• 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?

  2.0

• Common Sense says

  Over-the-top series pokes fun at wannabe reality stars.

Why We Rated This for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

• Messages:

  Some of the pranks seem to go too far; many of those being pranked appear foolish.

• Role models:

  Many of the hopeful reality stars go to great lengths to tolerate iffy behavior and/or participate in ridiculous/humiliating challenges in order to win what they believe is a real competition. Their persistence isn't a bad thing, but their willingness to abase themselves (and the show's willingness to do it) doesn't set the best example.
• Violence:

  Arguments and catfights are frequent; actors also pretend to be physically assaulting each other. One episode requires actors/contestants to sit in an electric chair and get shocked.
• Sex:

  Some very strong sexual innuendo, including references to homosexuality. Extremely suggestive images (including posing for racy modeling "photo shoots," etc.). The term “ho” is used in at least one episode. Women are seen in bikinis; men are seen shirtless and in tight bathing suits. Nudity (bare buttocks) is fully blurred.
• Language:

  Words like “ass," “crap," “pissed," and “bitch” are audible and used frequently. Stronger choices, like “f--k” and “s--t,” are bleeped.
• Consumerism:

  Not an issue.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Possibility for alcohol consumption.

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