
1997
Sinisa Savija Expedition Robinson (Sweden) This is the show Mark Burnett heard about which led to the popular Survivor series in the US. In essence, Sinisa was the first person ever to be eliminated on a “Survivor” game and according to his wife, he was humiliated and embarrassed that he was found the least liked and most expendable player. His wife said he was so upset about how he would be edited on the show that he killed himself nine weeks before it aired.
2005
Nathan Clutter Paradise Hotel 2 Nate killed himself shortly after filming ended and before the show aired. The family allowed the show to keep him in and air all the episodes. He seemed a little “off” on the show and was eliminated in the fourth episode. The show officially stated that he died in a climbing accident. In actuality, he jumped off a cell phone tower.
So what we have learned here is don’t go on a reality show. And if you do, try like hell not to be voted off in the fourth episode! Thoughts?
Damn. That list is long.
Wow.. and a loud sigh.. "Bringing the drama" has a severe emotional affect on people. Being a reality star is the new "IT" thing to do. But seriously, can we honestly name one Happy or at least content Reality star??
Trista and ryan from bachelorette
Niecy Nash (my childhood friend) and her clan…are doing very well. But of course, unlike many, she is made for this type of stuff being a comedian, always wanting to be an actress (Lola Falana) and because she has a very very supportive and spiritual family. She was made for this kinds of stuff!Jokes aside, people really need to be honest with themselves about their motives. Things in life very seldom go exactly how we want them to go and others perception of us is often incongruent with how we see ourselves. No support to handle this reality mixed with some unbalanced behavior(s) can often create these types of disastrous storms. Such damage, I am really starting to loathe these junkie-junk exploitive TV shows.Thanks!Lannette
Firstly, my heart and prayers go out to the families that lost these contestants. Secondly, I will say perhaps these programs exacerbate problems these people may have prior to being on them. I think mental evaluation should be installed in the screening process in a hopeful attempt to eliminate this from happening in the future. Lastly, with the exception of Kitchen/ Hotel Nightmares I’m not a huge fan of reality television. Chef Ramsay has a harsh, real, boot camp approach to business revitalization. It seems if the owners are willing to employ his methods they can save their businesses. Elimination style shows I think can be very dangerous in that bullying can, and does take place. If fact, it encourages it. This type of televised “pecking order” can drive the most seemingly stable to thoughts of, or the practice of suicide if a perfect storm of poor life events happen after being pushed off the show. Think about it.
And now to Update with Josh Marks from MasterChef who recently ended his life as well
Not surprised. You have to be a narcissistic asshole to be want to be on reality TV in the first place. They’re all fucked up in the head. Take the attention and the spotlight (cheap celebrity) away and they can’t handle it.
Actually, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and killed himself shortly after because it didn’t want to be labeled crazy.
Russel Armstrong supposedly was murded, as was his partner. Both were found dead. Coinsidence? Perhaps not. I bet they had some shadey business deals going on as Russel left his wife so much debt. Anyway, that is what Taylor said at the last reunion she was on. The speculation is now murder. Has this changed, TT?
Gia Allemende was a sad loss.
Every once in a while I think I should update this. But I never have.
I think it’s already sad enough.