Love Island Australia now drawing audiences of 14-year-olds, host says
Sophie Monk says 14-year-olds are now watching Love Island Australia, which concerns her.
Host Sophie Monk says the audience watching Love Island Australia has shifted dramatically younger, with 14-year-olds now watching alongside their mothers. Monk finds this uncomfortable given the show's raunchy content.
The newest season's premiere contained scenes she likens to a party game, including a close-up of a man's hand around a woman's throat described as the "sex choking" trend. Monk says she didn't notice the moment during filming.
The show does employ psychologists to support contestants before, during and after filming, a safeguard that didn't exist in earlier reality TV eras.
- Eighth
- Season
- $50,000
- Prize pool
- 14 years old
- Youngest viewers
- 10 young Australians
- Contestants
Why it mattersA dating show reaching young teens raises questions about content exposure in entertainment.
AustraliaAustralian parents should be aware their teenage children may be watching Love Island, which contains adult themes and content.
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