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Celebrity Exposé

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Tony Potts, Where to watch: MyNetworkTV, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Gossipy guilty pleasure is no role model for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series focuses on documenting reckless, self-destructive, and/or illegal celebrity behavior -- and relishes presenting these stories to viewers. While the show will cover any celebrity making headlines, female celebrities appear to be featured more predominantly.

  • Violence:

    Some celebs exhibit aggressive behavior (often toward photographers).

  • Sex:

    Includes discussion of celebrity romances; some hugging and kissing visible. Stories have also covered nude pictures (and the scandals they cause) and sex tapes made by various celebrities.

  • Language:

    Words like "hell" are audible in taped footage; stronger fare, like "f--k," is bleeped out.

  • Consumerism:

    Features popular celebrities, including Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Owen Wilson. Hollywood venues, hotels, and nightclubs are sometimes visible.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Alcohol and cigarettes visible in some segments. Alcohol and drug addiction is discussed, as are DUIs and drug possession.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Celebrity Exposé

Parents need to know that this tabloid-like newsmagazine series covers the latest headline-grabbing exploits of popular celebrities, homing in on their outrageous, self-destructive, and/or illegal behavior. Coverage can (and often does) include everything from nude photos and sex tape to alleged alcohol and drug addiction. Most of the show's iffy content is of the caught-on-tape variety, but the fact that the show thrives on the kind of behavior that no parent would want their kids emulating is disturbing enough.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why some celebrities fall into a pattern of self-destructive behavior. Does the pressure of being a celebrity cause some of these meltdowns? Is the media responsible for some of their behavior? Families can also talk about looking at celebrities as role models. Does being famous automatically make someone a role model for kids? How does it feel when a celebrity you look up to begins to behave inappropriately?
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