TV
Denise Van Outen has claimed that ITV's reality shows do not take enough care of their contestants.
She believes that shows such as Grease Is The Word and The X Factor are focused on ratings rather than finding new talent.
Talking about Grease Is The Word, she told The Stage: "They were not so serious about finding genuine stars.
"I am not saying the two people who won were not good as I have not seen them, but I think their search was more for TV viewers rather than finding and nurturing people for the West End."
The Any Dream Will Do judge added: "The reason why the BBC shows are such a good thing is because I know the aftercare the contestants get when they leave the show.
"They are really looked after. If you look at lots of other shows like the X Factor, they don’t get as much care afterwards.
"They get their five minutes of fame but nothing else unless they win."
She believes that shows such as Grease Is The Word and The X Factor are focused on ratings rather than finding new talent.
Talking about Grease Is The Word, she told The Stage: "They were not so serious about finding genuine stars.
"I am not saying the two people who won were not good as I have not seen them, but I think their search was more for TV viewers rather than finding and nurturing people for the West End."
The Any Dream Will Do judge added: "The reason why the BBC shows are such a good thing is because I know the aftercare the contestants get when they leave the show.
"They are really looked after. If you look at lots of other shows like the X Factor, they don’t get as much care afterwards.
"They get their five minutes of fame but nothing else unless they win."
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