Parents' Guide to

Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Reality show promotes iffy reasons for weight loss.

TV E! Reality TV 2017
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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 14+

Based on 4 parent reviews

Jojo bean789
Jojo bean789 Adult
October 20, 2021
age 18+

Love it

This is great motivation for people wanting to get fit. I think she should do an exercise DVD. 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆

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Great messages
Great role models
andromedae17
andromedae17 Adult
April 23, 2019
age 15+

Good if taken with a grain of salt

There's definitely a focus on material aspirations here - a slim body, nice clothing, professionally-done makeup - but the stories from the participants feel earnest, and the show makes it clear that it's hard physical and emotional work that gets the weight lost and kept off. Satisfying fluff for older teens and up. Content is safe for younger teens, but ensure they watch it with critical thinking and skepticism turned way up.

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Too much consumerism
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What's the Story?

REVENGE BODY WITH KHLOE KARDASHIAN is a reality series featuring men and women who want to seek revenge against people by losing weight and getting a celebrity makeover. Khloé Kardashian meets folks who have been insulted or rejected by friends, family, and lovers because they are overweight. After sharing their stories with the reality star, they are paired up with a celebrity trainer, including Gunnar Peterson and Luke Milton, and spend six weeks working out and getting top-notch celebrity beauty treatments. If they are successful in losing some weight, they get the chance to show themselves off to the people who rejected them.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say (4 ):
Kids say (1 ):

This lukewarm reality show combines self-esteem with inappropriate messages about getting back at someone by flaunting a new body. While workouts and getting the right support are briefly discussed, these points are overshadowed by conversations about looking good. Featuring cast members receiving Hollywood fashion and beauty treatments the Kardashians enjoy also adds to this.

There are a few positive moments, but the show fails to address the self-esteem and body image issues that are often associated with being overweight. Khloe also fails to mention the multiple procedures she's undergone to help her look slimmer when she talks about how she goes about losing weight. Some folks (especially Kardashian fans) may find Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian inspiring, but most of its messages aren't very constructive.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what motivates people to lose weight, like those on Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian. Should getting back at someone be a reason for doing so? If not, what should they be? Does it really matter, as long as you reach your weight goals? Why?

  • How media can potentially impact the way people see themselves and their bodies? What messages do weight loss-themed tv shows like Revenge Body With Khloé Kardashian send to girls and boys about how they should look?

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