‘ITV need to face up to what they have done.' Former The X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson (RebeccaFMusic) has used a Twitter space to further criticise ITV, claiming that people who took part in the broadcaster’s reality shows were exploited.
‘You need to treat the participants with respect.’In a statement to Metro.co.uk, an ITV spokesperson said it was 'committed to
'Those processes and procedures will differ from programme to programme, to ensure that the welfare of all participants in ITV programmes is appropriately safeguarded.
'ITV responded to Rebecca with information provided to us by the producers, detailing their arrangements regarding welfare, aftercare, legal advice, and management, at the time of her participation.'Earlier this week Rebecca said she wrote to ITV in 2021 asking it to look into codes of conduct and post-show aftercare for reality shows after three Love Island stars, including Caroline Flack, took their own lives.
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