LIFESTYLE: LRT DIARIES - IS THIS THE END OF REALITY TELEVISION?
Analyse this – The queen of reality television, who has had every bit of her life “scripted or otherwise” on display for the world to see opted out of televising her wedding to Kanye West citing claims of privacy. Huh? Which leads us to ask the question – Is this the end of reality television? Is this end of flash, of bling, of OTT? There were stark differences between the first and second (or second and third) nuptial celebrations of Kim Kardashian. Here is a summation of our astute observations.
For starters, the first celebrity wedding was televised while the second was not, indicating a tired and strained relationship with the camera.
Kim’s dress in the first celebrity wedding was largely princess aspirational and all about fantasy, along with the “it’s my day, look at me” syndrome, whereas the Givenchy dress worn by Kim on her second reality try was tasteful, elegant and downright graceful.
The first reality wedding seemed like it was more about the event and television ratings, whereas the second seems like it is has a lot more meaning (hopefully) and is all about the actual symbolism of the ceremony.
In the first case, even the honeymoon was on display – bikinis, PDA and all, whereas the second time round, it was all about quality time in the country side with no cameras in tow.
So, if Kim Kardashian realises the importance of privacy and asks for it, does that mean the world is to follow? I guess, if top notch celebrities like Leonardo di Caprio and Beyonce are averse to attending your wedding due to the many cameras present, I guess that is a hint to be taken. Whilst we don’t see reality television disappearing any time soon, the ratings on most of the American television shows speak for the decline of their popularity. Right from “American Idol”, which does in fact showcase talent to the otherwise devoid of it ones like “Keeping up with the Kardashians”. In fact, some comments on reality television celebrities are downright ghastly. Welcome back discretion and not washing your dirty linen in public. Time for a change in perceptions of talent, don’t you think?
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So, if Kim Kardashian realises the importance of privacy and asks for it, does that mean the world is to follow? I guess, if top notch celebrities like Leonardo di Caprio and Beyonce are averse to attending your wedding due to the many cameras present, I guess that is a hint to be taken. Whilst we don’t see reality television disappearing any time soon, the ratings on most of the American television shows speak for the decline of their popularity. Right from “American Idol”, which does in fact showcase talent to the otherwise devoid of it ones like “Keeping up with the Kardashians”. In fact, some comments on reality television celebrities are downright ghastly. Welcome back discretion and not washing your dirty linen in public. Time for a change in perceptions of talent, don’t you think?
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