains that can advertise an upcoming show, instead of ex-cons.
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