Jun 24 2008
“I’m a Celebrity: Get Me on TV”
Sharon Osborne is to discuss her experiences of working in reality television at the MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival in August. Sharon will appear on the yearly television event on a panel of celebrities who will discuss why celebrities take part in reality television shows.The session is called “I’m a Celebrity: Get Me on TV” quite aptly named after the popular television show “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here” only this time it won’t be in the jungle it will be in Edinburgh.
Sharon Osborne will also talk about the experiences of “The Osbornes” and why her family chose to take part in the MTV reality show. There will be a panel from the world of broadcasting, talent management and journalism all taking part and questioning Sharon as to why certain celebrities will do anything to gain publicity and exposure. The panel will ask questions such as where the race for ratings will end. This will give an opportunity for people to hear first hand experience as to why people join reality television programs. More recently reality television shows have been responsible for several celebrity careers and relationship break - ups. In the last year we have seen people like Jodie Marsh marry a complete stranger, Kerry Katona giving birth, Steve Strange take part in “Celebrity Scissor hands” and many more celebrities make fools of themselves to households across the nation.I am sure that Sharon will be able to put her thoughts across and challenge the rest of the panel.
It should be fun to watch her as she holds nothing back and tells it as it is. Recently Sharon has hit out at reality television shows saying they churn out poor talent. She said that television has taken a turn for the worse and new reality shows are becoming rife with talentless celebrities. Sharon Osborne has been confirmed for the festival, but there are also other celebrities such as, Jamie Oliver and Russell T Davies who will take part. The festival is being held between August 22 and 24th. The festival offers the opportunity for professionals across the media to network, share ideas and reconnect with friends and colleagues.I think it will be great fun to hear what Sharon has to say about reality television. She could open people’s eyes to see things differently. Sharon is excellent at expressing her feelings and won’t hold anything back so it will be interesting to see what she has to say.
