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Hi everyone!
I've always been a fan of reality singing and dancing competitions, but I've often wondered if the contestants are getting mislead. I have seen it happen season after season whether it is an Indian reality show or American one, that the contestants are very popular during the time of the show, but then they seem to just fizzle out. I have even noticed this with the winners. They are really popular during and around the time of the show, but then they too fail to maintain the popularity despite being so talented. Most of us even forget who that person was after a few months.
I personally think there are way to many reality platforms and such little opportunity for these people. i know some of them get good exposure and learn some good skills, but majority of them end up taking those skills and have to make a different career out of it (not dancing or singing related). It makes me sad because these people are so talented, but they are not able to use their talent in the way they were told they should. The judges tell them that they are so talented, and that they will make it big. The audience also gives them such good support and feedback, but it's all short-term. Most of these people do not receive the help and support after the show is over, and it is sad to see such good talent being wasted.
I guess the point of debate here is, are reality shows giving contestants a sense of false hope? Are they giving people higher expectations than can be delivered?
Channel V Dil Dosti Dance
Arjun
