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Publish: 18 Sep 2021, 06:38 pm
Priyanka Chopra Sorry for Role on Reality Show 'the activists'|| Photo: Collected
Actress
Priyanka Chopra has said US activism reality TV show The Activist "got it
wrong" and has apologised for her planned role as a judge.
The
Activist was a challenge show for people involved in health, education and
environmental issues to win a place at the G20 summit.
The makers have issued an apology for the show's format.
When
the presenters were announced, there was backlash online - which Priyanka says
she "heard".
"I
have been moved by the power of your voices over the past week," she
wrote, in a note posted on her social media channels.
"The
show got it wrong, and I'm sorry that my participation in it disappointed many
of you.
"The intention was always to bring attention to the
people behind the ideas and highlight the actions and impact of the causes they
support tirelessly."
The negative response to the show was around pitting important issues against each other and turning global causes into reality TV.
The show, which has already been filmed, will now be remade
as a documentary, with the same activists who took part in the reality show
format.
'We apologize to the activists'
US TV network CBS and makers Live Nation and Global Citizen
said in a joint statement the show format "distracts" from the
activists' work.
"Global activism centres on collaboration and cooperation, not competition. We apologise to the activists, hosts, and the larger activist community - we got it wrong," said Global Citizen.
"It is our responsibility to use this platform in the
most effective way to realize change and elevate the incredible activists
dedicating their lives to progress all around the world.
An additional comment, from Global Citizen, CBS and Live
Nation, added: "It has become apparent the format of the show as announced
distracts from the vital work these incredible activists do in their
communities every day.
"The push for global change is not a competition and
requires a global effort."
'Activists work without fanfare'
The statement ends by saying: "Activists and community
leaders around the world work every day, often without fanfare, to advance
protections for people, communities, and our planet.
"We hope that by showcasing their work we will inspire
more people to become more involved in addressing the world's most pressing
issues. We look forward to highlighting the mission and lives of each of these
incredible people."
The show's hosts, Usher, Julianne Hough and Priyanka Chopra
were announced last week.
When details of the show were revealed, criticism began to
grow online as the show was compared to the likes of Black Mirror or The Hunger
Games.
It prompted Julianne Hough to post on Instagram about the
show, where she said "the judging aspect of the show missed the
mark". (BBC)
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