Is the golden age of reality TV over for good? If programs try to reinvent themselves each season, it remains impossible to do as well as at the end of the 2000s, a time when reality TV was a must and multiplied audience records. Who better than the one who imported the concept of confinement TV to France to give her opinion?
At 65 years old, Angela Lorente is known in the industry as the popess of reality TV in France. We owe him the launches of cult shows, namely “Loft Story”, “Star Academy”, “Temptation Island”, “Greg the Millionaire” or “My Incredible Fiance”. Twenty years after her exploits, she is now the godmother of OHO, a free platform available on mobile. This platform will also broadcast a new program called “We are open” where the viewer can intervene in the game.
“There isn’t a lot of innovation in television, we find it in digital” assures Angela Lorente who was this Tuesday, January 30, 2024, guest on the Buzz TV set. “These are people who are looking for love for one night or for life. There are cases of polyamory, everything is possible. There is no censorship of candidates.” adds the one who spotted Loana, Jean-Edouard, Steevy and even Jean-Pascal.
Angela Lorente tackles Star Academy candidates
During his interview, Angela Lorente spoke about the return of cult shows like “Secret Story”, “Temptation Island” and of course “Star Academy”. “We are afraid of risk today. If the programs don’t work, it could be an industrial accident.” she analyzes.
She then gives her opinion on the casting of the current season of Star Academy : “II looked at the bonuses, it’s very well produced. I watched a bit of the dailies, I got bored. It’s the truth, not much is happening. The candidates look like 14-15 year olds. THERE is no history between them. However, they must fall in love. […] The casting lacks flavor!”
And to conclude: “If you want to watch a “Candy Land” program, you watch “Star Academy”, if you want to watch something in the evening because you can’t sleep, you watch “Frenchie Shore”.
“The candidates look like 14-15 year olds”: Angela Lorente, former director of reality TV on @TF1tackles the casting of the news #Star Academypic.twitter.com/3hRpGVzVzm
— TV Magazine (@TVMAG) January 30, 2024
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